While seeking life on a distant planet, an astronaut discovers an abandoned Russian town. He suspects his mission is a hoax until a mysterious young woman saves him from a strange and deadly phenomenon... Lifeless Planet is a third-person action-adventure that features an old-school sci-fi story and spectacular environments in the spirit of classic action-adventures.
After a hard landing on the planet, the astronaut discovers the planet that was reported to be rich with life is instead a barren wasteland. When he goes searching for his crew, he makes a more startling discovery: evidence that humans have already been to this planet years ago! When he comes upon a deserted Soviet-era Russian town, he struggles to make sense of his mission. Did his light-speed travel to the planet send him back in time? Or is this all some strange Cold War hoax?
Along the way, the astronaut meets a Russian woman, Aelita, who is somehow able to survive the hostile atmosphere of the planet. Through an unusual natural phenomenon, her skin causes the soil to glow green under her feet. The player must use these glowing tracks as a guide across the planet past treacherous and deadly threats. Is she leading him to safety... or an untimely death?
Lifeless Planet was inspired by Cold War era science fiction stories, posing questions about humankind's desire for space travel. What if you journeyed across the galaxy to another planet, only to find humans had already been there? What kind of person would sign up for a one-way mission, leaving behind planet Earth and everyone they've ever known and love... to go in search of an Earth-like planet?
Equipped with a limited-use jet-pack and a mobile robotic arm, the player must use wits and skill to solve puzzles, unravel the mystery, and survive the Lifeless Planet!
Key Features:
-Explore 20 unique and atmospheric environments on a vast and treacherous planet.
-Follow a mysterious young woman as she guides you past dangerous terrain and deadly life-forms.
-Investigate the startling discovery of an abandoned Russian town.
-Experience an exciting and intriguing story through rich graphics and cinematic cut-scenes.
57Wit Score
Details
DeveloperSerenity Forge, Stage 2 Studios
ReleasedMay 13, 2015
StatusReleased
GenresPlatformPuzzleAdventureIndie
ThemesActionScience fictionMystery
Platforms Linux PC (Microsoft Windows)MAC Mac PlayStation 4 Xbox One Nintendo Switch
ModesSingle player
SeriesLifeless Planet
Wit-Index Intelligence
Community Score
Mixed Reception57/100
About This Game
An astronaut awakens on an alien world to find the ruins of a Soviet settlement, raising haunting questions about how human civilization came to exist in such a desolate place. Stranded and alone, the explorer must navigate the decaying structures and barren landscape to uncover the mystery of the abandoned colony and find a way to survive. The harsh environment and eerie remnants of past habitation create an atmosphere of isolation and intrigue as the astronaut pieces together clues about what transpired in this forsaken outpost.