Choose Planet TD
Choose Planet TD if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 63% cheaper on the Steam Store. Planet TD launched in 2023.
Planet TD vs Frogrammer
Planet TD and Frogrammer both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Indie on Steam. Planet TD (2023) is 3 years older than Frogrammer (2026). Planet TD is currently ~63% cheaper on Steam than Frogrammer (2.99 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 Frogrammer
Choose Frogrammer if you want the Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Frogrammer launched in 2026.
Both Planet TD and Frogrammer sit in Strategy and Indie 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
 Planet TD |  Frogrammer | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Strategy, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 65.2% positive (69 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | MD Games | Snobfox |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Planet TD (2023) is 3 years older than Frogrammer (2026).
- Planet TD is currently ~63% cheaper on Steam than Frogrammer (2.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
- Planet TD is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Frogrammer has no Deck rating yet.
Planet TD vs Frogrammer — FAQ
- Should I play Planet TD or Frogrammer first?
- If you want chronology, Planet TD (2023) came out before Frogrammer (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 Planet TD and Frogrammer similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.
- Does Planet TD run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Planet TD is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Frogrammer doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.