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Planetary Planter

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81%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:music, emotional
Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
88% User Score Based on 43 reviews

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About Planetary Planter

Planetary Planter is a single player open world management game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Odd Gryphon Entertainment and was released on May 16, 2022. It received positive reviews from players.

Planetary Planter is an open-world farming game where, instead of farming normal plants, you grow celestial bodies while exploring an alien world.

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88%Audience ScoreBased on 43 reviews
music5 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions
  • The game is simple, cute, and relaxing with easy-to-learn mechanics, making it a great chill and cozy experience.
  • It has a charming and heartfelt story that many players found touching and well-crafted, adding emotional depth.
  • The game is free with a decent amount of content, and the creative farming and planetary growing mechanics offer fun and satisfying gameplay.
  • Some interface and quality-of-life issues exist, such as small inventory size, menu navigation feeling forced, and the lack of features like drag-and-drop or better tooltips.
  • There are occasional bugs and visual glitches including graphical inconsistencies, rare crashes, and high mouse sensitivity that can hinder gameplay.
  • The game is quite short with limited replayability and no proper ending or continuation after completion, leading some to desire more content or longer playtime.

  • story

    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    25% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 25% negative mentions

    The story is widely praised for being sweet, emotional, and beautifully crafted, with many players finding it touching despite some sadness. It offers a concise, enjoyable narrative experience complemented by creative mechanics, though users desire additional content after the main story. Overall, it’s recommended for those seeking a heartfelt, short story-driven game.

    • “The story that this game plays out is really beautiful.”
    • “Once I beat it I looked back and actually read the story that the game had created and it made me cry (I'm just a softy).”
    • “It's just the right amount of time, the storyline so cute (even though it's really sad,) and it's a lot of fun to put on some music and grow celestial bodies!”
    • “Not much gameplay, but the story is !”
    • “The graphics aren't advanced and there is a bug where some of the planets get mixed up (chapter 7 onward, some ash planets only accept burning planets), but it really is a game I enjoyed playing, and would absolutely recommend to people who love story games and are looking for something short and fun.”
    • “I would love it if there were some more constellations to complete after the main story has been filled in.”

  • gameplay

    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 34% neutral mentions, 33% negative mentions

    The gameplay features simple mechanics centered around a single core mechanic with about 10 levels, offering a few hours of playtime. It is easy to grasp, with light farming elements and a concept of low gravity that adds a unique feel. While not very complex, the gameplay is supported by a reasonable narrative and has potential for future expansions and creative development.

    • “There's a couple of hours worth of gameplay here, it's sincerely made and there's a reasonable narrative backing the game.”
    • “The farming mechanic isn't all that grindy (you can mash up asteroids into compost to instantly grow long-timer crops like suns), and I love the easy-to-read checklist of what you'll need to progress to the next chapter, not mentioning the pieces of story you unlock each time.”
    • “A fun game with a lot of potential for the future implements plus it has a lot of creative potential for game mechanics and further story development. I have also thought of nominating this game for a Steam award.”
    • “Very simple and easy mechanics.”
    • “There is basically one mechanic, and 10 'levels' to complete.”
    • “Not much gameplay, but the story is lacking.”

  • graphics

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 17% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    The graphics are generally low-quality, featuring simple, low-poly, cartoony visuals that may not appeal to all players. Some users noted occasional graphical bugs and glitches, but overall, the visuals are serviceable for those focused on the story and gameplay rather than advanced graphics.

    • “Nice graphics”
    • “The graphics aren't advanced and there is a bug where some of the planets mixed up (chapter 7 forward, some ash planets will only let you put in burning planets), but it really is a game I enjoyed playing, and would absolutely recommend to people who love story games and are looking for something short and fun.”
    • “The game features fairly low quality, low poly 3D cartoony visuals which will deter a lot of gamers, understandably.”
    • “The graphics aren't advanced and there is a bug where some of the planets mix up (from chapter 7 onward, some ash planets only allow placing burning planets).”
    • “There are some bugs such as incorrect graphics for an item versus its placement, and some graphical glitches.”

  • music

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    83% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 17% negative mentions

    The music is generally praised for being pleasant, relaxing, and well-suited to the game's cute yet emotional storyline. While some users note occasional audio glitches or crackling sounds, the soundtrack enhances the overall enjoyable and calming gameplay experience.

    • “It's just the right amount of time, the storyline so cute (even though it's really sad), and it's a lot of fun to put on some music and grow celestial bodies!”
    • “The music is pleasant and the colors are relaxing.”
    • “Good storytelling and music.”
    • “From extremely loud to crunchy/crispy SFX, you'll notice a distinct crackling in your headphones every couple of minutes with the music track, especially paired with the teleport SFX when using a flower.”

  • grinding

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Grinding in the game is relatively light and manageable, with mechanics like composting asteroids to speed up crop growth reducing tediousness. While some design choices, such as inventory size and menu navigation, can feel cumbersome, the gameplay remains engaging without becoming overly grindy.

    • “The inventory size makes this also a bit more tedious and the menus feel a bit artificial.”
    • “The farming mechanic isn't all that grindy (you can mash up asteroids into compost to instantly grow long-timer crops like suns), and I love the easy-to-read checklist of what you'll need to progress to the next chapter, not mentioning the pieces of story you unlock each time.”
    • “"Planetary planter" is certainly a tremendous misunderstanding in terms of basic astronomy... the idea is that you "grow" "planets" in an open world farming game... yeah it doesn't make any sense at all.”

  • stability

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game experiences occasional graphical glitches and bugs, including mismatched item graphics and a lack of a proper ending or continuation after completion. Overall, stability issues are minor but noticeable.

    • “There are some bugs - such as an incorrect graphic for an item versus its placement, some graphical glitches, and there is no actual ending to the game or a way to continue once you have completed.”
    • “Other than that, no other complaints other than random visual glitches from time to time.”
    • “Kinda buggy, to be honest.”

  • emotional

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game delivers a heartfelt and emotionally impactful experience, with a touching story that resonates deeply, often evoking strong emotional responses such as tears.

    • “This game was really cute and heartfelt, and I enjoyed playing it.”
    • “Once I beat it, I looked back and actually read the story that the game had created, and it made me cry (I'm just a softy).”
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Planetary Planter is a open world management game with science fiction theme. Common tags for Planetary Planter include free to play, 3D, farming, agriculture, exploration and others.

Planetary Planter is available on PC and Windows.

Planetary Planter was released on May 16, 2022.

Planetary Planter was developed by Odd Gryphon Entertainment.

Planetary Planter has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked Planetary Planter for its music but disliked it for its story.

Planetary Planter is a single player game.

Similar games include The Witch's Garden, Botany Manor, The Artisan of Glimmith, Garden Life: A Cozy Simulator, Garden of the Sea and others.