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