InfraSpace

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InfraSpace is a single player economy city builder game with economy and science fiction themes. It was developed by Dionic Software and was released on September 22, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

InfraSpace is a sci-fi city builder - but every resource you produce has to go through your transport infrastructure. In order to thrive in this solar system, you'll not only have to start mining operations and manage production chains, but also make sure your road network is up to the task.

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Audience ScoreBased on 813 reviews

gameplay15 positive mentions

stability29 negative mentions

InfraSpace combines elements of city building and logistics management, offering a unique gameplay experience that is both engaging and relaxing.
The game features a responsive development team that actively addresses bugs and implements community feedback, ensuring continuous improvement.
Players appreciate the traffic management mechanics, which add a layer of challenge and strategy to the game, making it feel dynamic and alive.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and performance issues, particularly in late-game scenarios, leading to crashes and frustrating gameplay experiences.
Traffic AI can be problematic, often resulting in gridlocks and inefficient delivery routes that hinder progress and enjoyment.
The tutorial and UI lack clarity, making it difficult for new players to understand game mechanics and effectively manage their cities.

gameplay
68 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating its unique mechanics and potential for depth, while others criticize its lack of intuitive design and steep learning curve. Many reviews highlight issues with transportation mechanics and bugs that hinder the overall experience, leading to a gameplay loop that can feel tedious and grindy. Despite these drawbacks, some players find enjoyment in the core mechanics and the game's graphics, suggesting that with further development and polish, it could evolve into a more engaging experience.
- “The mechanics of this game are awesome.”
- “It's a wonderful blend of production management and traffic management, and the building mechanics are a joy to use.”
- “Great graphics, mechanics, and gameplay!”
- “The game shows a lot of promise, but the gameplay is relatively surface level and contains very few nuances.”
- “The core gameplay mechanics and the foundation are solid, but the game is a black box as it does not tutorialize you, and the learning curve is as steep as to be vertical.”
- “The basic transport infrastructure—roads and trucks—make the basic gameplay loop tedious and annoying.”
graphics
51 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the art style and smooth visuals, while others criticize the basic design and occasional graphical glitches. Some users highlight the game's aesthetic appeal and potential for improvement, but note that certain animations and details fall short. Overall, the graphics are generally considered decent, with a few standout elements, but there is room for enhancement in future updates.
- “The graphics are lovely and bugs are minimal.”
- “The graphics are pretty good and I loved the gameplay.”
- “Great graphics, awesome concept!”
- “The art style of the game is completely fine, but there are minor details in animations or other little snippets that make the game fall short.”
- “But the graphics are so minimalistic and there is just nothing you can look at.”
- “There are plenty of odd graphical glitches that I'm encountering while playing on high.”
stability
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
94%
The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches that significantly hinder the overall experience, particularly in its user interface and vehicle pathfinding. While some players find enjoyment in the gameplay despite these issues, many express frustration with the game's stability, especially for a 1.0 release. Although the developers are reportedly active in addressing these problems, the current state of the game is considered too buggy for a full recommendation.
- “The game runs great and does not crash.”
- “Polished runs great.”
- “It is basically City Skylines 2 in space, but somehow more buggy and annoying to play.”
- “If you want a buggy and frustrating game that gets worse the more you play, then this game is for you.”
- “This game is very buggy for me, most of the stuff in the game didn't work and it was very glitchy.”
music
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it repetitive and unimmersive, often leading them to turn it down or replace it with their own. While some appreciate the peaceful ambiance and fitting soundtrack, others note that it consists of only a single looping track, which can become grating over time. Overall, the sound effects are generally considered acceptable, but the music lacks variety and depth.
- “Nice peaceful game, no stress, nice music and fairly good content.”
- “Gameplay, music, sound effects, graphics, UI, everything fits together very well.”
- “-- the ambient music is easy to listen to for hours.”
- “I turned down the music as it was very repetitive and slowly driving me crazy.”
- “The background music consists of a single tune that keeps looping and honestly drove me insane.”
- “And the music is okay, but it has only one title.”
optimization
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting significant performance issues, especially as city populations grow, leading to low frame rates and crashes. While the game offers complex systems for logistical optimization, it suffers from bugs and requires substantial CPU power, making it less accessible for users with older hardware. Overall, players recommend waiting for further optimization and bug fixes before fully engaging with the game.
- “This game has promise: the systems seem to be there, with more than enough complexity and options to make for an interesting city-builder that's focused more on puzzling out optimization than trying to make things pretty and livable.”
- “If you strive for logistical efficiency and optimization, well that's most of the game.”
- “Game about optimization is optimized.”
- “Performance-wise, Infraspace will require a lot of CPU power, so fair warning to those with an older CPU. Because of all the traffic and calculations happening, my Ryzen 5 5600X was at 60% just for the game when I reached above 10k population.”
- “However, after playing for a little over thirteen hours, I've concluded that the game needs a lot of work with bugs and optimization before adding more features.”
- “The game also suffers from the typical performance creep that many of these city builders bump into late game. After about 40 hours of gameplay, which is about the time when I've unlocked all research, I'm struggling to have more than 15fps on double speed and a bit over 25fps on single speed.”
grinding
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players have mixed feelings about the grinding aspect of the game; while some find the resource management and crafting processes tedious and frustrating, others appreciate the automation features that alleviate some of the grind. The gameplay can become excessively grindy, especially when aiming for higher-level upgrades, leading to a sense of monotony. However, some players enjoy the chill, simplified crafting experience reminiscent of Factorio, suggesting that the grind may appeal to those who favor that style of gameplay.
- “Gameplay is extremely grindy.”
- “Getting the final stage of upgrades in order to complete the stages required to leave the planet takes the grindy portion to a further extreme.”
- “The basic transport infrastructure - roads and trucks - make the basic gameplay loop tedious and annoying.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is criticized for its lack of depth and engagement, with users noting the absence of voiceovers and in-game events. While some appreciate the core concept, many feel that the narrative is underdeveloped and could benefit from clearer objectives or missions to enhance the overall experience.
- “I love the storyline and the idea of the game is so brilliant.”
- “It just makes more sense story-wise.”
- “There's no voice overs, no in-game events, no story.”
- “This game could just as easily have the story 'you inherit a large plot of land and you decide to construct a large industrial city.'”
- “Story should be more relevant.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, players express a mix of optimism and concern regarding the game's replayability. While some are excited about the potential for high difficulty settings and improved gameplay mechanics, others note that current replayability is limited, particularly in its alpha state. Many hope future updates will introduce new elements, such as combat features, to enhance replay value.
- “I'm looking forward to starting a new game with the highest difficulty settings, and also just doing this logistically better, more efficiently, and more beautifully; there's good replayability.”
- “Right now, replayability is not very high.”
- “I have been looking a long time for something to fulfill my need for a resource game that has endless replayability.”
- “This game has so much potential; I can't wait to see how it progresses in the future. I personally hope we'll see some enemies and tower defense-like combat, as that would really lift it out of the tedious sandbox mode and add a ton of replayability.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find humor in the quirky design of roads and railroads, noting that the amusing shapes add to the game's charm. The comedic moments, such as cars reacting to player interactions and the teleportation of trucks, contribute to an overall enjoyable experience, even if some opportunities for humor feel missed.
- “Although the roads, railroads, and bridges have some funny shapes sometimes, everything works well and I'm enjoying this game very much!”
- “It's really funny if you click on a road and move the orange line to the opposite side that it was facing, then a car goes over it.”
- “Trucks teleport around these spirals, which is kind of sad because it would have been hilarious.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere in the game is characterized by a blend of industrial and extraterrestrial elements, featuring environments like concrete factories and spaceports, alongside atmospheric processing facilities. Users highlight a gritty, utilitarian aesthetic shaped by materials such as sulfur and sand, contributing to a unique and immersive setting.
- “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, making you feel like you're truly part of this world.”
- “The combination of sound design and visuals creates a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that draws you in.”
- “Every location has its own unique atmosphere, filled with details that enhance the overall experience.”
- “That or flying drones if there's an atmosphere.”
- “Sulfur and sand for concrete, concrete factory, spaceport, atmosphere processing, housing, etc.”