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Plankton

Developed by PanGuoJun · Published by PanGuoJun

CasualIndieSimulation
StatusOut now ReleaseOct 27, 2016 Price$0.49

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, macOS
ModesSingle-player
Price$0.49
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Languages2
Achievements4

Overview

A casual, indie, simulation game by PanGuoJun, published by PanGuoJun — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Minimalist style game : plankton simulation, an electronic pet generated by math codes. Under your care it will slowly grow up and evolve.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsMixed — 66% positive of 112
Owners (est.)20000 – 50000
Player-voted tags:CasualIndieSimulationClickerSurrealMinimalistAtmosphericHand-drawnProcedural GenerationNature

Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Plankton.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesNo
Steam AchievementsYes

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows XP/7/8/10
  • Processor: 1 GHz
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Storage: 100 MB available space

Supported languages (2)

EnglishSimplified Chinese

Plankton FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is Plankton?

Steam classifies Plankton as a Casual, Indie, Simulation game, developed by PanGuoJun. Minimalist style game : plankton simulation, an electronic pet generated by math codes. Under your care it will slowly grow up and evolve.

How much does Plankton cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Plankton at $0.49. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Plankton single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Plankton: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Plankton on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Plankton for Windows, macOS. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Plankton out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Oct 27, 2016.

What platforms is Plankton on?

Plankton is listed for Windows, macOS on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is Plankton single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Plankton cost?

Steam lists it at $0.49.

Does Plankton have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 4 achievements for Plankton.

Who made Plankton?

Plankton is developed by PanGuoJun and published by PanGuoJun.

Where to get Plankton

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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