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Theory of Planet Evolution

Play Theory of Planet Evolution free online — a strategy game that loads straight into the page. Think sandbox & building — that is the shape of it. There is no sign-up, no launcher and no wait — press play and you are in.

About Theory of Planet Evolution

It is a highly customizable solar system building game, use you imagine to build you dream universe. There is no limitation to build the solar, the only limitation is do you have time to customize it.

How to play Theory of Planet Evolution

Press play and the first round teaches you the rest. Keep a hand on the arrow keys / WASD; everything else is listed in the controls table. It is built tall rather than wide — comfortable one-handed on a phone, centred and uncropped on a monitor. If a round goes badly, restart — attempts are cheap and it is usually the fastest way to improve.

Controls

InputAction
MouseNavigate menus and interact
Arrow keys / WASDMove
SpacebarPrimary action

On mobile: Tap and swipe directly on the screen. The game is built for portrait, so you can play one-handed without rotating your phone.

Why it is worth playing

The appeal here is the loop: a short round, a clear result, and an obvious idea about what to do differently next time. A browser game does not need to be more than that.

At a glance

  • Free to play with no account required
  • Runs in the browser — nothing to download or install
  • Portrait layout, comfortable one-handed on mobile
  • Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile.
  • Sandbox & Building gameplay — Build whatever you want
  • Added to our catalogue from a 2022 release

Frequently asked questions

Is Theory of Planet Evolution free to play?

It is free. There is no trial, no unlock and no sign-up wall on Theory of Planet Evolution — the page you are on is the whole thing.

Do I need to download or install anything?

Nothing at all. Theory of Planet Evolution runs in the browser tab you already have open, the same way a video or a map does.

Can I play Theory of Planet Evolution on my phone?

It works on phones and tablets. Tap and swipe directly on the screen. The game is built for portrait, so you can play one-handed without rotating your phone.

What are the controls for Theory of Planet Evolution?

Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile. Mouse — navigate menus and interact; Arrow keys / WASD — move; Spacebar — primary action.

Can I play Theory of Planet Evolution fullscreen?

There is a fullscreen control in the top-right of the player. Press Escape when you want the page back.

What kind of game is Theory of Planet Evolution?

Theory of Planet Evolution is a strategy game built around sandbox & building. If that is the sort of thing you enjoy, the related games further down the page are picked using the same tags.

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