Last updated: April 27, 2026
If you’ve landed here, something about the game has you curious — or confused. Either is fine. This page covers the questions that come up most often, answered straight.
No padding. No filler. Just the stuff worth knowing.
1. Getting Started
What exactly is Planet Clicker?
Planet Clicker is a browser-based idle clicker game set in space. You click to generate energy, spend that energy on upgrades, and eventually build a system that earns energy automatically — without you doing anything. The goal is to progress through planets: Earth first, then Mars, then Venus.
It was built by a developer called Coltroc on the Scratch platform and is free to play.
Do I need to download anything to play?
Nothing. The game runs entirely in your browser. No app, no installer, no account. Open the site, and it loads.
Is Planet Clicker free?
Yes, completely. There are no in-app purchases, no premium upgrades, and nothing hidden behind a paywall. The whole game — all three planets — is accessible without spending a cent.
Do I need to create an account?
No. There’s no registration, no login, and no email required. The game starts the moment the page loads.
Which browsers work best?
Chrome and Firefox are the most reliable. Most modern browsers handle the game fine, though older versions or heavily restricted privacy settings can sometimes cause the embed to behave unexpectedly. If something looks off, try a different browser before assuming it’s a bug.
2. Gameplay Questions
How do I actually progress in the game?
The loop is simple: click the planet to earn energy, spend energy on upgrades in the shop, and repeat. The faster you buy upgrades — especially auto generators — the faster your passive income grows. Once automation is running, the game plays itself.
The full step-by-step breakdown is on the How to Play page if you want the detailed version.
What’s the difference between the upgrade types?
There are three categories:
Auto Generators produce energy passively. These are the most important — buy them first, buy them often, and buy them at every stage of the game.
Click Multipliers increase how much energy each manual click earns. They matter in the early game when clicking is your only income source. Less relevant once automation takes over.
Efficiency Boosters multiply your total output. Expensive, but powerful. These are worth prioritizing once you’re on Mars or Venus — buying them too early doesn’t give you as much return.
When should I unlock Mars?
As soon as you can. Seriously — don’t over-invest in Earth upgrades. Once you’re within range of the Mars unlock threshold, redirect all your energy toward getting there. Mars production rates are significantly higher than Earth, and the upgrade tree opens up considerably.
Players who push for Mars early almost always progress faster than those who try to max out Earth first.
Is Venus the final planet?
Yes — Venus is the current endgame. Once you’ve reached it, the focus shifts to optimization: stacking efficiency boosters, maximizing generator output, and watching the numbers scale. There’s no “win screen” in the traditional sense. You just keep growing.
What’s the fastest way to earn energy early on?
Click fast. In the first two or three minutes, manual clicks are your only income. Get your first auto generator as quickly as possible — that’s the turning point. Once it’s running, stop worrying about click speed and focus on reinvesting every bit of energy you earn.
Should I prioritize clicking or automation?
Both — but at different stages. Early game: click actively and use the energy to buy your first generators. Mid and late game: let automation handle income and only click to supplement. By the time you’re on Mars, clicking manually shouldn’t be doing much of the heavy lifting.
3. Technical Issues
The game isn’t loading — what do I do?
A few things to try, in order:
- Disable your ad blocker for this page — some blockers interfere with embedded content
- Try a different browser (Chrome or Firefox work best)
- Clear your browser cache and reload
- If you’re on mobile, try desktop instead
If none of those work, it’s likely a temporary issue on Scratch’s end rather than ours. The game is hosted on the Scratch platform, so any outages there affect playback here.
Why does the game reset when I refresh the page?
This is expected behavior — not a bug. Planet Clicker doesn’t save progress between sessions. It’s a limitation of how the game is built on Scratch. Closing the tab, refreshing, or losing your connection means starting over.
The best workaround: keep the tab open for as long as you’re playing.
The game loads but runs slowly. Is that normal?
On older devices or low-powered hardware, the Scratch embed can run slower than expected. Closing other browser tabs, disabling browser extensions, and making sure your device isn’t in battery-saver mode all tend to help. A desktop or laptop generally gives you a smoother experience than mobile.
Is the game available on iOS?
The game loads on most iOS browsers, but there’s a known compatibility issue with iOS 16 and certain Scratch embeds. If you’re on iOS and the game won’t load, desktop is the more reliable option for now.
The game looks different from screenshots I’ve seen online. Why?
Planet Clicker has had several versions over the years. Screenshots floating around online sometimes show older builds. The version embedded on this site is the current available version via Scratch. We don’t modify the game — what you see is what Coltroc published.
4. About This Site
Who runs The Planet Clicker?
This is an independent fan site built around the game. We’re not affiliated with Scratch, MIT, or Coltroc — the original developer. We’re just people who enjoy the game and wanted a proper place to play it and find useful guides.
Did you make the game?
No. Planet Clicker was created by Coltroc on the Scratch platform and is shared under Creative Commons licensing. We host it here for convenience and provide guides around it — that’s the full extent of our involvement with the game itself.
How do I contact you?
The Contact page is the best place. Send a message and we’ll get back to you within a few business days. If something on the site is wrong or outdated, that’s especially useful to hear about.
Can I suggest something for the site?
Yes — feedback is genuinely welcome. If there’s a question this FAQ doesn’t answer, a guide you’d find useful, or something that could work better on the site, the contact page is open.
5. Still Have a Question?
If something isn’t covered here, it’s probably something we should add. Send it through the Contact page and we’ll either answer directly or fold it into this FAQ.
Last updated: April 27, 2026 theplanetclicker.net — Independent fan site, not affiliated with Scratch, MIT, or Coltroc.