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 Prologue
Planet Scanner and RoboDeal Simulator Prologue 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 Prologue (2026). RoboDeal Simulator Prologue is free; Planet Scanner is paid (7.99 USD). 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 Prologue
Choose RoboDeal Simulator Prologue if you want a Free To Play game with Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Surround Sound. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. RoboDeal Simulator Prologue launched in 2026.
Both Planet Scanner and RoboDeal Simulator Prologue 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 Prologue | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Simulation, Free To Play, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 96% positive (25 reviews) | 3 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 Prologue (2026).
- RoboDeal Simulator Prologue is free; Planet Scanner is paid (7.99 USD).
- Planet Scanner is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; RoboDeal Simulator Prologue has no Deck rating yet.
Planet Scanner vs RoboDeal Simulator Prologue — FAQ
- Should I play Planet Scanner or RoboDeal Simulator Prologue first?
- If you want chronology, Planet Scanner (2024) came out before RoboDeal Simulator Prologue (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 Prologue 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.
- Is RoboDeal Simulator Prologue free?
- Yes — RoboDeal Simulator Prologue is a free-to-play Steam title. Planet Scanner is paid (7.99 USD).
- Does Planet Scanner run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Planet Scanner is rated Deck Playable by Valve. RoboDeal Simulator Prologue doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.