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Arcade Galaxy vs PLANETOIDS

Arcade Galaxy and PLANETOIDS both land in Action, Indie, Simulation 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, Simulation on Steam. Arcade Galaxy (2021) is 1 year older than PLANETOIDS (2022). Arcade Galaxy is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than PLANETOIDS (9.99 USD vs. 39.99 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 Arcade Galaxy

Choose Arcade Galaxy if you want an Adventure game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Arcade Galaxy launched in 2021.

Choose PLANETOIDS

Choose PLANETOIDS if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. PLANETOIDS launched in 2022.

Both Arcade Galaxy and PLANETOIDS sit in Action, Indie, and Simulation 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

Arcade Galaxy vs PLANETOIDS — Steam metadata comparison
Arcade Galaxy — Steam game coverArcade GalaxyPLANETOIDS — Steam game coverPLANETOIDS
Released20212022
GenresAction, Indie, Adventure, SimulationAction, Indie, Simulation
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price9.99 USD39.99 USD
Steam reviews1 reviews2 reviews
MultiplayerMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-opSingle-player only
DevelopersPiece Of VoxelPiece Of Voxel

Side by side

Arcade Galaxy vs PLANETOIDS — FAQ

Should I play Arcade Galaxy or PLANETOIDS first?
If you want chronology, Arcade Galaxy (2021) came out before PLANETOIDS (2022). 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 Arcade Galaxy and PLANETOIDS similar?
They overlap on Action, Indie, Simulation 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.
Does PLANETOIDS have multiplayer like Arcade Galaxy?
No. Arcade Galaxy supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while PLANETOIDS is listed as single-player only.
Arcade Galaxy vs PLANETOIDS — Verdict (2026) · imho.run