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Spaceplan

by Jake Hollands · 2017

A stranded ship, a potato, and a soundtrack that makes the finale land. A short, focused story idler.

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Official sources checked · Oct 25, 2026

Before you open it

US iPhone and iPad listing
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Native sign-in not verified

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Price and purchases
US iOS price: $2.99Official listing

US listing checked October 25, 2026. Other regions and editions may differ.

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Away progress
Not verified

No independently timed offline cap is established by this source check.

This is the paid phone edition of a finite spacecraft incremental. Its runtime, native account behavior and completion time were not measured.

Sources and scope of this check

We read the official pages linked below. This is not a hands-on playthrough, account-free access test, or executable security check.

The decision, in plain language

What to know before playing

Spaceplan frames a compact incremental around a stranded spacecraft and an unusual potato-powered premise. It is a useful counterpoint to sprawling prestige games: the recommendation is about a contained experience, not maximizing endless efficiency.

Who it suits

Choose it when you want a finite, presentation-led introduction to the genre.

Before you start

Treat it as a small campaign. Avoid reading the whole progression path before playing if the narrative is part of the appeal.

The tradeoff

It is a paid game. The catalog's 1–3 hour estimate is approximate, and short length can be either the attraction or a drawback depending on what you want.

A different direction

Universal Paperclips →A Dark Room →Nodebuster →

Primary sources

Developer and publisher's Steam listing ↗

Source-checked research, not a completed playthrough. Unknown mechanics stay unverified; existing estimates in the fact table are separate.

At a glance

Catalog estimates, evidence checked Oct 25, 2026. Suggest a correction
YesEnding
1–3hTime to finish
30%Idle (0 = active)
NoOffline progress
0Prestige layers
NoSave export
YesPlays on mobile
PaidPrice

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91%Steam positive · Very Positive
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Spaceplan: common questions

Does this edition of Spaceplan require sign-in?

US iPhone and iPad listing: Native sign-in not verified. We checked the store and developer description, not the native app. A store account and a game-specific account are different requirements. This check is dated Oct 25, 2026.

How long does it take to beat Spaceplan?

About 1–3h to reach the ending, by our estimate. Incremental playtime depends heavily on how much you leave it running, so expect most of that to be hands-on play.

Does Spaceplan have an ending?

Yes. Spaceplan has a final ending you can reach, roughly 1–3h in.

Is Spaceplan an idle game or an active one?

Leans active: we rate it 30 on a scale where 0 means fully active and 100 means it plays itself. You'll get the most out of it by actively playing.

Is Spaceplan still being updated?

Spaceplan is finished by design, so it doesn't need updates.

What does this edition of Spaceplan cost?

US iPhone and iPad listing: US iOS price: $2.99. US listing checked October 25, 2026. Other regions and editions may differ.

Where can you play Spaceplan?

Spaceplan is available on steam and mobile.

Can you export your Spaceplan save?

No, Spaceplan doesn't offer a save export.

What games are like Spaceplan?

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