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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 Processeur : Intel Core2 Duo 2.4GHz or equivalent Espace disque : 4 GB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 or more Processeur : Intel HD Graphics 5000 or better, OpenGL Support required Graphiques : 4GB VRAM Espace disque : 4 GB d'espace disque disponible

The Planet Crafter: Prologue

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Released December 19, 2021
sample: 485 reviews posted after launch (130 AI-classified)
91/100
Player Score — % of positive reviews since launch · Steam history: 96 % · 10,701 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)

Players are deeply invested in The Planet Crafter: Prologue, with a significant portion having spent over 10 hours exploring the game's world, and some even exceeding 25 hours of playtime. This engagement is reflected in the game's overall positive reception, with 96% positive reviews and 91% post-release. The gameplay, with its emphasis on exploration and survival, is a key factor in this investment.

In-game

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« Comme Subnautica mais sur une planète à terraformer donc plus satisfaisant car le travail est visible! :) »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played
« simple est cohesitif....gestion simple intuitive et paysage agreable »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played
« très bon jeux très immersif facile a prendre en main je recommande et très drole avec des amis (si vous en avez) »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played
« Super, ludique et joli. progression rapide au début, satisfaisant et peu répétitif car les tâche à accomplir se multiplient et les nouveautés s'enchaînent. »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played
« le jeu est tres bien mais unpeus cher je recomende la demo mais tres court »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played
« je suis devenu complètement addict de ce jeu, j'ai rien compris... »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played
« jais effacer ma sauvegarde pare erreur nul par ou la recharger et la récupérer »
👎 anonymous review · 4 h played
« unable to grow food, unable to get oxygen lvl 4 to grow food. mapped 90% of game. my opinion this game needs to stay free. there's nothing you can do here except run around collect items. »
👎 anonymous review · 7 h played
« Very unoptimized, could play it normally, maybe its a cool game, but i couldn't play it without laggs »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« most of my buildings have disappeared and some of my achievements are no longer available after days and hours of playing WTH is going on ? »
👎 anonymous review · 47 h played
« ITS JUST SUBNAUTICA BUT IN A SATISFACTORY SETTING »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« great game and it as a lot of potential. could become one of the best space game »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played

In players' words

« Comme Subnautica mais sur une planète à terraformer donc plus satisfaisant car le travail est visible! :) »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played
« jais effacer ma sauvegarde pare erreur nul par ou la recharger et la récupérer »
👎 anonymous review · 4 h played
« simple est cohesitif....gestion simple intuitive et paysage agreable »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played
« unable to grow food, unable to get oxygen lvl 4 to grow food. mapped 90% of game. my opinion this game needs to stay free. there's nothing you can do here except run around collect items. »
👎 anonymous review · 7 h played
« très bon jeux très immersif facile a prendre en main je recommande et très drole avec des amis (si vous en avez) »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played
« Very unoptimized, could play it normally, maybe its a cool game, but i couldn't play it without laggs »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Super, ludique et joli. progression rapide au début, satisfaisant et peu répétitif car les tâche à accomplir se multiplient et les nouveautés s'enchaînent. »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played
« most of my buildings have disappeared and some of my achievements are no longer available after days and hours of playing WTH is going on ? »
👎 anonymous review · 47 h played
« le jeu est tres bien mais unpeus cher je recomende la demo mais tres court »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played
« ITS JUST SUBNAUTICA BUT IN A SATISFACTORY SETTING »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« je suis devenu complètement addict de ce jeu, j'ai rien compris... »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played
« great game and it as a lot of potential. could become one of the best space game »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
88 % pos · n=101
Story / writing
82 % pos · n=22
Content / longevity
55 % pos · n=22
Value for money
61 % pos · n=18
Graphics / art
77 % pos · n=13
Stability / bugs
11 % pos · n=9
Interface / UX
56 % pos · n=9
Multiplayer
33 % pos · n=6
Performance
0 % pos · n=4
Audio / music
75 % pos · n=4
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay1018957
Story / writing221804
Content / longevity221219
Value for money181116
Graphics / art131003
Stability / bugs9108
Interface / UX9504
Multiplayer6222
Performance4013
Audio / music4301

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 6.1 h on median; those who dislike it: 3.1 h.

🪤 43 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
62 % (n=47)
2-10h
94 % (n=321)
10-25h
98 % (n=92)
>25h
92 % (n=25)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

📈 Up since launch (+8 pts) — updates have won players over
Apr 2025 : 83% positive83AprMay 2025 : 85% positive85MayJun 2025 : 83% positive83JunJul 2025 : 95% positive95JulAug 2025 : 86% positive86AugSep 2025 : 86% positive86SepOct 2025 : 88% positive88OctNov 2025 : 95% positive95NovDec 2025 : 94% positive94DecJan 2026 : 90% positive90JanFeb 2026 : 84% positive84FebMar 2026 : 94% positive94MarApr 2026 : 94% positive94AprMay 2026 : 96% positive96MayJun 2026 : 94% positive94JunJul 2026 : 95% positive95Jul

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Gameplay dominates the praise: 89 positive mentions out of 101
  • Story is well-received: 18 positive mentions out of 22
  • Graphics and audio are appreciated: 10 positive mentions out of 13 for graphics and 3 out of 4 for audio

Weaknesses

  • Performance issues are noted: 3 negative mentions out of 4
  • Bugs are a concern: 8 negative mentions out of 9
  • UI has mixed feedback: 4 negative mentions out of 9

Who is it for?

Fans of adventure and survival games, particularly those who enjoy exploration and immersion, will find The Planet Crafter: Prologue to be an engaging experience, with its strong gameplay and captivating story.

Is The Planet Crafter: Prologue worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 96% of 10,701 Steam reviews are positive (player score 91/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay dominates the praise. The game is free to play.

Verdict

The Planet Crafter: Prologue has established itself as a compelling adventure game, with its engaging gameplay, immersive story, and generally positive reception from players. While some performance issues and bugs are present, the game's strengths outweigh its weaknesses, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of the genre.

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