Crashlands vs Wild Planet
Crashlands and Wild Planet both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Crashlands (2016) is 8 years older than Wild Planet (2024). Crashlands scores higher on Steam reviews (87.3% positive) than Wild Planet (72% 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
 Crashlands |  Wild Planet | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.3% positive (1,596 reviews) | 72% positive (25 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Butterscotch Shenanigans | MonkeyFactory Media |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Crashlands (2016) is 8 years older than Wild Planet (2024).
- Crashlands scores higher on Steam reviews (87.3% positive) than Wild Planet (72% positive).
- Crashlands is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Wild Planet (14.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Crashlands is Deck Verified, Wild Planet is Deck Playable.
Crashlands vs Wild Planet — FAQ
- Should I play Crashlands or Wild Planet first?
- If you want chronology, Crashlands (2016) came out before Wild Planet (2024). 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 Crashlands and Wild Planet similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Do both Crashlands and Wild Planet have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Crashlands ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Wild Planet ships Online Co-op, Co-op.