Planetoid Pioneers

2D sci-fi adventure with physics-driven movement across hazardous planetoids

Data Realms · Released Feb 8, 2018

Reviews: Mixed; 60% of 407
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 29, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 6 years ago; Dec 20, 2019
Minimum PC: Modern with 1 GB memory; 8 GB RAM · 4 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Planetoid Pioneers?

This 2D action-adventure follows astronauts exploring planetoids in the asteroid belt beyond Mars. You navigate obstacles, evade enemies, and avoid traps with deliberately awkward, physics-driven movement. Your astronaut can stumble over rocks, lose limbs, or have equipment stolen.

For you if...

+you enjoy using editors to build your own levels
+you prefer sharing a screen for co-op or competition

Not for you if...

−you want precise movement rather than intentionally awkward physical controls

What players say

60% of 407 reviews are positive

Players praise the physics simulation, including its puzzles and combat. The recurring complaint is that the game feels unfinished and short on content, with recent reviews continuing to criticize the lack of further development.

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Planetoid Pioneers system requirements

Minimum: Modern with 1 GB memory, 8 GB RAM, 4 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7 or newer
Processor: Dual core 2.5 GHz
Graphics: Modern graphics card with 1 GB memory
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 4 GB available space
Notes: Play with joypad or keyboard and mouse

Does Planetoid Pioneers have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op split-screen; PvP split-screen. It also has a single-player mode. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does Planetoid Pioneers run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 1
Steam features: Workshop, Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English. Text only: Russian, German.

Does Planetoid Pioneers use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam