Astroneer
Interact with strange new worlds in a unique and tactile way, molding the environment itself as if it were clay in your hands. Build your base, master resource management, automate your production lines, and more as you unravel the mysteries of the universe, alone or with friends.
What it feels like
Exploration of strange alien worlds with a sense of discovery and wonder at the marvelous and unknown. The methodical pacing of base-building, research, and exploration invites unhurried reflection on cosmic themes.
What it's about
Strange new worlds, space exploration, and unraveling cosmic mysteries establish a sci-fi setting. Surviving on hostile alien planets by managing resources and building shelter is a significant survival element.
How it plays
Constructing and expanding a home base with modules and structures is a central gameplay loop and progression pathway. Molding the environment itself as clay and reshaping terrain is explicitly described as a defining interaction method. Building self-running production and logistics chains via conveyor networks and automated systems is a core loop mentioned in the description.
How it looks and sounds
Steam tags confirm third-person perspective as the primary viewpoint for exploration and building. Steam tags note colorful visuals; the alien worlds are visually saturated and inviting rather than muted or grim.
How it's structured
A large continuous explorable space across multiple planets with non-linear, player-chosen exploration and base locations is core to the experience. The game emphasizes player-set goals, freeform base building, and emergent creativity with minimal imposed objectives beyond survival and research. The game is explicitly designed for cooperative play online with friends in shared worlds.
Kindred games
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Shares Science Fiction, Sandbox, Open World, Automation.
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