Planet R-12 similar games & best alternatives

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Planet R-12

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2016

Should you play it?

"Planet R-12" is a 2D tactical shooter. Your squad of persistent soldiers accidently landed on a planet of robots, populated by hostile mechanisms and war machines. Each step on a planet is full of dangers and soldiers really need your skills and abilities.

What works

  • Engaging tactical squad shooter gameplay
  • Varied enemies and interesting bosses
  • Good value for price
  • Pleasant graphics and soundtrack
  • Character and weapon upgrades

Things to keep in mind

  • Short game length
  • Limited ai companion intelligence
  • No multiplayer or social features
  • Some technical and ui issues
  • Repetitive enemy types

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Swords and Soldiers HD

  • OTTTD

  • IDUN - Frontline Survival

  • Kingdom: Classic

  • Bot Vice

  • Has-Been Heroes

Less leadership-focused

Games that feels like Planet R-12 but with less leadership over others

  • Intrusion 2

  • Viktor

  • Jets'n'Guns Gold

  • Magic Rune Stone

  • Omega Strike

  • Zombotron

More exploratory

Games that feels like Planet R-12 but with more exploration of areas and secrets

  • AWAKEN - Astral Blade

  • BIOMORPH

  • The Mummy Demastered

  • Gryphon Knight Epic

  • MindSeize

  • Shantae and the Pirate's Curse

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Planet R-12: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Exploration.

Last update: 21/08/2026