Planet of Lana
Planet of Lana takes some of my favorite games—Out of this World, Ico, Inside—and elegantly reconfigures them into something that feels familiar but fresh. You play as a young kid whose planet gets invaded by strange robotic aliens. Solving puzzles and searching for answers with the help of a small dark cat-like companion, Planet of Lana’s short four-hour runtime is just enough to fall in love with its evocative, hand-crafted world. It’s not quite as revelatory as its clear influences, but does a brilliant job of keeping you engaged through a mix of wonder and dread as you explore its mysterious world and uncover its unusual secrets. — Ethan Gach
Playable On: Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Windows
Rough Average Playtime: 4.5 hours
