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The Planet Crafter does something genuinely interesting: you terraform a dead planet together over multiple sessions and the world visibly changes as a result of your group's work. The sci-fi setting is a welcome change from the forest and zombie survival options dominating the genre. Survival mechanics are present but soft, oxygen and resources rather than existential threat, which is why it sits here rather than in the main list. For groups who want steady collaborative progression in a relaxed atmosphere, it is an underrated pick.