Underplayed Gems

Planet Coaster (2016)

Planet Coaster cover
Developer
Frontier Developments, Aspyr (Mac)
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Action, Adventure, Casual, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
4.6 of 5, 71,990 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 14 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

You feel like a creative mastermind, calmly sculpting a vibrant, living park where every coaster and path is a personal touch.

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What players say

Players say the game offers immense creative freedom for building detailed parks, but it lacks a tutorial and explains nothing, leaving new players lost. The management side demands tedious micro-managing of staff, and the path system and camera controls feel clunky.

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Screenshots

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