Choose Planet Lander
Choose Planet Lander if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Planet Lander launched in 2019.
Planet Lander vs Kargo
Planet Lander and Kargo both land in Action, Indie, 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 share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam. Planet Lander (2019) is 3 years older than Kargo (2022). Kargo is free; Planet Lander is paid (0.99 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 Kargo
Choose Kargo if you want a Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Kargo launched in 2022.
Both Planet Lander and Kargo sit in Action, Indie, and Casual on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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 Lander |  Kargo | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual, Racing | Action, Indie, Free To Play, Casual, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 7 reviews | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | NanningsGames | LiberaByte |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Planet Lander (2019) is 3 years older than Kargo (2022).
- Kargo is free; Planet Lander is paid (0.99 USD).
Planet Lander vs Kargo — FAQ
- Should I play Planet Lander or Kargo first?
- If you want chronology, Planet Lander (2019) came out before Kargo (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 Lander and Kargo similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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.
- Is Kargo free?
- Yes — Kargo is a free-to-play Steam title. Planet Lander is paid (0.99 USD).