Breathedge vs PLANET ALPHA
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Breathedge wins 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Breathedge is $0.44 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Breathedge | PLANET ALPHA |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 76 | 67 |
| Quality | 77 | 72 |
| Value | 96 | 76 |
| Popularity | 34 | 45 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $0.64 | $1.08 |
| Steam Review Score | 82.6% positive | 76.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 296 | 0 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
BreathedgePLANET ALPHA
Details and requirements
| Item | Breathedge | PLANET ALPHA |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | February 25, 2021 | September 4, 2018 |
| Developers | RedRuins Softworks | Planet Alpha ApS |
| Publishers | HypeTrain Digital, RedRuins Softworks | Team17 Digital Ltd |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | 7, 8, 10 (x64) | Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel core i5 (4th generation) | Intel Core i5-4570 (3.20 GHz) / AMD FX-9590 (4.70 GHz) |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | GeForce GTX 1060 | GeForce GTX 960 (2GB) / Radeon R9 380X (4 GB) |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 7 GB available space | 5 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Breathedge or PLANET ALPHA?
Breathedge won the comparison against PLANET ALPHA based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Breathedge worth buying over PLANET ALPHA?
Based on the metrics, Breathedge won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Breathedge currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:37 PM UTC