50
The first few hours deliver a standard survival experience, with tree chopping and attention to thirst and hunger. After that, progression slows down due to excessive grinding for too little reward. While it may appeal to players focused on building, exploration-driven gameplay feels underdeveloped in Solarpunk.
50
Solarpunk is just okay. Graphically, it’s quite charming in its approach, along with good sound design. But there are still a lot of problems that could’ve been worked out if it had taken longer to develop. Issues regarding UI where inventory doesn’t show, or acts as if it’s full when it’s not and a tutorial that explains mechanics found in similar games, but doesn’t explain the mechanics that are specific to this one. While there are moments of an interesting title, like the use of renewable energy as a power source over finite energy, it just feels pretty aimless, and some QOL upgrades found in similar titles could’ve been used in this one. Hopefully, with more updates, Solarpunk can be the solarpunk genre game worth playing.
70
Solarpunk is a solid crafting adventure, but its progression is too linear and it fails to fully capitalize on the potential of its game world.
4
For a game that is supposed to revolve around Solar Energy, it rains a bit too much making the energy stuff pretty pointless. + the crafting recipies are stupidly expensive especially in the early game.
Solarpunk
Released On:
Jun 8, 2026
Metascore
Mixed or Average
63
User score
Generally Unfavorable
3.6
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
63
22% Positive
2 Reviews
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67% Mixed
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11% Negative
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1 Review
Jun 8, 2026
80
Solarpunk is a solid, cozy, low intensity game, but if you’re looking for an adventure that lasts more than a hundred hours, you should probably look somewhere else.
Jun 8, 2026
70
Solarpunk is a nice, relaxing crafting game, which is held back by its inane world and restrictive progression.
Jun 8, 2026
60
Solarpunk doesn’t capture the spirit of its namesake until far, far later into the game, but it’s at least a relaxing sandbox where you can do pretty much anything you want (as long as it fits within the confines of its cozy game genre). Its best moments come from building alongside friends and watching a small floating island grow into a thriving home. It’s definitely not a game for everyone, especially since it can feel a bit empty at times. However, players who enjoy setting their own goals and taking things at their own pace will find plenty to like among the clouds.
Jun 9, 2026
55
Solarpunk, as a genre and movement, is built around imagining better futures and alternative ways of living. Here, that idea never fully develops; there is a beautiful sky to explore, but not enough substance beneath it.
Jun 11, 2026
50
Solarpunk is just okay. Graphically, it’s quite charming in its approach, along with good sound design. But there are still a lot of problems that could’ve been worked out if it had taken longer to develop. Issues regarding UI where inventory doesn’t show, or acts as if it’s full when it’s not and a tutorial that explains mechanics found in similar games, but doesn’t explain the mechanics that are specific to this one. While there are moments of an interesting title, like the use of renewable energy as a power source over finite energy, it just feels pretty aimless, and some QOL upgrades found in similar titles could’ve been used in this one. Hopefully, with more updates, Solarpunk can be the solarpunk genre game worth playing.
Jun 8, 2026
30
Disconnected, desultory, and missing the sense of discovery that elevates the survival sim genre, Solarpunk is a survival sim that manufactures friction, without stakes, from its library of borrowed mechanics and ideas.
User score
Generally Unfavorable
3.6
20% Positive
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20% Mixed
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3 Ratings
Jun 17, 2026
4
For a game that is supposed to revolve around Solar Energy, it rains a bit too much making the energy stuff pretty pointless. + the crafting recipies are stupidly expensive especially in the early game.
SummarySolarpunk is a survival game in a technically advanced world of floating islands. Alone or together with your friends, you can construct buildings, grow food, craft gadgets and explore distant islands with your own airship. Use sunlight, wind and water to create an energy system and automate your processes like gathering resources and wa... Read More
