The Planet Crafter

 PC
User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 4 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 1 out of 4
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  1. goosepelican
    Mar 28, 2022
    9
    Excellent stunning game that is equal parts relaxing and mildly mysterious. Terraform a planet by monitoring environmental indicators exclusively or explore wrecks to learn more information about how you got to the planet and what happened to other space farriers. Some work needs to be done on restricting barriers outside of resource zones or indicating what is in play in a more clearExcellent stunning game that is equal parts relaxing and mildly mysterious. Terraform a planet by monitoring environmental indicators exclusively or explore wrecks to learn more information about how you got to the planet and what happened to other space farriers. Some work needs to be done on restricting barriers outside of resource zones or indicating what is in play in a more clear manner but given the state of recent games at release, The Planet Crafter is quite polished and runs very smooth all things considered. I'd recommend this game to just about anyone.… Expand
  2. DaFinchi
    Mar 31, 2022
    10
    My son says it's one of the best games he has played. The game has a heavy focus on exploration and resource gathering. There's a good levelling up mechanic. Graphics are very good, the music is good, the environment is immersive. Another plus is the absence of violence, which makes it kid friendly, and the broadly scientific approach is a learning opportunity. Multiplayer would be nice though.
  3. Meskalyne
    Apr 5, 2022
    2
    This game is a joke. It is for the most part, a multi-cloning of both excellent Subnautica and NoManSky.
    But, few years later those games, this one is so poor. The graphics are outdated. The environment is cheap, empty, the level design is non-existent. The overall feeling is very bad. The materials you need to pick up are just randomly sprinkled with no consistency or objective. I'm    This game is a joke. It is for the most part, a multi-cloning of both excellent Subnautica and NoManSky.
    But, few years later those games, this one is so poor. The graphics are outdated. The environment is cheap, empty, the level design is non-existent. The overall feeling is very bad. The materials you need to pick up are just randomly sprinkled with no consistency or objective. I'm sorry for those who love the game, but in my mind, it doesn't deserve at all the general rating it actually has on steam. (I don't even talk about menu or ost, I have no word for it).    … Expand
  4. Sarcouth
    Apr 8, 2022
    9
    This game is a gem out of nowhere.
    Always something to do, while not becoming boring or overwhelming.
    The game has plenty of fun parts, the terraforming keeps you planning for the future and provides a great endorphin hit when you make that next step. Exploration feels like desperate scavenging at first, full of wonder and danger, becoming more relaxed and surprising as you progress    This game is a gem out of nowhere.
    Always something to do, while not becoming boring or overwhelming.
    The game has plenty of fun parts, the terraforming keeps you planning for the future and provides a great endorphin hit when you make that next step.

    Exploration feels like desperate scavenging at first, full of wonder and danger, becoming more relaxed and surprising as you progress the game only to find a new cave or valley.

    Definitely worth the purchase, especially at the indie price point.    … Expand

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#70 Best PC Game of 2022

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Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. SECTOR.sk
    Oct 14, 2024
    75
    The low-key project finally got out of the Early Access phase and, as one of the few survivors, made it to a successful conclusion.
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  2. IGN France
    May 6, 2024
    70
    Planet Crafter's good ideas and a real sense of satisfaction when you succeed in the various objectives make it a particularly addictive title. However, it's impossible to forget all the aspects that can be improved.
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  3. GamingBolt
    Apr 18, 2024
    80
    Whether you’re in it to build extensively and see how deep the research trees go, explore and uncover mysteries or chill out in a space setting, The Planet Crafter is worth checking out.
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