Choose PLANET ALPHA
Choose PLANET ALPHA if it matches what drew you to this matchup. PLANET ALPHA launched in 2018.
PLANET ALPHA vs Battle Cube
PLANET ALPHA and Battle Cube 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 3 years older than Battle Cube (2021). Battle Cube scores higher on Steam reviews (80% 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 Battle Cube
Choose Battle Cube if you want a Simulation and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. Battle Cube launched in 2021.
Both PLANET ALPHA and Battle Cube 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 |  Battle Cube | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 75.1% positive (261 reviews) | 80% positive (15 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Planet Alpha ApS | LTZinc |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- PLANET ALPHA (2018) is 3 years older than Battle Cube (2021).
- Battle Cube scores higher on Steam reviews (80% positive) than PLANET ALPHA (75.1% positive).
- Battle Cube is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than PLANET ALPHA (0.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- PLANET ALPHA is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Battle Cube has no Deck rating yet.
PLANET ALPHA vs Battle Cube — FAQ
- Should I play PLANET ALPHA or Battle Cube first?
- If you want chronology, PLANET ALPHA (2018) came out before Battle Cube (2021). 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 Battle Cube 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.