Planet Coaster

I freaking love this game
So first of all, the graphics are perfectly stylized. They're good while staying cartoony, it's amazing

Second, on gameplay, career mode is challenging but really fun if you actually play it. Sandbox is also amazing, because there are no restrictions (as sandbox says) and you just manage a park with no limits but your imagination. I love it!

Third, with the workshop, you can share things and get things that you wouldn't have come up with. You can get new ideas, and that's kind of the premise of workshop items, but that idea really does great with this game.

9/10. Please play this game

Fun theme park simulator that allows my son and I to experience roller coasters we otherwise would not be able to! So fun!

Very fun but the game is complacted in the begining, but its really fun

This Game is so fun and easy i would 100% recommend this game but i hate how some people get stuck for no reason i hate it but this game is so fun.

This is a really cool sandbox game which unleashes creativity. I highly recommend this game to people who dream big.

I saw a deal on the Steam Marketplace that got me wondering — could this be the RollerCoaster Tycoon I used to play from those old cereal box CDs? Nostalgia kicked in hard, so I grabbed it.

After a surprisingly long 6-hour download, I finally booted it up, excited to relive some childhood memories. But once I got into the game, it quickly became clear... this wasn't it. Not even close. The whole thing felt more like a parody than a proper game — clunky UI, awkward mechanics, and just not the experience I remembered at all.

Honestly, I think I grabbed the wrong version or maybe just fell for the nostalgia trap. Kinda feels like I paid for a meme. Lesson learned: double-check before buying!

Well after 131 hours and getting all the achievements in this game... I can officially say it's great, and I love it. Buy this game <3

Fun. Controls are very annoying to get it to work but once you can get use to them, the game is great

Its amazing. Great graphics, So many choices, Its highly realistic and in all its a great game. Good job Planet Coaster Creators.

Amazing simulator! Haven’t got the chance to play it for a lot of time but the game is amazing!

Lost 20000 dollars because 3000 guests were stuck on the same place. Great game.

This is one of the best theme park games out there, you will enjoy this game. The second game on the other hand is okay, but still missing a lot of content and bugs. You're better off getting this game instead.

---{ Graphics }---
☐ You forget what reality is
☐ Beautiful
☐ Good
☑ Decent
☐ Bad
☐ Don‘t look too long at it
☐ MS-DOS

---{ Gameplay }---
☐ Very good
☑ Good
☐ It's just gameplay
☐ Mehh
☐ Watch paint dry instead
☐ Just don't

---{ Audio }---
☐ Eargasm
☐ Very good
☐ Good
☑ Not too bad
☐ Bad
☐ I'm now deaf

---{ Audience }---
☑ Kids
☑ Teens
☑ Adults
☑ Grandma

---{ PC Requirements }---
☐ Check if you can run paint
☐ Potato
☐ Decent
☑ Fast
☐ Rich boi
☐ Ask NASA if they have a spare computer

---{ Game Size }---
☐ Floppy Disk
☐ Old Fashioned
☐ Workable
☑ Big
☐ Will eat 15% of your 1TB hard drive
☐ You will want an entire hard drive to hold it
☐ You will need to invest in a black hole to hold all the data

---{ Difficulty }---
☐ Just press 'W'
☐ Easy
☑ Easy to learn / Hard to master
☐ Significant brain usage
☐ Difficult
☐ Dark Souls

---{ Grind }---
☐ Nothing to grind
☑ Only if u care about leaderboards/ranks
☐ Isn't necessary to progress
☐ Average grind level
☐ Too much grind
☐ You'll need a second life for grinding

---{ Story }---
☑ No Story
☐ Some lore
☐ Average
☐ Good
☐ Lovely
☐ It'll replace your life

---{ Game Time }---
☐ Long enough for a cup of coffee
☐ Short
☐ Average
☑ Long
☐ To infinity and beyond

---{ Price }---
☐ It's free!
☑ Worth the price
☐ If it's on sale
☐ If u have some spare money left
☐ Not recommended
☐ You could also just burn your money

---{ Bugs }---
☐ Never heard of
☑ Minor bugs
☐ Can get annoying
☐ ARK: Survival Evolved
☐ The game itself is a big terrarium for bugs

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fun game but get 2

Giving a bad review simply because of the amount of buttons in the game that will direct me to purchase a DLC, and some of them directing to DLC that i believe is unavailable.

Enjoyed the game otherwise but this is such an egregiously annoying practice.

A fun coaster tycoon game where you can do whatever you want, and I mean WHATEVER you want.

its very addictive! and i play on a old laptop but.. Its not laggy for me!

Fun game definitely worth picking up on sale. I got it at the bargain price of £1.50, no-brainer at that price.

At least for now, I recommend this over PC2. There is a better library of theming, even in the base game, and I run into less bugs. PC2 might have better bones and the potential to be better in the future, but give it a few more years to be out and playtested.

It's basically what it says on the tin. Functional update to the "Rollercoaster Tycoon" design. Arguably, the number of customization options can be overwhelming to new players, but I'm glad those options exist. I'd consult some YouTube videos of other people playing before you decide if you really want to buy it. I've been able to make some really cute projects in it, so I'm happy with my purchase.

Minor nitpicks:

1. Walkways don't snap to grids and can't be added to blueprints. This problem was fixed in PC2.

2. The selection of animatronics is decent, but you could always have more. Like... you don't even have figures of men and women waving. The availability of Thememaker's Studio is really cool though.

3. No "Roaring 20's" expansion pack, specifically. It's a niche request, but I'd argue it's less niche than "Back to the Future". I am working on some gangster and flapper human models, but I don't really know enough about Blender to be able to port them to TMT. I'm more annoyed that no new human animatronics came with the "World's Fair" expansion pack.

4. NPCs could use a few tweaks. Specifically, if you put down two high-prestige rides in your park and ten medium-to-low prestige rides, guests will walk back and forth between the two high-prestige rides, no matter how many times they've already ridden it or how long/expensive the queue is. Resulting in lines that absolutely choke some parts of the park while rides like the teacups end up being a waste of money no matter how nicely you decorate them. If the information booth sold maps which better managed foot traffic, that would be really cool. Though given the game was last updated in 2018, I'm really just daydreaming.

This game is really good, it includes everything it should have. My only complaint is how I have a very old mac, So i can't play Planet Coaster 2, and it looks super fun. But, maybe they could add the whole "Attach scenery to ride" Or A scale tool, But overall, This game deserves a 9/10 Rating.

The number of rides, stalls, and scenery pieces in the base game is unmatched. The game really allows you to be creative in how to design your park. I recommend this one if you are into management-style games because the level of detail in how you manage staff members, vendors, rides, signs for advertising, and even the ability to sync things like fireworks with certain triggers. This game provides the nostalgia of the original favorite, Roller Coaster Tycoon, but goes much more in depth, enriching the experience.

Tortured 1000+ people for 10 in-game days straight, built a death-defying rollercoaster, evaded taxes, got in jail, escaped. And then got home and played Planet Coaster 10/10 would evade taxes again

I enjoy limitation in creative games, it both gives you a bar for roughly how good you can make something, and makes the final result both more rewarding and impressive. Sometimes less is more, and this game is far too much more.

Cant have "free roam fun" no cheats for more money or more rides, definitely not what it used to be. Parks arent even big enough to fit more than one coaster.

Never really cared for the scenarios. I always liked going into sandbox mode and going crazy.

This game is not meant for people to get into and learn. If you're not good at tycoon money management and want to learn, this isn't the game to do it in. Poorly designed and if you don't have a guide to explain how to start, you basically HAVE to get a new save.

Final Rating: 9/10

Introduction

Planet Coaster is a modern theme park simulation and management game developed by Frontier Developments, spiritual successor to classics like RollerCoaster Tycoon. It allows players to build, manage, and customize their dream amusement park with a level of creative freedom rarely seen in the genre. Known for its detailed coaster creation tools and vibrant visuals, Planet Coaster has become a favorite among fans of sandbox and management sims alike.

Gameplay and Mechanics

The game is divided into three main modes: Career, Sandbox, and Challenge. In Career Mode, players complete objectives within pre-built parks. Challenge Mode introduces budgeting and goals in a freeform setting, while Sandbox Mode allows limitless building without financial constraints.

The standout feature is the incredibly detailed coaster and scenery editor, which enables players to craft custom rides and landscapes piece by piece. Path systems, building designs, and ride layouts can be tweaked to perfection, giving full control over the park's look and function.

Behind the creativity is a solid management system, requiring players to balance guest satisfaction, finances, staff, and ride maintenance. While not as complex as pure business sims, it offers enough depth to keep players engaged beyond building.

Graphics and Atmosphere

Visually, Planet Coaster is charming and polished, with colorful parks, expressive guests, and beautifully animated rides. The whimsical art style enhances the fun, and dynamic lighting and weather effects add to immersion.

The game’s audio is equally impressive, featuring an upbeat soundtrack, realistic crowd noise, and the iconic screams of thrill-seeking guests. Custom music and voiceover support add further personality to each park.

Replayability and Community

The game’s Steam Workshop integration and extensive modding support make it incredibly replayable. Thousands of user-created rides, buildings, and entire parks are available to download, constantly refreshing the experience.

Whether perfecting park aesthetics, managing guest flow, or testing custom coasters, there’s always something new to try. Console versions include many of these features, though with slightly fewer customization tools than the PC version.

Conclusion

Planet Coaster is a joyous, detailed, and highly creative theme park simulator. It balances robust building tools with solid park management, offering hours of fun for both casual builders and dedicated sim fans. While its management systems could be deeper, its creative freedom and community support more than make up for it.

Pros:

- Deep and flexible building tools
- Stunning visuals and audio design
- Vibrant community and mod support
- High replay value with diverse game modes

bCons:

- Management mechanics are relatively light
- Can be overwhelming for newcomers
- Console UI is less intuitive than PC

Final Rating: 9/10

A must-play for fans of simulation and creativity, Planet Coaster delivers an endlessly entertaining and visually delightful theme park experience.

Great game has long list of pros with not many cons such as a strategy side to the game and takes in all accounts of reality the only con really is the game is very addicting. More than 12 hours on first day of buying.

I could play this for hours and not get bored, the AI is amazing the graphics are amazing how you build your theme park is amazing, everything about this game is awesome, I’m lucky to get it when it was on sale for 12$

As a professional coaster maker, bt dubs, I recommend that they make it possible for me to shoot people into the moon with the death coaster. However, I can't be allowed to use the coaster in the maner that I wish for this game because they want to "keep people safe" and "make sure that the community is happily alive" JOKES. LIARS. THEY DO NOT WANT MY POWER INSIDE OF THE PARK. something awful just happened to me while i was writing this review. sorry I had to pause writing for your entertainment. It was important. I am in agony. Though this game was fun. I did like making it so that people had to pay to p33 inside of a clown. Bathroom. Bathroom to be clear. 10/10 really enjoyed this game.

Needs a tutorial for learning how to play the game for anyone new to this type of game. It is extremely confusing at times, and mechanics can be hard to move around also. I like the game from my attempts of playing... but would find it more enjoyable with a tutorial so I could learn the ropes of playing better. Trying to figure it out is a little stressful.

"Planet Coaster" looks amazing, but playing it can be a headache. The management aspects feel overly complicated, and the UI is a mess, making even simple tasks frustrating. Sure, you can build crazy roller coasters, but actually running a park efficiently feels more like work than fun. If you just want to make cool rides, it’s fine—but as a tycoon game, it’s more stressful than enjoyable.

Just like good old fashioned rollercoaster tycoon. The game has a lot of things to offer wether that be the basics or more advanced features. The difficulty is well-balanced, probably the hardest part is building the roller coaster themselves. Best of all, the game doesn’t require any DLCs, if you want to finish the career mode and get all the achievements. In general, the base game is enough for tens of hours of fun. I remember getting this thing for less than 2 euro, which was a steal, but I wouldn’t spend much more than that.

Just The Realistic Physics And Enjoyment Levels For Theme Park / Roller Coaster Enthusiast.

This game is awesome i have been playing for mac and through steam forever and it never grows old the peeps who design and build outstanding in the community is always getting better.. This game timeless classic!!

note devs please please make planet coaster2 for mac or if any thing allow us to use vm machine!!.. go it on my steam deck!!!

Very fun game. Lots of options for creating parks, coasters, and rides. Very similar to the old Roller Coaster Tycoon games but with updated graphics and gameplay options. Plus the park management is very detailed if you're into that aspect of the game.

the game is quit addicting for casuals but inserver full gamrs wouldnt like it

This game is fun. There is some things that I don't really like but the coasters are fun to make. Some times. The flat rides look cool. This games is just good

Some time back, I was driving home from college on the highway one day when suddenly, a car behind me didn't stop when the rest of traffic was. They were probably going about 60-70 miles per hour. Regardless, they slammed into my vehicle, and I'll spare you the worst details. As horrifying as that experience was, I'd still say the most painful thing I've ever done in my life is trying to place paths in this game.

15/10 very fun and good game when you're raking in the dough!! the sound design is also really good
21/10 painful game to 100% achievements!!!

great game they should add a universal Orlando/islands of adventure DLC

this game is so good it doesn’t even lag my laptop! (my laptop couldn’t play anything except google games) its quite addictive game but I love it, dude i can put stuff from the workshop? this is the first time i use the workshop! all people from all around the world have their creations in the workshop and my review
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really good game on sandbox but career mode is really boring

After spending hours into Planet Coaster and unlocking all the achievements, I can honestly say it's one of the most fun and satisfying games I’ve ever played. The level of creativity you can unleash with building coasters and designing parks is amazing, and there’s always something new to try. The management side of things adds a nice challenge, making you balance the fun of your park with the need to make money and keep guests happy. I’ve had a blast experimenting with different designs, and the community’s content keeps things fresh too. There are some annoying little bugs now and then, like pathing glitches or performance hiccups, but they don’t take away from how awesome the game is overall. It’s a perfect mix of creativity, strategy, and just good old fun. Oh, and I can’t forget to mention the music—the soundtrack is awesome! The OST really sets the mood and adds so much charm to the game!

Fun management game but not as good as Roller Coaster Tycoon when it comes to building your own coasters. A bit of a steep learning curve at first.

A game bursting with the spirit of fun and creativity. Normally, in management and tycoon style games, I find myself ignoring customisation options and the like. However, Planet Coaster's creativity is so infectious, it's hard not to get lost in the process of landscaping, designing thematic drinks stands or building roller coasters that take their riders on a journey.

bought the game, downloaded it, opened a park, built a rollercoaster, killed hundreds of families, deinstalled the game. What a great afternoon.

great. dont buy expansions.... i got the game for 3 bucks and its the best three bucks its worth 40! even wwith no dlc my hours are true base game fun.

Its a very fun game with semi realistic features like staff getting tired of their work. And it lets you just bring out your mind come to life. But yeah its a overall a really fun game. 10/10

I wouldn't know if the actual gameplay is any good. But sandbox-mode is great! Very intuitive u.i. and great aesthetics!

4/5 with 16hrs played so far. some very small glitches within the game but overall its very playable. Its just like roller coaster tycoon