Choose Planetbase
Choose Planetbase if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 77.1% positive across 5,622 reviews.
Planetbase vs Aven Colony
Planetbase and Aven Colony both land in Strategy, Indie, Simulation 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, Indie, Simulation on Steam. Planetbase (2015) is 2 years older than Aven Colony (2017). Planetbase scores higher on Steam reviews (77.1% positive) than Aven Colony (73.4% 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 Aven Colony
Choose Aven Colony if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 1,201 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Planetbase and Aven Colony sit in Strategy, Indie, and Simulation 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
 Planetbase |  Aven Colony | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2017 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation | Strategy, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 77.1% positive (5,622 reviews) | 73.4% positive (1,201 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Madruga Works | Mothership Entertainment LLC |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Planetbase (2015) is 2 years older than Aven Colony (2017).
- Planetbase scores higher on Steam reviews (77.1% positive) than Aven Colony (73.4% positive).
- Planetbase is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Aven Colony (14.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Planetbase vs Aven Colony — FAQ
- Which is better, Planetbase or Aven Colony?
- On Steam reviews Planetbase scores higher (77.1% positive) than Aven Colony (73.4% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Planetbase is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Planetbase or Aven Colony first?
- If you want chronology, Planetbase (2015) came out before Aven Colony (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 Planetbase and Aven Colony similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, Simulation 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.