planet of lana 2 children of the leaf vs Replaced
Atmospheric puzzle-platformer versus stylish pixel-art action — one trusts your brain, the other your eyes.
Updated 12d ago
Surpasses Planet of Lana (2023) on every axis — Wishfully's hand-painted sequel deserves the 86% recommend if you have 6 hours and patience for slow puzzles.
Buy Replaced for its gorgeous pixel-art and atmospheric storytelling, if you can tolerate lackluster combat.
By the numbers
Prices checked Aug 7; they move faster than we refresh, so confirm on the store page.
Recent-review figures are Steam's own last-30-days window, read Aug 7.
| Measure | planet of lana 2 children of the leaf | Replaced |
|---|---|---|
| Value planet of lana 2 children of the leaf wins on value | ||
| Price now | $11.50 −42% · AllYouPlay | $14.99 −25% · GOG |
| All-time low | $11.50 | $14.99 |
| Cost / hour | $1.85/hr $11.50 · 6 h main story | $1.42/hr $14.99 · 11 h main story |
| Off its low | At its low low was Aug 2026 | At its low low was Jul 2026 |
| Main story | 6 h | 11 h |
| Health Too close to call | ||
| Steam reviews | 92% 964 reviews | 84% 9k reviews |
| Recent reviews | 87% 69 votes · vs 92% lifetime · souring | 90% 821 votes · vs 84% lifetime · improving |
| Peak players | 57 Jul 2026 · ↓ 2% MoM | 642 Jul 2026 · ↑ 27% MoM |
| Launch peak | 18% of Mar 2026 launch peak · as of Jul 2026 | 18% of Apr 2026 launch peak · as of Jul 2026 |
| All-time peak | 319 Mar 2026 | 3,547 Apr 2026 |
| Support | ||
| Last patch | 3 months ago | 6 weeks ago |
| Patch cadence | 0 in last 90 days | 2 in last 90 days |
| Steam Deck | Platinum | Platinum |
Shared scale — same months across the bottom, same player-count axis up the side, so the two lines are directly comparable. A shorter line means a younger game.
What players say
Patterns from long-haul reviewers, taken from each game's verdict. Not live sentiment — each side is dated below.
planet of lana 2 children of the leaf
The expanded underwater exploration and chase sequences are what fans of the first game keep replaying the sequel for.
The increased puzzle difficulty and the open-ended cliffhanger ending frustrate even dedicated players.
from our May 2026 verdict
Replaced
The hand-painted pixel-art and atmospheric world design is what keeps players coming back, even past 20 hours.
Combat pacing feels repetitive after a few hours, with bullet-deflect mechanics and limited enemy variety wearing thin.
from our May 2026 verdict
Key differences
Which one is for you?
Pick planet of lana 2 children of the leaf if
- You loved Planet of Lana (2023) and want more puzzles in a similar style
- You prefer slower, atmospheric games that finish in a weekend
- You enjoy hand-painted art and environmental storytelling over combat
Pick Replaced if
- You are drawn to pixel-art and retro-futuristic sci-fi settings
- You value cinematic atmosphere and are okay with uneven gameplay
- You want an action-platformer even if the combat isn't polished
Bottom line
Pick Planet of Lana 2 for a tighter, puzzle-focused experience; choose Replaced only if its art style outweighs the mediocre combat for you.