Choose Bleed 2
Choose Bleed 2 if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Bleed 2 launched in 2017.
Bleed 2 vs Planet Diver
Bleed 2 and Planet Diver 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 Diver (2015) is 2 years older than Bleed 2 (2017). Bleed 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (96.2% positive) than Planet Diver (85.7% 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 Planet Diver
Choose Planet Diver if it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Planet Diver launched in 2015.
Both Bleed 2 and Planet Diver sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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
 Bleed 2 |  Planet Diver | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2015 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.2% positive (369 reviews) | 85.7% positive (21 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Ian Campbell | Fabraz |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Planet Diver (2015) is 2 years older than Bleed 2 (2017).
- Bleed 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (96.2% positive) than Planet Diver (85.7% positive).
- Planet Diver is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Bleed 2 (3.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Bleed 2 has co-op; Planet Diver does not.
- Bleed 2 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Planet Diver has no Deck rating yet.
Bleed 2 vs Planet Diver — FAQ
- Should I play Bleed 2 or Planet Diver first?
- If you want chronology, Planet Diver (2015) came out before Bleed 2 (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 Bleed 2 and Planet Diver 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 Diver have multiplayer like Bleed 2?
- No. Bleed 2 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Planet Diver is listed as single-player only.
- Does Bleed 2 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Bleed 2 is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Planet Diver doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.