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Burst Planet vs Manikineko Online

Burst Planet and Manikineko Online both land in Action, Indie, Massively Multiplayer 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, Massively Multiplayer on Steam. Burst Planet (2021) is 5 years older than Manikineko Online (2026). Manikineko Online is free; Burst Planet is paid (19.99 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 Burst Planet

Choose Burst Planet if you want a Sports, Adventure, and Casual game with Online PvP and Online Co-op. Burst Planet launched in 2021.

Choose Manikineko Online

Choose Manikineko Online if it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Manikineko Online launched in 2026.

Both Burst Planet and Manikineko Online sit in Action, Indie, and Massively Multiplayer on Steam and both list Multi-player, MMO, and PvP, 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

Burst Planet vs Manikineko Online — Steam metadata comparison
Burst Planet — Steam game coverBurst PlanetManikineko Online — Steam game coverManikineko Online
Released20212026
GenresAction, Sports, Indie, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Casual, Early Access, RacingAction, Indie, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Early Access
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price19.99 USDFree to play
Steam reviews
MultiplayerMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-opMulti-player, Co-op
DevelopersKX Gamesmanikineko.nl

Side by side

Burst Planet vs Manikineko Online — FAQ

Should I play Burst Planet or Manikineko Online first?
If you want chronology, Burst Planet (2021) came out before Manikineko Online (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 Burst Planet and Manikineko Online similar?
They overlap on Action, Indie, Massively Multiplayer 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.
Do both Burst Planet and Manikineko Online have co-op?
Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Burst Planet ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Manikineko Online ships Co-op.
Is Manikineko Online free?
Yes — Manikineko Online is a free-to-play Steam title. Burst Planet is paid (19.99 USD).
Burst Planet vs Manikineko Online — Verdict (2026) · imho.run