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Planet Crafter

aka: The Planet Crafter
Moby ID: 182136
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From Hostile to Habitable

You are sent on an hostile planet with one mission: Make it habitable for Humans. You'll have to survive, collect resources, build your base and machines in order to heat the planet, create an atmosphere with enough oxygen and eventually geo-engineer an entire planet!
## Survive, Collect, Craft

Gather minerals and resources to survive. Craft all the tools you'll need in order to fulfill your mission. Explore old crashed ships and ruins and discover a planet full of mystery.## Build you own base

You'll need a base and all sorts of machines to make yourself at home, and be able to bring life on this planet!

## Key Features:

  • Character Thirst, Oxygen, Temperature, Health Mechanics
  • Base Building
  • Crafting
  • Mining ores
  • Build machines to create atmospheric pressure
  • Build machines to heat the planet
  • Create a biosphere with oxygen
  • Create life on a planet !

Source: Steam Store Description

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Average score: 73% (based on 3 ratings)

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Average score: 5.0 out of 5 (based on 1 ratings)

"Craft, Survive, Terraform: The Planet Crafter's Unique Journey to a Thriving Wo

The Good
Satisfying Terraforming Progression: Watching the barren planet transform into a vibrant ecosystem is immensely rewarding.

Accessible Gameplay: The balance between survival challenges and simplicity ensures it's enjoyable for both casual and seasoned players.

Creative Crafting and Building: Intuitive systems make it easy to design and construct bases, machines, and other essentials.

Replayability: Different starting locations, difficulty levels, and hidden secrets encourage multiple playthroughs.

Atmospheric Evolution: The shift in visuals as the planet evolves adds a layer of immersion and accomplishment.

The Bad
Visuals Could Be Improved: While effective, the graphics feel a bit outdated compared to other modern games.

Repetitive Gameplay Elements: Some players may find the resource-gathering loop and crafting tasks become monotonous over time.

Limited Narrative Depth: The lack of a strong storyline or character development might leave players craving more context or emotional engagement.

The Bottom Line
The Planet Crafter offers a uniquely satisfying blend of survival, crafting, and terraforming. Its engaging progression system and replayability make it a standout in its genre, despite minor limitations like repetitive tasks and dated visuals. For players seeking a creative and relaxing survival experience, this game is well worth exploring.

Windows · by diabolic012 · 2025

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Game added May 10, 2022. Last modified October 29, 2024.