A Game About Making A Planet
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About A Game About Making A Planet
A Game About Making A Planet is an indie simulator and strategy title by Acrylic Pixel. Released on December 31 2026 for PC it tasks you with building a planet by merging particles into increasingly complex elements. The game leans into incremental progression mechanics letting you automate processes while occasionally clicking to speed up growth. Set in a minimalist sci-fi aesthetic the goal is to evolve basic particles into a full-fledged planet through strategic merging. It’s a short single-player experience that blends automation with a tactile sense of creation.
Gameplay
You start by manually merging small particles then quickly unlock automation. The core loop involves upgrading production rates and unlocking new element tiers which change the types of particles you can merge. Each merge triggers a visual effect and a satisfying click sound. The game runs in the background as you multitask but offers manual interaction when you return. Progression feels smooth with each step adding new layers to the planet’s structure. Later stages introduce resource management as you balance different particle types to avoid bottlenecks. The controls are simple but the satisfaction comes from watching systems compound over time.
What Players Think
On PlayPile 89% of players rate it as positive with an average playtime of 6.8 hours and 82% completing all 100 achievements. Community moods skew relaxed and curious but 14% report boredom mid-game. Critics praise the “oddly satisfying loop” but note it’s “not deep.” A Reddit user wrote “It’s like watching grass grow but with more explosions.” The completion rate suggests many see it through but 22% quit before hitting 50 hours. The game’s 100 achievements average 12 minutes each to unlock.
PlayPile's Take
This game is a low-effort pick for fans of idle simulators. Priced at $19.99 it offers decent value for the 7-hour average playthrough but lacks long-term hooks. The 100 achievements add replayability but don’t change core gameplay. If you enjoy watching systems evolve passively and don’t mind repetitive mechanics it’s worth a try. Skip it if you prefer dynamic challenges or deep strategy.
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