Underplayed Gems

The Planet Crafter (2024)

The Planet Crafter cover
Developer
Miju Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure
Rating
4.8 of 5, 71,801 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 45 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A slow-paced, meditative terraforming loop where building machines and exploring a barren world feels satisfyingly productive and chill.

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What players say

Players praise the satisfying sense of watching a barren world come to life, often playing with friends to ease the early grind, but some find the mid-game turns into waiting for numbers to rise and report corrupted saves that erase progress.

Screenshots

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