Games like Planet of Lana
If Planet of Lana is your kind of game, the closest matches are Planet of Lana II, The Last Campfire and Neva — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its companion interaction, emotional story and ost. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Get personalized picks →Planet of Lana is a 2023 side-scrolling puzzle adventure that tasks players with guiding a young girl through a world threatened by mechanical invaders. The core experience centers on the dynamic between the protagonist and her feline companion, combining platforming sequences with puzzle-solving and stealth elements alongside quick-time events. Players describe the journey as atmospheric and contemplative, with an emotional narrative woven throughout. The hand-painted visual presentation and original soundtrack receive particular praise from reviewers, who highlight the companion interaction and puzzle design as standout elements. Available for $19.99, the game holds a 93% positive rating from over 3,600 Steam reviews and runs verified on Steam Deck.
About Planet of Lana: In a world torn between nature’s grace and cold machine invasion, one girl and her companion must rely on their bond to survive and protect what they hold dear. Their story of hope, loss, and love will stay with you long after the journey ends.
Players who liked Planet of Lana also play
Steam players who put hours into Planet of Lana also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.
Planet of Lana II
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Planet of Lana.
Top pick for Planet of Lana fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Planet of Lana.
As greed and power divide the tribes of their home planet, Lana and her little companion, Mui, must stand together against the forces reshaping their world – struggling not just for survival, but for the soul of their home.
The Last Campfire
WHY THIS
Shares puzzle solving with Planet of Lana.
Second-strongest match for Planet of Lana fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Planet of Lana.
The Last Campfire is an adventure, a story of a lost ember trapped in a puzzling place, searching for meaning and a way home.
Neva
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Planet of Lana.
Third-strongest match for Planet of Lana fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Planet of Lana.
Experience the moving tale of a young woman and her lifelong bond with a magnificent wolf as they embark on a thrilling adventure through a rapidly dying world.
Evergate
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Planet of Lana.
Ranked #4 for Planet of Lana fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Planet of Lana.
Evergate is a haunting 2D puzzle-platformer set in a stunning hand-drawn vision of the Afterlife with an original score recorded by a live orchestra. Navigate 85 challenging stages and unleash the extraordinary powers of the genre-defining 'Soulflame' to help a lost soul reincarnate on earth!
Out of Line
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Planet of Lana.
Ranked #5 for Planet of Lana fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Planet of Lana.
A unique adventure game filled with beautiful puzzles all hand-drawn in an original 2D style . Out of Line follows the adventures of San in a quest to escape the Factory that was once home. Dive into a story set in a mysterious world that is revealed through multiple chapters.
INSIDE
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Planet of Lana.
Ranked #6 for Planet of Lana fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Planet of Lana.
Hunted and alone, a boy finds himself drawn into the center of a dark project. INSIDE is a dark, narrative-driven platformer combining intense action with challenging puzzles. It has been critically acclaimed for its moody art style, ambient soundtrack and unsettling atmosphere.
My Memory of Us
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Planet of Lana.
Ranked #7 for Planet of Lana fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Planet of Lana.
My Memory of Us is a moving fairy tale about friendship and hope in the darkest moments of our times. Enter a hand-crafted, gorgeously animated 2D world full of adventure, exploration, stealth and puzzles. Meet the kids brought up in different worlds and help them survive during times of occupation.
Forgotton Anne
WHY THIS
Shares puzzle solving and an atmospheric mood with Planet of Lana.
Ranked #8 for Planet of Lana fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Planet of Lana.
Step into a hand-animated realm of wonder in which everyday objects take on a life of their own. Uncover the Forgotlings’ mysteries & harness magical forces as you embark upon a quest to return home.
Reviewers mention these as similar to Planet of Lana
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Somerville
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Planet of Lana.
Reviewers of Planet of Lana cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Adventure with Planet of Lana.
In the wake of catastrophe find the means to make your family whole again.
INSIDE
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Planet of Lana.
Reviewers of Planet of Lana cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Planet of Lana.
Hunted and alone, a boy finds himself drawn into the center of a dark project. INSIDE is a dark, narrative-driven platformer combining intense action with challenging puzzles. It has been critically acclaimed for its moody art style, ambient soundtrack and unsettling atmosphere.
LIMBO
WHY THIS
Shares platforming, puzzle solving and an atmospheric mood with Planet of Lana.
Reviewers of Planet of Lana cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Planet of Lana.
Uncertain of his sister's fate, a boy enters LIMBO
GRIS
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Planet of Lana cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Adventure with Planet of Lana.
Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality.
Unravel
WHY THIS
Shares puzzle solving and an atmospheric mood with Planet of Lana.
Reviewers of Planet of Lana cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with Planet of Lana.
Unravel is a physics-based puzzle platformer. Yarny, a character made from a single thread of yarn, must embark on a larger than life adventure.
A Short Hike
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Planet of Lana cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Adventure with Planet of Lana.
Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.
Firewatch
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Planet of Lana.
Reviewers of Planet of Lana cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Adventure with Planet of Lana.
Firewatch is a single-player first-person mystery set in the Wyoming wilderness, where your only emotional lifeline is the person on the other end of a handheld radio.
Bramble: The Mountain King
WHY THIS
Shares platforming, puzzle solving and an atmospheric mood with Planet of Lana.
Reviewers of Planet of Lana cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Adventure with Planet of Lana.
Bramble The Mountain King is a grim adventure set in a world inspired by dark, Nordic fables. Explore the beautiful yet dangerous and twisted land of Bramble in your endeavour to rescue your sister. Traverse a wondrous landscape and survive deadly encounters with Bramble's many hideous creatures.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Planet of Lana at current Steam store prices.
Garry's Mod
WHY THIS
Priced ~75% under Planet of Lana on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Planet of Lana.
Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.
Lethal Company
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Planet of Lana on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Planet of Lana.
A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.
Left 4 Dead 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Planet of Lana on Steam right now. Shares Action with Planet of Lana.
Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 is a co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.
People Playground
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Planet of Lana on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Planet of Lana.
Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.
Fallout: New Vegas
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Planet of Lana on Steam right now. Shares Action with Planet of Lana.
Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Doki Doki Literature Club!
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Planet of Lana.
The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.
Life is Strange - Episode 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with Planet of Lana.
Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.
Ultimate Custom Night
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Planet of Lana.
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!
Bongo Cat
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Planet of Lana.
Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?
ENA: Dream BBQ
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Planet of Lana.
Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.
The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Planet of Lana.
Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!
Indigo Park: Chapter 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Planet of Lana.
Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.
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Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Planet of Lana II
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Planet of Lana.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Planet of Lana.
As greed and power divide the tribes of their home planet, Lana and her little companion, Mui, must stand together against the forces reshaping their world – struggling not just for survival, but for the soul of their home.
The Last Campfire
WHY THIS
Shares puzzle solving with Planet of Lana.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Planet of Lana.
The Last Campfire is an adventure, a story of a lost ember trapped in a puzzling place, searching for meaning and a way home.
Neva
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Planet of Lana.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Planet of Lana.
Experience the moving tale of a young woman and her lifelong bond with a magnificent wolf as they embark on a thrilling adventure through a rapidly dying world.
Out of Line
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Planet of Lana.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Planet of Lana.
A unique adventure game filled with beautiful puzzles all hand-drawn in an original 2D style . Out of Line follows the adventures of San in a quest to escape the Factory that was once home. Dive into a story set in a mysterious world that is revealed through multiple chapters.
INSIDE
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Planet of Lana.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Planet of Lana.
Hunted and alone, a boy finds himself drawn into the center of a dark project. INSIDE is a dark, narrative-driven platformer combining intense action with challenging puzzles. It has been critically acclaimed for its moody art style, ambient soundtrack and unsettling atmosphere.
My Memory of Us
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Planet of Lana.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Planet of Lana.
My Memory of Us is a moving fairy tale about friendship and hope in the darkest moments of our times. Enter a hand-crafted, gorgeously animated 2D world full of adventure, exploration, stealth and puzzles. Meet the kids brought up in different worlds and help them survive during times of occupation.
Forgotton Anne
WHY THIS
Shares puzzle solving and an atmospheric mood with Planet of Lana.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Planet of Lana.
Step into a hand-animated realm of wonder in which everyday objects take on a life of their own. Uncover the Forgotlings’ mysteries & harness magical forces as you embark upon a quest to return home.
Frequently asked about Planet of Lana
- Is Planet of Lana verified for Steam Deck?
- Yes — Planet of Lana is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
- How much does Planet of Lana cost?
- Planet of Lana is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Planet of Lana?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Planet of Lana are Planet of Lana II, The Last Campfire, Neva.
- Who developed Planet of Lana?
- Planet of Lana was developed by Wishfully and published by Thunderful Publishing.
imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Planet of Lana.
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