
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
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A nice game that makes the most out of a minimal setting, good atmosphere working away scanning planets. Lots of details to appreciate.
add an infinite mode plz ham goblin boss
It's fun and is a unique experience. I recommend it.
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Hours played at review time, across 39 reviews with recorded playtime.
Honestly I expected jumpscares from left and right and I was surprised not finding any, but always being on edge of something weird happening was definitely fun. The mechanic of the scanning was fun and I am a sucker for this type of games so I hope to see more in the future If you want you can watch the video I made of the game: https://youtu.be/hsoYQmu05AU
fun game. really dig the loop. just wish there was a endless mode with no time limit to just scan to my hearts desire
A simulator game that slightly reminds me of Voices of the Void. The slow build of weird things happening around the character is a great motivator to keep your nose to the grindstone to keep snapping up planets for you corporate overlords just to see what happens next. The thought and detail of world building with the news feeds, chat logs, and advertisements is a nice touch and can be pretty humorous. Definitely a game you can lose track of time playing in the best way.
Гарна гра, але доволі коротка (награв 6 годин, і це при тому, що перша спроба була невдалою). Також шкода, що немає безкінечного режиму
Excellent consept I love it I recommand it
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!
I love this game and wish it gets more attention. You start off hating your soul-sucking corporate job, but then you end up having something far worse to deal with.
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