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Steam app 4454430 · updated 12 Sep 2026, 19:02 UTC

Planet Killer

A physics-driven sci-fi destruction roguelite. Orbit hostile worlds, unleash devastating weapons, and carve real craters into fully simulated planets while escalating planetary defenses fight back.

Planet Killer Steam header artwork
Talisman One StudioTalisman One Studio
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July 2026

Planet Killer was released on 9 Sep, 2026.

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August 2026

Planet Killer was released on 9 Sep, 2026.

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Planet Killer was released on 9 Sep, 2026.

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Game information

Updated 12 Sep 2026, 19:02 UTC
App ID
4454430
Last updated
12 Sep 2026 build 25265627
Developer
Talisman One Studio
Publisher
Talisman One Studio
Release date
9 Sep, 2026
Platforms
WindowsmacOSLinux
Download size
255 MB278 MB248 MB
Install size
329 MB409 MB297 MB
Genres
Action
Game modes
Single-player
Controller support
Unknown
Achievements
14

Features & support

Steam features

Steam Achievements#category_playable_at_your_own_paceSteam LeaderboardsFamily Sharing

Controllers & input

Accessibility

Custom Volume ControlsPlayable without Timed InputSave AnytimeStereo Sound

Popular tags

ActionAction RoguelikeShooterBullet HellRogueliteTop-Down Shooter2DColorfulStylizedTop-DownDestructionFuturisticSci-fiSpaceCombatPerma DeathPhysicsProcedural GenerationPvEInventory Management
About this gameFull description from Steam
You are a Planet Killer. Seek hostile worlds. Reduce them to molten ash. Planet Killer is a physics-driven destruction roguelite where every shot permanently reshapes the battlefield. Unleash devastating weapons into fully simulated pixel-based planets, carve massive craters, trigger chain reactions, and survive relentless planetary defenses. Choose your starting ship, each with unique strengths and weaknesses, and unlock new ships by destroying planets. DEVASTATING PLANETARY DESTRUCTION Fully simulated destructible planets Real-time crater carving and shockwaves Chain explosions and cascading destruction Every shot leaves a permanent impact Terrain fractures. Defenses collapse. Worlds crumble beneath sustained bombardment. A GALAXY OF UNIQUE WORLDS Advanced procedural planet generation makes every planet unique with detailed cities, surface features, cloud/storm systems, continents, islands, and oceans. Even the background of space is unique with various star fields, nebula, and galaxies. ESCALATING PLANETARY DEFENSES Planets fight back. Surface cannons Missile batteries Defensive countermeasures Increasingly dangerous worlds BUILD YOUR LOADOUT Stack hundreds of modular weapons to create devastating combinations Missiles, cannons, lasers, rapid-fire barrages, experimental weapons Defensive/Utility modules for limitless build variety Adapt your build to counter evolving planetary defenses Every run offers new upgrades, new strategies, and new ways to annihilate. ROGUELITE PROGRESSION Each run pushes you deeper into hostile space. Procedurally generated encounters Increasing difficulty and deadlier planetary variants Elite planets, storm worlds, and bosses A galactic shop to buy weapons, modules, and ship upgrades Permanent run-based death Rank up your unique Planet Killer emblem and title High-score chasing destruction Unlock over 128 unique starting ships for endless replayability Chart your path, upgrade your ship, and see how far you can get How many worlds can you erase before you fall?
Content & age ratings2 regional ratings

Regional ratings

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System requirementsMinimum and recommended hardware

Minimum

Minimum: OS: 10 (64-bit) Processor: Intel Core i3-6100 / AMD FX-6300 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Integrated graphics (Intel HD 530) or equivalent DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 1 GB available space

Recommended

Recommended: OS: 10/11 (64-bit) Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1060 / AMD RX 580 or equivalent DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 1 GB available space

macOS

Minimum: OS: macOS 11.0 Big Sur Processor: Apple M1 or Intel Core i5, 64-bit Memory: 4096 MB RAM Graphics: Apple M1 integrated graphics or Intel/Radeon GPU with Metal support Storage: 1000 MB available space Sound Card: Any macOS-compatible audio device Recommended: OS: macOS 12.0 Monterey or newer Processor: Apple M1 or Intel Core i7, 64-bit Memory: 8192 MB RAM Graphics: Apple M1 or dedicated Metal-compatible GPU Storage: 1000 MB available space Sound Card: Any macOS-compatible audio device

Linux

Minimum: OS: Ubuntu 20.04 LTS / SteamOS 3.0 or newer Processor: 64-bit dual-core processor, 2.5 GHz Memory: 4096 MB RAM Graphics: Vulkan 1.0-compatible GPU Storage: 1000 MB available space Sound Card: Any Linux-compatible audio device Recommended: OS: Ubuntu 22.04 LTS / SteamOS 3.0 or newer Processor: 64-bit quad-core processor, 3.0 GHz Memory: 8192 MB RAM Graphics: Vulkan-compatible dedicated GPU or Steam Deck-class AMD APU Storage: 1000 MB available space Sound Card: Any Linux-compatible audio device
Supported languages1 languages
LanguageFull audio
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Screenshots & trailersScreenshots and trailers

Trailers

AchievementsTotal count and selected achievements

14 achievements in total.

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You're a Planet KillerAchievement
100 Planets DestroyedAchievement
Boss Planet taken downAchievement
Elite Boss Conquered Achievement
Wait what? Okay run it back...Achievement
Not even close.Achievement
Go my minions!Achievement
Boss ObliterationAchievement
Veteran Planet KillerAchievement
Decent runAchievement

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DemosPlayable demos on Steam

15 developer announcements, Apr 2026 to Sep 2026 · times in UTC

September

  1. Planet Killer Patch v1.0.8

    Greetings again Planet Killers, thanks again for all the feedback and bug reports, I spent all day long doing a major intensive deep dive on performance as I learned my last fix just wasn't effective enough. I've finally gotten it to a…

    Talisman
  2. Planet Killer Patch v.1.0.7

    v1.0.7 Planet Killer Patch notes:New Features and changes:Added an input mapping feature. (Opened by clicking the Controls button on the main menu)Added new passive perk: Shield booster, slightly weaker than the hull % perk.New starting…

    Patch notes
  3. Planet Killer Patch v1.0.6

    Hello Planet Killers! This is our first official patch, I did push out 3 mini release day patches but after gaining a ton of feedback I was able to put together this patch last night and today.I'm astounded by the response, passion, and…

    Talisman
  4. Planet Killer is Live! - Thank you for 9,000 wishlists

    Planet Killer is live on steam, and we are cooking with a peak of 149 concurrent players so far! I'm so thankful for all the planet killers and players who have followed along or are just joining us.The Planet Killing journey has just…

    Talisman

August

  1. Planet Killer Releases September 9th — Thank You for 6,000 Wishlists!

    Hello, Planet Killers!I wanted to make a more personal announcement as we get ready for launch and say thank you to everyone who has played, wishlisted, followed, shared, streamed, reported bugs, filled out feedback forms, or simply kept an…

    Talisman

July

  1. Planet Killer Demo Update 0.2.0

    This quick demo patch fixes an exploit that allowed players to bypass the demo run limit, along with several interdiction-related bugs, reward issues, and balance adjustments.Game BalanceIncreased planet defense amounts in some…

    Patch notes
  2. Planet Killer Demo Update 0.1.9

    This demo patch focuses heavily on performance, stability, and smoother gameplay. It also adds new Treasure Planets, a new GPU-based planet projectile system, smarter projectile cleanup, Ship Select Screen polish, and an expanded combat…

    Patch notes
  3. Planet Killer Demo Update 0.1.8

    This demo patch adds a new strafing mechanic, rare enemy interdictions, expanded Warp Jammer encounters, a new final demo battle, more tooltip clarity, improved rank emblem visuals, and several important balance and bug fixes.This is a…

    Patch notes
  4. Planet Killer Demo Update 0.1.7

    This demo patch adds a major Ship Selection screen update, the new Planet Core system, Stronghold planets, PD anti-missile systems, a new weapon, new lifetime stat tracking, and a large weapon balance pass.This update also lays more…

    Patch notes

June

  1. Planet Killer Demo Update 0.1.6

    This demo patch adds early controller support, a new Planet Killer title system, more planet destruction polish, improved sound effects, and several important balance changes and bug fixes.Controller support is still an early…

    Patch notes
  2. Planet Killer Demo Update 0.1.5

    This is the first major demo patch since demo release, and it includes a large batch of new features, balance changes, UI improvements, and bug fixes based on player feedback.I've heard you all loud and clear and I'll be focusing my…

    Patch notes
  3. Planet Killer Demo Update 0.1.4

    Thank you all for the support and love I've received so far from the demo, I'm glad a lot of you are enjoying it and I've gotten a ton of valuable feedback. I've implemented a lot of polish, bug fixes, and a few new features as I continue…

    Patch notes
  4. Planet Killer Demo Is Now Live

    The Planet Killer demo is now live.Planet Killer is a top-down space roguelite where your mission is simple:Destroy the planet before the planet destroys you.Pilot your flagship, bombard hostile worlds, collect weapons and modules, survive…

    Talisman

April

  1. Join the Planet Killer Discord!

    I've just launched the Planet Killer Hub discord. Click here to join the community.

    Talisman
  2. Planet Killer Playtest is Live — Request Access Now

    You can request access directly from the Steam page, and access is currently being granted automatically.This playtest is focused on gathering feedback on the core gameplay loop, including:overall fun and game feelweapon and build…

    Talisman

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