When Did Planet Clicker Come Out? History and Timeline
Planet Clicker was first released on 28 March 2020 by solo developer Coltroc. The original was made in Scratch. Planet Clicker 2 followed on 25 January 2022 using Unity 2020.
Planet Clicker started as a simple game about clicking Earth, earning energy, and buying upgrades. The first game has three planets: Earth, Mars, and Venus.
Here are the release dates, the developer, and how the two games compare.
When Did Planet Clicker Come Out?
Planet Clicker was first shared publicly on 28 March 2020.
The original project’s public share record shows 28 March 2020. This is the earliest verified public release date. It does not tell us when Coltroc first started making the game.
Coltroc made Planet Clicker using Scratch. It was inspired by Cookie Clicker. Players click Earth to earn energy, then spend that energy on upgrades.
No reliable public record confirms an earlier prerelease build. The first verifiable public release remains 28 March 2020.
Who Is Coltroc?
Planet Clicker was made by Coltroc, a solo developer. He built the original in Scratch and later made the sequel using Unity 2020.
Coltroc is not a one-game developer. The public project list runs to dozens of titles across several genres, including platformers, tycoon games and arcade games. Among them are Candy Clicker and Candy Clicker 2, which use the same clicking and upgrading loop with a sweets theme, and ORE Tycoon, another resource-building game.
Coltroc’s instructions for the first game are simple: click Earth and click the buttons. He also said he probably would not add more planets because Scratch had limits when handling very large numbers.
How the Original Planet Clicker Started
The first verifiable public version was released on 28 March 2020. It used a simple system of clicks, energy, and upgrades.
Players begin on Earth. Clicking earns energy, and upgrades can make each click stronger or produce energy automatically.
There is no confirmed public record of an earlier alpha build with different planets. The original game’s three planets are Earth, Mars, and Venus.
How Planet Clicker and Its Sequel Compare
The 2020 original and the 2022 sequel share the same basic click-and-upgrade idea, but they use different game engines and offer different amounts of content.
| Planet Clicker (2020) | Planet Clicker 2 (2022) | |
|---|---|---|
| Planets | Earth, Mars, Venus | Eight planets and the Sun |
| Engine | Scratch | Unity 2020 |
| Main goal | Earn energy and buy upgrades | Unlock more locations and upgrades |
| Upgrades | Future Technology on Venus | More planet upgrades |
| Save system | No progress saving | Progress saving available |
In the original game, Venus is the last planet. It costs 1 trillion energy and has the strongest upgrade, Future Technology.
Planet Clicker Release Timeline
| Date | Event | What It Meant |
|---|---|---|
| 28 March 2020 | Planet Clicker released | First verified public release |
| 25 January 2022 | Planet Clicker 2 released | Sequel built with Unity 2020 |
| 15 April 2023 | Planet Clicker 2 last updated | Last recorded update |
| October 2026 | No third game announced | No confirmed Planet Clicker 3 release date |
Planet Clicker Version History
The confirmed series history includes Planet Clicker from 2020 and Planet Clicker 2 from 2022. Coltroc developed both.
Some projects or browser versions may have different names or numbers. A version number alone does not prove that a new game was released.
Coltroc has not released or announced Planet Clicker 3. There is no confirmed release date for a third game.
Some browser versions add extra features, such as progress saving. The original 2020 Scratch game did not save progress, so those additions should not be confused with the first release.
For more details, read Is There a Planet Clicker 3?
When Did Planet Clicker 2 Come Out?
Planet Clicker 2 came out on 25 January 2022, nearly two years after the original. Coltroc developed it in Unity 2020, not Scratch. Its last recorded update was on 15 April 2023.
The sequel includes eight planets and the Sun: Earth, Mars, Venus, Jupiter, Mercury, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and the Sun. It also lets players save progress and return later.
Both games let you click to build energy and buy upgrades. The sequel has more locations to explore. See our Planet Clicker 2 guide for details.
Where the Series Stands in 2026
As of October 2026, Coltroc has created two Planet Clicker games. He has not released or announced a third game.
The original came out on 28 March 2020. Planet Clicker 2 followed on 25 January 2022, and its last recorded update was on 15 April 2023.
There is no dedicated Planet Clicker mobile app released by Coltroc. Supported browser versions can be played on phones or computers. You can play Planet Clicker on this website.
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Final Thoughts
Planet Clicker first came out on 28 March 2020. Coltroc made it with Scratch. It has Earth, Mars, and Venus.
Planet Clicker 2 followed on 25 January 2022. Built with Unity 2020, it has eight planets and the Sun, plus a way to save progress.
These confirmed dates explain the history of the two games without adding unverified early-release stories.