I waited a while to weigh in. This is a decent base builder that initially promises more than it delivers. For much of the game, the progression funnels you into a fixed build order to succeed, making it feel like you’re solving the designer’s puzzle rather than crafting your own layout. It doesn’t ruin the experience—lots of builders lean this way—but it does cap the game’s potential; a more dynamic system would’ve made this a "good" game instead of "decent". If you give it enough time the game can get more complex but the advancement feels hollow and without purpose once your survival is stabilized. TL;DR: Good bones, rigid spine. 6/10
Planetbase
- Release Date:
- Oct 15, 2015
- Developer:
- Madruga Works
- Publisher:
- Madruga Works
- Platforms:
- Windows Mac
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About This Game
In the game you play the role of the base architect and manager, telling your colonists where to build the structures they will need to survive. You will have to ensure that they have a constant supply of oxygen, food and water to stay alive.
You will get them to collect energy, extract water, mine metal, grow food, manufacture bots, and build a fully self-sufficient base in a harsh environment, where you are always one step away from total failure.
Even if the game is not intended to be a simulator, all the mechanics are plausible, and based on what the expected challenges of establishing a colony in an new planet would be.
Features:
- Four different planets with different conditions and increasing difficulty.

- Harness solar and wind energy (if available) in order to power the base's structures.
- Grow hydroponic Vegetables and synthesize Vitromeat to feed your population.
- Mine and produce raw resources, process them, manufacture goods, and establish a production chain.
- Carefully manage the colonist immigration flow to ensure you have the people with the right skills.

- Survive disasters like meteors, sandstorms or solar flares and defend your base from intruders.
- Mechanize your base by creating your own bots that will help with the more arduous tasks.
- Grow your colony from a few initial pioneers to a vibrant planetbase with hundreds of colonists.
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User Reviews
This is an excellent planetary survival game with excellent graphics and strategy. Very well thought out. The fact that there will be a version 2.0 says a lot. What took them so long to figure out the people have been asking for 2.0 for 10 years? When customers ask for a product, it's on you if you don't meet the demand. Better late than never!
Steeper learning curve than I expected but well worth the challenge. I keep coming back!
game so good it shaped my childhood
Yes I recommend it. I nice base building game.
This game was better years ago, its dated for certain.
Simple but effective base-builder. Think Banished but the diet version and in spaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaace!
awsome
One of my favorites tbh
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System Requirements
Minimum
- 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
Recommended
- OS *: Windows 7/8/10
- Processor: Intel Core i5
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: AMD/NVIDIA card
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 650 MB available space
FAQ
How much does Planetbase cost?
Planetbase costs $14.99.
What are the system requirements for Planetbase?
Minimum: Minimum: 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 Recommended: Recommended: OS *: Windows 7/8/10 Processor: Intel Core i5 Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: AMD/NVIDIA card DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 650 MB available space
What platforms is Planetbase available on?
Planetbase is available on Windows PC, macOS.
Is Planetbase worth buying?
Planetbase has 79% positive reviews from 34 players.
When was Planetbase released?
Planetbase was released on Oct 15, 2015.
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