Choose Dual Universe
Choose Dual Universe if you want the MMO side of the pairing. Dual Universe launched in 2022.
Dual Universe vs PlanetS
Dual Universe and PlanetS both land in Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, 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 Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, RPG on Steam. Both support cooperative play. Dual Universe is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; PlanetS has no Deck rating yet. 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 PlanetS
Choose PlanetS if you want an Action, Indie, and Adventure experience.
Both Dual Universe and PlanetS sit in Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op, 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
 Dual Universe |  PlanetS | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | — |
| Genres | Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 50.9% positive (326 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Novaquark | PHILSEQUE |
Side by side
- Both share Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, RPG on Steam.
- Both support cooperative play.
- Dual Universe is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; PlanetS has no Deck rating yet.
Dual Universe vs PlanetS — FAQ
- Are Dual Universe and PlanetS similar?
- They overlap on Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, 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.
- Do both Dual Universe and PlanetS have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Dual Universe ships Online Co-op, Co-op; PlanetS ships Online Co-op, Co-op.