Choose IKO 39
Choose IKO 39 if you want an Action and Casual experience. IKO 39 launched in 2022.
IKO 39 vs Alien AI
IKO 39 and Alien AI both land in Indie, Adventure 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. Alien AI (2021) is 1 year older than IKO 39 (2022). Alien AI is currently ~23% cheaper on Steam than IKO 39 (9.99 USD vs. 12.99 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 Alien AI
Choose Alien AI if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 23% cheaper on the Steam Store. Alien AI launched in 2021.
Both IKO 39 and Alien AI sit in Indie and Adventure 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
 IKO 39 |  Alien AI | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 12.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 6 reviews | 8 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | VD Games | GridSky Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Alien AI (2021) is 1 year older than IKO 39 (2022).
- Alien AI is currently ~23% cheaper on Steam than IKO 39 (9.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
IKO 39 vs Alien AI — FAQ
- Should I play IKO 39 or Alien AI first?
- If you want chronology, Alien AI (2021) came out before IKO 39 (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 IKO 39 and Alien AI similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure 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.