Choose Solar 2
Choose Solar 2 if you want an Action and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,141 Steam reviews back the pick.
Solar 2 vs PLANETOON
Solar 2 and PLANETOON both land in Indie, Simulation, 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 Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam. Solar 2 (2011) is 15 years older than PLANETOON (2026). Solar 2 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; PLANETOON has no Deck rating yet. 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 PLANETOON
Choose PLANETOON if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Mouse Only Option side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. PLANETOON launched in 2026.
Both Solar 2 and PLANETOON sit in Indie, Simulation, and Casual 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
 Solar 2 |  PLANETOON | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2011 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 91% positive (1,141 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Murudai | TOBON GAME |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- Solar 2 (2011) is 15 years older than PLANETOON (2026).
- Solar 2 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; PLANETOON has no Deck rating yet.
Solar 2 vs PLANETOON — FAQ
- Should I play Solar 2 or PLANETOON first?
- If you want chronology, Solar 2 (2011) came out before PLANETOON (2026). 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 Solar 2 and PLANETOON similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation, 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.
- Does Solar 2 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Solar 2 is rated Deck Verified by Valve. PLANETOON doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.