About Planet Coaster
Planet Coaster is a construction and management simulation video game. Similar to its spiritual predecessor, RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 (also developed by Frontier), the game allows players to build different theme park rides and roller-coasters.
Planet Coaster - the future of coaster park simulation games has arrived! Surprise, delight and thrill incredible crowds as you build your coaster park empire - let your imagination run wild, and share your success with the world.
Release dates by platform
Reviews & players
PC system requirements
Official specs from Steam
Minimum
| OS * | Windows 7 (SP1+)/8.1/10 64bit |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel i5-2300/AMD FX-4300 |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | nVidia GTX 560 (2GB)/AMD Radeon 7850 (2GB) |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Storage | 8 GB available space |
Recommended
| OS * | Windows 7 (SP1+)/8.1/10 64bit |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel i7-4770/AMD FX-8350 |
| Memory | 12 GB RAM |
| Graphics | nVidia GTX 980 (4GB)/AMD R9 380 (4GB) |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Storage | 8 GB available space |
Planet Coaster FAQ
When did Planet Coaster come out?
Planet Coaster was released on November 17, 2016 for PC and Mac.
Is Planet Coaster on PlayStation 5?
No. Planet Coaster has not been announced for PlayStation 5. It is available on PC and Mac.
Is Planet Coaster on Xbox Series X|S?
No. Planet Coaster has not been announced for Xbox Series X|S. It is available on PC and Mac.
Is Planet Coaster on Nintendo Switch 2?
No. Planet Coaster has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC and Mac.
Who is making Planet Coaster?
Planet Coaster is developed by Frontier Developments.
Is Planet Coaster multiplayer?
No. Planet Coaster is single player only.
How much does Planet Coaster cost?
Planet Coaster costs $44.99 on Steam. Prices checked October 9, 2026.
Is Planet Coaster good?
Steam players rate it "Very Positive" — 91% of 72,254 reviews are positive. Critics average 83/100.
What are the minimum PC requirements for Planet Coaster?
The minimum GPU is nVidia GTX 560 (2GB)/AMD Radeon 7850 (2GB). See the full minimum and recommended specs on our Planet Coaster system requirements page.
