PLANET ALPHA

Planet Alpha ApS · Team17 Digital Ltd

Released: Sep 4, 2018
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Last updated: 12 Sep 2026, 02:07 GMT

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29 Jun 2021Eurogamer
Xbox Games with Gold July lineup announced
Microsoft has announced July's lineup of Xbox Games with Gold titles. Xbox One and Xbox Series X and S gets gorgeous Another World-esque sci-fi side-scroller Planet Alpha for the entire month of July, and competitive tower defense meets arcade action game Rock of Ages 3: Make &am
28 May 2020Developer post
PLANET ALPHA 75% off in the Team17 Publisher Steam Sale
Explore the beauty and mesmerising nature of the universe! PLANET ALPHA is 75% off for a limited time in the Team17 Steam Publisher Sale! A beautiful alien world filled with mystery and danger. Pursued by relentless enemies, you must harness the power of night and day as you st
31 May 2019Developer post
Two new Team17 games to be announced next week!
With E3 approaching and Hell Let Loose releasing on the 6th of June, it’s fair to say that Team17 has a very busy week ahead! In fact, next week we’ll be unveiling not just one but TWO BRAND NEW GAME ANNOUNCEMENTS! You’re not going to want to miss these announcements, and we real
24 May 2019Developer post
We won Best Debut at Nordic Game Awards 2019!
Hi everyone We're incredibly excited to share that PLANET ALPHA won the Best Debut award at Nordic Game Awards 2019! The jury had the following to say about the game: " The game brings you a cosmic adventure, far from the world we know, that makes you hold your breath. The magica
19 Oct 2018Developer post
Discover the invasion of PLANET ALPHA with Raptor!
Hey community, As many of you already know, the idyllic peacefulness of PLANET ALPHA is quickly shattered by a sudden and relentless alien invasion at the game's opening. YouTuber, Raptor, knows this all too well as he takes an in-depth look at the hostile forces invading PLANET
28 Sep 2018Developer post
PLANET ALPHA - Accolades Trailer!
Hello denizens of PLANET ALPHA, Today we're excited to share with you our new accolades trailer! We've been humbled by the great reception from both you, our players, and critics alike - thank you for your support! We hope you enjoy the new trailer! 'A beautiful experience' - IGN
06 Sep 2018Developer post
Planet Alpha Patch Notes
Hey community, PLANET ALPHA has been out for almost 24 hours! We want to say a huge thank you to everyone who’s supported us by picking up PLANET ALPHA, we hope you’re enjoying your stay. We’re also grateful for your feedback and bug reports. This has allowed us to do some tweaks
Hey community,
PLANET ALPHA has been out for almost 24 hours!
We want to say a huge thank you to everyone who’s supported us by picking up PLANET ALPHA, we hope you’re enjoying your stay.
We’re also grateful for your feedback and bug reports. This has allowed us to do some tweaks, fixes and bug removal to give you an even better gameplay experience.
You can see the full patch notes for PLANET ALPHA’s first update below:
Patch Notes for 1.0.5.1
Players can now complete the jump near Dead Nest on the first try.
Act 02, Fixed graphics on purple mushroom orbs.
Sliding audio stops once a player grabs onto a ledge.
Players can now trigger the activation panel in the Pyramid regardless of how late they jump.
No collision issues on the Tripod Flower Puzzle after hitting retry.
Players no longer die when seeing how high they can climb up the dinosaur legs.
The Other Dimension no longer darkens once the players respawns after dying.
Moons and planets have been removed from background sky in Act 01.
Players can no longer climb Artifact Pointers on Pictograms.
Players can no longer ride on the logs/blocks by spamming crouch.
Camera no longer jitters on the Bone Chandelier.
The Bone Chandelier can no longer be knocked down at an angle and now destroys all the robots.
Exploit has been removed on the physics of the L-Shaped which blocked progress without triggering the first TBR encounter/puzzle.
Players can no longer double jump when vaulting off climbable surfaces.
Stay tuned to the PLANET ALPHA Facebook and Twitter pages for more info!
If you have any more feedback or encounter any issues, please get in touch with us in the Report a Problem forum.
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04 Sep 2018Rock, Paper, Shotgun
Gorgeous platformer Planet Alpha is out now and has views to literally die for
Enough time has passed for most of us to have forgotten about Shadow Of The Beast. The world is ready, once again, for a platformer that looks like a Roger Dean album cover given life and Planet Alpha (developed by a team of the same name) certainly looks the part. It’s out now.
04 Sep 2018Developer post
PLANET ALPHA - Launch Day!
Hey community, It's PLANET ALPHA's launch day! PLANET ALPHA will be going live on Steam at 6pm BST / 10am PT / 1pm ET. We'd like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has pre-ordered PLANET ALPHA. For those who are yet to pre-order, there's still time! Pre-purchase offer If you
04 Sep 2018PC Gamer
Stunning sci-fi platformer Planet Alpha lands today, launch trailer launched
Planet Alpha , the gorgeous sci-fi platformer from Team17 and Planet Alpha ApS, looks better every time I see it. Five years in the making, it's out later today. Here's its launch trailer: Planet Alpha began life as a side project of one-time IO Interactive dev Adrian Lazar back
21 Aug 2018Developer post
Discovery Trailer & 100th Game Celebration!
Hey all, Today we’re bringing you the next PLANET ALPHA trailer, ‘Discovery’. PLANET ALPHA is two weeks away from launch and we can’t wait for you to delve into the world we’ve created and hear your stories. To top things off, PLANET ALPHA will be Team17’s 100th game! In case you
21 Aug 2018Developer post
Team17 - 100th Game Celebration
With the release of PLANET ALPHA on 4th September 2018, Team17 will have released 100 games! This landmark includes games developed and/or published here at Team17, ranging from our early Amiga days with the likes of Alien Breed, Body Blows and Project X, through the explosion in
15 Aug 2018Developer post
Team17 Steam Publisher Sale!
It’s been a busy week here at Team17 Towers! Overcooked! 2 launched last Tuesday, Sword Legacy: Omen was released this Monday, Forged Battalion has just come out of Early Access and now… We’ve decided to put almost everything we have on Steam on sale! There’s even an extra game i
It’s been a busy week here at Team17 Towers! Overcooked! 2 launched last Tuesday, Sword Legacy: Omen was released this Monday, Forged Battalion has just come out of Early Access and now… We’ve decided to put almost everything we have on Steam on sale! There’s even an extra game in there that we didn’t publish. How ace is that?
In total, you’ll find 75 items on sale from August 14th – 17th 2018 with discounts of up to 90% across the likes of Worms, Overcooked, The Escapists, Alien Breed, Yooka-Laylee and early access title My Time At Portia! In amongst these sales you’ll also find launch discounts for Sword Legacy: Omen and Forged Battalion as well as 10% off pre-orders on PLANET ALPHA Deluxe Edition!
Check out the full list of discounts below and make sure to check our Publisher Sale Page before August 17th to take advantage.

Alien Breed 2: Assault - 80%
Alien Breed 3: Descent - 80%
Alien Breed Trilogy - 90%
Alien Breed: Impact - 80%
Aven Colony - 70%
Aven Colony – Cerulean Vale - 50%
Aven Colony – Soundtrack - 50%
Beyond Eyes - 75%
Dangerous Golf (Published by Three Fields Entertainment) - 75%
Flockers - 90%
Forged Battalion (Released from Early Access Discount) - 20%
Interplanetary: Enhanced Edition - 75%
LA Cops - 75%
Lethal VR - 75%
Light - 90%
Mugsters - 25%
My Time at Portia - 20%
Overcooked - 75%
Overcooked – The Lost Morsel - 75%
Overruled! - 75%
Overruled! (4 for the price of 3 Friends Pack) - 75%
Penarium - 75%
PLANET ALPHA (Pre-order Discount) - 10%
RAGING JUSTICE - 40%
Sheltered - 75%
Sword Legacy: Omen (Launch Discount) - 20%
The Escapists - 75%
The Escapists + The Escapists: The Walking Dead Deluxe - 75%
The Escapists – Alcatraz - 66%
The Escapists – Duct Tapes are Forever - 66%
The Escapists – Escape Team - 66%
The Escapists – Fhurst Peak Correctional Facility - 66%
The Escapists 2 - 45%
The Escapists 2: Big Top Breakout - 25%
The Escapists 2: Dungeons and Duct Tape - 25%
The Escapists 2: Season Pass - 25%
The Escapists 2: The Glorious Regime - 25%
The Escapists 2: Wicked Ward - 25%
The Escapists: The Walking Dead - 75%
The Escapists: The Walking Dead Deluxe - 75%
Worms - 75%
Worms Armageddon - 80%
Worms Blast - 75%
Worms Clan Wars - 80%
Worms Clan Wars 4-Pack - 80%
Worms Crazy Golf - 75%
Worms Pinball - 75%
Worms Reloaded - 80%
Worms Reloaded – GOTY - 80%
Worms Reloaded – GOTY Upgrade - 75%
Worms Reloaded Fort Booster Pack - 75%
Worms Reloaded Puzzle Pack - 75%
Worms Reloaded Retro Pack - 75%
Worms Reloaded Time Attack Pack - 75%
Worms Reloaded: The “Pre-order Forts and Hats” DLC Pack - 75%
Worms Revolution - 80%
Worms Revolution – Customization Pack - 75%
Worms Revolution – Funfair - 75%
Worms Revolution – Mars DLC - 75%
Worms Revolution – Medieval Tales - 75%
Worms Revolution – Season Pass - 75%
Worms Revolution 4-pack - 80%
Worms Revolution Gold - 80%
Worms Ultimate Mayhem - 80%
Worms Ultimate Mayhem – Customization Pack - 75%
Worms Ultimate Mayhem – Deluxe Edition - 75%
Worms Ultimate Mayhem – Four Pack - 75%
Worms Ultimate Mayhem – Multiplayer Pack - 75%
Worms W.M.D - 66%
Worms World Party Remastered - 80%
Yoku’s Island Express - 33%
Yooka-Laylee - 70%
Yooka-Laylee Digital Artbook - 66%
Yooka-Laylee Digital Deluxe Edition - 70%
Yooka-Laylee Soundtrack - 70%
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14 Aug 2018Developer post
PLANET ALPHA - Available to pre-order now!
Hey everyone, Today we're excited to announce that PLANET ALPHA is now available for pre-order! Those that pre-order PLANET ALPHA ahead of launch will get 10% discount off the cost of the game as well a free upgrade to the Digital Deluxe edition , which contains: The Original Sou
01 Aug 2018Eurogamer
Gorgeous Another World-esque sci-fi side-scroller Planet Alpha is out in September
Team 17 has announced that the utterly gorgeous sci-fi side-scroller Planet Alpha will be launching on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC on September 4th. Developed by Adrian Lazar, Planet Alpha, which was first revealed in 2013, is loosely inspired by classic sci-fi advent
31 Jul 2018PC Gamer
Gorgeous sci-fi platformer Planet Alpha release date set
Planet Alpha began life in 2013 as a side project of then IO Interactive person Adrian Lazar. It popped its head above the parapet earlier this year—under the collective banner of Planet Alpha ApS Game Studio and Team17—and it's now got a release date: September 4, 2018. With its
31 Jul 2018Developer post
PLANET ALPHA launches September 4th!
Hey community, Get ready to crash land onto PLANET ALPHA this September 4th on Steam! You’ll need your wits, puzzle solving and platforming skills if you’re to survive the trials and tribulations that await you… We’d love to hear what you thought of our latest trailer, so feel fr
08 Jun 2018Developer post
New Trailer - Uncover The Mysteries!
Hey Community, Today we're excited to share with you the latest trailer for PLANET ALPHA! There's more to PLANET ALPHA than meets the eye... We'd love to hear what you think of the trailer, so feel free to share your thoughts with us over on the Steam Forum!
12 Mar 2018Developer post
Introducing PLANET ALPHA
Prepare for arrival to PLANET ALPHA on Steam in 2018! PLANET ALPHA is an atmospheric side-scrolling platform adventure game. Combining exploration, creative puzzles, stealth mechanics and a unique art style to create an unforgettable experience. You awake on a strange alien world
Prepare for arrival to PLANET ALPHA on Steam in 2018!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9S1l6S4kgwE
PLANET ALPHA is an atmospheric side-scrolling platform adventure game. Combining exploration, creative puzzles, stealth mechanics and a unique art style to create an unforgettable experience.
You awake on a strange alien world that is home to many mysterious, exotic flora and fauna. As you explore the world around you, you’ll uncover the ability to rotate and control the planet. Is this world really as tranquil and serene as it first appears and what more will you discover?

Injured, alone and stranded you venture across this foreign land, navigating beautiful and varied terrain as you try to stay alive.
The world of PLANET ALPHA is affected by the solar cycle, and as you progress you’ll discover a unique gift – you can manipulate the time of day and use it to your advantage.
Explore a unique world and piece together your story. What will you discover on PLANET ALPHA?
PLANT ALPHA is a work of passion from Denmark based independent developer, Adrian Lazar.
To stay in the loop for all things PLANET ALPHA, be sure to…
Say hi and join the chatter on the Steam Forums
Follow PLANET ALPHA on Twitter
Like PLANET ALPHA on Facebook
Follow Team17 on Twitter
Chat on our official Discord
Those attending PAX East in April will be able to get an early hands on of PLANET ALPHA, so if you see us come and say hi!
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12 Mar 2018Developer post
Introducing PLANET ALPHA
Prepare for arrival to PLANET ALPHA on Steam in 2018! PLANET ALPHA is an atmospheric side-scrolling platform adventure game. Combining exploration, creative puzzles, stealth mechanics and a unique art style to create an unforgettable experience. You awake on a strange alien world
Prepare for arrival to PLANET ALPHA on Steam in 2018!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9S1l6S4kgwE
PLANET ALPHA is an atmospheric side-scrolling platform adventure game. Combining exploration, creative puzzles, stealth mechanics and a unique art style to create an unforgettable experience.
You awake on a strange alien world that is home to many mysterious, exotic flora and fauna. As you explore the world around you, you’ll uncover the ability to rotate and control the planet. Is this world really as tranquil and serene as it first appears and what more will you discover?

Injured, alone and stranded you venture across this foreign land, navigating beautiful and varied terrain as you try to stay alive.
The world of PLANET ALPHA is affected by the solar cycle, and as you progress you’ll discover a unique gift – you can manipulate the time of day and use it to your advantage.
Explore a unique world and piece together your story. What will you discover on PLANET ALPHA?
PLANT ALPHA is a work of passion from Denmark based independent developer, Adrian Lazar.
To stay in the loop for all things PLANET ALPHA, be sure to…
Say hi and join the chatter on the Steam Forums
Follow PLANET ALPHA on Twitter
Like PLANET ALPHA on Facebook
Follow Team17 on Twitter
Chat on our official Discord
Those attending PAX East in April will be able to get an early hands on of PLANET ALPHA, so if you see us come and say hi!
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