Rank 01Why this
Also Puzzle-Platformer and 2.5D, like PLANET ALPHA.
- $19.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2014
Games like PLANET ALPHA
- 24 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked PLANET ALPHA also play
The closest matches to PLANET ALPHA: Monochroma, The Pedestrian, The Swapper, Semblance, and PONCHO. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Shares environmental interaction with PLANET ALPHA.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Verified
- 2020
Rank 03Why this
Shares environmental interaction and puzzle solving with PLANET ALPHA.
- $14.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Verified
- 2013
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Semblance
Why this: Also Puzzle-Platformer and Side Scroller, like PLANET ALPHA.
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Rochard
Why this: Shares puzzle solving with PLANET ALPHA.
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My Memory of Us
Why this: Shares stealth sequences with PLANET ALPHA.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like PLANET ALPHA
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Shares environmental interaction and puzzle solving with PLANET ALPHA.
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- Released: 2018
- Developer: Planet Alpha ApS
- Price: $9.99checked Oct 31
- 75% of 261 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure
- Metacritic 72
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Bioluminescent visuals
- Epic escape and chase sequences
- Manipulate day and night to solve puzzles
- Atmospheric
- Contemplative
- Mysterious
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Aeon Drive
Why this: Shares time manipulation with PLANET ALPHA.
Bionic Bay
Why this: Also Puzzle-Platformer and Space, like PLANET ALPHA.
Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams
Why this: Also 2.5D and Side Scroller, like PLANET ALPHA.
Xanthiom Zero
Why this: Also Aliens and Space, like PLANET ALPHA.
Between Horizons – A Sci-Fi Detective Adventure
Why this: Also Side Scroller and Space, like PLANET ALPHA.
Beyond the Long Night
Why this: Shares puzzle solving with PLANET ALPHA.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
The Pedestrian
Why this: Shares environmental interaction with PLANET ALPHA.
The Swapper
Why this: Shares environmental interaction and puzzle solving with PLANET ALPHA.
Semblance
Why this: Also Puzzle-Platformer and Side Scroller, like PLANET ALPHA.
On Rusty Trails
Why this: Also Puzzle-Platformer and 2.5D, like PLANET ALPHA.
My Memory of Us
Why this: Shares stealth sequences with PLANET ALPHA.
About PLANET ALPHA
The closest matches to PLANET ALPHA: Monochroma, The Pedestrian, The Swapper, Semblance, and PONCHO. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If PLANET ALPHA is your kind of game, the closest matches are Monochroma, The Pedestrian and The Swapper — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, contemplative and mysterious, and single out its chase escapes and environmental interaction. 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.
About PLANET ALPHA: PLANET ALPHA, a beautiful alien world filled with mystery and danger. Pursued by relentless enemies, you must harness the power of night and day as you struggle to survive.
Is PLANET ALPHA worth buying?
Mostly recommended
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 75% of 261 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $9.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 6 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 6 h before their negative review.
- Not supported on Steam Deck.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Bioluminescent visuals
- Epic escape and chase sequences
- Manipulate day and night to solve puzzles
- Retro futuristic alien sceneries
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“full of trial and error puzzles, and boring platforming sections. dont get fooled by the nordic arty fartsy artstyle, this is an empty shell of a game.”
“Ok game, but ultimately disappointing. It can be a beautiful game at times, but other times it can be pretty ugly. It also can't hold a consistent art style and is frequently way too visually busy to the point where I couldn't tell the…”
People who play it also play: Monochroma, The Pedestrian, The Swapper
Frequently asked about PLANET ALPHA
Can I run it?
Does PLANET ALPHA work on Steam Deck?
PLANET ALPHA is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
How much does PLANET ALPHA cost?
PLANET ALPHA is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to PLANET ALPHA?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside PLANET ALPHA are Monochroma, The Pedestrian, The Swapper.
Who developed PLANET ALPHA?
PLANET ALPHA was developed by Planet Alpha ApS and published by Team17 Digital Ltd.