Unknown Planet

About

Unknown Planet is a sci-fi survival sandbox game set on an alien world. Gather resources, build bases, and explore the unknown while battling hostile creatures and environmental hazards. Advance your technology, craft new tools and weapons, and uncover the mysteries of this synthetic planet. Note: The provided Steam ID was not found, so I used the game name "Unknown Planet - Synthetic" to gather the information for the summary.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

95%

Audience ScoreBased on 44 reviews

music4 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

The game features charming graphics, fluid motions, and a delightful soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
It's a simple and relaxing game that offers a satisfying gameplay loop of gathering, crafting, and exploring.
For the price, it provides good value with several hours of enjoyable gameplay and potential for future updates.

The game lacks a deep story and challenging combat, which may disappoint players looking for more complexity.
There are issues with base building and item management, such as not being able to move placed items and the need for frequent saving.
Enemy mechanics can be frustrating, as they can spawn unexpectedly and damage important structures, leading to potential setbacks.

gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
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The gameplay is described as intuitive and accessible, featuring simple combat mechanics and casual boss fights, making it suitable for a relaxed gaming experience. While the game offers about four hours of enjoyable playtime with varied enemy designs, players suggest that introducing new mechanics and enhancing movement speed could improve the overall experience.
- “The gameplay's overall very intuitive; there are tooltips for the important stuff, and the rest you'll easily figure out.”
- “Combat mechanics are simple, and even boss fights are pretty casual in difficulty.”
- “Currently, Unknown Planet has about four hours of relaxed gameplay.”
- “Combat mechanics are simple and even boss fights are pretty casual difficulty.”
- “Currently, Unknown Planet has about four-ish hours of relaxed gameplay.”
- “Movement controls are working well, but maybe make walking faster or add a sprint mechanic.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The music in the game is highly praised for its quality, enhancing the overall experience to the point where players prefer it over external background sounds. The soundtrack complements the game's fluid visuals and vibrant colors, contributing to a captivating atmosphere.
- “The fluid motions, the bright colors, the simplicity, and the soundtrack.”
- “Such great music while playing this game that I didn't even put on a YouTube video for background sound.”
- “Music is nice.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game "Unknown Planet" lacks a significant story, which has disappointed some players; however, they still appreciate other aspects of the game, such as its challenging combat. Overall, those seeking a deep narrative experience may want to look elsewhere.
- “No story at all, which is a slight disappointment, but I liked everything else.”
- “If you're looking for challenging combat or a deep story, then Unknown Planet is not for you.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
The graphics in the game are generally considered subpar, with many users noting the need for improvement in models and overall visual quality. Despite these shortcomings, players find the game enjoyable and a good way to pass the time.
- “The graphics need some work.”
- “Bad models/graphics.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game demonstrates excellent stability on Proton and Linux, with users consistently reporting smooth performance.
- “Runs great on Proton/Linux.”