Nuclear Option vs SimplePlanes 2
Nuclear Option and SimplePlanes 2 both land in Indie, Simulation, Early Access 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 Indie, Simulation, Early Access on Steam. Nuclear Option (2023) is 3 years older than SimplePlanes 2 (2026). Nuclear Option scores higher on Steam reviews (95.5% positive) than SimplePlanes 2 (91.6% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Nuclear Option |  SimplePlanes 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation, Early Access | Indie, Simulation, Early Access, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 17.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.5% positive (6,543 reviews) | 91.6% positive (395 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Shockfront Studios | Jundroo, LLC |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, Early Access on Steam.
- Nuclear Option (2023) is 3 years older than SimplePlanes 2 (2026).
- Nuclear Option scores higher on Steam reviews (95.5% positive) than SimplePlanes 2 (91.6% positive).
- SimplePlanes 2 is currently ~10% cheaper on Steam than Nuclear Option (17.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Playable.
Nuclear Option vs SimplePlanes 2 — FAQ
- Which is better, Nuclear Option or SimplePlanes 2?
- On Steam reviews Nuclear Option scores higher (95.5% positive) than SimplePlanes 2 (91.6% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Nuclear Option is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Nuclear Option or SimplePlanes 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Nuclear Option (2023) came out before SimplePlanes 2 (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 Nuclear Option and SimplePlanes 2 similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation, Early Access 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 Nuclear Option and SimplePlanes 2 have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Nuclear Option ships Online Co-op, Co-op; SimplePlanes 2 ships Online Co-op, Co-op.