Choose Nexus 5X
Choose Nexus 5X if you want a Simulation and RPG game with Online Co-op and Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Nexus 5X launched in 2024.
Nexus 5X vs Planeticus
Nexus 5X and Planeticus 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. Planeticus (2023) is 1 year older than Nexus 5X (2024). Planeticus is currently ~73% cheaper on Steam than Nexus 5X (1.99 USD vs. 7.49 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 Planeticus
Choose Planeticus if you want a Massively Multiplayer and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 73% cheaper on the Steam Store. Planeticus launched in 2023.
Both Nexus 5X and Planeticus sit in Strategy and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP, 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
 Nexus 5X |  Planeticus | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2023 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, RPG | Strategy, Indie, Massively Multiplayer, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 7.49 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.6% positive (717 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player |
| Developers | Whatboy Games | Keshbel Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Planeticus (2023) is 1 year older than Nexus 5X (2024).
- Planeticus is currently ~73% cheaper on Steam than Nexus 5X (1.99 USD vs. 7.49 USD).
- Nexus 5X has co-op; Planeticus does not.
- Nexus 5X is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Planeticus has no Deck rating yet.
Nexus 5X vs Planeticus — FAQ
- Should I play Nexus 5X or Planeticus first?
- If you want chronology, Planeticus (2023) came out before Nexus 5X (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 Nexus 5X and Planeticus 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 Nexus 5X run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Nexus 5X is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Planeticus doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.