Choose Blockscape
Choose Blockscape if you want a Strategy, Casual, and Early Access game with Multi-player. Blockscape launched in 2014.
Blockscape vs Planet Explorers
Blockscape and Planet Explorers both land in Indie, Simulation, 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 Indie, Simulation, RPG on Steam. Blockscape (2014) is 2 years older than Planet Explorers (2016). Planet Explorers scores higher on Steam reviews (59.8% positive) than Blockscape (42.6% 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 Planet Explorers
Choose Planet Explorers if you want an Action and Adventure experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 59.8% positive across 3,861 reviews.
Both Blockscape and Planet Explorers sit in Indie, Simulation, and RPG 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
 Blockscape |  Planet Explorers | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2016 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, RPG, Casual, Early Access | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 42.6% positive (472 reviews) | 59.8% positive (3,861 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | ioneo | Pathea Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, RPG on Steam.
- Blockscape (2014) is 2 years older than Planet Explorers (2016).
- Planet Explorers scores higher on Steam reviews (59.8% positive) than Blockscape (42.6% positive).
- Planet Explorers is free; Blockscape is paid (9.99 USD).
- Planet Explorers is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Blockscape has no Deck rating yet.
Blockscape vs Planet Explorers — FAQ
- Which is better, Blockscape or Planet Explorers?
- On Steam reviews Planet Explorers scores higher (59.8% positive) than Blockscape (42.6% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Planet Explorers is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Blockscape or Planet Explorers first?
- If you want chronology, Blockscape (2014) came out before Planet Explorers (2016). 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 Blockscape and Planet Explorers similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation, 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.
- Does Planet Explorers have multiplayer like Blockscape?
- No. Blockscape supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Planet Explorers is listed as single-player only.
- Is Planet Explorers free?
- Yes — Planet Explorers is a free-to-play Steam title. Blockscape is paid (9.99 USD).