Planet of Lana

[h2]Planet of Lana [/h2] Cute, pretty, but very standard and unremarkable. I can understand why the game is praised, and at the same time — I don't. The art style is beautiful, but it feels like there's not enough of it, and it gets old quickly. The alien setting didn’t seem particularly interesting or original to me, and everything related to the gameplay feels very repetitive — I’d even say “generic” for this genre. It’s charming and not bad, but I found it boring. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3513240165

This was indeed a very cozy little story game. I had a great time playing it and I'm excited for the second game! I also very much loved the cute cat alot :>

If you've enjoyed puzzle platformers like LIMBO, this is it. I have enjoyed solving the puzzles, but if you go for multiple playthoughs for achievements, it can be a drag: Cutscenes cannot be skipped.

If you liked Limbo or Inside you're probably going to like this game. It has more puzzles than those games but and, in my opinion, more fun than those games. I said to myself multiple times on my playthrough "this game is better than it has any right to be."

A very emotional platform puzzle game, I really liked it. I played both on the Steam deck and on a regular computer - there were no glitches. The backgrounds and atmosphere are simply wonderful, even though they are in a non-detailed style. In short, recommended!

Cool little puzzle platformer. The description on the store page is a bit overhyping the story. It's pretty simple, but fine. Platforming and puzzle sections are not overly difficult. A good one to pick up if you're in the mood for a nice story. It's a bit of a slow game though, lots of walking beteen puzzle sections. Personally I didn't mind this at all. It helped conveying the meaning of the story. Lovely art style. Liked the interactions with little Mui, the cat-like animal you see in the videos.

The game took me about 5 hours to finish. A beautiful visuals and nice environmental storytelling.

Story was alright. Visually it was quite good compared to the overall low fidelity. Controls were slightly cumbersome. Puzzles were easy and a little repetitive, also somewhat janky. Had to push myself to finish the game; because if I closed it, I knew I would never re-launch the game. I was expecting an amazing experience like Ori, considering the overall rating is comparable, but this was not close. If you want to try it, definitely buy it on sale for a short forgettable experience.

An indie game with a beautiful and polished art style that I’d recommend to any fan of the genre, or anyone who enjoys relaxing games. The painting-like landscapes are really well done, and the gameplay is easy to pick up. Even though the story didn’t really click with me, I still recommend giving it a try yourself, and, maybe later this year, enjoy the sequel!

Planet of Lana is a beautiful story which is simple on the surface but allows for theory and speculation the deeper you think about it. The game is visually gorgeous and appealing to the ear. Movement feels a little slow at times; there is no way to sprint therefore I found myself constantly jumping through every chapter. I like to 100% games therefore my biggest gripe with Planet of Lana is the 'Flawless' achievement. There are ways to make this achievement easier to obtain but I think trying to get this achievement either takes away from the immersion of the story if you're in your first playthrough, or makes it tedious and irritating to obtain after completing the game already. Regardless, Planet of Lana is a game that's definitely worth the experience, and my only wish is that I had a pet as cute as Mui.

This game looks amazing, with beautiful music and sound effects. The gameplay is linear platforming with some puzzles. I enjoyed especially the first half of the game, the second half had me at times wanting to throw my laptop against the wall. I'm playing with mouse and keyboard, so this feels probably different when a gamepad is used, but the parts in the game where [spoiler] Mui has to ride on the robot [/spoiler] felt atrocious to play with keyboard controls. The movement was overshooting all the time, even with sensitivity turned down to 5%. Otherwise the controls felt ok. Another thing that made gameplay slightly annoying at times is the lack of keyboard mapping.

This game is absolutely worth playing. The art work and atmosphere is gorgeous, the music matches the atmosphere and scenes so well which adds to the emotions in the scenes, the voice acting is cute and emotional. The mechanics are also cool, being able to control 2 characters that are capable of different things. I also like how some scenes the mechanics change completely and feel so cinematic. This journey is epic, beautiful, emotional and fun. The visuals in this game are awesome especially in the last section of the game. The different areas in the world were all so beautiful and cool in their own way. I found this game because the 2nd one just got announced and I'm sad I gotta wait for it to come out now since the release date is just '2026' I'm really hoping its early next year and I'm also hoping for their success with the 2nd game because I feel like this is a hidden gem. In the whole game there was 2 puzzles which fried my brain a bit (it might not for you) but don't let that put you off the game. I play these games more for the atmosphere than the puzzles and the puzzles were pretty good in this game, they mix it up well and it gets you thinking. All the music is amazing but that last song hits so hard for some reason, I love it. This game is a work of art and Lana is one bad ass child. W Lana, W Planet of Lana.

The exquisite art style harmonizes beautifully with the captivating soundtrack. The game has a simple gameplay with easy puzzles, but this does not prevent the game from making a good impression. Looking forward for the sequel.

The emotional soundtrack and Ghibli-style art truly elevate the visual and atmospheric experience. However, the story feels pretty average, with minimal dialogue, and the puzzles are fairly simple and not very challenging. Overall, I’d give it a 7.4 out of 10." Mui ui i 🐱

Absolutely 10/10 game. The art style is beautiful, and the soundtrack is heartbreakingly beautiful. The depth and clarity of the sound design is phenomenal. The puzzles were simple but still made you think. The story and narrative were almost entirely non-vocal, yet still felt emotional. The sequel was an instant wishlist. Can't wait for next year :)

A gorgeous little puzzle platformer, in the style of Limbo or Inside. Not particularly difficult or long, but a nice if you just want to chill with something beautiful.

The Planet of Lana isn't just a game—it's a living gallery. Masterpiece-level artistry haunts every frame, woven with a score that echoes in your bones. A profound tale blooms in this indie gem: Lana's quest to save her family leads to an unlikely bond with Mui, a mechanical cat. Together they paint journeys across whispering forests, infinite oceans, desert dreams, and oasis miracles... until the cosmos itself cradles their destiny. Each landscape shift stuns like turning gallery pages. And those ancient ruins? Their scattered fragments whisper—piece them together, and the universe's oldest secret might finally breathe.

A game that's definitely my style — a perfect blend of heartfelt storytelling and a cute pet companion <3

Planet of Lana is a hidden gem that I thoroughly enjoyed from start to finish. The stunning visuals, rich sound design, and heartfelt story pulled me right into its vibrant world. Gameplay stayed engaging the whole way through, never losing momentum. Playing on the Steam Deck OLED made every color pop and elevated the experience even more. I highly recommend it and can’t wait for the next installment.

Suspenseful, Fun story, and family-friendly. Would recommend!

Great platform game, the puzzle is manageable and quite easy to understand, i don't even need to look on the internet to solve the puzzle. No bugs encountered through the end, except it's become laggy when you play a new game right after finishing the game, the only way to solve this is to close/exit the game application and open the game again, then the lag is gone.

An excellent albeit short puzzle platformer with a minimallistic yet endearing story with an excellent sound and visual design. I like the fact the puzzles are simple yet not brain dead which is very nice for relaxing after a long day and the vibrant colours and soft sound design really helps to relax. All in all, an excellent game for someone who wants a relaxing evening or two.

Good graphics, an okay story, good challenges & bad controls a bit sluggish and in many times it won't grip ledges which makes it a bit frustrating. Cool game!

Be me. Almost 30. Work 9-5. Back ache, brain dead. Soul empty. See pixel art game. Play pixel art game. Kiddo alien language. Pretty pixel art. Beautiful music. Cute kitty. Puzzle interesting. Beat bad alien robot. Story scary, shiver. Story sad, cry. Story happy, cry. Game end. Soul more empty.

Short but beautiful game. Nice art, entertaining story and fun platformer.

I've had games make me tear up before. This one made me WEEP. I cannot recommend this game enough. The art, the music, the storytelling, the worldbuilding... absolutely perfect in every way. This isn't just a video game. This is a work of art.

This game made me cry. Also, the plot twists and the concept of finding her sister was a journey. Mui and Lana go through so much for a medium hours of game play. Also, the ending was good.

Visually beautiful, nice sound design and music, but the puzzles are way too linear and simple, and the story is very plain.

Planet of Lana — Limbo’s Softer Cousin I found the gameplay of Planet of Lana to be okay overall. The puzzles are nicely designed and enjoyable, even if they’re not particularly challenging and can feel a bit repetitive at times. There were still a few satisfying “aha!” moments, though. From a pure gameplay and controls perspective, I wouldn’t call it an outstanding game — but what really won me over was everything around it: the atmosphere, the beautiful sound design, the animations, and especially the game mechanic with Mui, the adorable little companion. I also loved how the story is told non-verbally, purely through visuals — it felt subtle yet impactful. If you enjoyed Limbo, you’ll probably like Planet of Lana too. The puzzle design didn’t fully convince me, but the look and feel definitely did. It entertained me for a few afternoons and told a small but touching story in an interactive way. I think if you’re looking for tricky puzzles and complex gameplay, this probably won’t be your game. But if you enjoy atmospheric, calm adventures, you should definitely give Planet of Lana a try.

Planet of Lana is a cute little indie with very little to complain about. The platforming is smooth and simple, if a little janky at certain angles. The story is pensive and beautiful, with wonderfully rendered backgrounds and enemies in a Ghibli-esque style. TL;DR 8/10 short and sweet and pretty

The game is great. Story is cool. Achievements is ok except for Flawless which is a big minus - replaying for not dying once, unskippable cutscenes is also not good,, its just not going with the chill atmosphere of the actual game. Flawless that is. Why? lol

the adventure and the puzzles are truly incredible, the story is legit the amazing one other than any platforming games, i was able to finish this within 12 hours, can't wait for the next installment of the game, kudos to the hardworking developers of this great game called Planet of Lana.

This game will draw you in. What a beautiful game with so much heart, I was sad when the game was over. The music and the characters are great, cannot wait for Planet of Lana 2.

Amazing beautiful experience! + Great style and world they build - Way too short! :( u won't beat it in 1h so its not ultra mega too short but still way too short (might think about getting it on a sale) + Great puzzles and encounters + Nice story and ending (sequel confirmed!) + Very nice secrets - Secrets are only in the 1st chapter (depending how u look at it the secrets are in the first 25-30% of the game only) + Great chars and companion Random thought, even tho this and Oddworld are totally different games and universes it did remind me a bit of the Oddoworld Abe's odysee and Exodus games (PSX masterpieces/gems, both are on steam) Must play, excluding the game duration its a 10/10 for me! :)

While going through my first playthrough my 7 year old daughter saw me playing and started her first playthrough. The game is not very difficult for a seasoned gamer, but a 7 year old will probably need some assistance in parts of the game, but still maintain a sense of achievement after solving some of the puzzles. Story and graphics are beautiful.

This was a nice little game. Planet Of Lana is a 2.5D side-scroller with it's game-DNA laying somewhere in Prince Of Persia(1989) or an Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee(1997), although it is significantly less difficult than either. While the visuals take notes from Moebius or Studio Ghibli, however significantly less detailed. I was expecting something closer to Playdead Developer's but it the experience was more pleasant, but also felt a little more sparse. I beat this game in 3 hours and you could squeeze more time out if you went back for all the achievements. Difficulty rating: 2/5 Overall rating: Good

Planet of Lana is a beautiful game with stunning environments and a deeply emotional journey. Mui is absolutely adorable, full of charm and personality, and the bond with Lana adds a touching layer to the story. I will instantly buy the next game from the creators without hesitation.

I don't normally write reviews, but I feel compelled to for this gorgeous little game. I hadn't even heard of it before seeing it on sale and getting it. The game is a 2d sidescroller with puzzle-solving elements. At times it feels a little like Inside (though not as dark), with elements of Ico and Abe's Odyssey. The watercolour-like environments are beautiful, and so is the soundtrack. I finished the game in 3.7 hrs, and it is just as long as it needs to be. There is no real dialog, but the storytelling is nevertheless captivating and mysterious. Some minor puzzle elements get a little predictable by the end (e.g. sending your helper up a ledge to drop down a rope), but in general they are interesting enough to take a couple of attempts before you work it out.

This game is visually stunning. Gameplay is very easy platforming, with relatively easy puzzles and stealth sections. Soundtrack and storyline are beautiful and heartwarming. Love this game!

This game was a beautiful mix of amazing art, lovely sound design, interesting narrative played out through the visuals and voices, and puzzle/timing mechanics. While the controls occasionally frustrated me, overall I loved this game (and Mui) and would highly recommend it.

Short, repetitive walking simulator with most puzzles not even worth to be called puzzles since they are so easy. Two of the few remaining puzzles are so difficult that you need trial and error or google to find the solution. Logic wont help you here. The art style and music is nice and this was the only reason I have completed it but overall the game feels empty and pointless. Wait for a discount!

A (slightly-too-)cinematic platformer, the family-friendly [i]Inside[/i]. A small thumbs up more for the talented creators than the product itself. The game looks gorgeous, the sound design and music are excellent, but the pursuit of minimalism has gone too far. The gameplay wears off very quickly, overemphasizing atmosphere and "experience", sometimes resulting in a go-right walking simulator. The gameplay isn't long, so it's worth checking out, if only for the visuals, but this game won't stand up to the greats. Nevertheless, I'm eager to check out the announced sequel.

Beautifully made, like the graphic style and the music a lot, just Mui alone already makes it worth it. 8.5/10

I really enjoyed the ~5 hours it took me to casually complete the main storyline, without paying too much attention to hidden collectibles or possible easter eggs. Some gameplay sections felt a bit repetitive, but the gradual introduction of new mechanics as the narrative progressed helped balance this out and kept things interesting. The procedural soundtracks and the cinematic elements in the backgrounds added a lot to the immersion and emotional impact of the experience. Definitely recommended — a very moving and engaging game.

This is the most beautiful 2D-platformed game i ever played. It's relaxing and calming. Everyone must play this game. 10⭐/10⭐. Positives: 1. Art style. the art style of game perfectly suits it's theme and gameplay, it makes you feel chill and relaxed. 2. Muaic, the music in this game elevates the gameplay in many places, especially in the desert chase sequence. Music in this game makes u feel relaxed and elevated at the right time. 3. Gameplay, the gameplay is so simple, no confusing mechanisms, everything is simple, this makes the game more enjoyable, also it helps us to admire the beauty of this game. 4. Lore expansion, the developers used environmental story telling to develop the lore of this world. Neutral: 1. Puzzles, there is a variety of puzzle system implemented in this game which is a good thing but they all are very easy. For some it's a positive point because by minimising the puzzle difficulty level the player can admire and enjoy the game without getting stuck in a single place which will create frustration. For some it's a negative point because the puzzles are so simple. 2. Story, the story has proper narration, the motive of the main character is clearly defined but the story is very simple and has very minimal( 1 or 2 ) twists and turns that could've been improve. Negatives: I dont have any negative feedbacks of this game but to mention,

Visually stunning, emotive and immersive, best 4 hours of short gaming ever.

Beautiful! Artistic direction, perfect 5/5 Sound design, clever/lovely 5/5 Story, engaging 5/5 Controls, pretty good, instructing Mui (RB+LS, A) can be a lil' finicky 4/5 Difficulty, Some puzzles take a minute, but you'll get it 1.5/5 (0=easy, 5=impossible) Replayability, depends on what type of player you are (100% or nah) 2.5/5 Mui, the cutest, fluffiest, sweetest little alien void cat ever! ^o^ 1000000000/5 Will play through a couple times because I missed some secrets and I can't wait to find everything! Reminds me a lot of the game "INSIDE" but a happy, colourful version. (It is 100% it's own game though) 10/10!!!

Absolutely gorgeous soundtrack with visuals and zoom-out shots that sometimes makes me forget like I'm even playing a game. Never thought I'd cry from a freaking sunrise!

Great story! Loved the art direction and the music.

I had no clue what I was getting into but I love everything about this game. The art, storyline, and objectives are all 10/10.