planet of lana 2 children of the leaf vs Replaced
Hand-painted puzzles versus pixel-art action — both are short indies, but they test different skills and moods.
Updated 27d 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 Sep 12; they move faster than we refresh, so confirm on the store page.
Recent-review figures are Steam's own last-30-days window, read Sep 12.
| Measure | planet of lana 2 children of the leaf | Replaced |
|---|---|---|
| Value Too close to call | ||
| Price now | $13.99 −30% · Steam | $15.99 −20% · Steam |
| All-time low | $11.50 | $14.99 |
| Cost / hour | $2.25/hr $13.99 · 6 h main story | $1.51/hr $15.99 · 11 h main story |
| Off its low | +22% low was Aug 2026 | +7% low was Jul 2026 |
| Main story | 6 h | 11 h |
| Health planet of lana 2 children of the leaf wins on player health | ||
| Steam reviews | 92% 1k reviews | 85% 10k reviews |
| Recent reviews | 97% 39 votes · vs 92% lifetime · improving | 90% 443 votes · vs 85% lifetime |
| Peak players | 47 Aug 2026 · ↓ 18% MoM | 386 Aug 2026 · ↓ 40% MoM |
| Launch peak | 15% of Mar 2026 launch peak · as of Aug 2026 | 11% of Apr 2026 launch peak · as of Aug 2026 |
| All-time peak | 319 Mar 2026 | 3,547 Apr 2026 |
| Support | ||
| Last patch | 5 months ago | 3 months ago |
| Patch cadence | 0 in last 90 days | 1 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 and want a denser, darker follow-up.
- You prefer atmospheric puzzle indies like Inside over action-heavy titles.
- You want a game you can finish in a single weekend.
Pick Replaced if
- You're drawn to retro-futuristic pixel art and dystopian AI stories.
- You prioritize art direction and worldbuilding in a platformer.
- You're okay with forgiving combat as long as the presentation is strong.
Bottom line
Choose Lana II for polished puzzles and a tighter story; pick Replaced only if pixel art and sci-fi mood outweigh its lackluster combat.