Choose Atomic Wilds
Choose Atomic Wilds if you want an Adventure experience. Atomic Wilds launched in 2024.
Atomic Wilds vs Derelict Planet
Atomic Wilds and Derelict Planet both land in Action, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. Atomic Wilds (2024) is 2 years older than Derelict Planet (2026). 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 Derelict Planet
Choose Derelict Planet if you want the Steam Input API Support side of the pairing. Derelict Planet launched in 2026.
Both Atomic Wilds and Derelict Planet sit in Action and RPG 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
 Atomic Wilds |  Derelict Planet | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, RPG | Action, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Klastor Games | Rook Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, RPG on Steam.
- Atomic Wilds (2024) is 2 years older than Derelict Planet (2026).
Atomic Wilds vs Derelict Planet — FAQ
- Should I play Atomic Wilds or Derelict Planet first?
- If you want chronology, Atomic Wilds (2024) came out before Derelict Planet (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 Atomic Wilds and Derelict Planet similar?
- They overlap on Action, RPG 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.