Choose Spacebase DF-9
Choose Spacebase DF-9 if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. 2,862 Steam reviews back the pick.
Spacebase DF-9 vs Planetbase
Spacebase DF-9 and Planetbase both land in Strategy, Indie, Simulation 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, Simulation on Steam. Spacebase DF-9 (2014) is 1 year older than Planetbase (2015). Planetbase scores higher on Steam reviews (77.1% positive) than Spacebase DF-9 (16.2% 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 Planetbase
Choose Planetbase if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 77.1% positive across 5,622 reviews.
Both Spacebase DF-9 and Planetbase sit in Strategy, Indie, and Simulation 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
 Spacebase DF-9 |  Planetbase | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2015 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation | Strategy, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 16.2% positive (2,862 reviews) | 77.1% positive (5,622 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Double Fine Productions | Madruga Works |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Spacebase DF-9 (2014) is 1 year older than Planetbase (2015).
- Planetbase scores higher on Steam reviews (77.1% positive) than Spacebase DF-9 (16.2% positive).
- Spacebase DF-9 is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Planetbase (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Spacebase DF-9 vs Planetbase — FAQ
- Which is better, Spacebase DF-9 or Planetbase?
- On Steam reviews Planetbase scores higher (77.1% positive) than Spacebase DF-9 (16.2% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Planetbase is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Spacebase DF-9 or Planetbase first?
- If you want chronology, Spacebase DF-9 (2014) came out before Planetbase (2015). 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 Spacebase DF-9 and Planetbase similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, Simulation 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.