Maia vs Planetbase
Maia 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. Planetbase (2015) is 3 years older than Maia (2018). Planetbase scores higher on Steam reviews (77.1% positive) than Maia (40.7% 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
 Maia |  Planetbase | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2015 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation | Strategy, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 40.7% positive (669 reviews) | 77.1% positive (5,622 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Simon Roth | Madruga Works |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Planetbase (2015) is 3 years older than Maia (2018).
- Planetbase scores higher on Steam reviews (77.1% positive) than Maia (40.7% positive).
- Planetbase is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Maia (14.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Planetbase is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Maia has no Deck rating yet.
Maia vs Planetbase — FAQ
- Which is better, Maia or Planetbase?
- On Steam reviews Planetbase scores higher (77.1% positive) than Maia (40.7% 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 Maia or Planetbase first?
- If you want chronology, Planetbase (2015) came out before Maia (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 Maia 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.