The Planet Crafter
PC requirements, performance and Steam Deck status
- 60 fps 1080p high
- GeForce RTX 3050 6GB (~64 fps, est.)
- Steam Deck
- Steam Deck Verified · ~42 fps ultra (est.)
- Genres
- Adventure
- Release
- Apr 10, 2024
- Developer
- Miju Games
- Publisher
- Miju Games
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.
Base BuildingOpen World Survival CraftSurvivalOnline Co-OpCo-opBuildingCraftingSpaceOpen WorldExploration
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What you need for The Planet Crafter
The Planet Crafter needs about a GeForce RTX 3050 6GB for 60 fps at 1080p high and a Radeon RX 5600 XT at 1440p (pcgaming.io estimate, medium confidence, ±20%, model v0, data updated 2026-09-24).
| Target | Graphics card (at least) | Processor (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p · 60 fps · High | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | Core i3-9100F |
| 1080p · 144 fps · Medium | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | Core i3-9100F |
| 1440p · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 5600 XT | Core i3-9100F |
| 1440p · 120 fps · High | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB | Core i3-9100F |
| 4K · 60 fps · High | Arc B580 | Core i3-9100F |
Slowest current desktop parts (2020+ GPUs, 2019+ CPUs) our model expects to reach each target. Best GPUs for The Planet Crafter →
Estimated FPS on popular graphics cards (high preset)
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 44 | 31 | 19 |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | 62 | 44 | 26 |
| GeForce RTX 2060 6GB | 93 | 65 | 39 |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 102 | 72 | 43 |
| GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | 111 | 78 | 47 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 116 | 81 | 49 |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 129 | 90 | 54 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 131 | 92 | 55 |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 153 | 107 | 64 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 193 | 135 | 81 |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 216 | 151 | 91 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 222 | 156 | 93 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 289 | 202 | 121 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 300 | 210 | 126 |
| GeForce RTX 5090 | 300+ | 300+ | 201 |
Estimated FPS from our model (v0), based on the game's published requirements and relative GPU/CPU performance. Not measured. Real results vary with drivers, patches, and scenes. Values above 300 fps show as 300+. Data updated 2026-09-24.
The Planet Crafter system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 - 64-bit | Windows 11 - 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel Core2 Duo 2.4GHz or equivalent No specific model named. Estimated from the legacy requirement. | Intel HD Graphics 5000 or better, OpenGL Support required |
| Graphics | 3GB VRAM No specific model named. Estimated from the video memory requirement. | 6GB VRAM No specific model named. Estimated from the video memory requirement. |
| Memory | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Video memory | 3 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 4 GB | 4 GB |
Source: Steam.
The Planet Crafter on handheld PCs
Valve rating: Steam Deck Verified
Steam Deck · verified
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Controller glyphs match Steam Deck device
- ✓Interface text is legible
- ✓Default configuration is performant
Steam Machine · verified
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Controller glyphs match device
- ✓Default configuration is performant
SteamOS · playable
- !Game startup functional
| Handheld | Native resolution | Estimated FPS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Deck OLED | 1280×800 | 42 ultra | Steam Deck Verified |
| ROG Ally X | 1920×1080 | 34 ultra | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| ROG Xbox Ally X | 1920×1080 | 39 ultra | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| Legion Go 2 | 1920×1200 | 35 ultra | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| MSI Claw 8 AI+ | 1920×1200 | 35 ultra | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
Each handheld at its own screen resolution, on the best preset that holds 30 fps. Steam Deck verdicts are Valve's rating.
Details
- Controller support
- Full
- DLC
- 3
- Steam achievements
- 55
- Features
- Single-playerMulti-playerCo-opOnline Co-opSteam AchievementsFull controller supportDualShock Controller SupportDualSense Controller SupportFamily Sharing
- Languages (14)
- English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Simplified Chinese, Russian, Polish, Portuguese - Portugal, Korean, Japanese, Portuguese - Brazil, Italian, Traditional Chinese, Turkish
Full audio: English
Latest news & patches
- Skeo Moon Patch #1 - Main branchPatch2026-09-14
- Development Branch update - v2.103Patch2026-09-09
- The new Free Moon "Skeo" is now LIVE!2026-09-01
- Development Branch update - v2.102Patch2026-07-28
- Development Branch update - v2.101Patch2026-07-22
- Development Branch update - v2.100Patch2026-07-15
Official announcements via Steam.
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FAQ
Can The Planet Crafter run on a GTX 1650?
Yes, at lower settings. The GeForce GTX 1650 meets The Planet Crafter's minimum spec but not the recommended one. We estimate ~44 fps at 1080p high (range 36–53, medium confidence, ±20%), GPU-limited. For 60 fps at 1080p, use the low preset. Its 4 GB of video memory is below the 6 GB the game recommends. The cheapest current card for 60 fps at 1080p high is the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB (~64 fps). Every preset on the GTX 1650.
Can The Planet Crafter run on Steam Deck?
Yes. Valve rates The Planet Crafter Steam Deck Verified. At the Steam Deck OLED's native 1280×800 we estimate ~42 fps on the ultra preset (range 33–50, medium confidence, ±20%). 60 fps is reachable on the medium preset. Presets for 30/40/60 fps on Steam Deck OLED.
What graphics card do I need for The Planet Crafter at 1440p?
For 60 fps at 1440p high, our model points to a Radeon RX 5600 XT or faster: ~67 fps (range 54–80, medium confidence, ±20%). At 1080p high a GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is enough. 4K at 60 fps needs an Arc B580. All are the slowest current desktop cards per target. Best GPUs for The Planet Crafter by brand.
Can I run The Planet Crafter on a laptop?
Yes, with a fast enough GPU. Of the 30 laptop GPUs we list, the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU is the slowest expected to reach 60 fps at 1080p high: ~64 fps (range 52–77, medium confidence, ±20%). The slowest one that meets the minimum spec, the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop GPU, gets ~60 fps at 1080p low. The Planet Crafter on the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU.
How much RAM does The Planet Crafter need?
The publisher's Steam listing asks for 4 GB of RAM minimum and 8 GB recommended for The Planet Crafter. For the graphics card it lists video memory of 3 GB at minimum and 6 GB recommended.
How much storage does The Planet Crafter take?
The Planet Crafter needs 4 GB of free storage according to the publisher's recommended spec on Steam. The minimum operating system is Windows 10 - 64-bit.