Solarpunk drops the zombies, the hunger bars, and the nightly monster raids, and asks a quieter question: what if survival could be relaxing? Set across breathtaking floating islands high above the clouds, this cozy survival-crafting game on Steam lets you build a home, farm, automate a renewable energy grid, and sail your own airship between sky-bound islands — solo or with up to three friends. After four years of development from a two-person German studio, it has finally landed.
At a Glance
- Release Date: Released
- Genre: Cozy Survival / Crafting
- Platform: PC (Steam, Epic Games, GOG), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2
- Cost: $22.99 USD (also day-one on Xbox Game Pass)
- Developer/Publisher: Cyberwave / rokaplay
- Store Link: Get Solarpunk on Steam →
The Concept
Solarpunk is set in a hopeful, high-tech world where humanity lives in harmony with nature on islands floating among the clouds. There’s no combat, no PvP, and nothing hunting you at night. Instead, the game blends the crafting and base-building depth of something like Valheim with the warm, unhurried atmosphere of Stardew Valley. The studio describes it as a cozy survival craft experience focused on peace, creativity, and slow progression — the kind of game you log into after a long day to potter around your island.
Core Gameplay Features
1. Renewable energy grid — The standout mechanic. Generate power with solar panels, wind turbines, and water, but weather affects output, so you’ll plan ahead, store energy in batteries, and use wireless power to automate watering, gathering, and other chores.
2. Airship exploration — Build your own airship piece by piece, customize it, and glide between distant sky islands to discover new biomes and resources.
3. Cozy building and co-op — Design a dream home base from a wide range of materials and decorations. Play solo or team up with up to four players, each with their own inventory and airship — build together or carve out your own corner of the sky.
Who Is This For?
If you loved Stardew Valley, Raft, or Cozy Grove and want survival without the stress, Solarpunk is right on target. Note that there’s no cross-play at launch, so if you want to build with friends, make sure you’re all on the same platform.
Pro Tip
Don’t over-build your base before you understand the weather. Because energy production swings with conditions, it pays to set up battery storage early and size your power generation for your worst days, not your best — otherwise your automation will stall right when you’ve wandered off to explore another island.
