Choose Planet Scanner
Choose Planet Scanner if you want a Casual experience. Planet Scanner launched in 2024.
Planet Scanner vs Slot Waste
Planet Scanner and Slot Waste both land in 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 Indie, Simulation on Steam. Both released in 2024. Planet Scanner scores higher on Steam reviews (96% positive) than Slot Waste (85% 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 Slot Waste
Choose Slot Waste if it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Slot Waste launched in 2024.
Both Planet Scanner and Slot Waste sit in 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
 Planet Scanner |  Slot Waste | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96% positive (25 reviews) | 85% positive (80 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Ham Goblin | Vinny Roca |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Both released in 2024.
- Planet Scanner scores higher on Steam reviews (96% positive) than Slot Waste (85% positive).
- Slot Waste is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Planet Scanner (1.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
- Planet Scanner is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Slot Waste has no Deck rating yet.
Planet Scanner vs Slot Waste — FAQ
- Are Planet Scanner and Slot Waste similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Does Planet Scanner run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Planet Scanner is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Slot Waste doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.