Planet Divers (yes, really) spotted on PlayStation Store hopes to take on Helldivers 2

Why become a Helldiver when you can be a Planet Diver instead? Nostra Games’ Planet Divers (yes, that’s really the game’s name), eerily similar to Arrowhead Game Studios’ own shoot ’em up, is launching soon, and it’s set to compete with Helldivers 2 in a battle the likes of which the Galactic War has never seen.

But the similarities between the two games don’t stop with their respective titles. According to its PlayStation Store page, Nostra Games will release Planet Divers on July 10, 2024, for PlayStation platforms only. Coincidentally, Helldivers 2, published by Sony Interactive Entertainment, is also a PlayStation (and PC via Steam) exclusive. It is worth noting, though, that its PlayStation Store page lists it as a one-player game, so it may at least be different in some regards.

Another coincidence we found with the game was the character plastered on its PS Store page banner. Though it doesn’t quite show a complete image of the gun-toting protagonist, the soldier’s helmet and bronze-tinted visor are weirdly reminiscent of Halo’s main character, Master Chief. So, with its Helldivers 2-like premise and Halo-like characters, Planet Divers may end up being an exciting combination of a few different interplanetary shooters.

Of course, Planet Divers’ gameplay, setting, and characters could end up being completely different and unique at launch. But since Nostra Games has yet to provide a single screenshot or trailer for their upcoming interplanetary shooter, you’ll need to remain patient for now until you can…planet dive instead of hell dive.

While you wait for it to drop, why not check out our pages on the 7 games like Helldivers 2 that you should try? After all, Managed Democracy isn’t the only thing you should be fighting for, as plenty of other causes need your help. Alternatively, you can take a look at the best Helldivers 2 loadouts instead if you want to keep on fighting the good fight for Super Earth.