Choose Arcade Moonlander
Choose Arcade Moonlander if you want an Adventure experience. Arcade Moonlander launched in 2017.
Arcade Moonlander vs Planet Lander
Arcade Moonlander and Planet Lander both land in Action, Indie, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. Arcade Moonlander (2017) is 2 years older than Planet Lander (2019). Planet Lander is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Arcade Moonlander (0.99 USD vs. 0.99 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 Planet Lander
Choose Planet Lander if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Planet Lander launched in 2019.
Both Arcade Moonlander and Planet Lander sit in Action, Indie, and Casual on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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
 Arcade Moonlander |  Planet Lander | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual, Racing | Action, Indie, Casual, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.4% positive (54 reviews) | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Daniel Paul Griffin | NanningsGames |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Arcade Moonlander (2017) is 2 years older than Planet Lander (2019).
- Planet Lander is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Arcade Moonlander (0.99 USD vs. 0.99 USD).
Arcade Moonlander vs Planet Lander — FAQ
- Should I play Arcade Moonlander or Planet Lander first?
- If you want chronology, Arcade Moonlander (2017) came out before Planet Lander (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 Arcade Moonlander and Planet Lander similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Casual 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.