Choose Jack's Labyrinth
Choose Jack's Labyrinth if you want a Casual experience. Jack's Labyrinth launched in 2020.
Jack's Labyrinth vs Alien Planet Explorer
Jack's Labyrinth and Alien Planet Explorer 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. Jack's Labyrinth (2020) is 1 year older than Alien Planet Explorer (2021). Alien Planet Explorer is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Jack's Labyrinth (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 Alien Planet Explorer
Choose Alien Planet Explorer if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Alien Planet Explorer launched in 2021.
Both Jack's Labyrinth and Alien Planet Explorer sit in Adventure 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
 Jack's Labyrinth |  Alien Planet Explorer | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2021 |
| Genres | Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (13 reviews) | 8 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Welland | Seiren-publishing |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Jack's Labyrinth (2020) is 1 year older than Alien Planet Explorer (2021).
- Alien Planet Explorer is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Jack's Labyrinth (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Jack's Labyrinth vs Alien Planet Explorer — FAQ
- Should I play Jack's Labyrinth or Alien Planet Explorer first?
- If you want chronology, Jack's Labyrinth (2020) came out before Alien Planet Explorer (2021). 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 Jack's Labyrinth and Alien Planet Explorer 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.