Choose Zenodyne R
Choose Zenodyne R if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Zenodyne R launched in 2016.
Zenodyne R vs Planet Automata
Zenodyne R and Planet Automata both land in Action, 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, Indie on Steam. Zenodyne R (2016) is 3 years older than Planet Automata (2019). Planet Automata is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Zenodyne R (3.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 Automata
Choose Planet Automata if it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Planet Automata launched in 2019.
Both Zenodyne R and Planet Automata sit in Action 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
 Zenodyne R |  Planet Automata | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.7% positive (19 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Team Grybanser Fox | Mushpototo |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Zenodyne R (2016) is 3 years older than Planet Automata (2019).
- Planet Automata is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Zenodyne R (3.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
Zenodyne R vs Planet Automata — FAQ
- Should I play Zenodyne R or Planet Automata first?
- If you want chronology, Zenodyne R (2016) came out before Planet Automata (2019). 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 Zenodyne R and Planet Automata similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.