Planet of Lana: a journey shaped by companionship

The central idea

Planet of Lana’s official premise centres on a girl and a companion trying to survive and protect what matters to them amid a machine invasion. This makes the relationship between characters a useful starting point for understanding the journey. The setting’s conflict between natural life and machines provides another visual and thematic frame.

What makes it interesting

A companion can give an adventure a sense of shared vulnerability that differs from travelling through a world alone. The interesting selection question is whether you want that bond to be central to how the journey is presented. It is not enough to infer the exact interaction systems or the difficulty of later situations from an inviting screenshot.

Consider the trade-off

The description includes hope and loss as well as survival, so this is not automatically a wholly light outing. Inspect gameplay showing ordinary movement and check platform requirements. We do not claim to have tested the companion’s behaviour throughout the full game or to have measured its accessibility options.

Before you begin

Watch how both characters are represented in a routine scene. Ask whether the rhythm of moving and responding together suits your interest more than a purely solitary challenge. Avoid a complete story synopsis if the unfolding relationship is one of the reasons you are considering the game.

Who it is for

Planet of Lana is a relevant option for an adventure shortlist built around companionship and an expressive setting. Decide with the interaction and tone in view, rather than treating its gentle-looking artwork as the whole experience.

This is a judgement about the design described by the publisher, not a numerical verdict based on an undisclosed play session. Check representative footage, the current requirements and available options before choosing a version.

Verified product details

Game

Planet of Lana

Developer

Wishfully

Publisher

Thunderful Publishing

Store release date

23 May, 2023

Desktop systems listed

Windows

Store genres

Action, Adventure, Indie

Material checked

5 November 2026

Desktop systems above refer to the Steam edition. They are not a complete list of console or mobile editions. Availability, price, requirements, age information and edition contents can change.