Dig or Die vs Planetoid
Dig or Die and Planetoid both land in Action, Strategy, 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, Strategy, Indie on Steam. Planetoid (2017) is 1 year older than Dig or Die (2018). Dig or Die scores higher on Steam reviews (91.1% positive) than Planetoid (33.3% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Dig or Die |  Planetoid | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2017 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, RPG | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 11.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.1% positive (2,032 reviews) | 33.3% positive (27 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Gaddy Games | GameWriterStudio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Planetoid (2017) is 1 year older than Dig or Die (2018).
- Dig or Die scores higher on Steam reviews (91.1% positive) than Planetoid (33.3% positive).
- Planetoid is currently ~92% cheaper on Steam than Dig or Die (0.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
- Dig or Die has co-op; Planetoid does not.
- Dig or Die is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Planetoid has no Deck rating yet.
Dig or Die vs Planetoid — FAQ
- Should I play Dig or Die or Planetoid first?
- If you want chronology, Planetoid (2017) came out before Dig or Die (2018). 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 Dig or Die and Planetoid similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy, 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.
- Does Planetoid have multiplayer like Dig or Die?
- No. Dig or Die supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Planetoid is listed as single-player only.