Planet Guide
All planet biome types with resources, weather, and tips.
Lush / Tropical
Star BulbParaffiniumPleasant to occasional storms
- 1Best planets for bases.
- 2High fauna variety.
- 3Grass and trees everywhere.
- 4Can have Activated Copper in extreme variants.
- 5Paradise planets have no storms.
Desert / Barren
Cactus FleshPyriteSuperheated storms possible
- 1Sandworms can spawn here.
- 2Cactus Flesh is valuable for farming.
- 3Often have cave systems.
- 4Look for buried ruins in sand.
- 5Heat protection recommended.
Frozen / Arctic
Frost CrystalDioxiteExtreme cold, blizzards
- 1Cold protection essential.
- 2Frost Crystal farms are profitable.
- 3Caves provide shelter from storms.
- 4Some have underwater cave systems.
- 5Whiteout blizzards reduce visibility.
Toxic / Caustic
Fungal MouldAmmoniaToxic rain and storms
- 1Toxic protection needed.
- 2Giant mushroom forests are common.
- 3Fungal Mould used in Acid crafting.
- 4Watch for hostile flora.
- 5Underground sections are safer.
Radioactive / Irradiated
Gamma WeedUraniumRadiation storms
- 1Radiation protection required.
- 2Uranium is useful as Launch Thruster fuel.
- 3Gamma Weed used in farming chains.
- 4Some have unique glowing flora.
- 5Nuclear storms are visually spectacular.
Scorched / Volcanic
SolaniumPhosphorusExtreme heat, firestorms
- 1Heat protection critical.
- 2Solanium for Heat Capacitor crafting.
- 3Volcanic planets have lava pools.
- 4Firestorms can drain hazard protection rapidly.
- 5Look for geysers for scanning.
Exotic / Anomalous
Varies by subtypeUsually calm
- 1Unique visual landscapes.
- 2Collectible glitch decorations.
- 3Rare and memorable discoveries.
- 4Often have unique fauna.
- 5Great for base building screenshots.
Dead / Airless
Ferrite DustRusted MetalNo atmosphere, no storms
- 1No life support drain from atmosphere.
- 2Low gravity on some variants.
- 3Good for resource mining.
- 4Sentinels are usually absent.
- 5Can have ancient ruins.