Choose XO
Choose XO if you want an Action, Indie, and Simulation experience. XO launched in 2019.
XO vs Planet Colonization
XO and Planet Colonization both land in Strategy, Early Access 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 Strategy, Early Access on Steam. XO (2019) is 1 year older than Planet Colonization (2020). Planet Colonization is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than XO (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD). 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 Colonization
Choose Planet Colonization if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Planet Colonization launched in 2020.
Both XO and Planet Colonization sit in Strategy and Early Access 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
 XO |  Planet Colonization | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Simulation, RPG, Early Access | Strategy, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.7% positive (77 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Jumpdrive Studios | Araknumia Software |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Early Access on Steam.
- XO (2019) is 1 year older than Planet Colonization (2020).
- Planet Colonization is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than XO (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
XO vs Planet Colonization — FAQ
- Should I play XO or Planet Colonization first?
- If you want chronology, XO (2019) came out before Planet Colonization (2020). 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 XO and Planet Colonization similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Early Access 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.