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Planternauts

Welcome to Planternauts – an immersive adventure in planetary terraforming where you play as a brave explorer tasked with greening barren landscapes. Explore, discover, and transform an alien world into a lush paradise by initiating a grand project to create a new ecosystem.

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September 23, 2024
1 year and 312 days ago
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Mixed30 reviews53.3%

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About the Game

In the future, humanity embarks on a project to terraform distant planets and make them habitable. You are a member of the team of specialists in greening and ecosystem adaptation. Your task is to find rare plants, clean up the environment, and prepare it for vegetation.

The planet you have arrived on is harsh and inhospitable. You will gather local flora samples and use them to turn this barren wasteland into a green oasis.

Key Features

Exploration of Uncharted Territories

Dive into vast locations, explore rocky wastelands, and find rare plant specimens crucial for greening the planet.

Collection and Cleansing

Gather as many plant samples as possible, cleanse the areas from pollutants, and prepare them for subsequent greening.

Terraforming Technologies

Use advanced technologies to adapt and cultivate plants, transforming barren lands into flourishing gardens.

Can you turn a lifeless planet into a green paradise?