Choose Unclaimed World
Choose Unclaimed World if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Unclaimed World launched in 2016.
Unclaimed World vs Planetbase
Unclaimed World and Planetbase both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam. Planetbase (2015) is 1 year older than Unclaimed World (2016). Planetbase scores higher on Steam reviews (77.1% positive) than Unclaimed World (50.7% 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 Planetbase
Choose Planetbase if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 77.1% positive across 5,622 reviews.
Both Unclaimed World and Planetbase sit in Strategy, 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
 Unclaimed World |  Planetbase | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2015 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation | Strategy, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 16.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 50.7% positive (134 reviews) | 77.1% positive (5,622 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Refactored Games | Madruga Works |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Planetbase (2015) is 1 year older than Unclaimed World (2016).
- Planetbase scores higher on Steam reviews (77.1% positive) than Unclaimed World (50.7% positive).
- Planetbase is currently ~12% cheaper on Steam than Unclaimed World (14.99 USD vs. 16.99 USD).
- Planetbase is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Unclaimed World has no Deck rating yet.
Unclaimed World vs Planetbase — FAQ
- Which is better, Unclaimed World or Planetbase?
- On Steam reviews Planetbase scores higher (77.1% positive) than Unclaimed World (50.7% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Planetbase is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Unclaimed World or Planetbase first?
- If you want chronology, Planetbase (2015) came out before Unclaimed World (2016). 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 Unclaimed World and Planetbase similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.