Choose The Swapper
Choose The Swapper if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 93.8% positive across 3,406 reviews.
The Swapper vs PLANET ALPHA
The Swapper and PLANET ALPHA both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. The Swapper (2013) is 5 years older than PLANET ALPHA (2018). The Swapper scores higher on Steam reviews (93.8% positive) than PLANET ALPHA (75.1% 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 ALPHA
Choose PLANET ALPHA if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. PLANET ALPHA launched in 2018.
Both The Swapper and PLANET ALPHA sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 The Swapper |  PLANET ALPHA | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.8% positive (3,406 reviews) | 75.1% positive (261 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Olli Harjola, Otto Hantula, Tom Jubert, Carlo Castellano | Planet Alpha ApS |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- The Swapper (2013) is 5 years older than PLANET ALPHA (2018).
- The Swapper scores higher on Steam reviews (93.8% positive) than PLANET ALPHA (75.1% positive).
- PLANET ALPHA is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than The Swapper (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: The Swapper is Deck Verified, PLANET ALPHA is Deck Unsupported.
The Swapper vs PLANET ALPHA — FAQ
- Which is better, The Swapper or PLANET ALPHA?
- On Steam reviews The Swapper scores higher (93.8% positive) than PLANET ALPHA (75.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, The Swapper is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play The Swapper or PLANET ALPHA first?
- If you want chronology, The Swapper (2013) came out before PLANET ALPHA (2018). 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 The Swapper and PLANET ALPHA similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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.