AdventureFit check
Is Planet in the Shadows worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Adventure players who want cave exploration combined with base construction
- Dungeon-crawler fans who prefer mine placement over melee combat
- Players seeking a short game with checkpoints instead of permadeath
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players looking for a long, elaborate dungeon-crawling campaign
- Players who expect direct melee combat or a broad combat arsenal
- Players seeking a game focused only on exploration without construction and base defense
Our take on Planet in the Shadows
Instead of following dungeon crawlers’ usual focus on direct combat and repeated descent, the game adds block-based base construction and environmental defense. Its combat also departs from convention by replacing traditional melee attacks with planted mines, while checkpoints take the place of permadeath.
What is Planet in the Shadows?
Explore caves on a hostile planet in a short dungeon-crawling adventure that combines spelunking with base construction.
Build a shelter from blocks, use a simple crafting system, and defend the base against environmental threats. Combat centers on planting mines rather than using conventional melee attacks. Regular checkpoints replace permadeath, while straightforward mechanics keep the focus on exploration, construction, and defense. A tutorial stage introduces the controls and systems. Keyboard and mouse controls are supported, and the game draws on the theme of space exploration.
How Planet in the Shadows plays
- 01Block-Based Construction
- Build a base from blocks and use a simple crafting system during the planet’s exploration.
- 02Mine-Based Combat
- Defend against hostile environmental forces by placing mines instead of making melee attacks.
- 03Checkpoint Progression
- Regular checkpoints preserve progress rather than using a permadeath structure.
- 04Tutorial Stage
- An introductory stage explains the game’s controls and mechanics.
- 05Keyboard And Mouse
- The game supports both keyboard and mouse controls.
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Planet in the Shadows: platforms & release
Is Planet in the Shadows worth it?
It is worth it if: adventure players who want cave exploration combined with base construction. Skip it if: players looking for a long, elaborate dungeon-crawling campaign.
Where can I download Planet in the Shadows?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Planet in the Shadows's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Planet in the Shadows on?
Windows only.
