SimulationFit check
Is PLANETOIDS worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Arcade fans who enjoy trying to set new records
- Players drawn to shooting and dodging hazards in a space setting
- Fans of retro-styled 2D games who want to choose between spaceships
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a broad range of gameplay activities beyond shooting and dodging space hazards
- Those who prefer a slower-paced game without mistakes that can quickly change the situation
- Players looking for cooperative or competitive multiplayer play
Our take on PLANETOIDS
The copy spotlights the choice of ships and the excitement of record chasing, while the described play is centered on shooting and dodging space hazards. The emphasis is on a focused arcade loop rather than a wider range of activities.
What is PLANETOIDS?
PLANETOIDS is a hand-drawn 2D arcade game set in outer space.
Players choose a spaceship and shoot or dodge meteors, comets, and wandering planets. The game emphasizes avoiding hazards, since a single mistake can sharply change the situation. Its retro arcade play centers on setting a new record, with different ships to choose from. The store description presents it as an old-school space arcade game focused on navigating hazards and improving a score.
How PLANETOIDS plays
- 01Space hazards
- Meteors, comets, and wandering planets appear as targets and obstacles.
- 02Ship selection
- Players can choose a spaceship, including among futuristic designs.
- 03Record chasing
- The arcade play focuses on trying to set a new score record.
- 04Hand-drawn visuals
- The game uses 2D hand-drawn presentation.
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PLANETOIDS: platforms & release
Is PLANETOIDS worth it?
It is worth it if: arcade fans who enjoy trying to set new records. Skip it if: players seeking a broad range of gameplay activities beyond shooting and dodging space hazards.
Where can I download PLANETOIDS?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens PLANETOIDS's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is PLANETOIDS on?
Windows only.
