Choose DotStrike
Choose DotStrike if you want a Massively Multiplayer and Early Access game with LAN PvP, LAN Co-op, and Tracked Controller Support. DotStrike launched in 2022.
DotStrike vs Planetary Conflict: 2301
DotStrike and Planetary Conflict: 2301 both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. DotStrike (2022) is 2 years older than Planetary Conflict: 2301 (2024). Planetary Conflict: 2301 is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than DotStrike (4.99 USD vs. 7.99 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 Planetary Conflict: 2301
Choose Planetary Conflict: 2301 if it's currently about 38% cheaper on the Steam Store. Planetary Conflict: 2301 launched in 2024.
Both DotStrike and Planetary Conflict: 2301 sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op, 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
 DotStrike |  Planetary Conflict: 2301 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Massively Multiplayer, Early Access | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | MagicFoxG | Sunrealm Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- DotStrike (2022) is 2 years older than Planetary Conflict: 2301 (2024).
- Planetary Conflict: 2301 is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than DotStrike (4.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
DotStrike vs Planetary Conflict: 2301 — FAQ
- Should I play DotStrike or Planetary Conflict: 2301 first?
- If you want chronology, DotStrike (2022) came out before Planetary Conflict: 2301 (2024). 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 DotStrike and Planetary Conflict: 2301 similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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 DotStrike and Planetary Conflict: 2301 have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: DotStrike ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; Planetary Conflict: 2301 ships Online Co-op, Co-op.