Sync your Steam wishlist to find the lowest game prices instantly. No login required, just paste your Steam profile URL! ⚡ Try Wishlist Radar!
Sync your Steam wishlist to find the lowest game prices instantly. No login required! ⚡ Try Wishlist Radar! Close

Planetbase on Steam

Quick menu

Guide a group of space settlers trying to establish a base on a remote planet. Grow food, collect energy, mine resources, survive disasters and build a self-sufficient colony in a harsh and unforgiving environment.

Planetbase is a colony sim, city builder and base building game developed and published by Madruga Works.
Released on October 15th 2015 is available on Windows, MacOS, Steam Deck and Steam Machine in 4 languages: English, Spanish - Spain, French and German.

It has received 9,572 reviews of which 7,562 were positive and 2,010 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. 😊

The game is currently priced at 14.79€ on Steam, but you can find it for 7.34€ on Eneba.


The Steam community has classified Planetbase into these genres:


Here is the detailed breakdown of supported languages for Planetbase:

UI Subtitle Audio
English
German
French
Spanish - Spain

Media & Screenshots

Get an in-depth look at Planetbase through various videos and screenshots.

System requirements

These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.

Windows
  • OS *: Windows Vista/7/8/10
  • Processor: 2 GHz Dual Core
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 512 MB VRAM (Shader Model 3)
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 650 MB available space
MacOS
  • OS: Mac OS X 10.8
  • Processor: 2 GHz Dual Core
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 512 MB VRAM
  • Storage: 650 MB available space

User reviews & Ratings

Explore reviews from Steam users sharing their experiences and what they love about the game.

83 hours played
Sept. 2026
I absolutely love this game, and am super excited for the next release. I would totally still recommend buying Planetbase now, as it's such a fantastic experience to play and very clear the developers care about their craft. Thank you so much to the Planetbase team!!! We are so excited for PB2!
172 hours played
Sept. 2026
my favorite time killer. overall great game, but I'd like to make some suggestions especially since I just noticed planet2's incomming first is lack of personal information for more detailed management on many things: specific building statues(how many people using it, need more of what, and too much of what), why ppl are unhappy overall, like, more humanized requests such as i want more variety of meal, want better beds or sth like that. not just one single happiness bar being super red while other ppl's in green. well i guess it's the company;s style cause similar things happening in dawn of man as well ---- there's always someone unhappy, just like real life haha. But it'll be more interesting to make each person a little different in what they need and what makes them happy. well might be an issue in late game when you have like 1000 ppl.. Another suggestion is have a color grading button of how busy the area is, how much power consumption, like, deeper red for more populated area and more power consumption area. last planet have lakes, I made a ring of entertainment zone around the lake but that does not add anything to overrall happiness or prestage, well i'm not expecting those neither but it'll be fun to make that happen. Also more types of buildings and more defense mechanisms. I can have 100 guards walking around and not bother to change alert since they'll just one shot any intruder, but what is there's more type of intruders, those will bomb your base and you need to build defense turret, Hopefully my comment here can help dev with planet2. All good wish to yall for making such a fantastic game
80 hours played
July 2026
Me: Lands on a new world. Quickly sets up a base before night falls. All my colonists almost die from lack of oxygen from power running out. Daytime arrives and I barely survive. Base grows exponentially overtime and have almost beat the game. Within 1 hour, 3 meteors destroy my power supply, a solar flare kills my other colonists stuck outside, and the cherry on top with pirates surrounding the base and stopping any chance of repairs. My whole colony is destroyed. Repeat the cycle because its fun. Absolute cinema.
32 hours played
July 2026
Saw this game a couple years ago... Probably ten years ago. Then forgot about it. Suddenly remembered about it and spent almost 33 hours playing it. It feels nice to play something that almost feels like it takes me back in time. The game itself is really nice, although just 4 planets doesn't feel enough.
4772 hours played
June 2026
Slow burning game that requires patience and witt.

Similar games

View all
Stellar Settlers: Space Base Builder Stellar Settlers is a chill space base/city builder and colony sim game. With unique vertical and horizontal base-building gameplay, settle on 10 hostile alien planets and build your own thriving colony. Get enough materials to build a physics-based Spaceship and try to escape from disasters.
Similarity 87%
Price -70% 3.69€
Rating 6.6
Release 22 Feb 2025
The Crust Build and automate a lunar colony that Earth depends on. Mine regolith, run conveyor-and-drone factories above and below the surface, manage colonists, trade with rival Earth factions — and play a story campaign with multiple endings.
Similarity 81%
Price -78% 6.73€
Rating 7.3
Release 10 Sep 2026
IXION IXION is an unrelenting, city-building odyssey across the stars. As Administrator of the Tiqqun, DOLOS’ prototype space station, you are tasked with balancing preservation and exploration as you manage infrastructure, resources and crew. Can you keep the flame of humanity alight in the cold dark?
Similarity 78%
Price -75% 8.66€
Rating 7.7
Release 07 Dec 2022
Settlements Rising Settlements Rising is a medieval city building and colony management game. It offers a lively colony experience with simulated villagers, dozens of professions and resources, natural disasters, and raids, while providing full control over the colony through trade, production chains and datas.
Similarity 78%
Price 18.49€
Rating 7.5
Release 20 Jan 2025
DarkSwitch DarkSwitch is a vertical survival city builder. Build a city on a great tree and defend it against the Fog. Face the challenges of limited real estate, scarce resources, and tough moral choices as you seek to uncover the mystery of the Shroud. The Tree Provides! The Tree Protects! The Tree Prevails!
Similarity 77%
Price -40% 18.00€
Rating 7.4
Release 09 Apr 2026
Laysara: Summit Kingdom Build and expand your very own settlements in high mountains! Carefully plan production chains and satisfy various needs of your three-caste society while dealing with mountain hazards such as weather breakdowns and avalanches. Are you skilled enough to make your town thrive?
Similarity 76%
Price 24.50€
Rating 7.8
Release 27 Feb 2026
Space Haven Embark on a space voyage with your ragtag crew of civilians in search of a new home. Build spaceships tile by tile, create optimal gas conditions, manage the needs and moods of their crew, encounter other space-faring groups, and explore the universe in this spaceship colony simulation.
Similarity 75%
Price -53% 11.98€
Rating 8.4
Release 13 May 2026
Aven Colony Build a new home for humanity in Aven Colony. Discover Aven Prime - an alien planet of deserts, tundras, and wetlands light years from earth. Build your colonies into massive, sprawling cities whilst dealing with the challenges faced when settling on a new world.
Similarity 74%
Price -96% 1.39€
Rating 7.1
Release 25 Jul 2017
Whiskerwood Establish a home for your industrious mice under the oppressive paw of your cat overlords in this city builder featuring complex simulations, intricate production chains, and the age-old rivalry between cat and mouse.
Similarity 74%
Price -67% 9.95€
Rating 8.9
Release 06 Nov 2025
Blacksmith Master Manage your own medieval smithy in Blacksmith Master and supervise the entire process from mining ores and gems to designing and selling finished products. Forge everything from weapons and armor to tools and cooking utensils to fund your craft and become the Blacksmith Master.
Similarity 72%
Price -69% 6.39€
Rating 8.0
Release 15 May 2025
Kingdoms and Castles Kingdoms and Castles is a city-building simulation game about growing a kingdom from a tiny hamlet to a sprawling city and imposing castle. Make trade agreements, alliance, and war with neighboring AI controlled kingdoms. Each villager and resource is individually simulated.
Similarity 71%
Price 19.49€
Rating 9.1
Release 20 Jul 2017
Surviving the Aftermath Survive and thrive in a post-apocalyptic future — resources are scarce, but opportunity calls! Build the ultimate disaster proof colony, protect your colonists, and restore civilization to a devastated world.
Similarity 71%
Price -90% 3.20€
Rating 7.0
Release 16 Nov 2021

Frequently Asked Questions

Planetbase is currently priced at 14.79€ on Steam.

No, Planetbase is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 14.79€ on Steam.

Yes, Planetbase received 7,562 positive votes out of a total of 9,572 achieving a rating of 7.72.
😊

Planetbase was developed and published by Madruga Works.

Yes, Planetbase is playable and fully supported on Windows.

Yes, Planetbase is playable and fully supported on MacOS.

No, Planetbase is not playable on Linux.

Yes, Planetbase is playable on Steam Deck, though it might require a few minor tweaks. Make sure to check the Steam store page and community feedback on ProtonDB for exact compatibility details.

Yes, Planetbase is playable on Steam Machine, though it might require a few minor tweaks. Make sure to check the Steam store page and community feedback on ProtonDB for exact compatibility details.

No, Planetbase does not support VR.

Planetbase is a single-player game.

No, Planetbase does not currently offer any DLC.

Yes, Planetbase is fully integrated with Steam Workshop. Visit Steam Workshop.

No, Planetbase does not support Steam Remote Play.

Yes, Planetbase is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for Planetbase.

Data sources

The information presented on this page is sourced from reliable APIs to ensure accuracy and relevance. We utilize the Steam API to gather data on game details, including titles, descriptions, prices, and user reviews. This allows us to provide you with the most up-to-date information directly from the Steam platform.

Additionally, we incorporate data from the SteamSpy API, which offers insights into game sales and player statistics. This helps us present a comprehensive view of each game's popularity and performance within the gaming community.

Last Updates
Steam data 02 October 2026 21:15 UTC
SteamSpy data 15 October 2026 06:38 UTC
Steam price 26 October 2026 20:06 UTC
Steam reviews 22 October 2026 07:51 UTC

If you'd like to dive deeper into the details about Planetbase, we invite you to check out a few dedicated websites that offer extensive information and insights. These platforms provide valuable data, analysis, and user-generated reports to enhance your understanding of the game and its performance.

  • SteamDB - A comprehensive database of everything on Steam about Planetbase
  • SteamCharts - Analysis of Planetbase concurrent players on Steam
  • ProtonDB - Crowdsourced reports on Linux and Steam Deck Planetbase compatibility
Planetbase
Rating
7.7
7,562
2,010
Game modes
Features
Online players
169
Developer
Madruga Works
Publisher
Madruga Works
Release 15 Oct 2015
Platforms
Clicking and buying through these links helps us earn a commission to maintain our services.