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Metacritic 7110+

PLANET ALPHA

Team17 Digital|2018ActionAdventureIndie
Xbox OneSwitchPS4PC

LumiScore

50

out of 100

Appropriate for ages 10+ with parental supervision

120min/day recommended

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💸 Monthly cost: Free

Growth

33/100

Limited

Growth Value

Risk

0/100

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Parent Pro-Tip

Encourage your child to describe how they use the day/night cycle to overcome obstacles. Discuss the strategies they employ to outsmart enemies and solve environmental puzzles.

Top Skills Developed

Hand-Eye Coordination5/5
Problem Solving3/5
Spatial Awareness3/5
Strategic Thinking3/5
Critical Thinking3/5

Development Areas

CognitiveProblem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
44
Social & EmotionalTeamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
0
Motor SkillsHand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
55
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)33/100

What your child develops

PLANET ALPHA offers a captivating adventure that encourages problem-solving, spatial reasoning, and strategic thinking as players navigate a mysterious alien world. The unique mechanic of manipulating the time of day provides an engaging challenge, fostering critical thinking and adaptive learning.

Base: UnknownPlaytime: ~3hReviewed May 2026

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About this game

Pre-Purchase OfferPre Purchase now to receive the Digital Deluxe edition, featuring the game as well as: The Original Soundtrack. Be immersed in the beautiful and deadly world of Planet Alpha with the Planet Alpha Original Soundtrack.