Astronomics

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Astronomics is a single player strategy game. It was developed by Numizmatic and was released on February 10, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

Send expeditions to explore passing asteroids Find resources and gather them while the asteroid is in range Start automating! Your growing collection of mining equipment will speed things up. Worker bots will carry things around. Your Command bot will support them. Upgrade your tools! There are many corporations in the asteroid belt and each has specialized devices to offer. D…

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88%

Audience ScoreBased on 505 reviews

gameplay67 positive mentions

grinding62 negative mentions

The core gameplay loop is addictive and engaging, making players want to keep mining and upgrading.
The game has a charming art style and smooth mechanics, providing a relaxing experience.
The developers are responsive to feedback and actively work on updates, showing commitment to improving the game.

The game can feel grindy, especially in the early stages, with slow progression and high resource requirements for upgrades.
Performance issues and optimization problems can hinder the experience, particularly on lower-end hardware.
The lack of depth in automation and repetitive gameplay can lead to a feeling of staleness over time.

gameplay
141 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
50%
2%
The gameplay is characterized by an engaging and addictive loop centered around resource collection and automation, reminiscent of games like Factorio, but with unique mechanics that keep it fresh. Players appreciate the steady introduction of new features and upgrades, although some express frustration with certain bugs and the grindy nature of progression. Overall, the game offers a solid foundation with enjoyable mechanics, though there is room for refinement and expansion as it continues through early access.
- “The mechanics and gameplay loop are fun, and there's a lot of content and polish, as well as a well-defined roadmap for getting out of early access.”
- “The gameplay loop is addicting, and there is plenty of content for an early access game.”
- “The core gameplay loop is super fun, and I enjoy the art style.”
- “I really wanted to like this, but it has too many frustration-inducing and sometimes gameplay-breaking bugs right now.”
- “The core gameplay loop isn't interesting enough to make up for the massive demand of time put on the player - it does not respect the player's time.”
- “90% of the time, all you're doing is mining stuff by hand, and the pacing of the game does not help with that factor of gameplay whatsoever.”
grinding
64 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
97%
The reviews indicate that the game features a significant amount of grinding, which some players find tedious and repetitive, especially as they progress. While many appreciate the laid-back, rewarding nature of the grind, others feel it lacks variety and can become frustrating over time. Overall, the game appeals to fans of grinding mechanics, but it may deter those who prefer a more dynamic gameplay experience.
- “But as said in the beginning, don't even try if you are not the grinding type.”
- “The grind is pretty good, not too tedious, and does eventually pay off with unlocks (deep mining is cool).”
- “The only warning is that by the time I hit the 5th station, the content was getting very similar and tedious, so they need to come up with a way to spice it up and make it more engaging somehow.”
- “It's super tedious and not getting better.”
- “Right now, though, it is lacking content and it is incredibly grindy.”
graphics
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
42%
8%
Overall, the graphics of the game are well-received, with many players praising the charming low-poly art style, vibrant visuals, and smooth animations. However, there are concerns regarding limited graphical options and performance issues, particularly on mid-range GPUs, which detracts from the experience. While the aesthetics contribute positively to the game's atmosphere, players hope for future optimizations and more customization options.
- “The aesthetics are great - design, color, and animation fill out low-poly models with depth and expression.”
- “Awesome low-poly graphics and a fun experience in general.”
- “The art design is great, simple but looks very attractive with lots of vibrant visuals.”
- “At the moment, there’s no option to disable grass, and the quality presets don’t make any noticeable difference to either performance or visuals, whether set to high or low.”
- “The graphics aren't even complex, why is it like this?”
- “The graphics options screen is extremely limited with only a 'high, medium, and low' setting, resolution, v-sync, and framerate cap.”
optimization
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
79%
14%
Overall, the game's optimization has received significant criticism, with players reporting poor performance, unstable frame rates, and a lack of meaningful graphical settings to enhance performance. Many users express a desire for options to disable resource-heavy visual features, particularly on platforms like the Steam Deck, where performance issues are pronounced. While the developers are actively addressing these concerns with regular updates, the current state of optimization remains a major drawback for many players.
- “I also think the game really needs better in-game performance and environment settings.”
- “The dev is extremely attentive in the Steam discussions and has been releasing near daily optimization and bugfix patches to update the game and squash problems before they get too big, 10/10 dev.”
- “Rather than prioritizing additional grass and visual effects, the focus should have been on performance.”
- “At the moment, there’s no option to disable grass, and the quality presets don’t make any noticeable difference to either performance or visuals, whether set to high or low.”
- “Optimization and performance for the Steam Deck is terrible.”
story
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
76%
12%
The story aspect of the game is generally viewed as underdeveloped, with many players noting a lack of narrative depth and a focus on grindy resource collection and upgrades. While the premise involves mining in space and progressing towards life on Earth, the missions often feel repetitive and the quest requirements can be overwhelming, leading to a sense of frustration rather than engagement. Overall, players appreciate the potential for a more complex story but feel that it is currently overshadowed by gameplay mechanics that prioritize grinding over narrative development.
- “Your mission is to collect a bunch of resources, earn a ton of money so you can enjoy your life on Earth for the first time, and upgrade your ships and droids along the way.”
- “So, the setup for the story is you in space mining and upgrading things on your way to Earth, and to strengthen this point, everything you sell in the game also gives you some dollars for when you eventually reach Earth.”
- “I love the progression and the quests definitely give me a goal on what to do.”
- “The story is non-existent.”
- “In this early state, you can't proceed much in the story.”
- “Coupled with no need to prepare for mining missions (just jump to it, avoid some rocks, then land), the whole 'map' thing feels boring and superfluous.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
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17%
The music in the game is generally appreciated for its calming and atmospheric qualities, enhancing the overall chill vibe. However, some players find it repetitive, especially after extended playtime, which detracts from the experience. Overall, while the sound design contributes positively to the immersive environment, its repetitiveness can become a drawback for some players.
- “The music and art style contribute to this chill atmosphere.”
- “Subtle but effective world building, satisfying music, and smooth, intuitive controls make for an immersive and compelling experience.”
- “Fun core gameplay loop, fantastic art style and music/sound design.”
- “- The music is just... bad.”
- “- For such a repetitive game, having repetitive music is a death sentence.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers note that while the game's humor shines through in its mechanics and initial sequences, it feels underutilized in the overall design, particularly in the repetitive nature of identical space stations. There is a sense of potential for more comedic elements, especially with the quirky physics and mechanics, but the current execution leaves players wanting more engaging humor throughout the gameplay.
- “At the current stage, it's just funny to learn the game's mechanics.”
- “I'm happy that DangerouslyFunny played it and brought attention to it.”
- “Basically, it's just a package system to pack all your chunks into a container. The funny part is that it doesn't change the density of your stuff like 'crushing' could imply; it simply eats 6 chunks and spits out 1 container filled with the stuff.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
Overall, the stability of the game is mixed; while some users report it as relatively bug-free and a step above typical early access titles, others express concerns about significant bugs that suggest it should still be in beta testing. However, many players have enjoyed a solid gameplay experience without encountering major issues.
- “The gameplay loop is solid, can easily sink a few hours at a time into it, plenty of progression, and relatively bug free.”
- “Relatively bug free.”
- “Way too buggy, this should not be early access, this should be in-house beta testing.”
- “Less buggy than a typical early access release, but still has significant issues.”
- “This game has a lot of stability problems that need to be addressed before it can be considered complete.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The atmosphere of the game is praised for its well-executed music and art style, creating a chill and immersive experience. Reviewers appreciate the solid core mechanics and express hope for future updates to enhance variety while maintaining the game's promising ambiance.
- “The music and art style contribute to this chill atmosphere.”
- “Early access review - promising game, solid core mechanics and good atmosphere.”
- “While I enjoyed the gameplay and atmosphere, I hope that future updates bring better variety into the game.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
Players find the game to be a unique gem with good replay value, though some suggest the addition of a rebirth system to enhance replayability after completing the campaign. While many enjoy the experience enough to play through multiple times, there are concerns about the game's longevity once the main objectives are achieved. Overall, it receives a solid replayability rating of 8/10.
- “This is a great and unique little gem, well priced with plenty of replay value.”
- “Replayability 8/10”
- “I could see myself playing this all the way through until the end goal, but I'm not sure how good the replay value is upon completion.”
- “As the game doesn't have the late game regions, this is just an idea, but maybe some sort of rebirth system or something to incentivize 'going to Earth' could add replayability after the campaign has been 'completed'.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization aspect of the game is currently minimal, resembling an idle game without microtransactions, but it does incorporate advertisements for certain features, such as returning to earth.
- “This game is an idle game in disguise at the moment, lacking only microtransactions.”
- “I had to go through advertisements just to get back to earth.”