Deep Space Cache

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In "Deep Space Cache," mine asteroids for resources, convert them into bits, and unlock percentage-based augments to increase your mining efficiency. This casual, semi-idle incremental game offers a peaceful space-themed experience, with progressively unlocking augments adding depth to the gameplay. A Steam key is included with your Itch purchase, ensuring cross-platform accessibility.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

94%

Audience ScoreBased on 148 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

Fun little incremental game with a satisfying progression system.
Great value for the price, providing several hours of enjoyable gameplay.
Chill vibes and good music make it a relaxing experience.

Gameplay can become repetitive and grindy, especially towards the end.
Limited variety in upgrades and minimal impact from skill tree choices.
Performance issues and lag can detract from the overall experience.

gameplay
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
67%
14%
The gameplay is characterized by a simple and repetitive loop that becomes tedious after a short period, with limited meaningful progression despite an elaborate skill tree. While some players appreciate the mix of active and idle mechanics and find value in the low price for a few hours of entertainment, many express disappointment in the lack of significant gameplay changes and the overall experience feeling underwhelming. Overall, it offers a basic but enjoyable experience for its cost, though it leaves players wanting more depth and variety.
- “4 hours of gameplay for less than £1, can't complain.”
- “Short and sweet, a good mix of active and idle gameplay.”
- “Solid 8/10, took about 3 hours to beat it, then I did a second run with only the first generator and beat it even quicker than that, solid gameplay loop, good soundtrack, and the balance is done well, I definitely appreciate the compounding scale on the upgrades.”
- “The other big downside is that the payoff for progressing through the skill trees changes virtually nothing about the gameplay experience after you're about 25% through the tree.”
- “Towards the end of the game, I found myself just leaving the game open on a second monitor to accrue points because the gameplay loop became so repetitive and boring. It was a better experience to play a different game and just check in every now and then to spend the collected resources without having to suffer through another ever so slightly more powerful run.”
- “While a mildly enjoyable few hours of a very basic gameplay loop, performance issues hold it back a bit, and I grew tired of the game quicker than I would've liked.”
music
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
17%
17%
The music in the game has received widespread praise for its quality and ability to enhance the overall experience, with many players expressing a desire for a soundtrack release. While the tracks are described as great and fitting for the game's vibe, some users noted that they can become repetitive over time. Overall, the soundtrack is characterized as a collection of enjoyable lo-fi chill beats that contribute positively to the gameplay atmosphere.
- “The music fit the game great where it put me into the right mood for the game and I had a couple of moments where I just sat in my chair listening to it.”
- “The soundtrack is also a really good collection of lo-fi chill beats, honestly worth buying just to have that on in the background.”
- “The progression was smooth, and the music added a chill vibe that made it a pleasant experience from start to finish.”
- “Nice little game to turn your brain off and play with for a little while, needs a soundtrack release; I would buy that in a heartbeat.”
- “Which I find for any background music with lyrics.”
- “Would buy a soundtrack.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
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The game's optimization is notably lacking, particularly towards the end, where performance issues arise due to the high volume of on-screen elements, leading to lag and frame rate drops. While some players may experience these issues more acutely than others, the overall performance detracts from the enjoyment and longevity of the gameplay. Recent updates have addressed some early game pacing and performance problems, but significant optimization challenges remain.
- “Edit: there have been updates to the early game pacing, the end game grind, the infinite energy issue, and the performance problems!”
- “Deep Space Cache is somewhat similar to Nodebuster, but the execution is not nearly as good, and the actual performance of the game drops considerably with a lot of asteroids on the screen.”
- “The performance suffers at the end of the game due to the sheer number of things on screen, which may upset some folks more than others.”
- “Not very well-optimized, so it got a little laggy near endgame with the sheer amount of projectiles on screen.”
- “While a mildly enjoyable few hours of a very basic gameplay loop, performance issues hold it back a bit, and I grew tired of the game quicker than I would've liked.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly in the mid to late game, with some noting a slow start. While it can become excessively grindy, recent updates have improved the experience, making it more manageable. Overall, the game offers a decent amount of gameplay for its price, but the grind may deter some players.
- “There really need to be bosses or something challenging that prevents you from just AFK farming to win the game all at once.”
- “It's very grindy, and, especially at the beginning, rather slow.”
- “Gets a little bit grindy in mid to late game; it took me about 4.5 hours to complete.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
The game's graphics feature an elegant and simple art style that complements its chill vibes, with well-matched rock designs that blend subtly into the background. While some players would appreciate a more visible color for the primary "ore," the overall aesthetic and shading contribute to a relaxing visual experience.
- “This game has pretty chill vibes and an elegantly simple art style. I would love to see the primary 'ore' change to a visible color in the background, but I do love the look of those rocks matching and just barely being able to see them through the shading.”
- “I took my time with it, no need to rush, mostly because the art style is just spot on.”
- “The game features a nice aesthetic and chill music.”
- “The graphics are underwhelming and lack detail, making the game feel outdated.”
- “The art style is simplistic to a fault, and it often feels like the environments are bland and uninspired.”
- “While the game has a chill vibe, the graphics could use more variety and color to enhance the overall experience.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers minimal replayability, as players feel that once they complete it, they have experienced all it has to offer, potentially diminishing enjoyment. However, many agree that the initial experience is still valuable for its price.
- “For this reason, there's basically no replayability - once you've beaten it once, you've already experienced all that the game has to offer (and probably more than you might have enjoyed).”
- “While there is little to no replayability in its current state, Deep Space Cache is an experience well worth its price tag.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is criticized for being poorly balanced and riddled with bugs, leading to an overall lack of enjoyment for players.
- “Terribly balanced, buggy, not very fun.”