Choose ALONE IN SPACE
Choose ALONE IN SPACE if it matches what drew you to this matchup. ALONE IN SPACE launched in 2016.
ALONE IN SPACE vs Return to Planet X
ALONE IN SPACE and Return to Planet X both land in Adventure 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 are Adventure games on Steam. ALONE IN SPACE (2016) is 2 years older than Return to Planet X (2018). Return to Planet X scores higher on Steam reviews (66.7% positive) than ALONE IN SPACE (33.8% 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 Return to Planet X
Choose Return to Planet X if you want an Action and Indie experience. Return to Planet X launched in 2018.
Both ALONE IN SPACE and Return to Planet X sit in Adventure 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
 ALONE IN SPACE |  Return to Planet X | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2018 |
| Genres | Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 33.8% positive (77 reviews) | 66.7% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Butterflyware | Butterflyware |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- ALONE IN SPACE (2016) is 2 years older than Return to Planet X (2018).
- Return to Planet X scores higher on Steam reviews (66.7% positive) than ALONE IN SPACE (33.8% positive).
- Return to Planet X is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than ALONE IN SPACE (9.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
ALONE IN SPACE vs Return to Planet X — FAQ
- Should I play ALONE IN SPACE or Return to Planet X first?
- If you want chronology, ALONE IN SPACE (2016) came out before Return to Planet X (2018). 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 ALONE IN SPACE and Return to Planet X similar?
- They overlap on Adventure 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.