Choose DeadCore
Choose DeadCore if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 1,031 Steam reviews back the pick.
DeadCore vs Planet Conqueror
DeadCore and Planet Conqueror both land in Action, Indie 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 Action, Indie on Steam. DeadCore (2014) is 8 years older than Planet Conqueror (2022). Planet Conqueror is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than DeadCore (1.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 Planet Conqueror
Choose Planet Conqueror if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Planet Conqueror launched in 2022.
Both DeadCore and Planet Conqueror sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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
 DeadCore |  Planet Conqueror | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.4% positive (1,031 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | 5 Bits Games | Tomas Daugela |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- DeadCore (2014) is 8 years older than Planet Conqueror (2022).
- Planet Conqueror is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than DeadCore (1.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- DeadCore is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Planet Conqueror has no Deck rating yet.
DeadCore vs Planet Conqueror — FAQ
- Should I play DeadCore or Planet Conqueror first?
- If you want chronology, DeadCore (2014) came out before Planet Conqueror (2022). 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 DeadCore and Planet Conqueror similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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.