Choose Planaris 2+
Choose Planaris 2+ if you want an Indie experience. Planaris 2+ launched in 2019.
Planaris 2+ vs Kavel
Planaris 2+ and Kavel both land in Casual on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Casual games on Steam. Planaris 2+ (2019) is 2 years older than Kavel (2021). Both sit near 100% positive on Steam (Planaris 2+: 10 reviews, Kavel: 13). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Kavel
Choose Kavel if you want the Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing. Kavel launched in 2021.
Both Planaris 2+ and Kavel sit in Casual on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (100% vs 100% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Planaris 2+ |  Kavel | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2021 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (10 reviews) | 100% positive (13 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Bryce Summer | Jerry Verhoeven |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- Planaris 2+ (2019) is 2 years older than Kavel (2021).
- Both sit near 100% positive on Steam (Planaris 2+: 10 reviews, Kavel: 13).
- Kavel is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than Planaris 2+ (4.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
Planaris 2+ vs Kavel — FAQ
- Should I play Planaris 2+ or Kavel first?
- If you want chronology, Planaris 2+ (2019) came out before Kavel (2021). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Planaris 2+ and Kavel similar?
- They overlap on Casual on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.