Choose Planet Scanner
Choose Planet Scanner if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Planet Scanner launched in 2024.
Planet Scanner vs RoboDeal Simulator
Planet Scanner and RoboDeal Simulator both land in Indie, Simulation, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. Planet Scanner (2024) is 2 years older than RoboDeal Simulator (2026). RoboDeal Simulator scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Planet Scanner (96% 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 RoboDeal Simulator
Choose RoboDeal Simulator if you want the Stereo Sound, Surround Sound, and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 55% cheaper on the Steam Store. RoboDeal Simulator launched in 2026.
Both Planet Scanner and RoboDeal Simulator sit in Indie, Simulation, and Casual 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 |  RoboDeal Simulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 3.59 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96% positive (25 reviews) | 100% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Ham Goblin | Dual Cluster Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- Planet Scanner (2024) is 2 years older than RoboDeal Simulator (2026).
- RoboDeal Simulator scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Planet Scanner (96% positive).
- RoboDeal Simulator is currently ~55% cheaper on Steam than Planet Scanner (3.59 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
- Planet Scanner is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; RoboDeal Simulator has no Deck rating yet.
Planet Scanner vs RoboDeal Simulator — FAQ
- Should I play Planet Scanner or RoboDeal Simulator first?
- If you want chronology, Planet Scanner (2024) came out before RoboDeal Simulator (2026). 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 Planet Scanner and RoboDeal Simulator similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation, Casual 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. RoboDeal Simulator doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.