Choose XO-Planets
Choose XO-Planets if it's currently about 94% cheaper on the Steam Store. XO-Planets launched in 2026.
XO-Planets vs Plague Breaker
XO-Planets and Plague Breaker both land in Action, Indie, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. Plague Breaker (2023) is 3 years older than XO-Planets (2026). Plague Breaker scores higher on Steam reviews (95.7% positive) than XO-Planets (80% 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 Plague Breaker
Choose Plague Breaker if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Plague Breaker launched in 2023.
Both XO-Planets and Plague Breaker sit in Action, Indie, and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op, 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-Planets |  Plague Breaker | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 0.69 USD | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 80% positive (20 reviews) | 95.7% positive (23 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | myradann | Wozzy Games Limited |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Plague Breaker (2023) is 3 years older than XO-Planets (2026).
- Plague Breaker scores higher on Steam reviews (95.7% positive) than XO-Planets (80% positive).
- XO-Planets is currently ~94% cheaper on Steam than Plague Breaker (0.69 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Plague Breaker is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; XO-Planets has no Deck rating yet.
XO-Planets vs Plague Breaker — FAQ
- Should I play XO-Planets or Plague Breaker first?
- If you want chronology, Plague Breaker (2023) came out before XO-Planets (2026). 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-Planets and Plague Breaker similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, RPG 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 XO-Planets and Plague Breaker have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: XO-Planets ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Plague Breaker ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.