XO-Planets (2016)

Developer: Bohfam
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Indie, RPG, Early Access
Rating: 4.0 of 5, 20 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.3 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

An action platformer with unpredictable levels where each run requires unlocking abilities and managing permadeath.

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What players say

Players compare XO-Planets to Risk of Rain and praise its variety in characters and loot, but the community widely agrees development stalled and the game was abandoned in early access. Newcomers report frustration from the lack of a tutorial and unclear mechanics, and long-time players say updates stopped years ago.

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