Infested Planet

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In "Infested Planet" , you command a small squad of soldiers against an overwhelming alien force, using strategy and tactical thinking to outmaneuver and outsmart the enemy. With 100,000 aliens closing in, you'll need to build defenses, equip your team with advanced weapons, and launch surprise attacks to capture and destroy alien hives. The ever-mutating alien army keeps you on your toes, demanding constant adaptation and innovation to survive.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

95%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,798 reviews

story101 positive mentions

grinding23 negative mentions

Engaging gameplay with a mix of RTS and tower defense elements, providing a unique experience.
Dynamic enemy mutations keep the game fresh and require players to adapt their strategies.
Satisfying combat with a high sense of accomplishment from defeating large hordes of aliens.

Difficulty spikes can be frustrating, especially in later missions where the game feels unbalanced.
The campaign is relatively short, leading to a lack of long-term replayability without the DLC.
Some players may find the lack of a save feature during missions to be a significant drawback.

story
661 mentions
15 % positive mentions
82 % neutral mentions
3 % negative mentions
The story in "Infested Planet" is generally considered basic and somewhat clichéd, serving primarily as a framework for the gameplay rather than a compelling narrative. Players noted that while the campaign offers a variety of missions and some engaging tactical challenges, the overall plot lacks depth and memorability, often feeling like a backdrop to the action rather than a driving force. Despite its simplicity, the story provides enough context to motivate players through the missions, with many enjoying the gameplay mechanics more than the narrative itself.
- “The story is cliché, but enjoyable.”
- “I loved every minute of the game's main story, now I am just waiting for a second Infested Planet!”
- “The campaign is enjoyable, adding a variety of missions and the ability to slowly purchase upgrades to your army as you progress.”
- “The story is short overall, not worth the full price of 13 bucks.”
- “The story itself is rather meh, mostly serving as a framework for the game's tutorial and the selection of unique missions that follow.”
- “The story is very generic, but the gameplay itself is solid.”
gameplay
297 mentions
46 % positive mentions
53 % neutral mentions
2 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Infested Planet" is widely praised for its engaging mix of real-time strategy, tower defense, and action mechanics, offering a fast-paced and addictive experience. Players appreciate the depth and variety of gameplay, including unique mechanics like enemy mutations and resource management, which keep the challenges fresh and require strategic adaptation. While some find the gameplay can become repetitive over time, the overall consensus highlights its fun, intuitive design and rewarding tactical elements.
- “The gameplay is surprisingly entrancing, and at higher difficulties you really have to stay on your toes to repel enemy pushes.”
- “The gameplay mechanics are absolutely fantastic and make you feel like a god, as you push your men up and kill millions of little bug things.”
- “The campaign grows in difficulty in a way that forces you to learn and adapt your strategy, and the core gameplay loop of attack, stabilize, repeat remains consistently satisfying.”
- “The base story also has an annoying gameplay modifier on the last few missions that makes things very tedious.”
- “The gameplay reminds me a bit of the classic Cannon Fodder game.”
- “After getting past the somewhat janky interface to move your units, the gameplay blends pretty well.”
graphics
116 mentions
45 % positive mentions
48 % neutral mentions
7 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the simplicity and clarity that allow for smooth gameplay even during intense action. While some find the visuals charming and effective, others criticize them as basic or lacking in detail, suggesting that they may not appeal to those seeking modern, high-quality graphics. Overall, the graphics are deemed serviceable and well-suited to the gameplay, though improvements could enhance the experience.
- “The graphics are impressive, and the gameplay is challenging and fast-paced, but don't be fooled - this game is not for the faint of heart!”
- “This is a really fun take on the tower defense genre; silky smooth graphics really bring this game to life together with a great upgrade path which will keep you unlocking stuff throughout the campaign.”
- “Combining clear, crisp, beautiful graphics with a fun, pulpy story, 'Infested Planet' is the simplest fun I've had this month.”
- “Graphics... well it is the only weak side of the game.”
- “The second major problem (and the most glaringly obvious) is the visuals.”
- “The graphics are serviceable but definitely don't impress in screenshots (or even videos).”
replayability
88 mentions
51 % positive mentions
45 % neutral mentions
3 % negative mentions
The game boasts high replayability, primarily due to its randomized missions, skirmish modes, and the addition of a dynamic planetary campaign DLC, which significantly enhances the experience. Players appreciate the variety offered by custom maps, evolving enemy abilities, and different strategies, ensuring that no two playthroughs are the same. While some users note limitations in depth and variety, the overall consensus is that the game provides ample replay value for both casual and dedicated players.
- “It doesn't look like it at first glance but this game is surprisingly fun and tactical with (also unexpectedly) quite a good story and lots of replayability, especially when playing skirmish missions as all skirmish missions are randomized so no mission is ever the same.”
- “The mini-campaign strategy mode added with the DLC is highly replayable and further keeps things fresh by changing what tools are available to you each time and pairs the game's fantastic battles with a simple but really well-made and designed strategy layer, comboing into a fantastic overall experience.”
- “The replayability is quite high with randomly generated content especially when you can choose what you and the aliens can even use or mutate into.”
- “The replayability is fairly limited, but mutations provide some level of continual variation.”
- “No way to make your own levels or save skirmish randomized ones, so very big hit to replayability.”
- “Getting through the campaign is easy enough, but the game lives on its randomly generated maps, which provide the bulk of the replayability.”
music
49 mentions
59 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
8 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received a mixed but generally positive reception, with many players appreciating its fitting and atmospheric qualities that enhance the gameplay experience. While some noted that the soundtrack can be repetitive and limited, others praised its composition and ability to evoke nostalgia, particularly reminiscent of classic titles like Starcraft. Overall, the music is considered a strong aspect of the game, contributing to its enjoyment despite some criticisms regarding its repetitiveness.
- “The music is incredible, presentation is awesome, gameplay top tier.”
- “The music is wonderfully thumpy and deep, and I'd recommend the game just for that even if all else sucked, which it doesn't.”
- “The music is great - all analogue synthy and fitting with the gameplay.”
- “The only downside I can think of for this game is that the music gets a bit repetitive at times, but that could be just because I am playing it so much.”
- “I didn't really notice the music; it didn't leave any lasting impact.”
- “Music is repetitive, art is very simplistic...”
grinding
24 mentions
4 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
96 % negative mentions
Overall, players have mixed feelings about the grinding aspect of the game. While some find the initial gameplay enjoyable and not overly grindy, others note that later stages and high difficulties can become tedious, especially when trying to unlock upgrades or complete achievements. The necessity to grind for resources and the frustrating AI mechanics in certain missions contribute to a sense of fatigue, although many still appreciate the game's unique approach to real-time strategy and its replayability.
- “The base story also has an annoying gameplay modifier on the last few missions that makes things very, very tedious.”
- “If you want to play after and skirmish, it becomes way too grindy and yes, the computer with all its mutations will test your patience and ultimately, even when you win, you realize just how tired you are and that all the fun is gone.”
- “I can't finish the single-player campaign and I don't want to try anymore; it's just tedious watching the AI increase the respawn rates to counter your progress when it feels like you should be doing better, not worse.”
stability
7 mentions
43 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
57 % negative mentions
Overall, the game demonstrates strong stability with minimal glitches, bugs, or crashes reported by most users. However, some players have noted issues with controls and difficulty spikes in later levels, which can detract from the experience. While the game runs smoothly for many, a few users found certain aspects frustrating, impacting their overall enjoyment.
- “No glitches, no problems, no issues.”
- “Runs great too.”
- “No glitches found so far; you tell a unit to build, walk, attack, or carry something.”
- “This game is broken; the controls are buggy and the upper levels are just annoying. Not worth $11.”
- “The game itself is very simple, and I did not encounter any bugs or glitches, but in the later levels, if you don't do things very quickly and in a certain way, it can be impossible to beat, as the enemies get really powerful buffs that can be smothering.”
- “No glitches found so far; you tell a unit to build, walk and attack, walk, or carry something.”
humor
7 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as campy and entertaining, effectively poking fun at genre tropes while maintaining a lighthearted tone throughout the gameplay. Players appreciate the comedic elements woven into the simplistic yet engaging story, although some feel that the humor may not be as prominent in the action-focused segments. Overall, the game is recognized for its funny moments and enjoyable micromanagement mechanics.
- “A simplistic story with a good amount of complication and humor.”
- “It is a funny little top-down, real-time strategy game with micromanagement.”
- “Story: campy and fun, pokes fun at tropes in a hilarious manner.”
atmosphere
5 mentions
80 % positive mentions
-40 % neutral mentions
60 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its immersive quality, with many highlighting the satisfaction of battling large hordes of aliens. While the graphics are considered decent and polished, some players feel that the overall experience is undermined by a lack of engaging gameplay, despite the atmospheric elements being present.
- “The game has an awesome atmosphere; fighting huge hordes of aliens off at once is supremely satisfying.”
- “Its atmosphere is unparalleled in its genre.”
- “It has simple but polished graphics; the music is not amazing, but it's still atmospheric.”
- “The graphics and atmosphere are pretty decent, but ultimately, it's a true deception for me due to its lack of fun.”
- “The atmosphere feels empty and uninspired, making it hard to immerse myself in the game.”
- “While the visuals are striking, the overall atmosphere lacks depth and fails to engage the player.”
optimization
5 mentions
40 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
60 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is a mixed bag; while it runs smoothly on medium performance machines and offers a challenging experience, players report significant stuttering and slowdown on lower-end systems, particularly in large maps with numerous aliens. Improvements in code optimization are necessary to enhance performance across a wider range of hardware.
- “It runs smoothly, there is a reasonable variety of both soldiers and aliens, and you certainly won't be short of a challenge.”
- “It's simple; it gets quite difficult at higher levels, and it runs smoothly on medium performance machines.”
- “Unfortunately, this game evidently suffers from stuttering and slowdown issues if you don't meet the absolute highest system requirements.”
- “Optimization in the code is needed.”
- “On large maps with a crazy amount of aliens, performance can suffer and things get slow.”
emotional
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, likening their experience to commanding a squad of soldiers in a high-stakes environment reminiscent of "Starship Troopers," which evokes feelings of responsibility and camaraderie.