Choose Catacomb Kids
Choose Catacomb Kids if you want an Early Access game with Shared/Split Screen PvP and PvP. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Catacomb Kids launched in 2015.
Catacomb Kids vs XO-Planets
Catacomb Kids and XO-Planets both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, RPG on Steam. Catacomb Kids (2015) is 11 years older than XO-Planets (2026). Catacomb Kids scores higher on Steam reviews (85.1% positive) than XO-Planets (80% 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 XO-Planets
Choose XO-Planets if it's currently about 96% cheaper on the Steam Store. XO-Planets launched in 2026.
Both Catacomb Kids and XO-Planets sit in Action, Indie, and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen 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
 Catacomb Kids |  XO-Planets | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG, Early Access | Action, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 15.99 USD | 0.69 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.1% positive (415 reviews) | 80% positive (20 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | FourbitFriday | myradann |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Catacomb Kids (2015) is 11 years older than XO-Planets (2026).
- Catacomb Kids scores higher on Steam reviews (85.1% positive) than XO-Planets (80% positive).
- XO-Planets is currently ~96% cheaper on Steam than Catacomb Kids (0.69 USD vs. 15.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Catacomb Kids is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; XO-Planets has no Deck rating yet.
Catacomb Kids vs XO-Planets — FAQ
- Should I play Catacomb Kids or XO-Planets first?
- If you want chronology, Catacomb Kids (2015) came out before XO-Planets (2026). 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 Catacomb Kids and XO-Planets similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Do both Catacomb Kids and XO-Planets have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Catacomb Kids ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; XO-Planets ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Catacomb Kids run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Catacomb Kids is rated Deck Verified by Valve. XO-Planets doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.