planet of lana 2 children of the leaf vs Replaced
A tighter six-hour puzzle-platformer versus a longer action-thriller — the split is pace, combat, and how much you care about either.
Updated 15d 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 27; 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 27.
| Measure | planet of lana 2 children of the leaf | Replaced |
|---|---|---|
| Value Too close to call | ||
| Price now | $13.99 −30% · Humble Store | $19.99 Microsoft Store |
| All-time low | $9.90 | $14.99 |
| Cost / hour | $2.25/hr $13.99 · 6 h main story | $1.89/hr $19.99 · 11 h main story |
| Off its low | +41% low was Oct 2026 | +33% 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 | 98% 50 votes · vs 92% lifetime · improving | 89% 531 votes · vs 85% lifetime |
| Peak players | 48 Sep 2026 · ↑ 2% MoM | 322 Sep 2026 · ↓ 17% MoM |
| Launch peak | 15% of Mar 2026 launch peak · as of Sep 2026 | 9% of Apr 2026 launch peak · as of Sep 2026 |
| All-time peak | 319 Mar 2026 | 3,547 Apr 2026 |
| Support | ||
| Last patch | 5 months ago | 4 months ago |
| Patch cadence | 0 in last 90 days | 0 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 Inside, Limbo, or the original Planet of Lana
- You want a couch-friendly weekend game under 8 hours
- You prefer hand-painted atmosphere over combat mechanics
Pick Replaced if
- You prioritize pixel-art and cinematic 2D animation above gameplay depth
- You enjoy slow-burn sci-fi about AI consciousness
- You have 11 hours and patience for cutscenes and combat flaws
Bottom line
Pick Planet of Lana 2 if you want a tighter, higher-rated puzzle-platformer that respects a six-hour weekend. Choose Replaced only if its art direction and AI story outweigh lackluster combat and 11 hours of slow pacing.