The Plane Effect vs Fort Solis
The Plane Effect and Fort Solis both land in 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 are Adventure games on Steam. The Plane Effect (2021) is 2 years older than Fort Solis (2023). Fort Solis scores higher on Steam reviews (68.1% 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 |  Fort Solis | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 3.74 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 55.6% positive (18 reviews) | 68.1% positive (1,150 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Innovina/StudioKiku | Fallen Leaf, Black Drakkar Games |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- The Plane Effect (2021) is 2 years older than Fort Solis (2023).
- Fort Solis scores higher on Steam reviews (68.1% positive) than The Plane Effect (55.6% positive).
- The Plane Effect is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than Fort Solis (3.74 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Fort Solis is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; The Plane Effect has no Deck rating yet.
The Plane Effect vs Fort Solis — FAQ
- Should I play The Plane Effect or Fort Solis first?
- If you want chronology, The Plane Effect (2021) came out before Fort Solis (2023). 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 Fort Solis similar?
- They overlap on 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.