planet of lana 2 children of the leaf vs Replaced
Hand-painted puzzle-platforming versus retro-futuristic action — one a polished sequel, the other a visual treat with flaws.
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.
Steam popularity
Shared scale — sparklines are directly comparable across both games.
planet of lana 2 children of the leaf
Jun 2026 peak CCU 58 ↓ 34% MoM
All-time peak 319
Replaced
Jun 2026 peak CCU 504 ↓ 60% MoM
All-time peak 3,547
Key differences
Gameplay focus
Planet of Lana 2 focuses on deliberate puzzle solving and traversal without combat.
Replaced emphasizes intense combat in a pixel-art world, though combat mechanics are lackluster.
Art direction
Wishfully's hand-painted art evokes a vibrant alien world, praised for its beauty.
Sad Cat Studios' retro-futuristic pixel-art creates a unique 80s dystopian aesthetic.
Story delivery
Narrative is told through environmental puzzles and sparse dialogue, focusing on companionship.
Replaced relies heavily on cinematic cutscenes exploring AI consciousness and humanity.
Which one is for you?
Pick planet of lana 2 children of the leaf if
- You loved Planet of Lana (2023) and want denser puzzles.
- You enjoy hand-painted indies under 8 hours.
- You want a couch-friendly single-player that finishes in a weekend.
Pick Replaced if
- You love hand-painted pixel-art and cinematic 2D animation.
- You enjoy slow-burn sci-fi stories about AI consciousness.
- You prioritize art direction over gameplay depth in platformers.
Bottom line
Planet of Lana 2 is the stronger overall package with tight puzzles and beautiful hand-painted art; Replaced is worth it only if its retro-futuristic style matters more than responsive combat.