Xbox Game Pass has plenty of open-world survival-crafting games, but The Planet Crafter stands out for its focus on building and transforming an entire world, and it's getting even more content on December 8. Already popular on Steam, The Planet Crafter joined Xbox Game Pass in July 2026, giving subscribers another highly rated open-world survival-crafting game to check out.
The Planet Crafter players start with a hostile environment but gradually introduce oxygen, increase temperatures, and eventually bring life to the planet. New areas become available as conditions improve, while additional technologies allow for more ambitious building projects. There's also multiplayer support, letting friends work together to terraform the world. With 95% positive reviews on Steam and more than 1 million copies sold shortly after its full launch, The Planet Crafter has become one of the genre's bigger success stories and best games on Xbox Game Pass.
Xbox Game Pass has just officially revealed the first 12 new games heading to the service in November 2026.
Developer Miju Games has announced The Planet Crafter: Magnetaris, a new expansion launching December 8 for Xbox Series X, PS5, and PC. Priced at $9.99, the DLC introduces a massive new...
