Astro Prospector

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Astro Prospector is a single player casual simulation game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Raúl "Lindryn" López Martín and was released on July 14, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Astro Prospector is a roguelite bullet hell where you mine resources and upgrade custom ships to survive waves of enemies. With multiple ships, over 420 upgrades, and new modes like Endless Coffee, players strategize to defeat SpaceCorp and break the Universe. The game challenges you to master synergies and survive as long as possible against relentless threats.

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96%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,079 reviews

gameplay67 positive mentions

grinding52 negative mentions

Engaging gameplay with a smooth progression system that keeps players hooked.
The combination of incremental upgrades and bullet hell mechanics creates a unique and enjoyable experience.
Visually appealing with a charming art style and a fitting soundtrack that enhances the overall atmosphere.

The game can become visually cluttered in later levels, making it difficult to navigate and dodge attacks.
Some achievements, particularly the no-hit and speedrun challenges, may feel overly punishing and frustrating for players.
The game is relatively short, lasting around 4-6 hours, which may leave some players wanting more content.

gameplay
144 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
51%
2%
The gameplay of "Astro Prospector" is widely praised for its addictive loop, blending bullet hell mechanics with incremental progression, which keeps players engaged through meaningful upgrades and diverse enemy patterns. Players appreciate the smooth controls, satisfying progression, and the introduction of new mechanics that enhance the challenge without feeling punishing. While some find certain mechanics, like the coffee meter, detracting, the overall experience is characterized by a fun and dynamic gameplay environment that rewards skill and strategy.
- “Great incremental game where the bullet hell gameplay is good enough to stand on its own!”
- “The gameplay loop is a lot more dynamic and engaging with really unique boss rooms.”
- “Meaningful incremental progression and very fun bullet hell gameplay that is constantly throwing new attack patterns at you.”
- “After you finish 21 base waves of endless mode and quickly lose to insane enemy scaling after that, there is no sense to replay except maybe try out another ship with a different attack mechanic.”
- “Buyer beware: this game is an incremental in the first half with bullet hell elements, that turns into a bullet hell where the incremental gameplay very quickly doesn't matter and skill through unfair boss patterns on world 5 will be the only way you get through.”
- “While not having a lot of different stuff going on, the game forces you to utilize limited mechanics while honing your control skills.”
music
59 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
39%
5%
The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and how well it complements the gameplay, with many players enjoying the catchy tunes and sound design that enhance the overall experience. While some noted a limited variety of tracks, the soundtrack is described as engaging and fitting for both the chill and intense moments of the game. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's atmosphere, making it a standout feature that players appreciate.
- “The music and sound design in this game is top notch and really feels nice and fitting in all places, like a little jingle for completing a goal, as well as getting your next goal; I'll never get tired of hearing those.”
- “The gameplay is addicting, the music is addicting, and overall it delivers great value.”
- “Oh boy, the game is great with some really solid progression, but the soundtrack is out of this world.”
- “The music is limited and the very first region has the best music in my opinion.”
- “The game starts as a chill game and you have this vibe for a long time, but the end game has a sudden difficulty spike and the music is stressing; it does not feel like the same game at all.”
- “Worst part is that a good 70% of the game is the chill incremental vibe and all, so you want more, and where you should get more, you get a bullet hell multi-phase boss with aggressive music.”
grinding
57 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
4%
91%
Overall, players have mixed feelings about the grinding aspect of the game. While some find the grinding necessary for upgrades to be satisfying and well-paced, others feel it can become tedious, especially in the later stages or for certain achievements. Many appreciate that the game avoids excessive grind by offering meaningful upgrades and a balanced progression system, making the experience enjoyable rather than frustrating.
- “Simple, not too grindy, good progression.”
- “Not grindy, but if you want to make it a little easier, the grinding isn't bad.”
- “As advertised, this is a very fun incremental that takes about 5 hours to play through (not grinding too much).”
- “Story mode is too short (4h), too grindy at first, as if intentionally extended so that you don't refund.”
- “At some point I had to do around a 45 - 60 minute grinding session with no progress (which is quite a lot for a 4-6 hour game).”
- “The combat is fun but not enough to withstand grinding repetition.”
graphics
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
33%
7%
The graphics of the game have been widely praised for their clear, charming aesthetic and well-executed pixel art style, contributing to a smooth and engaging atmosphere. Players appreciate the intentional design of the visuals, which remain easy on the eyes even during chaotic gameplay, and the crisp audio complements the overall experience. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point, enhancing the enjoyment of the game.
- “Everything about the visuals of this game is filled with intention and it makes me happy to play!”
- “The graphics and audio are mostly acceptable.”
- “Awesome game, really polished, very good graphics, balanced and engaging gameplay.”
- “I've never been baited harder by a game's art style and trailer.”
- “Visuals are easy on the eyes; but, can really get busy as you get higher in the levels.”
- “The aesthetic?”
story
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
34%
58%
8%
The story mode of the game is generally well-received, offering an engaging and addictive experience that lasts around 5 to 7 hours, with players appreciating the variety of enemies and upgrades. While some find the pacing slow and the narrative lacking depth, the quirky premise centered around coffee adds charm, and the gameplay loop is satisfying. Overall, the story mode is seen as a fun complement to the game's mechanics, though it may not satisfy those seeking a deep narrative.
- “The story mode kept amazing me with new enemies, new weapons, and new scenes.”
- “The story/concept is fun: coffee is fuel & life.”
- “I like the visuals, the music, the gameplay and progression; as well as the goofy but charming aspect of coffee asteroids and the story centered around it made this game a blast to play and worth every dollar.”
- “The story mode is too short (4h), too grindy at first, as if intentionally extended so that you don't refund.”
- “Players who expect fast-paced combat, narrative-driven quests, or cinematic storylines may find its pacing too methodical.”
- “Final level of the story mode is, to be blunt, tedious.”
replayability
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
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16%
The reviews highlight a mixed perspective on replayability, with some players appreciating the inclusion of distinct modes and progression systems that enhance replay value, while others express disappointment over the lack of customization and longer gameplay options. Several users noted that future updates could improve replayability, particularly with the addition of new game modes and rogue-like elements. Overall, while some find the game enjoyable with good replay potential, others feel it currently lacks sufficient content to warrant multiple playthroughs.
- “I am really enjoying this game: very good replayability cycle, the progression map adds interesting and different experiences of the game, that forces you to change strategies with different tools and enemy styles, and the challenges are achievable in a reasonable window of time.”
- “Great replay value, and inexpensive at full price.”
- “With the current game length, it could have more rogue-like elements or a 'new game +' for more replayability; I finished it in 3 hours and I need more, looking forward to future updates!”
- “Unfortunately, there's no replay value.”
- “I wish the game was longer or had some kind of replayability that didn't require you to wipe your save.”
- “But there isn't any replay value.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its immersive visuals and engaging sound design, creating a smooth and cozy vibe that enhances the overall experience. Players find the atmosphere captivating, contributing significantly to the game's fantasy and enjoyment, with a standout soundtrack that complements the gameplay.
- “Astro Prospector's atmosphere plays a major role in selling the fantasy.”
- “It captivates you with its immersive atmosphere and engaging gameplay, holding your attention right through to the very end.”
- “Awesome soundtrack and atmosphere.”
- “Astro prospector’s atmosphere plays a major role in selling the fantasy.”
- “The atmosphere and vibe are cozy and arcadey.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted through its unique mouse control scheme, which adds a comedic element to the gameplay. Players appreciate the funny background story and find the overall experience to be entertaining, with solid pacing and meaningful upgrades that complement the humor.
- “I played the entire game with the very funny mouse control scheme.”
- “Keyboard or controller would probably be more precise, but the mouse scheme was pretty funny and unique.”
- “Astro Prospector is, in my opinion, a very good incremental mining/bullet hell game with a very funny background story.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game demonstrates excellent stability on the Steam Deck, with users reporting smooth performance and reliable gameplay.
- “Runs great on Steam Deck.”
- “The game maintains a steady frame rate, even during intense action sequences.”
- “I haven't experienced any crashes or bugs, which makes for a smooth gaming experience.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its player-friendly hit detection, which allows for a more forgiving experience that can evoke feelings of relief and satisfaction when narrowly avoiding hits. This design choice enhances the overall emotional engagement, making players feel more connected to their gameplay.

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Astro Prospector is a casual simulation game with science fiction theme.

Astro Prospector is available on PC, Web Browser, Steam Deck and Windows.

On average players spend around 6 hours playing Astro Prospector.

Astro Prospector was released on July 14, 2025.

Astro Prospector was developed by Raúl "Lindryn" López Martín.

Astro Prospector has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its grinding.

Astro Prospector is a single player game.

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