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PLANET ALPHA

Developed by Planet Alpha ApS · Published by Team17 Digital Ltd

ActionAdventureIndie
StatusOut now ReleaseSep 4, 2018 Price$1.99 Metacritic72/100 Steam reviews617

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player
Price$1.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic72/100
Steam reviews617
Languages12
Achievements16
DLC2

Overview

An action, adventure, indie game by Planet Alpha ApS, published by Team17 Digital Ltd — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “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.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsMostly Positive — 70% positive of 1,046
Owners (est.)100000 – 200000
Player-voted tags:AdventureIndieActionPlatformerAtmospheric2.5DAliensSide ScrollerSci-fiSpaceExplorationSurvival

Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for PLANET ALPHA.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportYes
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesYes
Steam AchievementsYes

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-2550K (3.4 GHz) / AMD FX-4350 (4.2 GHz)
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 660 (2GB) / AMD Radeon HD 7850 (2 GB)
  • Storage: 5 GB available space

Recommended

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-4570 (3.20 GHz) / AMD FX-9590 (4.70 GHz)
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 960 (2GB) / Radeon R9 380X (4 GB)
  • Storage: 5 GB available space

Supported languages (12)

EnglishFrenchItalianGermanSpanish - SpainDanishRomanianRussianSwedishJapaneseKoreanSimplified Chinese

PLANET ALPHA FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is PLANET ALPHA?

Steam classifies PLANET ALPHA as a Action, Adventure, Indie game, developed by Planet Alpha ApS. 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.

How much does PLANET ALPHA cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists PLANET ALPHA at $1.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is PLANET ALPHA single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for PLANET ALPHA: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is PLANET ALPHA on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists PLANET ALPHA for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is PLANET ALPHA out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Sep 4, 2018.

What platforms is PLANET ALPHA on?

PLANET ALPHA is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is PLANET ALPHA single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does PLANET ALPHA cost?

Steam lists it at $1.99.

Does PLANET ALPHA have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 16 achievements for PLANET ALPHA.

What is PLANET ALPHA's Metacritic score?

PLANET ALPHA has a Metacritic score of 72/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made PLANET ALPHA?

PLANET ALPHA is developed by Planet Alpha ApS and published by Team17 Digital Ltd.

Where to get PLANET ALPHA

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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