Planet's Edge (2021)

Developer: New World Computing
Publisher: Ziggurat
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: RPG, Simulation
Rating: 4.5 of 5, 11 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.8 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A deliberate, exploratory scavenger hunt across space with a retro pixel aesthetic, where you methodically manage resources and equipment to solve a planetary mystery.

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What players say

Players say this 90s classic has aged poorly with clunky controls and cryptic puzzles that make a guide almost necessary. The game is time consuming, its combat can be tedious, and some features feel unfinished, but fans praise its ambitious mix of space exploration, RPG, and tactical elements.

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