Where ambitious vision meets cutting-edge technology to create the ultimate planetary transformation experience.
Planetform began with a simple yet profound question: What if you could truly transform a lifeless world into a thriving planet? Not just build on its surface, but fundamentally change its very nature through atmospheric engineering, geological manipulation, and ecosystem cultivation.
Inspired by the depth of Rimworld, the creativity of Minecraft, and the environmental focus of Timberborn, Planetform pushes beyond traditional colony simulation into uncharted territory—where every decision echoes through an entire planetary system.
This isn't just another city builder. It's a comprehensive planetary stewardship simulator where you guide humanity's greatest endeavor: making a dead world live again.
Planetform is being crafted by a small but passionate team leveraging cutting-edge AI assistance to achieve what would traditionally require a much larger studio.
Lead Developer & Technical Architect
Brian leads the technical development of Planetform, architecting complex systems from orbital mechanics to AI-driven character behavior. With a deep passion for pushing the boundaries of what's possible in simulation games, he's built 68% of Planetform's sophisticated systems using Unity's ECS architecture.
His innovative approach combines traditional game development with AI-assisted programming, enabling rapid iteration and unprecedented technical depth. Brian's commitment to player experience over corporate profits drives every design decision.
Creative Partner & Game Designer
Jonathan brings creative vision and gameplay expertise to Planetform, focusing on player experience design and visual systems. His deep understanding of what makes simulation games engaging helps shape every aspect of player interaction.
With plans to contribute to 3D modeling, rendering, and texturing, Jonathan ensures that Planetform's technical complexity translates into compelling, accessible gameplay that respects the player's time and investment.
Planetform pioneers the use of AI assistants in game development, enabling our small team to achieve the technical depth typically requiring dozens of developers.
Through tools like Devin (our AI coding assistant) and advanced LLM integration, we're demonstrating the future of indie game development—where creativity and vision matter more than team size.
Planetform pushes the boundaries of what's possible in simulation games through innovative systems and cutting-edge technology integration.
Real planetary rotation and orbital motion with dynamic lighting. Your world truly orbits its star, creating authentic day/night cycles and seasonal variations that affect gameplay.
Advanced Goal-Belief-Action AI system with LLM integration. Characters don't just follow scripts—they reason, plan, and adapt to changing circumstances like living beings.
Comprehensive physics simulation of gases, liquids, and solids. Watch atmospheric pressure systems develop and materials flow realistically through your growing civilization.
Advanced temperature simulation with phase transitions. Manage heat transfer, design thermal systems, and watch matter change states based on environmental conditions.
Built on Unity's Entity Component System for massive scale. Handle thousands of entities efficiently while maintaining 60fps performance across complex planetary simulations.
Dynamic world creation with realistic planetary formation. Every world is unique, with geology, atmosphere, and resources generated through scientifically-grounded algorithms.
From ambitious concept to working prototype, Planetform represents years of research, experimentation, and technological innovation.
Planetform showcases the future of indie game development through AI-assisted programming. Our development process includes:
Be among the first to experience the next evolution in colony simulation games. Help shape the future of planetary transformation.