Choose Planet of the Eyes
Choose Planet of the Eyes if you want an Adventure game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Planet of the Eyes launched in 2015.
Planet of the Eyes vs Live
Planet of the Eyes and Live 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. Planet of the Eyes (2015) is 2 years older than Live (2017). Planet of the Eyes scores higher on Steam reviews (90.5% positive) than Live (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 Live
Choose Live if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Live launched in 2017.
Both Planet of the Eyes and Live sit in Action and Indie 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
 Planet of the Eyes |  Live | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2017 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.5% positive (95 reviews) | 80% positive (15 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Cococucumber | empty assembly |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Planet of the Eyes (2015) is 2 years older than Live (2017).
- Planet of the Eyes scores higher on Steam reviews (90.5% positive) than Live (80% positive).
- Live is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Planet of the Eyes (1.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Planet of the Eyes is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Live has no Deck rating yet.
Planet of the Eyes vs Live — FAQ
- Should I play Planet of the Eyes or Live first?
- If you want chronology, Planet of the Eyes (2015) came out before Live (2017). 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 Planet of the Eyes and Live 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.
- Does Planet of the Eyes run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Planet of the Eyes is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Live doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.