Skyward vs Planeta
Skyward and Planeta both land in Strategy, Indie, Simulation 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 Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam. Planeta (2021) is 1 year older than Skyward (2022). Planeta is currently ~71% cheaper on Steam than Skyward (3.99 USD vs. 13.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Skyward |  Planeta | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2021 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation | Strategy, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 13.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 4 reviews | 8 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Whiley Koyote | Tomas Daugela |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Planeta (2021) is 1 year older than Skyward (2022).
- Planeta is currently ~71% cheaper on Steam than Skyward (3.99 USD vs. 13.99 USD).
Skyward vs Planeta — FAQ
- Should I play Skyward or Planeta first?
- If you want chronology, Planeta (2021) came out before Skyward (2022). 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 Skyward and Planeta similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, Simulation 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.