Games like Planet in the Shadows
Below are 17 hand-picked alternatives to Planet in the Shadows for fans of indie, adventure, ranked by imho.run's hybrid recommender. Each pick is scored on three signals: collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries (which players who logged hours in Planet in the Shadows also play), content overlap on genres, categories, and storefront tags, and review-mined "vibe" embeddings that catch tonal similarity even when the genre label differs. Sections below cover closest matches, reviewer cross-mentions, cheaper alternatives, free-to-play picks, more from Sergey Bobrov. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.
Get personalized picks →About Planet in the Shadows: Inspired by the dungeon crawler genre, this short game blends traditional spelunking with base building mechanics. The player is stranded on a hostile planet, urged to build a base and defend it against the awfully aggressive forces of the hostile environment.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Planet in the Shadows at current Steam store prices.
POSTAL 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~75% under Planet in the Shadows on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Planet in the Shadows.
Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?
The Test
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Planet in the Shadows on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Planet in the Shadows.
You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?
Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk
WHY THIS
Priced ~63% under Planet in the Shadows on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Planet in the Shadows.
A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.
Blood and Bacon
WHY THIS
Priced ~75% under Planet in the Shadows on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Planet in the Shadows.
This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.
shapez
WHY THIS
Priced ~75% under Planet in the Shadows on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Planet in the Shadows.
shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!
The Test: Hypothesis Rising
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Planet in the Shadows on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Planet in the Shadows.
The second chapter in The Test trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover how your life can change drastically with just a few, slight modifications. ...But are you sure you want the answers you seek?
The NOexistenceN of you AND me
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Planet in the Shadows on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Planet in the Shadows.
Use "game" as a medium to showcase the world of "you/girl". Explore the truth of "you/girl/world" through the form of a "visual novel".
Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad
WHY THIS
Priced ~75% under Planet in the Shadows on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Planet in the Shadows.
"Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad?" is a fast paced shower-simulation where you shower with your 8-bit dad.It's good, clean fun!
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 in the Shadows.
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 Adventure with Planet in the Shadows.
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.
More from Sergey Bobrov
Other recommendable Steam games by Sergey Bobrov, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Way of Gold and Steel
WHY THIS
Shares procedural generation and a challenging mood with Planet in the Shadows.
Another title from Sergey Bobrov, the studio behind Planet in the Shadows. Shares Indie with Planet in the Shadows.
What is in the "Way of Gold and Steel" which makes it interesting? Main reason is the unusual gameplay style — combination of a real-time strategy (RTS) and a roguelike.
Vanilla Bagel: The Roguelike
WHY THIS
Shares a challenging mood with Planet in the Shadows.
Another title from Sergey Bobrov, the studio behind Planet in the Shadows. Shares Indie and Adventure with Planet in the Shadows.
Vanilla Bagel: The Roguelike is a mostly classic RPG/Roguelike with a vast game world. The game has dozens of dungeons and items, and hundreds of unique enemies. There is a great variety in magic, curses and item enchantments.
Autumn Night 3D Shooter
WHY THIS
Another title from Sergey Bobrov, the studio behind Planet in the Shadows. Shares Indie with Planet in the Shadows.
A 3D shooter made in the spirit of the the 90s' FPSes. Atmospheric pixel graphics, fast-paced action, focus on pure gameplay, made using a software renderer written from scratch.
Daemonic Runner
WHY THIS
Another title from Sergey Bobrov, the studio behind Planet in the Shadows. Shares Indie with Planet in the Shadows.
Grab a rusty sword, gain some momentum, and send everyone flying in this aggressive joust. Sweep your foes away like a hurricane and cross bottomless chasms with giant leaps.
Cubes and Knights
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Planet in the Shadows.
Another title from Sergey Bobrov, the studio behind Planet in the Shadows. Shares Indie and Adventure with Planet in the Shadows.
You are strong and huge, you have a heavy sword in your hands, and somewhere deep an ancient evil is hidden. The King himself sent you on a difficult campaign: to find the immortal enemy of all people. Find ancient artifacts and work your way through the labyrinths with steel and magic.
THE DEEPEST CASTLE
WHY THIS
Another title from Sergey Bobrov, the studio behind Planet in the Shadows. Shares Indie and Adventure with Planet in the Shadows.
You are a mighty knight - how powerful your blows are! And in the very center of a vast forest lies a fortress filled with evil and black magic. There, they raise the dead and hide great artifacts. You decide to explore the fortress and see what the black magicians are hiding.
Frequently asked about Planet in the Shadows
- How much does Planet in the Shadows cost?
- Planet in the Shadows is listed on Steam at 3.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- Who developed Planet in the Shadows?
- Planet in the Shadows was developed by Sergey Bobrov.
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