Underplayed Gems

The Planet of the Vicious Creatures (2016)

The Planet of the Vicious Creatures cover
Developer
Jorge Giner Cordero
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
3.1 of 5, 16 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 37 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

a retro sci-fi action platformer where low-gravity jumps and pixelated alien fauna keep you on edge as you search for a portal to escape.

retropixelatedactionplatforminghostileexploratorymoddablelow gravity

What players say

Players say the game is brutally hard with floaty controls and pixel-perfect jumping, making many deaths feel unfair. Reviews split on whether the challenge is satisfying or frustrating, with some praising the retro art and music while others find the gameplay unfun.

Screenshots

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