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Planet Coaster

Planet Coaster

Planet Coaster® - the future of coaster park simulation games has arrived! Surprise, delight and thrill incredible crowds as you build your coaster park empire - let your imagination run wild, and share your success with the world.

91%
Very Positive
DevelopersAspyr (Mac), Frontier Developments
PublishersAspyr (Mac), Frontier Developments
Release DateNov 17, 2016
$44.99
Peak Players21.8K
Metacritic84
PlatformsWindows · macOS
Action
Adventure
Casual
Simulation
Strategy
AI Review Summary

Planet Coaster is a highly detailed theme park simulator that serves as a spiritual successor to the RollerCoaster Tycoon series, offering immense creative freedom and longevity for sandbox enthusiasts. While it excels in visual fidelity and depth, it suffers from a steep learning curve due to a lack of tutorials and notoriously finicky pathing and camera controls.

Pros

  • Exceptional creative depth and detail for building custom theme parks and coasters.95%
  • High replayability and longevity, with many players logging hundreds of hours in sandbox mode.90%
  • Strong spiritual successor vibes to the classic RollerCoaster Tycoon series.85%
  • Extensive content available through DLC and a very active Steam Workshop community.80%
  • High-quality graphics and immersive, relaxing atmosphere.75%

Cons

  • Frustrating and unintuitive path-laying and terraforming tools.90%
  • Lack of a proper tutorial makes the initial learning curve difficult for new players.85%
  • Camera controls are frequently described as wonky and difficult to manage.80%
  • High base price leads many reviewers to recommend purchasing only during a sale.75%
  • Cluttered UI with an overwhelming number of menus and sub-menus.70%

Notable Mentions

  • The game features a massive library of community-created content via the Steam Workshop.
  • Players frequently mention a specific 'no, no, no' sound effect that triggers during placement errors as an annoyance.
Confidence: 71%
Based on the 123 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Jul 30, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
636
Peak · last 90 days
1.0K
All-time peak
21.8K

Price

Current price
$44.99
Lowest tracked
$2.24since Jan 5, 2026

Review Sentiment

Launch week
—
Last 30 days
85%
All-time positive
91%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews72.1K
Positive: 65.9K (91%)Negative: 6.3K (9%)

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Reviews from Steam Deck

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Dev Response Rate

330h

Avg Playtime at Review

61%

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