Head to head
Specter Ops vs The Search for Planet X
Which one is for you? Community verdicts, player-count fit, and taste contrasts, side by side.
Pick Specter Ops if you want…
- Crunchy individual problem-solving
- Short-horizon optimization and clever combos
- A longer, meatier session (about 90 min)
Pick The Search for Planet X if you want…
- Crunchy individual problem-solving
- Short-horizon optimization and clever combos
- Shorter sessions (about 75 min vs 90)
Quick facts
| Specter Ops | The Search for Planet X | |
|---|---|---|
| Players | 2–5 | 1–4 |
| Play time | 45–90 min | 60–75 min |
| Complexity | Medium | Medium |
| Age | 14+ | 13+ |
| Year | 2015 | — |
Common questions
Which plays faster, Specter Ops or The Search for Planet X?
The Search for Planet X runs up to about 75 minutes; Specter Ops up to about 90. For a weeknight slot, The Search for Planet X is the quicker table.