Lovely Planet similar games & best alternatives

Lovely Planet

Mac, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux, Wii U, Xbox One • 2014

Should you play it?

A First Person Shooter Gun Ballet set in a cutesy abstract world. Jump and shoot your way through five worlds full of treacherous enemies with your trusty semi-automatic!

What works
  • Addictive fast-paced gameplay
  • Challenging skill-based shooting and movement
  • Bright, colorful, and whimsical aesthetic
  • Excellent upbeat soundtrack
  • Quick restarts and short levels encourage replay
Things to keep in mind
  • Steep difficulty spikes in later worlds
  • Lack of crosshair can frustrate aiming
  • No multiplayer or cooperative modes
  • Some players find it rage-inducing
  • Minimal customization and narrative

What to play next

Similar games, hidden gems, and fresh directions from this game.

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • KILLBUG

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  • Force Reboot

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  • RIVE

  • Super Crate Box

  • SNAKE FARM
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • KILLBUG

  • Velocity®Ultra

  • Force Reboot
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Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

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Similarity map

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Similarity map

Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Why this game works” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

  • Purple star: this page’s game — everything on the map is relative to it.
  • Coloured chips: click to highlight games that mainly differ on that motivation; click again to reset.
  • Dotted line: link between this page’s game and the one selected for comparison.
  • Hover a dot for a screenshot preview, score, and top score gaps; click to compare in the panel on the right.
  • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers (hidden on purpose).

Lovely Planet: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Story, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression, Story.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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    "Players freely choose their own routes and strategies to complete levels quickly, emphasizing personal control and decision-making."

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    "Players have freedom to choose their own routes and strategies to complete levels quickly and accurately, encouraging personal decision-making and experimentation."

  • Competence

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    "The game demands high skill, precision aiming, advanced movement techniques, and mastery over unique mechanics, with a steep learning curve."

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    "The game demands high skill, precision aiming, fast reflexes, and mastery of mechanics with clear feedback on performance and leaderboards."

  • Competition

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    "Strong emphasis on speedrunning, leaderboards, and beating others' times, motivating players to compete for rankings."

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    "Strong emphasis on speedrunning and leaderboard rankings encourages players to compare their times and skills with others."

  • Continuation

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    "Highly addictive with players reporting long sessions and repeated runs driven by the desire to improve and progress."

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    "Highly addictive with short levels and quick restarts, players often engage in long sessions to improve times and achieve perfect runs."

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    "Entirely single-player experience focused on individual objectives without cooperative elements."

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    "Entirely single-player experience focused on individual performance without cooperative or team-based elements."

  • Creativity

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    "Players creatively find multiple routes and techniques to complete levels faster, though within fixed level designs."

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    "Players experiment with different routes and shooting strategies to optimize level completion times, though within fixed level designs."

  • Domination

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    "No elements of exerting control over others or dominance; interactions are individual and non-confrontational."

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    "No elements of exerting control over others; interactions are individual and non-confrontational beyond competition."

  • Escapism

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    "Colorful, charming world and engaging gameplay provide a strong escape from real life stress."

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    "Bright, colorful, and whimsical aesthetic combined with challenging gameplay offers a strong escape from real-life stress."

  • Expectation

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    "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and enjoyment rather than obligation or external pressure."

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    "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and enjoyment rather than obligation or external pressure."

  • Experimenting

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    "Encourages trying new movement techniques and routes to optimize speed and efficiency."

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    "Encourages trying new routes, aiming techniques, and timing to improve performance and discover optimal strategies."

  • Exploration

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    "Some exploration in discovering hidden objects and secrets in each level, though environments are known."

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    "Some discovery of shortcuts and secrets within levels, though environments are relatively small and structured."

  • Expression

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    "Minimal customization or personalization; players use preset characters and environments."

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    "Minimal customization or personalization; players use preset characters and environments without modification."

  • Fantasy

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    "The game features a whimsical, imaginative world with cute creatures and surreal mechanics."

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  • Fellowship

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  • Growth

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    "Strong emphasis on learning, skill development, and personal progression through leveling and mastery."

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  • Health

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    "Primarily sedentary gameplay with some physical strain reported from controls."

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  • Idle

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    "Requires continuous attention and fast reflexes; not suited for casual or background play."

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  • Intimacy

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    "No social or emotional relationship-building features; purely individual gameplay."

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  • Leadership

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    "No leadership or group management roles; gameplay is individual and self-directed."

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    "No leadership or group management roles; gameplay is individual and self-directed."

  • Progression

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    "Progression through levels and unlocking challenge modes, though no item collection or upgrades."

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  • Relaxation

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    "Music and some gameplay moments provide relaxation, but challenge and frustration also present."

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  • Sensation

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    "Vibrant visuals and rhythmic music provide sensory stimulation and emotional engagement."

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  • Status

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    "Leaderboards and rankings provide recognition and social status among players."

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    "Leaderboards and rankings provide recognition and social status among players."

  • Story

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    "No narrative or story elements; gameplay is context-free and focused on skill challenges."

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  • Strategy

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    "Requires planning routes, timing takedowns, and problem solving to complete objectives."

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  • Thrill

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    "Fast-paced gameplay and risk of failure create suspense and excitement."

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  • Value

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    "Highly praised for low price and good entertainment value."

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    "Highly praised for providing great entertainment and challenge at a low price point."

  • Violence

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    "Combat involves shooting enemies and bosses, but presented in a lighthearted and cartoonish manner."

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    "Combat involves shooting enemies, but presented in a colorful, non-realistic, and non-gory manner."

  • Survival

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    "One-hit deaths and avoiding hazards require careful play and survival tactics."

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