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A physics-driven sci-fi destruction roguelite.
Released 09 Sep 2026
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.
Developed by Talisman One Studio · Published by Talisman One Studio









Planet Killer has about 98 positive and 21 negative player reviews out of a total 119. We'll add a detailed breakdown here when there are more reviews.
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.
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.
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.
Planets fight back.
Surface cannons
Missile batteries
Defensive countermeasures
Increasingly dangerous worlds

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.

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?
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
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| Achievements | 14 |
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| Controller required | No |
| Demo | View demo on Steam |
| DLC / extras | 1 listed on Steam |
| AI disclosure | A limited number of visual assets (such as certain icons and ship concepts) were created using AI-assisted tools and refined by the developer. All gameplay systems, core content, and procedural planet simulations are original. |
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| Website | Official website |
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