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A space survival open world terraforming crafting game, designed for 1 to 10 players. Alter the ecosystem of an inhospitable planet to render it habitable for humanity. Survive, gather resources, and build your base. Then, generate oxygen, warmth, and pressure to create a brand new biosphere.
The Planet Crafter is a open world survival craft, base-building and survival game
developed and published by Miju Games.
Released on April 10th 2024 is available on Windows, Steam Deck and Steam Machine.
It has received 54,316 reviews of which 52,168 were positive and 2,148 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. 😍
The game is currently priced at 23.99€ on Steam.
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Windows
- OS: Windows 10 - 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core2 Duo 2.4GHz or equivalent
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: 3GB VRAM
- Storage: 4 GB available space
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Love the game with 1000+ hours I like to take my time and build rather then just plunking down stuff willy nilly I sometimes don't put up the progress screens till mid game. I have maxed every planet and moon and I see no end in sight. I enjoy this to no end even at age 82
The Planet Crafter is easily one of the best survival games I've ever played that involves 0% combat. If you've ever wondered what it would be like to turn a barren planet into a lush Terran world while also slowly figuring out what happened to the people who got sent to the planet before you, then you have found the right game. Normally my review for a game with this many well thought out mechanics and smooth progression model would be a lot longer. However, this is one of those rare gameplay experiences that is best had with you knowing as little as possible about it when you start out. The game does a great job at easing you into systems and mechanics as well as leaving breadcrumbs of environmental lore and data pads to fill in blanks while shoving additional mysterious question marks directly into your brain. If you love building, surviving and exploring, you are in for a treat. At 50% off on the 2026 Steam Spring Sale this game is a 100% steal for sure.
I’m not someone who usually leaves reviews, but I’ve put a lot of time into Planet Crafter (164 hours since February 24th) and it feels worth saying something. The game is all about landing on an empty planet and slowly turning it into somewhere you actually want to live, and that process is strangely relaxing and very addictive. My favorite thing early on was just watching the world change. Depending on which map you’re playing, you notice small details shifting as you progress through the different stages of life on the planets, and that slow transformation is really satisfying to see. One of my favorite things is the different game modes. I really like that you can choose Relaxed mode and the game is still engaging and gives you goals and little challenges to work toward, instead of feeling boring or “easy mode.” It lets you decide how stressful or chill you want the experience to be without losing the sense of progression. I also appreciate that there is still a lot to do even after you “complete” terraforming—there are more systems to unlock, places to explore, and things to build, so it never feels like the game just ends the moment the planet turns green. If you enjoy building, exploring, and watching a world change over time at your own pace, this is a great game to sink into.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Planet Crafter is currently priced at 23.99€ on Steam.
No, The Planet Crafter is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 23.99€ on Steam.
Yes, The Planet Crafter received 52,168 positive votes out of a total of 54,316 achieving an impressive rating of 9.43.
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The Planet Crafter was developed and published by Miju Games.
Yes, The Planet Crafter is playable and fully supported on Windows.
No, The Planet Crafter is not playable on MacOS.
No, The Planet Crafter is not playable on Linux.
Yes, The Planet Crafter is playable and fully supported on Steam Deck.
Yes, The Planet Crafter is playable and fully supported on Steam Machine.
No, The Planet Crafter does not support VR.
The Planet Crafter offers both single-player and multi-player modes.
The Planet Crafter includes Co-op mode where you can team up with friends.
Yes, there are 3 DLCs available for The Planet Crafter. Explore additional content available for The Planet Crafter on Steam.
No, The Planet Crafter does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
No, The Planet Crafter does not support Steam Remote Play.
Yes, The Planet Crafter is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for The Planet Crafter.
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Online players
7,330
Developer
Miju Games
Publisher
Miju Games
Release
10 Apr 2024
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