// Planet Alpha(2018)

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About Planet Alpha

Planet Alpha is an adventure set in a living alien world where you have the ability to manipulate the daytime. To survive on this strange planet you will have to be observant of how the environment and the wildlife behaviour changes depending on the time of day.

Release Date

Sep 4, 2018

Developer

Planet Alpha ApS

Publisher

Team17

Planet Alpha FAQ & buying guide

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Can my PC run Planet Alpha?

Planet Alpha needs at least GeForce GTX 660 (2GB) / AMD Radeon HD 7850 (2 GB) and 4 GB RAM.

Minimum

OS: Windows 7 64-bit
Processor: Intel Core i5-2550K (3.4 GHz) / AMD FX-4350 (4.2 GHz)
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: GeForce GTX 660 (2GB) / AMD Radeon HD 7850 (2 GB)
Storage: 5 GB available space

Is Planet Alpha worth buying?

CriticalPixel community

61/100

1 review

Steam

76% positive

'Mostly Positive', 626 reviews

Metacritic

Critics (IGDB)

58/100

3 critics

What Steam players say about Planet Alpha61/100

by CriticalPixel

What is Planet Alpha about?

AdventureIndieActionPlatformerAtmospheric2.5DAliensSide Scroller

Game modes: Single player

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What is the cheapest place to buy Planet Alpha?

Right now the lowest price for Planet Alpha we're tracking is $1.17 at Kinguin — 88% below Steam's $9.99. We compare 7 stores and prices refresh every few minutes.

What is the lowest price Planet Alpha has ever been?

The lowest price we've recorded for Planet Alpha is $0.80 at Kinguin on August 18, 2026. The current best price is about 46% above that low.

Is Planet Alpha worth buying?

Based on 1 community review on CriticalPixel, Planet Alpha has an average score of 61.0/100. Read the individual reviews on this page to see what players liked and disliked.

Can my PC run Planet Alpha?

The minimum system requirements for Planet Alpha are — OS: Windows 7 64-bit; CPU: Intel Core i5-2550K (3.4 GHz) / AMD FX-4350 (4.2 GHz); GPU: GeForce GTX 660 (2GB) / AMD Radeon HD 7850 (2 GB); RAM: 4 GB RAM; Storage: 5 GB available space. See the full minimum and recommended specs in the system requirements section on this page.

When was Planet Alpha released?

Planet Alpha released on September 4, 2018, developed by Planet Alpha ApS and published by Team17.

What platforms is Planet Alpha available on?

Planet Alpha is available on PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch. It supports single player.

When do Planet Alpha prices drop?

Planet Alpha last hit a new low of $0.80 on August 18, 2026 at Kinguin. Current best price is $1.17. Prices on this page refresh every few minutes, so check back around seasonal sales for new lows.

Where's the cheapest place to buy Planet Alpha?

The cheapest Planet Alpha price right now is $1.17 at Kinguin, 88% below the Steam price.

Planet Alpha price comparison across stores
Store	Edition / Region	Discount	Price	Buy link
KinguinBest price	Steam · Europe	—	$1.17	Buy Planet Alpha at Kinguin
Gamivo	Steam · Global	—	$1.27	Buy Planet Alpha at Gamivo
Instant Gaming	Steam · Global	-85%	$1.72	Buy Planet Alpha at Instant Gaming
Steam	Steam	—	$9.99	Buy Planet Alpha at Steam
Green Man Gaming	Steam · North America	—	$9.99	Buy Planet Alpha at Green Man Gaming
GamersGate	Steam · Global	—	$9.99	Buy Planet Alpha at GamersGate

All-time low: $0.80 at Kinguin on Aug 18, 2026 — the current best price is 46% above it.

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