Planet Coaster 2
Planet Coaster 2
Game
Game2016
Planet Coaster
Developer Frontier Developments, Aspyr (Mac)
Planet Coaster is a business simulation video game developed and published by Frontier Developments for Windows. It was released worldwide on 17 November 2016. Frontier had previously worked in the amusement park construction and management simulation genre with RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 (to which Planet Coaster is a spiritual successor), Thrillville, Thrillville: Off the Rails, and Zoo Tycoon. A version for… From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
355 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Lemmy, Mastodon) · newest Nov 2, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
77
LovedLoved
195 positive · 59 negative
95% range 71–82%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 195 | 59 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 25 | 4 | 56 |
| Lemmy * | 2 | 2 | 8 |
| Mastodon * | 0 | 0 | 4 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
34,447 of 37,883 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
75% recommend · 170 yes, 56 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 226 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (65,987 of 72,252 positive).
Players love the creative freedom and addictive gameplay. [1][2][3] Many complain about the lack of a tutorial and clunky controls. [4][5][6] Some reviewers criticize the DLC pricing and missing features. [7][8]
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Representative posts
- [5]
Does not teach you how to play, does not tell you how to fix things going wrong, staff constantly want raises, camera movement feels bad, and the whole UI is clunky and unintuitive. Despite maps being themed, the game seems uninterested in helping you keep it on theme, and researched items don't even have pre-made structures. You have to build every floor, wall, and decoration for each building and change the colors …
- [1]
Planet Coaster ate my evening again. Opened the game just to fix a path that looked wrong. Three hours later I'm changing the color of a bench because it doesn't fit the pirate area anymore. Money gone, Park still half finished but that one coaster finally runs exactly the way I wanted. Also moved a lamp a few pixels. Pretty sure nobody will notice.
- [2]
Planet Coaster is one of those games where you sit down to build a single ride and suddenly lose an entire evening. The coaster creation tools are insanely satisfying, while the management side stays chill enough to never feel stressful. Half the fun is designing a beautiful theme park, and the other half is watching your terrible path layout create complete guest chaos. Creative, relaxing, and dangerously addictive.
- [15]
I guess I can say that it took me 4 years to perfect-achievement this game — with a gap between 2022-2024 and a gap between 2024-2026. Despite nearing its 10-year anniversary, this game is still very much worth buying. As written on its store page, this is a simulation+management+sandbox game. But it is so much more than that. It sure has some shortcomings like the confusing controls, the frustrating "intersecting …
- [3]
Picked up Planet Coaster for $3 and it turned out to be an amazing deal. The creativity this game gives you is wild building coasters, designing paths, decorating every corner of your park. The learning curve is definitely steep at first, but once the controls click, the whole experience becomes incredibly rewarding. If you enjoy creative building or park management, this is absolutely worth grabbing.
Summarised from 34 of the 321 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 9, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
Players who liked Planet Coaster talk about highly creative and customizable building tools; those who didn't talk about no tutorial for new players. Which matters more to you?
Critics, per Wikipedia
The game was met with praise upon release of the alpha. Andy Kelly of PC Gamer commented that Frontier was "off to a tremendous start", adding that creating buildings with the creation tools hinted at "immense possibilities". However, Mark Walton of Ars Technica noted several small flaws including the "hard to navigate" menus and the lack of custom built roller coasters. On 27 April 2016, about a month after the release of the alpha, Frontier announced that Planet Coaster had grossed nearly two million dollars. Matt Wales of Eurogamer recommended the game, concluding that the game is "the finest simulator yet". Meanwhile, Ben Reeves of Game Informer praised the game for its creative mode…
From the “Reception” section of Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Critic context only — not part of the audience score.
Reactions
60 of 355 · most liked first1000% how Bluesky feels at the minute ! Welcome New friends and Welcome back old ones ! Lets dive into Planet Coaster 2 , The sims 4 and any other Simulation game I can get my hands on
positive · AI labelView post →Tomorrow, FOUR videos are hitting the channels, bringing enough Christmas cheer to make you sick. Here's the schedule: 3pm - Christmas Special 2024 | Nerd³ Toys 4pm - The Game of the Year 5pm - Planet Coaster 2 | Part 8 6pm - The Spore Christmas Invasion Merry Christmas!
neutral · AI labelView post →Whoa are the Planet Coaster people gonna make a Disney Parks game??
neutral · AI labelView post →Planet Coaster ate my evening again. Opened the game just to fix a path that looked wrong. Three hours later I'm changing the color of a bench because it doesn't fit the pirate area anymore. Money gone, Park still half finished but that one coaster finally runs exactly the way I wanted. Also moved a lamp a few pixels. Pretty sure nobody will notice.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Cool game, it seems like it would be a huge timesink, but it REALLY needs a tutorial for new players.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm telling you right now, if Frontier is working on a new Planet Coaster-style game that has Disneyland rides and scenery I am categorically never leaving the house again. My daughter can walk herself down the aisle
positive · AI labelView post →Built my dream park, accidentally made a bathroom with paid entry. Vistors cried... with joy. 10/10, masterpiece!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →🔴 𝙇𝙄𝙑𝙀 𝙉𝙊𝙒 𝙊𝙉 𝙏𝙒𝙄𝙏𝘾𝙃 Saturday Gaming & Chill Game: Planet Coaster 2 ⏩️ twitch.tv/pellylicious
neutral · AI labelView post →i started my own small theme park company, 3 weeks later a roller coaster crashed and killed 14 people, i got sued and lost all of my money, i came home and bought the game planet coaster to relax. pretty good game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Thanks so much for all your kind words about my Planet Coaster 2 recreation of Typhoon Lagoon! Here's some more photos for those of you who don't have the game!
positive · AI labelView post →Does not teach you how to play, does not tell you how to fix things going wrong, staff constantly want raises, camera movement feels bad, and the whole UI is clunky and unintuitive. Despite maps being themed, the game seems uninterested in helping you keep it on theme, and researched items don't even have pre-made structures. You have to build every floor, wall, and decoration for each building and change the colors on everything if you want it to match the theme. Also had to turn off the…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Do I build fast in Planet Coaster? No. Am I the best builder out there? No. But do I enjoy my time with the game? Actually, also no.
negative · AI labelView post →Planet Coaster studio Frontier says it's working on a Disney game in the same 'creative management sim' genre. www.videogameschronicle.com/news/planet-...
neutral · AI labelView post →_Kingdom Come Deliverance_ 1 and 2 by Warhorse Studios - **Czech** _No Man’s Sky_ by Hello Games - **UK** _Planet Coaster_ 1 and 2 and _Planet Zoo_ by Frontier Development - **UK**
neutral · AI labelView post →#Planco2 Planet Coaster 2 is my comfort game at the moment . This weekend has been so emotionally tough. My best friend lost his mum today and its brought up all the emotions of me losing my dad years ago. Hug your loved ones , send the text, dont waste time .
positive · AI labelView post →Planet Coaster 2 is a solid iteration over the first game with some great new features, and while it has some minor issues, it is quite playable on the #SteamDeck. A copy was provided by Frontier Developments for review. steamdeckhq.com/game-reviews...
positive · AI labelView post →🔴 𝙇𝙄𝙑𝙀 𝙉𝙊𝙒 𝙊𝙉 𝙏𝙒𝙄𝙏𝘾𝙃 Emotional Support Pup: Distract & Dissociate with Me Game: Planet Coaster 2 ⏩️ twitch.tv/pellylicious
neutral · AI labelView post →good game but desperately needs a tutorial, lazy of the devs to just send you to youtube videos.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Planet Coaster is absolute ass in a handbag. The entire game feels like it was designed under the assumption that the community would finish developing it for free. The tools are powerful. The creations people build are incredible. The workshop is full of parks that look like professional architects were locked inside their homes for six months with unlimited caffeine. Unfortunately, the actual game is barely accessible to anyone who is not unemployed. Every minute takes an hour. You do…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm Hayden, aka Docky! I've worked on lots of games as game designer. Most of them are here: www.mobygames.com/person/18141... I worked on Planet Coaster, Jurassic World Evo, and even some Lego Fortnite. I've worked for Microsoft, Frontier, Numinous, Ustwo, as well as helping on indie titles.
neutral · AI labelView post →Here's a video ride through of my Planet Coaster 2 Re-creation of Expedition Everest: Legend of the Forbidden Mountain! Created entirely in game with no modifications! youtu.be/BB4-vSGfBIM?...
positive · AI labelView post →NEW: Planet Coaster developer announces collaboration with Disney to create a new video game 🔗 blogmickey.com/2026/09/plan... The new game will leverage Disney's iconic IPs and build upon the Creative Management Simulation genre
neutral · AI labelView post →Game Pass Wave 1 April 2026 4.8 -DayZ -Endless Legend 2 4.9 -Planet Coaster 2 4.10 -Tiny Bookshop 4.13 -Football Manager 26 4.14 -Hades II -Replaced -The Thaumaturge [1/2] news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/0...
neutral · AI labelView post →Before I start, I would like to give the devs credit for trying really hard with this game, its clear that alot of effort was put into it. The graphics are great, the sound design is excellent and the amount of individual pieces you can put in your park is staggering, from that side there is alot of customization. However, the bad side, the controls are strange, for instance, building pathways is absolutely infuriating, I did get better at it but no matter how hard you try to make them…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Announcing: Digiphile Free Game+ Digiphile users can now redeem Planet Coaster to their Steam account for a limited time or while supplies last. Plus: Get ALL AVAILABLE DLC for $13 (84% off MSRP) @frontierdev.bsky.social @planetcoaster.bsky.social Please LIKE and SHARE! Help us spread the word!
neutral · AI labelView post →So I just started DMing a Wild Beyond the Witchlight game, and I've been rewriting and planning stuff for awhile -- it's sorta a sequel game to this group's Tombs of Annihilation group. I made the Witchlight Carnival in Planet Coaster, with lots of tweaks based on preferences and rewrites. The map:
positive · AI labelView post →Okok here we go: I'm a UI/UX Designer in games currently between jobs, (my next gig is still a secret 🤫) amongst other things I worked on Planet Coaster 2 which was a dream come true. 🚉 Next station: @hexenwerk.bsky.social @eddcoates.bsky.social @jackie-markie.bsky.social @arvy.bsky.social
neutral · AI labelView post →So the Planet Coaster developers are working with Disney on a Creative Management Simulation game, that they will fully fund. Interesting! Gonna be wild if we get an actual Disney Parks management game!
positive · AI labelView post →Steamdeck review Plays great on steamdeck graphics wise The controls are hard to deal with i found it easiest to use the mouse for most of it Besides that it runs fine Its just a more detailed roller-coaster tycoon its a good play ive always loved these games Definitely recommend if your into tycoons
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →New Screenshot from Planet Coaster 2 showing the upcoming Western relaunch coming free to the game later this month
neutral · AI labelView post →💖 Schedule THYME 💖 Mon: Breeze in the Clouds demo thanks to the creator @srbilyon.stormynights.games and then a TBD collab game at 5pm PT Wed: Resident Evil Requiem FINALE at 5pm PT Fri: Planet Coaster 2 at 6pm PT www.twitch.tv/sumoomoo
neutral · AI labelView post →This is one of the best coaster games I've ever played. Very realistic looking and with a lot of easy customization. Had so much fun when it came out and always seem to come back to it. If you loved RCT you will love this!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Time to rewind with a shower, face mask and then a good game. I think it will be Planet Coaster 2 tonight. 🤗
positive · AI labelView post →FREE GAME KEYS EXHAUSTED Wow, we thought it would last more than 2.5 days! Thank you to everyone who grabbed a copy. You have until April 1st to decide if you want to UPGRADE to ALL DLC for $13 (lowest price ever) It's the best deal on the Planet... Coaster! @planetcoaster.bsky.social More soon!
neutral · AI labelView post →So, you buy the game for 45$ thinking there will be enough content to make you want to play this game, WRONG. Be prepared to spend another additional 85$, yes you read that right, EIGHT-FIVE to access all the other content that could allow you to differentiate your park from others. Alternatively you can purchase a SUBSCRIPTION for 5$ to temporarily own content. So if you like owning the stuff you spend money on, you better drop 130ish USD to just be able to customize your park. Honestly im…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Hear me out: @bethesdastudios.com creates a @fallout.bethesdastudios.com game based on Nuka-World with building abilities to create actual rides and roller coasters like Planet Coaster?
neutral · AI labelView post →Today, Planet Coaster 2 finally gets a proper Halloween DLC pack, which means TONIGHT, at 7:30 US East, it's time for my second annual Planet Coaster 2 Halloween Mess. Come watch me try to make the game genuinely scary twitch.tv/kyssimmee
positive · AI labelView post →I wouldn't but it for full price, but I'd say if its ever under $20, its worth it. Its fun, nicely detailed, good music, and the campaign is objective based and fun.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A thousand hours in, multiple sandbox parks completed. I still don't feel ready for the challenges, but I'm having a great time planning, designing, building, and decorating. Personally, this game stretches my imagination and problem-solving skills. Sometimes it's a pain in the neck, but that's part of the challenge! It doesn't matter HOW you play, this game is, at it's core, a puzzle; it's up to the player to put it together in a way that benefits the management, the staff, and of course the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Planet Coaster and Jurassic World developer Frontier partners with Disney for a new video game, but what on earth could it be? www.eurogamer.net/frontier-dis...
neutral · AI labelView post →It's really scummy to have DLC coasters show up as research in sandbox for DLC you don't own. Not only are you harassing me to buy the DLC I don't particularly want, it's literally harming the gameplay
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Planet Coaster is one of those games where you sit down to build a single ride and suddenly lose an entire evening. The coaster creation tools are insanely satisfying, while the management side stays chill enough to never feel stressful. Half the fun is designing a beautiful theme park, and the other half is watching your terrible path layout create complete guest chaos. Creative, relaxing, and dangerously addictive.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Planet Coaster is everything I could want in a simulation game of this type. Good management tools, good building tools, and most of all, it is extremely fun to play. It's the best amusement park simulation we've seen yet, and any complaints that you might have with the variety of rides that it offers are mitigated brilliantly by the use of Steam Workshop to allow the community to broaden the experience. In this way Planet Coaster feels both nostalgic and yet eminently modern.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Planet Coaster 2 is drunk with power. In addition to all the water park stuff, the new trailer confirms switch tracks, vertical drop tracks (think Hagrid) (I know, but it's the best example), and GOD DAMN DOOM BUGGIES. This game is going to consume my life. www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGPR...
positive · AI labelView post →An absolute blast. Highly recommended game. Build coasters and then go for a ride in them. Been playing the game since 2016. Still fun in 2026.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Fantastic Game! Although, I would highly recommend not making a sequel to a game that simply doesn't need one. Adding waterparks and coexisting mechanics would of made much more sense, than creating a whole sequel to further milk us. Be like EA is with Sims; but don't be like Paradox Interactive with Cities Skylines... for the love of god.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Here's some more Star Wars stuff made in Planet Coaster 2! I've been having a lot of fun with these; it's basically worldbuilding but just not in a game engine per se.
positive · AI labelView post →Planet Coaster 2 is launching on November 6 for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC: www.gematsu.com/2024/09/plan...
neutral · AI labelView post →A would play a simulator game where you build and run a shopping mall. Planet Coaster but for shopping malls. I wanna lay out a department store, study people flow, make food courts, build parking garages, organise branding and signage…
positive · AI labelView post →It felt incomplete when I picked it up at release so I waited to play a bit more, but it is still incomplete in 2026. Very few themes or blueprints in the base game unlike RTC - I imagine this would be fixed by purchasing the DLC's but that would increase the price point by $100.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Wait, Planet Coaster 2 didn't have crime, but that was base game in Planet Coaster 1. How did they regress that far?
negative · AI labelView post →I wish i could put this between yes and no, because it's not a bad game. The problem comes with the fact that you are expected to do all the scenery customization for everything yourself, which can take hours just for a simple ride, and all because there is no pre-made Scenery. It can be fun to make a park from scratch, but they really should have thought about the causal players. I never thought i would complain about a game having too much customization, but this really is the linux of…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Papers, Please. 100% Orange Juice. The Incredible Machine 2. Everything Is Crab. Civilization 3. Hotel Renovator. James Cameron's Avatar The Game. Hotline Miami. Escape From Tarkov. Civilization 6. Persona 3. Super Mario Galaxy. Planet Coaster. Powerwash Simulator. Pilotwings 64. Mother 3. Quiplash.
neutral · AI labelView post →its fun i like putting fireworks everywhere and the people go crazy for some reason
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Fun game that could of been better with some much needed updates before going on to make a sequel that shows they didn't learn much. It does have fps drops, eats memory like a hungry hippo, buggy pathways, low iQ park guests (they are dumb), notifications bug out, random symmetry problems with building, structure pieces can suddenly glitch, there's more but I'll cut it here. Despite all that the ability to create almost anything you want and share it with the community is a worthwhile…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The response to our Free Game Giveaway has been overwhelming! Thanks for your support. We are aware of our site issues at present. Should be back up within 5 minutes. In the meantime, have you considered upgrading your free game to include all Planet Coaster DLC ? #videogames
neutral · AI labelView post →This game really needs a tutorial. There are no instructions for how to do anything and I'm having to google controls for every step of construction. It's immensely frustrating. I later realized the controls weren't working due to bugs. Can't place items on completely flat terrain. "Intersecting terrain" when it's as flat as a pancake.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →No longer works with Proton on Linux. Game loads, intro animation plays, music plays, but the menu never shows up. Have to force quit the game. Really too bad, as I was looking forward to some nostalgia playing.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →My life has been consumed by Planet Coaster 2 gameplay videos because I quite literally need that game
positive · AI labelView post →I just realized I said the wrong game! I meant Planet Coaster 2 💀
neutral · AI labelView post →
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