The Planet Crafter: crossplay, split-screen and player count

Base Building · Open World Survival Craft · Survival

Turn a barren planet green by raising oxygen, heat and pressure, building a base and machines as the world slowly comes alive.

Who can play

No split-screen on any platform.
Online for up to 10 players on PC and up to 8 on PS5 and Xbox.
No crossplay between platform families. PS5 plays only with PS5. Xbox plays with the Microsoft Store PC version, a separate purchase from Steam; Steam players cannot join console players.
Each player online needs their own copy.

SteamPrice on SteamGet it

A copy each

Included with PC Game Pass and Game Pass on Xbox

A group shares one planet and splits the work between gathering, building and scouting wrecks for blueprints.
The pace is calm and progress is easy to see, which suits long, chatty sessions.
Each player needs a copy.
The PS5 and Xbox versions arrived in July 2026 and do not play with Steam.

96%

Overwhelmingly positive on Steam

2.1k playing on Steam, counted dailySteam Deck Verified

No crossplay between platform families. No split-screen. Online for up to 10 on PC and up to 8 on PS5 and Xbox. 96% positive of 70,000 Steam reviews.

Updated October 27, 2026

Does The Planet Crafter have couch co-op?: No. The Planet Crafter has no same-screen multiplayer; play it together online instead.
How many players can play The Planet Crafter together?: Online co-op for up to 10 on PC. Online co-op for up to 8 on PS5 and Xbox.
Is The Planet Crafter crossplay?: No: everyone online needs the same platform family. PS5 plays only with PS5. Xbox plays with the Microsoft Store PC version, a separate purchase from Steam; Steam players cannot join console players.
Do you need two copies of The Planet Crafter?: Yes. Each player online needs their own copy.
Can you play the The Planet Crafter story together?: Yes: the main campaign is playable together online.
What platforms is The Planet Crafter on?: PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.; One of 290 co-op games on PS5
Does The Planet Crafter work on Steam Deck?: Yes: Steam rates it Verified for Steam Deck.
Is The Planet Crafter free?: No, it's a paid game. It's included with PC Game Pass and Game Pass on Xbox.
Is The Planet Crafter on Game Pass?: Yes: included with PC Game Pass and Game Pass on Xbox.; One of 150 PC Game Pass multiplayer games

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