Back to Venus (Betsoft) – Review & Demo Play

Back to Venus Game Play Overview

Back to Venus mixes a cheerful farm-meets-space theme with smooth 3D animations and a lively soundtrack. I rate the flow as steady thanks to medium volatility, with enough small hits to keep balance movement and the odd burst when features chain. It runs well on mobile via HTML5. The standout rhythm comes from sticky wilds and respins that can turn a dry patch into a run, giving the base game a bit of extra pulse without feeling punishing.

Back to Venus Key Information

This is a 5x3 slot with 20 fixed paylines from Betsoft, released in April 2020. The theme leans on a quirky alien plant and space-farming vibe, presented with bright, cartoon-style visuals. It’s built for iOS and Android, and the controls are clear and responsive. I found the game pace comfortable, with animations that never get in the way of quick spins when I want to rattle through sessions or slow it down to watch features land.

RTP sits at 97.07%, which is attractive for a video slot in this bracket. Volatility is listed as medium with a 45.28% hit rate, so results feel consistent rather than spiky. The max win is 4,338x, with no Bonus Buy option. For me, that setup works: reliable return math, realistic ceiling, and features that appear often enough to keep interest without dragging bankrolls into long slumps.

How to Play Back to Venus

Set total bet using the panel under the reels, from 0.20 to 24.00 per spin. There are 20 fixed paylines, and wins pay left to right starting from reel one. I use Autoplay for longer sets, up to 100 spins, and adjust sound or speed in the menu when I want a brisker tempo. With fixed lines, there’s nothing to tweak beyond stake and spin flow, which keeps it straightforward.

Key mechanics carry the base game. Asteroid Wilds land on reels 2–5 and can stick for two spins. The Prickly Sticky and Respin can trigger after a non-winning spin, picking a random symbol to stick and respinning until that symbol forms a win. The Flowering Wild Burst may award a free respin with an increased chance for Asteroid Wilds to hit. Those three elements do most of the heavy lifting before bonuses.

Back to Venus Features and Bonuses

Sticky Asteroid Wilds are frequent enough to matter. When they appear, they hold for two spins, and I’ve had several sequences where the first hold teases and the second completes, especially when lines line up across the centre reels. Because they only land on reels 2–5, the game rewards patterns that carry through the middle, so I watch for mid-reel stacking during longer sets.

Prickly Sticky and Respin is the signature second chance. After a miss, a random symbol becomes sticky and the grid keeps spinning until that symbol connects. On sessions where variance tries to creep up, this feature steadies things. Flowering Wild Burst is the other second chance, awarding a free respin with heightened odds for Asteroid Wilds to appear, which pairs neatly with the sticky behaviour for short chains.

Rocketship Free Spins arrive with three Rockets for 10 spins, and all Asteroid Wilds that land become sticky for the round. Hit four or more Rockets and there’s a chance for Multiplier Wilds during the feature, which is where I’ve seen the best peaks. There’s no Bonus Buy, so entry comes from natural play, but the trigger rate felt fair for a medium slot, and the stickiness can snowball if rockets arrive early.

Symbols and Paytable in Back to Venus

Wins require three or more matching symbols on a payline from the first reel. Astronaut pays 1.5x, 5x, 15x for 3, 4, 5. Venus Flytrap pays 1x, 3x, 6x. Spaceship pays 0.75x, 2x, 4x. House, Plant, or Grass pay 0.5x, 1.5x, 3x. A and K pay 0.25x, 0.75x, 1.5x. Q and J pay 0.25x, 0.5x, 1x. Asteroid Wilds substitute for all except the Rocket Scatter, which triggers the Rocketship Free Spins.

Back to Venus Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	5	x15
	4	x5
	3	x1.5
	5	x6
	4	x3
	3	x1
	5	x4
	4	x2
	3	x0.75
	5	x3
	4	x1.5
	3	x0.5
	5	x3
	4	x1.5
	3	x0.5
	5	x3
	4	x1.5
	3	x0.5
	5	x1.5
	4	x0.75
	3	x0.25
	5	x1.5
	4	x0.75
	3	x0.25
	5	x1
	4	x0.5
	3	x0.25
	5	x1
	4	x0.5
	3	x0.25
	Scatter
	Wild

Pros and Cons

High RTP at 97.07% and medium volatility deliver solid session value. Sticky Asteroid Wilds, the Prickly Sticky and Respin, and the Flowering Wild Burst give base game texture, while Rocketship Free Spins with potential Multiplier Wilds can lift returns. On the other hand, the 24.00 max bet won’t please high-stakes play, there’s no Bonus Buy, and not every free spins round spikes, especially when wilds arrive late or fail to cluster.

Final Verdict – Should You Play Back to Venus?

I rate Back to Venus as a lively medium-variance slot with second-chance mechanics that genuinely change outcomes. The combination of sticky wild behaviour and respins makes even lean runs feel salvageable, and when the feature loop clicks, the tempo is engaging without swinging too hard. The maths feels fair, and the 97.07% return shows up over time, which suits my approach of measured sessions rather than short gambles for spikes.

If you enjoy steady hit rates, tidy visuals, and features that interact, this one earns a place in rotation. It plays well on mobile, the bet range is accessible, and the free spins can deliver when Rockets line up with early stickies. I’ve had my better wins from four-Rocket triggers with Multiplier Wilds in the mix, but even three-Rocket entries can run hot when wilds stack through the centre.