Stranded on a hostile planet, players explore caves in dungeon crawler fashion while building bases with blocks and a straightforward crafting system. Defend against aggressive environmental threats by planting mines, since no melee combat exists. Regular checkpoints keep progress steady without permadeath risks.
Simple mechanics sharpen focus on action, with keyboard and mouse controls plus a tutorial stage to guide new explorers. This indie adventure captures space exploration vibes through spelunking and survival defense. Fans of streamlined dungeon crawlers and base-building challenges will find a tight, focused loop here.
The gameplay is a fusion of multiple genres:
- Explore caves in a dungeon crawl style.
- Build your base with blocks, use a simple crafting system.
- Defend your base from the hostile environment.
Also features:
- Fight back by planting mines: the player has no traditional melee attacks.
- Regular checkpoints instead of permadeath.
- Simple, streamlined mechanics allow the player to focus on the action.
- Keyboard and mouse controls: use whichever you prefer.
- A tutorial stage to show you the ropes.
- The spirit of space exploration!
This is Planet in the Shadows - inspired by the dungeon crawler genre, this short game blends traditional spelunking with base building mechanics. The player is stranded on a hostile planet, urged to build a base and defend it against the awfully aggressive forces of the hostile environment.
