Choose Shattered Planet
Choose Shattered Planet if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Shattered Planet launched in 2014.
Shattered Planet vs Xenomarine
Shattered Planet and Xenomarine both land in Strategy, Indie, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. Shattered Planet (2014) is 5 years older than Xenomarine (2019). Xenomarine scores higher on Steam reviews (83.3% positive) than Shattered Planet (68.3% 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 Xenomarine
Choose Xenomarine if you want an Adventure game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Xenomarine launched in 2019.
Both Shattered Planet and Xenomarine sit in Strategy, Indie, and RPG 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
 Shattered Planet |  Xenomarine | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2019 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, RPG | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 68.3% positive (243 reviews) | 83.3% positive (42 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Kitfox Games | Fourfold Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Shattered Planet (2014) is 5 years older than Xenomarine (2019).
- Xenomarine scores higher on Steam reviews (83.3% positive) than Shattered Planet (68.3% positive).
- Xenomarine is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Shattered Planet (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Shattered Planet is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Xenomarine has no Deck rating yet.
Shattered Planet vs Xenomarine — FAQ
- Should I play Shattered Planet or Xenomarine first?
- If you want chronology, Shattered Planet (2014) came out before Xenomarine (2019). 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 Shattered Planet and Xenomarine similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, RPG 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 Shattered Planet run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Shattered Planet is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Xenomarine doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.