The Abandoned Planet

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The Abandoned Planet is a single player casual action adventure game with mystery and science fiction themes. It was developed by Dexter Team Games and was released on May 8, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

The Abandoned Planet is a 2D, first-person point-and-click adventure where an astronaut crashes on a mysterious, deserted planet and must unravel its secrets to find a way home. Featuring hand-painted pixel art, over 300 unique areas, and classic puzzle-solving inspired by Myst and LucasArts games. Explore a haunting world filled with puzzles and fully voiced narrative.

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85%

Audience ScoreBased on 644 reviews

story74 positive mentions

monetization5 negative mentions

The game features beautiful pixel art and a charming art style that enhances the overall experience.
Puzzles are well-designed, providing a good balance of challenge without being overly difficult, making them enjoyable to solve.
The storyline is engaging and intriguing, leaving players wanting more and hoping for a sequel.

The game is essentially a demo, with a paywall after the first act, which can be frustrating for players expecting a full experience.
Some players found the voice acting to be subpar, detracting from the overall immersion of the game.
There is a lack of a hint system, which can lead to frustration when players get stuck on certain puzzles.

story
120 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story has received widespread acclaim for its engaging and intricate narrative, often described as beautiful and thought-provoking, with unexpected twists that keep players invested. Many reviewers praised the combination of stunning pixel art and compelling storytelling, noting that the puzzles are well-integrated into the plot, enhancing the overall experience. However, some players expressed disappointment over the need to pay for additional chapters, which they felt limited their ability to fully enjoy the story.
- “The story is breathtakingly beautiful, the graphics are stunning, and the puzzles are exceptionally well-crafted and unique.”
- “The story is so engaging it kept me hooked till the very end, and the stylized graphics and stunning artwork made every moment feel magical.”
- “The storyline, gameplay, the graphics, and overall the artwork, every piece of this game felt amazing, I don't have words to describe how much I enjoyed playing it.”
- “I need to know the rest of the backstory lol”
- “Well because I need to pay real money to play the full story of this game; the only free part of the story is Act 1.”
- “I'm going to be completely honest: the demo is way too short; the story is too simple in the demo for me to be invested into the rest of the game. If the demo was 2 acts instead of 1, maybe I would be invested, but it's hard to take interest when absolutely nothing happens.”
graphics
99 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their beautiful art style, charming animations, and nostalgic pixel art that evokes classic adventure games. Many players appreciate the overall aesthetic, which enhances the immersive experience alongside the engaging story and sound design. While some critiques mention that the graphics could be improved, the majority find them to be a standout feature that significantly contributes to the game's appeal.
- “The graphics are great, the sounds make you live the game stages, and the story is also great.”
- “The story is so engaging it kept me hooked till the very end, and the stylized graphics and stunning artwork made every moment feel magical.”
- “Amazing graphics, amazing gameplay, must play!!!”
- “The graphics aren't that good, but I'm in love with the puzzles.”
- “But graphics should be better.”
- “Nah, what did I just play?... *chef kiss* I am stunned by the animation and the pixelated graphics.”
gameplay
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising its intuitive controls, beautiful graphics, and clever puzzles that strike a balance between challenge and frustration. However, some players expressed concerns about the lack of a proper hint system and the repetitive nature of revisiting locations, which can detract from the experience. Overall, while the game offers a delightful point-and-click adventure with engaging mechanics, the pricing for the full version and some gameplay elements have left a few players wanting more.
- “The gameplay and puzzles were just challenging enough to make you think, but not so hard as to be frustrating.”
- “With smooth controls, clever puzzles, and polished gameplay, it’s a gem of a game.”
- “I absolutely adore this game, some of the puzzles were a bit counterintuitive but other than that the artwork is stunning, the gameplay is smooth, and I loved the atmospheric cutscenes.”
- “The game is missing a proper hint mechanic, some puzzle elements are sometimes far apart and it gets frustrating revisiting the same places again and again.”
- “You can play for roughly 20-30 minutes of gameplay before being cut off with a charge that's over $5.”
- “Very small gameplay...I was stuck at a few places and had to write down the codes on a paper to convert them but it was really a short game.”
music
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the music in the game receives mixed feedback; while many players appreciate the calming background tracks and immersive sound design that enhance the atmosphere, some find certain sound effects jarring or repetitive. The soundtrack is often praised for its ability to complement the game's art and story, though there are suggestions for more varied ambient music to enrich the experience further.
- “I really enjoyed the entirety of the game from its overall art style, story, music, ambient noises, voice acting, etc...great work!”
- “The sound design—music and immersive effects —added so much depth to the experience.”
- “The music, story, puzzles, voice acting, animations and logical thinking blend so well to create an engaging atmosphere that will definitely get you hooked!”
- “Although the music sound effect after solving a puzzle is a little jarring.”
- “It's loud music that cuts off, feeling incomplete.”
- “Good game... I love it; you should use more ambient and background music.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its stunning art style, calming soundscape, and engaging cutscenes, creating an immersive experience. However, some players feel that the game could benefit from more varied background sounds and guidance. Overall, the combination of music, story, and gameplay elements contributes to a captivating and atmospheric environment.
- “The art style and soundscape create a calming atmosphere.”
- “I absolutely adore this game; the artwork is stunning, the gameplay is smooth, and I loved the atmospheric cutscenes.”
- “The music, story, puzzles, voice acting, animations, and logical thinking blend so well to create an engaging atmosphere that will definitely get you hooked!”
monetization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with some players appreciating the absence of ads and the option to unlock chapters through ad viewing, while others criticize it as a cash grab, feeling misled by the "free trial" model that requires payment for limited content. Suggestions for improvement include clearer communication about monetization and the introduction of ad-supported options to enhance accessibility. Overall, the monetization strategy appears to be a contentious point among users.
- “Great puzzles and artwork, no lag, no crashing, and no ads; just a cool puzzle game with a good story.”
- “This is a terrible cash grab; it's not worth paying to unlock 20 minutes of content.”
- “What you're doing is *never* okay, especially without an explicit 'advertisements' notification channel.”
- “I urge others to report this misleading 'free trial' to Google; they are advertising it as an actual game you can play and not telling us we have to buy the game that's not even well made and not really even fun.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly due to slow animations and repetitive tasks, such as entering multiple codes with a universal key. The ability to skip these animations would enhance the experience and reduce frustration.
- “Being able to skip animations or tedious, slow movements in some places would be nice.”
- “Straightforward enough until it got tedious with the universal key you have to input multiple codes into; then you just lost me.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report stability issues, particularly with the game freezing when switching between apps. While the game itself is generally free of glitches, this freezing problem detracts from the overall experience.
- “When I switch to another app and then return to this game, everything in the game freezes.”
- “The game was pretty good; there were no weird glitches or anything, but I wish it was free to play because the game has a good storyline.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players highlight the inclusion of a new game+ mode as a significant enhancement to the game's replayability, allowing for a fresh experience upon completion.
- “I appreciate the New Game+ feature for its incredible replayability.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes keeps me coming back for more.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh thanks to the different character builds and story paths.”
- “The New Game+ feature adds some replayability, but it still feels limited.”
- “After completing the game once, I found little incentive to replay it.”
- “While the story is engaging, the lack of varied choices makes replayability a chore.”
humor
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The humor in the game is characterized by a juxtaposition of serious situations with lighthearted voiceovers, often likening characters to unexpected roles, such as an English teacher instead of a spaceman. This contrast adds a comedic element that enhances the overall experience.
- “The voiceover is hilarious; it feels like the characters are English teachers instead of spacemen who just crashed their spaceship.”
- “The humor in the game is top-notch, with clever writing and witty dialogue that keeps you laughing throughout.”
- “I love how the game blends absurd situations with sharp humor, making even the most mundane tasks entertaining.”
emotional
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Players find the game emotionally impactful, often experiencing strong feelings such as sadness and calmness, which contribute to a deeply resonant and immersive experience.
- “I cried; this is so calming.”
- “The story touched my heart deeply.”
- “I felt a profound connection to the characters.”
optimization
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The game is reported to be well optimized, indicating smooth performance and efficient resource management.
- “Well optimized!”
- “The game runs smoothly on a variety of hardware configurations, showcasing excellent optimization.”
- “I appreciate how the developers have fine-tuned the performance, making it accessible for players with different system specs.”