Is Planets Nu still online?
Yes. Planets Nu was online when we last checked.
The 21st-century version of the space strategy game VGA Planets, playable in the browser. [1]
What is Planets Nu?
“Planets Nu is the 21st century version of the fantastic space strategy game VGA Planets. Play in your browser or on your phone against thousands of other warriors in your bid to become Emperor of the Echo Cluster.”
In this directory, Planets Nu sits in the modern indie collection and is tagged space (8 games), strategy (28 games) and turn based (7 games).
How to play
- 01Open planets.nu in a desktop or mobile browser. It is the official site; avoid “unblocked” mirrors.
- 02The homepage doesn't say whether you need an account. Many games here let you play as a guest and register later to keep progress.
- 03The homepage doesn't list controls, so we don't guess. Most games show a tutorial or a “how to play” screen on first launch.
Platform notes
- Browser
- Plays in the browser from planets.nu (our inclusion rule).
- Account
- Not stated on the homepage.
- Mobile
Play in your browser or on your phone
Status history
| Checked (UTC) | Status | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026, 08:46 UTC | Online | 702 ms |
| Oct 29, 2026, 08:24 UTC | Online | 591 ms |
Per-check history started on Oct 29, 2026. Status changes across all games are in the status log.
Planets Nu: FAQ
â–¸Is Planets Nu still online?
Yes. At our last check on Oct 29, 2026, 08:46 UTC, the official site at planets.nu responded normally (HTTP 200) in 702 ms. A site that answers doesn't guarantee busy servers, so if a lobby is empty, try a different time of day.
â–¸Do I need to download anything or make an account to play Planets Nu?
Planets Nu is playable from its official website in a web browser; that's our inclusion rule. Its homepage doesn't state whether an account is required, so expect a possible sign-up step.
â–¸Can I play Planets Nu on my phone?
The official site says: "Play in your browser or on your phone"
â–¸What's the official Planets Nu website?
https://planets.nu/. Still Online only links to official game sites, never to re-uploads or mirror sites.
â–¸What games are similar to Planets Nu?
If you like Planets Nu, try Backstabbr, Astro Empires, Conquer Club, Neptune's Pride.
If you like Planets Nu
Backstabbr
Online · 161ms · backstabbr.com
Play the classic board game Diplomacy online with a modern, phone-friendly interface.
#strategy #diplomacy #turn based
Astro Empires
Online · 356ms · astroempires.com
Free real-time space strategy MMO in a persistent universe.
#space #strategy #persistent
Conquer Club
Online · 767ms · conquerclub.com
Play Risk-style conquest online, with hundreds of maps, tournaments and game options.
#strategy #risk like #turn based
Neptune's Pride
Online · 104ms · np.ironhelmet.com
Real-time space strategy played over several weeks: race to capture half the stars in the galaxy through fleets, trade and diplomacy.
#space #strategy #persistent
OGame
Online · 1256ms · ogame.gameforge.com · 2002
Space-themed browser strategy MMO from Gameforge, one of the longest-running browser games.
#strategy #space #mmo
Planetarion
Online · 343ms · planetarion.com · 2000
Space strategy MMO: mine your planet's asteroids, build a fleet and attack other players' planets.
#strategy #space #mmo