Choose Planet R-12
Choose Planet R-12 if it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Planet R-12 launched in 2016.
Planet R-12 vs StarSmashers
Planet R-12 and StarSmashers both land in Action, Strategy, 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, Strategy, Indie on Steam. Planet R-12 (2016) is 1 year older than StarSmashers (2017). Planet R-12 is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than StarSmashers (1.99 USD vs. 7.99 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 StarSmashers
Choose StarSmashers if it matches what drew you to this matchup. StarSmashers launched in 2017.
Both Planet R-12 and StarSmashers sit in Action, Strategy, 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 R-12 |  StarSmashers | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2017 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82.5% positive (57 reviews) | 9 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Timushev Vladimir, Composer-Motorin Dmitry (Djinotan) | Wayne Jackson, Jason Mallett, Colin Wren |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Planet R-12 (2016) is 1 year older than StarSmashers (2017).
- Planet R-12 is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than StarSmashers (1.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
Planet R-12 vs StarSmashers — FAQ
- Should I play Planet R-12 or StarSmashers first?
- If you want chronology, Planet R-12 (2016) came out before StarSmashers (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 R-12 and StarSmashers similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy, 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.