Choose Lumo
Choose Lumo if it's currently about 84% cheaper on the Steam Store. Lumo launched in 2016.
Lumo vs Freedom Planet 2
Lumo and Freedom Planet 2 both land in Indie, Adventure 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. Lumo (2016) is 6 years older than Freedom Planet 2 (2022). Freedom Planet 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (95.7% positive) than Lumo (71.7% 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 Freedom Planet 2
Choose Freedom Planet 2 if you want an Action game with Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound. On Steam, it's the newer release (2022) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 1,118 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Lumo and Freedom Planet 2 sit in Indie and Adventure 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
 Lumo |  Freedom Planet 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 71.7% positive (60 reviews) | 95.7% positive (1,118 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Triple Eh? Ltd | GalaxyTrail |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Lumo (2016) is 6 years older than Freedom Planet 2 (2022).
- Freedom Planet 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (95.7% positive) than Lumo (71.7% positive).
- Lumo is currently ~84% cheaper on Steam than Freedom Planet 2 (3.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Lumo is Deck Playable, Freedom Planet 2 is Deck Verified.
Lumo vs Freedom Planet 2 — FAQ
- Should I play Lumo or Freedom Planet 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Lumo (2016) came out before Freedom Planet 2 (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 Lumo and Freedom Planet 2 similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure 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.