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Terra Invicta vs Planet Colonization

Terra Invicta and Planet Colonization both land in Strategy 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 Strategy games on Steam. Planet Colonization (2020) is 6 years older than Terra Invicta (2026). Planet Colonization is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Terra Invicta (9.99 USD vs. 39.99 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 Terra Invicta

Choose Terra Invicta if you want a Simulation game with Adjustable Text Size, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 6,142 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Planet Colonization

Choose Planet Colonization if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Planet Colonization launched in 2020.

Both Terra Invicta and Planet Colonization sit in Strategy 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

Terra Invicta vs Planet Colonization — Steam metadata comparison
Terra Invicta — Steam game coverTerra InvictaPlanet Colonization — Steam game coverPlanet Colonization
Released20262020
GenresStrategy, SimulationStrategy, Early Access
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price39.99 USD9.99 USD
Steam reviews82.6% positive (6,142 reviews)2 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersPavonis InteractiveAraknumia Software

Side by side

Terra Invicta vs Planet Colonization — FAQ

Should I play Terra Invicta or Planet Colonization first?
If you want chronology, Planet Colonization (2020) came out before Terra Invicta (2026). 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 Terra Invicta and Planet Colonization similar?
They overlap on Strategy 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.
Does Terra Invicta run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Terra Invicta is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Planet Colonization doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Terra Invicta vs Planet Colonization — Verdict (2026) · imho.run