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Return to Planet X

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Return to Planet X

Return to Planet X is a close combat FPS in which you will have to smash tons of alien bugs.

Action Indie Adventure First-Person Horror
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Return to Planet X is a close combat FPS in which you will have to smash tons of alien bugs and shoot your way through the secret millitary base located on a distant planet.
Our game takes the inspiration in action FPS games like Doom or Half-Life and novels like Starship Troopers.

Key Features

  • Laser guns, grenades, explosives and flamethrower
  • Alien bugs
  • Explore a world cloaked in mystery and danger
  • Stunning environments with moody graphics

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System requirements Windows · macOS · Linux

Windows

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Minimum:
  • OS *: Windows 7 32-bit 64-bit or higher
  • Processor: 1.8 GHz
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Intel HD 4000 series
  • Storage: 1 GB available space

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  • OS: OSX El Capitan and newer
  • Processor: 1.8 GHz
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 256 MB VRAM
  • Storage: 1 GB available space

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  • OS: Ubuntu 14.04 64-bit, SteamOS
  • Processor: 1.8 GHz
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
Game details Languages, features & support
Publisher
Butterflyware
Controller support
partial
Features
Single-player, Partial Controller Support, Family Sharing
Languages
English*, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Russian, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese
*languages with full audio support
Compatibility & accessibility Steam Deck, controllers & access features

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Input
Controller support: unknown
Structured language support (7)
LanguageInterfaceFull audioSubtitles
EnglishYesYesYes
GermanYesNoYes
Spanish - SpainYesNoYes
JapaneseYesNoYes
RussianYesNoYes
Traditional ChineseYesNoYes
Simplified ChineseYesNoYes
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Buy Verdict

Watch — $9.99.

Decent deal at 0% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.

▲ ~17 days until next sale

Value Score

Great Value — 87th percentile.

Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 87th percentile. Priced as Market at $9.99.

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Genre Benchmarks

Value Ratio Top 13%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Return to Planet X worth buying right now?
Watch — $9.99. Decent deal at 0% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.
When does Return to Planet X go on sale?
Decent deal at 0% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.
Is Return to Planet X free to play?
Return to Planet X costs $9.99 on Steam.
What genre is Return to Planet X?
Return to Planet X is a Action, Adventure, Indie game.
Who developed Return to Planet X?
Return to Planet X was developed by Butterflyware and published by Butterflyware.
What platforms does Return to Planet X support?
Available on Steam for Windows, macOS, Linux.

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