Choose Cosmos Bit
Choose Cosmos Bit if it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Cosmos Bit launched in 2022.
Cosmos Bit vs Primal Planet
Cosmos Bit and Primal Planet both land in Action, Indie, 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 share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Cosmos Bit (2022) is 3 years older than Primal Planet (2025). Primal Planet scores higher on Steam reviews (90% positive) than Cosmos Bit (84.3% positive). 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 Primal Planet
Choose Primal Planet if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Primal Planet launched in 2025.
Both Cosmos Bit and Primal Planet sit in Action, Indie, and 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
 Cosmos Bit |  Primal Planet | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.3% positive (51 reviews) | 90% positive (299 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | SEEP | Seethingswarm |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Cosmos Bit (2022) is 3 years older than Primal Planet (2025).
- Primal Planet scores higher on Steam reviews (90% positive) than Cosmos Bit (84.3% positive).
- Cosmos Bit is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Primal Planet (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Primal Planet has co-op; Cosmos Bit does not.
- Steam Deck: Cosmos Bit is Deck Playable, Primal Planet is Deck Verified.
Cosmos Bit vs Primal Planet — FAQ
- Should I play Cosmos Bit or Primal Planet first?
- If you want chronology, Cosmos Bit (2022) came out before Primal Planet (2025). 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 Cosmos Bit and Primal Planet similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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.
- Does Cosmos Bit have multiplayer like Primal Planet?
- No. Primal Planet supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Cosmos Bit is listed as single-player only.