Choose SimplePlanes 2
Choose SimplePlanes 2 if you want an Indie and Racing experience. SimplePlanes 2 launched in 2026.
SimplePlanes 2 vs Cold Response
SimplePlanes 2 and Cold Response both land in Simulation, Early Access 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 Simulation, Early Access on Steam. Both support cooperative play. SimplePlanes 2 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Cold Response has no Deck rating yet. 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 Cold Response
Choose Cold Response if you want an Action and Adventure game with Shared/Split Screen, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, and LAN PvP.
Both SimplePlanes 2 and Cold Response sit in Simulation and Early Access on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op, 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
 SimplePlanes 2 |  Cold Response | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | — |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Early Access, Racing | Action, Adventure, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 17.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 91.6% positive (395 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op |
| Developers | Jundroo, LLC | Eternal Minds |
Side by side
- Both share Simulation, Early Access on Steam.
- Both support cooperative play.
- SimplePlanes 2 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Cold Response has no Deck rating yet.
SimplePlanes 2 vs Cold Response — FAQ
- Are SimplePlanes 2 and Cold Response similar?
- They overlap on Simulation, Early Access 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.
- Do both SimplePlanes 2 and Cold Response have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: SimplePlanes 2 ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Cold Response ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op.
- Does SimplePlanes 2 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — SimplePlanes 2 is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Cold Response doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.