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The Planet Crafter on macOS

A space survival open world terraforming crafting game, designed for 1 to 10 players. Alter the ecosystem of an inhospitable planet to render it habitable for humanity. Survive, gather resources, and build your base. Then, generate oxygen, warmth, and pressure to create a brand new biosphere.

Mac

Playable

Steam

Playing The Planet Crafter on macOS

The Planet Crafter has been tested and is playable on macOS. See Playability Reports below for more details.

CrossOver Playable

The Planet Crafter is playable on macOS using CrossOver, the most popular way to play Windows games on macOS.

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Parallels Playable

The Planet Crafter is playable on macOS using Parallels, virtual machine software that lets you run Windows on macOS.

Playability Reports

Details on how The Planet Crafter has been tested on macOS.

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Discuss playing The Planet Crafter on macOS in our forums .

MacGamer
686 playability reports
2 months ago
CrossOver
Thumbs Up Perfect
34 FPS 1440p High 5+ Hours
Mac mini M4
  • 24GB RAM
  • 10-Core CPU
  • 10-Core GPU
  • macOS Tahoe
Method
Game Launcher

Comments

When starting a new game there must be a cut scene because the audio was stuttering badly so I skipped it (I pressed Escape). The game plays perfect otherwise. I've now played it for over 40 hours without any problems.

Note: I originally tested the game using the demo version and then bought it.

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MacGamer
686 playability reports
1 year ago
Parallels
Thumbs Down Poor
45 FPS 1440p Low < 1 Hour
Mac mini M4
  • 24GB RAM
  • 10-Core CPU
  • 10-Core GPU
  • macOS Tahoe
Method
  • Parallels (Windows) v26.0.0
Game Launcher

Comments

It takes 30+ seconds to load the first time (just shows a white screen). There are big graphical glitches once you start playing the game. For example, it shows a big area of water where there is no water (and never will be water). If you want to play the game, use CrossOver instead.

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About The Planet Crafter




Embark on a chill experience alone or with up to 10+ friends in online co-op. Your mission is to survive on a hostile planet and turn a barren land into a lush paradize. Terraforming is the only way!




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


Gather minerals and resources to survive. Craft all the tools you need to fulfill your mission. Explore old shipwrecks and ruins and discover a planet full of mysteries!




You'll need a base and all sorts of machines to make yourself at home, and be able to bring life to this planet! Progress through building tiers to upgrade and expand your base and explore the planet further.




See life forms appear on the planet as you terraform it by increasing heat, oxygen and pressure. Witness the first signs of life with moss and insects and unleash the planet's full potential with thick forests and animals.


From chill to hardcore, choose the difficulty level that suits you. Play with starting presets to create new games and experience endless possibilities.


  • Multiplayer: survive by yourself or with friends (1-10+ online co-op)
  • Survival: Thirst, Oxygen, Temperature and Health mechanics
  • Base Building: shelter from a hostile environment and expand your exploration
  • Crafting: equipment, tools and food to help you survive
  • Terraformation: turn an entire hostile planet to a habitable paradise!
  • Build machines to create atmospheric pressure and heat the planet
  • Create a biosphere with breathable oxygen
  • See your environment change as your terraformation progresses
  • Creatures: create life by decrypting and mixing DNA extracts and make your own animals
  • Procedurally generated shipwrecks: explore and find infinite rare loot
  • Chill experience with no violence: the only enemy you'll have to fight is the hostile environment
  • Adjustable difficulty to fit your level
  • Adjustable presets for renewed experiences through time
  • Creative mode