The Plane Effect vs REPLACED
The Plane Effect and REPLACED 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. The Plane Effect (2021) is 5 years older than REPLACED (2026). REPLACED scores higher on Steam reviews (84% positive) than The Plane Effect (55.6% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 The Plane Effect |  REPLACED | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 3.74 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 55.6% positive (18 reviews) | 84% positive (1,698 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Innovina/StudioKiku | Sad Cat Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- The Plane Effect (2021) is 5 years older than REPLACED (2026).
- REPLACED scores higher on Steam reviews (84% positive) than The Plane Effect (55.6% positive).
- The Plane Effect is currently ~81% cheaper on Steam than REPLACED (3.74 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- REPLACED is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; The Plane Effect has no Deck rating yet.
The Plane Effect vs REPLACED — FAQ
- Should I play The Plane Effect or REPLACED first?
- If you want chronology, The Plane Effect (2021) came out before REPLACED (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 The Plane Effect and REPLACED 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.