Choose Planet Automata
Choose Planet Automata if it's currently about 43% cheaper on the Steam Store. Planet Automata launched in 2019.
Planet Automata vs Vektor Z
Planet Automata and Vektor Z both land in Action, Indie 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 share Action, Indie on Steam. Planet Automata (2019) is 3 years older than Vektor Z (2022). Planet Automata is currently ~43% cheaper on Steam than Vektor Z (3.99 USD vs. 6.99 USD). 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 Vektor Z
Choose Vektor Z if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2022) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Vektor Z launched in 2022.
Both Planet Automata and Vektor Z sit in Action and Indie on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Planet Automata |  Vektor Z | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Mushpototo | ZaxtorGameS |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Planet Automata (2019) is 3 years older than Vektor Z (2022).
- Planet Automata is currently ~43% cheaper on Steam than Vektor Z (3.99 USD vs. 6.99 USD).
Planet Automata vs Vektor Z — FAQ
- Should I play Planet Automata or Vektor Z first?
- If you want chronology, Planet Automata (2019) came out before Vektor Z (2022). 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 Planet Automata and Vektor Z similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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.