Choose PlanTechtor
Choose PlanTechtor if you want a Strategy experience. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. PlanTechtor launched in 2019.
PlanTechtor vs Throwback
PlanTechtor and Throwback 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. PlanTechtor (2019) is 4 years older than Throwback (2023). PlanTechtor is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Throwback (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 Throwback
Choose Throwback if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Throwback launched in 2023.
Both PlanTechtor and Throwback sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Tracked Controller Support and VR Only, 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
 PlanTechtor |  Throwback | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie | Action, Indie, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 7 reviews | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | FunnerSoft, LLC | Look On Media |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- PlanTechtor (2019) is 4 years older than Throwback (2023).
- PlanTechtor is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Throwback (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
PlanTechtor vs Throwback — FAQ
- Should I play PlanTechtor or Throwback first?
- If you want chronology, PlanTechtor (2019) came out before Throwback (2023). 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 PlanTechtor and Throwback 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.