Choose PLANET ALPHA
Choose PLANET ALPHA if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. PLANET ALPHA launched in 2018.
PLANET ALPHA vs Vane
PLANET ALPHA and Vane both land in Action, Indie, 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 share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. PLANET ALPHA (2018) is 1 year older than Vane (2019). Vane scores higher on Steam reviews (78.2% positive) than PLANET ALPHA (75.1% 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 Vane
Choose Vane if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 78.2% positive across 101 reviews.
Both PLANET ALPHA and Vane sit in Action, Indie, and 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
 PLANET ALPHA |  Vane | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Verified |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 75.1% positive (261 reviews) | 78.2% positive (101 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Planet Alpha ApS | Friend & Foe Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- PLANET ALPHA (2018) is 1 year older than Vane (2019).
- Vane scores higher on Steam reviews (78.2% positive) than PLANET ALPHA (75.1% positive).
- PLANET ALPHA is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Vane (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: PLANET ALPHA is Deck Unsupported, Vane is Deck Verified.
PLANET ALPHA vs Vane — FAQ
- Which is better, PLANET ALPHA or Vane?
- On Steam reviews Vane scores higher (78.2% positive) than PLANET ALPHA (75.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Vane is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play PLANET ALPHA or Vane first?
- If you want chronology, PLANET ALPHA (2018) came out before Vane (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 PLANET ALPHA and Vane similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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.