
Scan the stars and claim planets for your corporate masters! In Planet Scanner, you will discover unique new worlds, decode transmissions, and upload data all in the name of keeping your job. But what happens if you gaze too long in the void?
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Planet Scanner is a semi-procedural horror narrative disguised as a job simulator set in an isolated, cramped space station.
You are ScanCorp's newest Planet Scanner and your task is to discover, study, and claim distant planets on behalf of your employer. The business of selling planets is booming, especially as the search for intelligent alien life heats up...
Use your computer to check emails, get your daily assignments, and learn more about the galaxy around you. Stay up to date with the news, check the market prices for certain planetary traits, and buy upgrades to make your job easier!
The telescope is your main way of observing the universe, so use it to lock onto a star and bring up its' local system on the map console. Scan planets to discover them, learn more about their unique properties, and upload them to ScanCorp's servers.
You may be asked to ping planets in search of potential alien transmissions. Lock in the waveforms, decrypt the signals, and hopefully don't open a Pandora's box you never could have fathomed.
TAKE IMAGES OF PLANET SURFACES
Sometimes, the only way to learn more about a planet is to take a look for yourself. Find a good imaging sight, match the coordinates, and see what lurks on the surface.
Total playtime averages about 2.5 hours. There are 23 in-game nights.
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Languages: English
Engagement
Hours played at review time, across 38 reviews with recorded playtime.
Reviews
This game tries to be one of those Iron Lung style scary busywork games and I do quite like that as of yet unnamed genre, but this isn't the best execution on the premise. The difficulty is strangely frontloaded. I lost my first run due to buying the wrong upgrades, but when you get the upgrades that give you more money, the gameplay quickly stops mattering. I enjoyed looking for the perfect planet to get me the most money, but after a few rounds, there was no way I couldn't make the requirements. The spooks are also too drawn out, with the game overstaying its welcome. I thought it would end way earlier than it did. All in all, I wouldn't recommend it.
I had fun! [spoiler]I couldn't save them [/spoiler]
was fun, got locked in trying to find the best planets lol A+
Excellent consept I love it I recommand it
Gostei bastante do jogo, é muito bom. Apenas esperava que tivesse múltiplos finais. Não gostei muito da forma como termina.
Гарна гра, але доволі коротка (награв 6 годин, і це при тому, що перша спроба була невдалою). Також шкода, що немає безкінечного режиму
Incredible. I had no idea what to expect, but it turned out so good. The sound design and eerie chiptunes are cool. The gameplay loop is done very well. The atmosphere is simply brilliant with all the tiny details and bits of lore you get exposed to. I don't remember a game that gave me goosebumps as this one. Great idea, well executed. Bravo!
Fun game
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