Choose Waves of the Atlantide
Choose Waves of the Atlantide if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Waves of the Atlantide launched in 2019.
Waves of the Atlantide vs Planeticus
Waves of the Atlantide and Planeticus both land in Strategy, Indie, Early Access 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, Early Access on Steam. Waves of the Atlantide (2019) is 4 years older than Planeticus (2023). Planeticus is currently ~83% cheaper on Steam than Waves of the Atlantide (1.99 USD vs. 11.99 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 Planeticus
Choose Planeticus if you want a Massively Multiplayer experience. On Steam, it's currently about 83% cheaper on the Steam Store. Planeticus launched in 2023.
Both Waves of the Atlantide and Planeticus sit in Strategy, Indie, and Early Access on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP, 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
 Waves of the Atlantide |  Planeticus | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2023 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Early Access | Strategy, Indie, Massively Multiplayer, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 11.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 8 reviews | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Metaphore Games SAS | Keshbel Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Early Access on Steam.
- Waves of the Atlantide (2019) is 4 years older than Planeticus (2023).
- Planeticus is currently ~83% cheaper on Steam than Waves of the Atlantide (1.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
Waves of the Atlantide vs Planeticus — FAQ
- Should I play Waves of the Atlantide or Planeticus first?
- If you want chronology, Waves of the Atlantide (2019) came out before Planeticus (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 Waves of the Atlantide and Planeticus similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, Early Access 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.