Planetary Life

Planetary Life is a captivating planet and life sandbox simulation game that allows players to create, evolve, and manipulate entire ecosystems. From shaping terrains and climates to evolving creatures from single-celled organisms to civilizations, the game offers an unparalleled level of creative control. Developed by Sotenbox, it delivers endless possibilities—help your creations flourish, or revel in watching chaos unfold. Whether you're experimenting with the geosphere, creating new life forms, or exploring in first-person, Planetary Life is brimming with interactive layers to keep you engaged. Scheduled to release on August 15, 2025, this simulation gem promises to redefine sandbox gameplay.

Sotenbox
Sotenbox
August 15, 2025
94 % Positive (68 reviews)
$9.95 Play Now

Features

Planet Evolution

Shape planets by modifying tectonic plates, volcanic activity, climate, and more to create habitable worlds.

Creature Creation

Evolve creatures from single cells to intelligent beings capable of forming civilizations in Planetary Life.

Geosphere and Atmosphere Control

Manipulate volcanic activity, atmosphere gases, and temperatures to influence the climate and terrain.

Ecosystem Management

Maintain harmony between flora and fauna in vibrant ecosystems to avoid species extinction.

First-Person Exploration

Walk on your customized planet and experience its ecosystems from a ground-level perspective.

Early Access Updates

Planetary Life will add new content, including a civilization feature, during Early Access.

Beautiful Graphics

Enjoy vivid, colorful environments and detailed biological designs throughout your gameplay.

Key Features

Single-player
Steam Achievements
Family Sharing

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Planetary Life about?

Planetary Life is a simulation sandbox where you create and evolve ecosystems from scratch, from single cells to civilizations.

Can I play Planetary Life on my current system?

Planetary Life has minimal requirements, such as a Windows 10 OS and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 graphics card.

Does the game support multiplayer?

Currently, Planetary Life is a single-player experience.

What languages are available in Planetary Life?

Supported languages include English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, and Simplified Chinese, with interface and subtitle options.

Is the civilization feature available?

Not yet! Civilizations will be added in a major update after the Early Access release.

Can I walk around the planet I've created?

Yes! Planetary Life allows you to explore your planet and its ecosystems from a first-person point of view.

Genres

Indie Simulation Strategy Early Access

Tags

Early Access God Game Sandbox Simulation Science Nature Procedural Generation Relaxing Management Life Sim Colony Sim Cute Resource Management Funny Family Friendly Education Atmospheric Space 3D Colorful

System Requirements

Minimum

Os

Windows 10

Memory

4 GB RAM

Storage

200 MB available space

Graphics

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 / AMD Radeon RX 560

Requires

Processor

2.8 GHz Dual Core or equivalent

Supported Languages

Language Interface Subtitles Audio
English
Spanish - Spain
French
Italian
German
Simplified Chinese

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