Underplayed Gems

Return to Planet X (2018)

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Developer
Butterflyware
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
3.3 of 5, 21 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A frantic, close-quarters alien shootout in a moody, claustrophobic military base.

action-packedtenseatmosphericfast-pacedchaoticintensehostilesurvival

What players say

Players describe a short, linear corridor shooter with no story and simple puzzles. The lightning gun is a favorite, but many criticize the weak sound design and lack of content. Some note the game has been abandoned by its developers.

Screenshots

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