Choose Monochroma
Choose Monochroma if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Monochroma launched in 2014.
Monochroma vs PLANET ALPHA
Monochroma 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. Monochroma (2014) is 4 years older than PLANET ALPHA (2018). PLANET ALPHA scores higher on Steam reviews (75.1% positive) than Monochroma (63.4% 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 carries the stronger Steam consensus at 75.1% positive across 261 reviews.
Both Monochroma 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
 Monochroma |  PLANET ALPHA | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 63.4% positive (134 reviews) | 75.1% positive (261 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Nowhere Studios | Planet Alpha ApS |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Monochroma (2014) is 4 years older than PLANET ALPHA (2018).
- PLANET ALPHA scores higher on Steam reviews (75.1% positive) than Monochroma (63.4% positive).
- PLANET ALPHA is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Monochroma (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Monochroma is Deck Playable, PLANET ALPHA is Deck Unsupported.
Monochroma vs PLANET ALPHA — FAQ
- Which is better, Monochroma or PLANET ALPHA?
- On Steam reviews PLANET ALPHA scores higher (75.1% positive) than Monochroma (63.4% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, PLANET ALPHA is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Monochroma or PLANET ALPHA first?
- If you want chronology, Monochroma (2014) 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 Monochroma 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.