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Games Ongoing 2016-present

Planet Coaster Play Order

Both Planet Coaster theme park builders in order from the 2016 King Coaster sandbox original through Console Edition pads to pool flume sequel 2 in 2024, how coasters and water differ greatly, and where to start park play.

Last updated September 26, 2026

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Two games in release order.

  1. 1 Planet Coaster 2016 · game Console Edition complete best.
  2. 2 Planet Coaster 2 2024 · game Current entry. Pools added.

About Planet Coaster

Planet Coaster builds theme parks with piece by piece coasters and staff wages. The 2016 original plus Spooky and Adventure DLC defines King Coaster career, while Planet Coaster 2 from 2024 adds pools flumes and franchise sharing with ongoing seasons.

Entries stand alone by park with no story order to follow. New players often start with Console Edition complete for pads, or Planet Coaster 2 for current water tools. DLC belongs with its base game rather than apart, since rides and shops stack there with no prior save needed.

Good to know

Release order shows parks grow from coasters to pools, but start with the complete edition you own. Planet Coaster 1 teaches queue math best with mods, Planet Coaster 2 runs newest with water light, and console ports play simpler with pads. Parks never share saves, so skip eras freely after one full run. Treat 2 as latest rather than last.