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 Double Cross
PLANET ALPHA and Double Cross 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 Double Cross (2019). Double Cross scores higher on Steam reviews (83.3% 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 Double Cross
Choose Double Cross if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Double Cross launched in 2019.
Both PLANET ALPHA and Double Cross 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 |  Double Cross | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 75.1% positive (261 reviews) | 83.3% positive (42 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Planet Alpha ApS | 13AM Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- PLANET ALPHA (2018) is 1 year older than Double Cross (2019).
- Double Cross scores higher on Steam reviews (83.3% positive) than PLANET ALPHA (75.1% positive).
- PLANET ALPHA is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Double Cross (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: PLANET ALPHA is Deck Unsupported, Double Cross is Deck Playable.
PLANET ALPHA vs Double Cross — FAQ
- Should I play PLANET ALPHA or Double Cross first?
- If you want chronology, PLANET ALPHA (2018) came out before Double Cross (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 Double Cross 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.