The Planet Crafter
Adventure
Single-player
Multi-player
Co-op
Online Co-op
Steam Achievements
Full controller support
DualShock Controller Support
DualShock Controller Support
DualSense Controller Support
DualSense Controller Support
Family Sharing

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.

Developers: Miju Games
Publishers: Miju Games
Release Date: Apr 10, 2024
Price (USD): $23.99
Current Players: 2.9k

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Overwhelmingly Positive(96%)
engaging progression
exploration
base building
relaxing
environment transformation
repetitive
crafting
simplicity
automation
animations
inventory management
bugs
late-game grind
building alignment
basic graphics
The general sentiment of the reviews is largely positive, with players praising the engaging progression and satisfying exploration experiences. The game is seen as relaxing and addicting, allowing for peaceful base building and exploration. Though many appreciate the steady updates and expansions, some criticism arises from inventory management challenges, occasional bugs, and a repetitive late-game experience. Still, the overall feedback is that the game offers a rewarding journey as players terraform worlds at their own pace.

Positive Points

  • The game features a satisfying progression system, allowing players to see the visible impact of their actions as they terraform a barren planet into a thriving environment.
  • The game's relaxing nature provides a peaceful gameplay experience, with no combat or threats other than managing resources like oxygen, food, and water.
  • Players appreciated the engaging exploration aspects, finding shipwrecks, hidden lore, and diverse landscapes to explore.
  • Co-op multiplayer enhances the experience, allowing players to collaborate on building and exploring, while maintaining a sense of relaxation and enjoyment.
  • The developers' continued support and updates, including DLCs that expand the content and freshen up the gameplay, were well-received.
  • Negative Points

  • Some players expressed frustration with the game's inventory system and wished for more improvements in terms of crafting ease and automation.
  • The game was described as occasionally buggy, with issues like clipping, poor alignment of building components, and occasional crashes impacting the user experience.
  • There were complaints about the late-game grind, where progression could stall, leading to some repetitive or tedious gameplay elements.
  • Mixed Points

  • While the simplicity and early-game charm were praised, some players felt the game became repetitive or lacked depth in certain mechanics, like food and water management.
  • The game's graphics and animations were seen as basic by some reviewers, fitting the indie style, but not meeting expectations for others.
  • Common Themes

  • The transformation of the environment from desolate to vibrant as a result of player actions is a central theme appreciated by many players.
  • A relaxing atmosphere with a focus on exploration and building without external threats resonates through most reviews.
  • Players frequently compare the gameplay experience to Subnautica, often noting its peaceful nature as a distinguishing factor.
  • Updated 7/22/2026, 12:01:23 AM UTC