The Abandoned Planet (2024)
Android · Linux · Mac · Nintendo Switch · PC (Microsoft Windows) · PlayStation 4 · PlayStation 5 · iOS
3.19 from 16 ratings
113 members have it in their collection · 69 backlogged
How long? Main story 2h (from 1 logged playthrough)
Details
- Developers
- Dexter Team Games
- Publishers
- Snapbreak
- Genres
- Adventure, Indie, Point-and-click, Puzzle
- Themes
- Mystery, Science fiction
- Event
- Indie Live Expo 2023
- Steam
- View on Steam
Release dates
- Aug 29, 2024 (Full Release) (Worldwide) Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Nov 27, 2024 (Full Release) (Worldwide) Android, iOS
- May 07, 2025 (Full Release) (Worldwide) PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
- May 08, 2025 (Full Release) (Worldwide) Nintendo Switch
Rating distribution
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Community All Reviews Statuses
Review pixelcrypt 4/5 · Apr 5, 2025
Amazing unique pixel art myst-like
After playing through a slew of generic comedic point and clicks inspired by the “classics”, The Abandoned Planet was the breath of fresh air I needed. Its incredibly unique design is full of imagination, polish and amazing puzzle design. I’ve not played any game quite like it.
As advertised, it’s got really nice chunky pixel art with excellent animation (seemingly …
After playing through a slew of generic comedic point and clicks inspired by the “classics”, The Abandoned Planet was the breath of fresh air I needed. Its incredibly unique design is full of imagination, polish and amazing puzzle design. I’ve not played any game quite like it.
As advertised, it’s got really nice chunky pixel art with excellent animation (seemingly often rotoscoped). You crash land on an alien planet and have to explore its many locales to find your way home. It’s got the exact type of puzzling you would hope from this type of game, including a game manual in another language, ancient puzzle sculptures and contraptions, and dusty ruins to explore.
It’s just oozing with personality and has some of the best puzzles I’ve played all year. I loved its presentation and structure, it’s really just a perfect little unique experience. Besides a couple of frustrating points, I mostly got through it guide-free and the answers were always logical and creative. If you enjoy point and click exploration games with a more somber atmosphere, do not skip this one.
Review DarkBeing 2/5 · Sep 16, 2024
Pretty disappointed, actually
I enjoyed the demo, so I was quite excited to play the full game, but in the end I didn't really enjoy my time with The Abandoned Planet.
First of all, the voice acting is atrocious. I got so annoyed with the main character by the end, since every line is delivered so awkwardly. The puzzles are good (mostly) and …
I enjoyed the demo, so I was quite excited to play the full game, but in the end I didn't really enjoy my time with The Abandoned Planet.
First of all, the voice acting is atrocious. I got so annoyed with the main character by the end, since every line is delivered so awkwardly. The puzzles are good (mostly) and the pixeled old-school graphics are nice.
My main issue with the game is all the filler; there are so many moments that slow you down just to pad the runtime: rowing a slow boat across multiple canals, unskippable cutscenes that repeat themselves, pointless back and forth between locations... Act 3 almost made me refund the game, it was so slow and uninteresting.
Luckily the final 2 acts where better, but I still feel I should've skipped this game...