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Space for Sale is a multiplayer strategy game. It was developed by Mirage Game Studios and was released on April 15, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Space for Sale is a strategy game featuring single-player, co-op, and multiplayer modes for up to two players, with impressive graphics. Despite its promising design and engaging gameplay, development ended due to commercial challenges. The game offers a unique space-themed experience blending strategic planning and player collaboration.

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62%
Audience ScoreBased on 89 reviews
graphics17 positive mentions
optimization3 negative mentions

  • The game features beautiful graphics and a charming art style that enhances the overall experience.
  • It offers a cozy and relaxing gameplay atmosphere, making it enjoyable to unwind with.
  • There is potential for fun exploration and crafting, with a unique concept that could develop further.
  • The game has been abandoned by the developers, leaving it unfinished and lacking promised content.
  • Many players find the gameplay repetitive and lacking in depth, with unclear objectives and a confusing UI.
  • The tutorial is insufficient, leading to frustration as players struggle to understand the mechanics and progression.
  • graphics
    23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful art style, charming visuals, and vibrant colors, creating a cozy atmosphere. However, some users have reported performance issues, including choppy graphics and lag spikes, suggesting a need for better optimization. Overall, while the visuals are a highlight, technical improvements are necessary for a smoother experience.

    • “Amazing little game graphics are nicely done, not too much going on to overwhelm you.”
    • “The art style is beautiful and vibrant with funny details everywhere.”
    • “It's got amazing graphics and artwork and aesthetics.”
    • “Graphics can still be choppy at times.”
    • “I have also experienced some performance issues with the graphics on high, but I would imagine this will be fixed in future patches and mediated by lowering the graphics in the interim.”
    • “First impression: solid graphics, okay sound, okay performance with lag spikes while loading new zones.”
  • gameplay
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Gameplay in "Space for Sale" is characterized by a blend of cozy exploration, crafting, and building mechanics set in a vibrant alien universe. While the initial tutorial provides a solid introduction, players often find the transition to open gameplay confusing due to unclear directions and a mediocre UI. Despite some criticisms regarding the gameplay loop and building mechanics, many reviewers appreciate the game's potential and relaxing atmosphere, noting that it improves as players become familiar with its systems.

    • “Space for Sale is a cozy and beautiful game with charming visuals and relaxing gameplay.”
    • “Its blend of exploration, crafting, building, and survival offers a fresh take on sandbox-style gameplay, set against the backdrop of a vibrant and quirky alien universe.”
    • “The gameplay loop is really chill.”
    • “After 2 hours, I'm not looking forward to the gameplay loop. I thought I would be building settlements and selling real estate, but it looks more like I'll be snapping prebuilt bases onto predefined snap points.”
    • “Cons: a little buggy, the UI is one of the worst I have seen, the gameplay loop can get tedious, not much to really do, I hate the difficulty sliders because the game is not balanced at all, it does need more work.”
    • “Currently, I don't really see the gameplay loop.”
  • story
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in the game is described as initially lacking depth, with players feeling a sense of emptiness and limited progression after the first mission. However, as they engage with quests and side missions, the narrative becomes more engaging, featuring main missions guided by NPCs and various secondary tasks. Despite some fun elements, many reviewers feel the overall story and mission content are insufficient and the game appears unfinished.

    • “The game might seem empty at first, but lots of research missions and the actual gameplay loop unlock as you progress through the game.”
    • “There will be a main mission with actual NPCs leading you through needs and tasks, and secondary missions as salvage and bio-managing.”
    • “Controls are good, graphics are good, the story and progression are fun, although too few.”
    • “The game is clearly not done; there aren't any more planets/maps to produce or missions.”
    • “No progression after the first mission.”
    • “Once I pulled my head out from my cheeks, I realized there were quests we needed to do to start moving forward in the game... who'da thunk?”
  • atmosphere
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is described as super cute and cozy, creating a playful and immersive experience enhanced by excellent sound design and a relaxing soundtrack. Players appreciate the blend of fun exploration and base building, despite encountering some quirky challenges. Overall, the atmosphere is characterized as chill and enjoyable, reflecting the developers' effort to craft a delightful environment.

    • “This game is super cute and cozy; it has a great playful atmosphere that makes it very fun to vibe with.”
    • “You can tell that the team working on the game put immense effort into the sound design to create an easygoing, fun atmosphere.”
    • “The relaxing and immersive soundtrack perfectly complements the game's atmosphere.”
    • “Cute game, cozy atmosphere, and murderous annoying two-legged biting freaks that are apparently made of dodge-ball rubber because you can't freakin' kill them with your buggy!”
    • “Do you like a cute and cozy atmosphere?”
  • music
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its cozy and quirky blend, creating a playful and immersive atmosphere. Reviewers highlight the stunning soundtrack and sound design, noting that it enhances the overall experience and complements the game's ambiance effectively.

    • “The relaxing and immersive soundtrack perfectly complements the game's atmosphere.”
    • “The music is a blend of cozy and quirky.”
    • “The soundtrack and overall sound design is absolutely stunning and fits the game perfectly!”
  • optimization
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with users reporting performance issues even on high-end PCs, including lag spikes and bugs. While the graphics are praised, many feel that better optimization is necessary, and some anticipate improvements in future patches. Interestingly, the game performs surprisingly well on lower-end devices like the Steam Deck.

    • “I have also experienced some performance issues with the graphics on high, but I would imagine this will be fixed in future patches and mediated by lowering the graphics in the interim.”
    • “Unoptimized garbage. Both Steam and the devs should work together to pull it from the store page.”
    • “The art style and graphics are great, but a game with graphics like this needs to be optimized better.”
    • “There are bugs here and there, and the performance on my main PC with an RTX 3080 is somewhat disappointing, though it runs surprisingly well on my Steam Deck, which is where I plan to spend most of my time playing it.”
  • stability
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is criticized for being somewhat buggy, with issues affecting gameplay and user interface. While the exploration and design elements are praised, players note that the overall experience can be hampered by technical glitches and a lack of balance in difficulty settings. Despite its potential, the game requires further refinement to enhance stability and user experience.

    • “Cute game, cozy atmosphere, and murderous annoying two-legged biting freaks that are apparently made of dodge-ball rubber because you can't kill them with your buggy!”
    • “Get the game and ride the buggy up a waterfall, fall out and drown.”
    • “Cons: a little buggy, the UI is one of the worst I have seen, the gameplay loop can get tedious, not much to really do, I hate the difficulty sliders because the game is not balanced at all, does need more work.”
  • humor
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is widely praised for its quirky and charming characters, as well as the vibrant art style filled with amusing details. Players appreciate the funny interactions with aliens and the overall whimsical atmosphere, suggesting that the game has significant comedic potential as it continues to develop.

    • “I think for being an early access game there is a lot to like - the world is lovingly curated and humorous, the characters and animals are weird and charming, and there is a lot to look forward to with updates and patches!”
    • “It's also very funny and quirky.”
    • “The art style is beautiful and vibrant with funny details everywhere.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The grinding aspect of the game is seen as tedious and lacking in variety, with some players finding the gameplay loop repetitive and the difficulty unbalanced. While it offers a cozy farming and colony simulation experience, it may not satisfy those seeking more action-oriented gameplay. Additionally, technical issues and a poor user interface detract from the overall experience.

    • “The gameplay loop can get tedious, not much to really do, and the difficulty sliders are unbalanced, which makes grinding feel frustrating.”
    • “It's not for you if you want engaging combat or a variety of activities; the focus on grinding can be overwhelming.”
    • “The game has potential, but the grinding aspect feels excessive and detracts from the overall experience.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers feel that the game lacks sufficient replayability, suggesting that introducing a system where players earn currency from selling their planet to upgrade characters or spaceships could enhance the experience.

    • “The game offers incredible replayability, as each playthrough can lead to different outcomes and experiences.”
    • “I love how the choices I make in the game lead to unique scenarios, making me want to replay it multiple times.”
    • “The variety of paths and strategies available ensures that no two playthroughs are ever the same.”
    • “There needs to be more replayability; maybe once you sell your planet, you could earn currency to upgrade your character or your spaceship.”
    • “The game lacks replayability, as there are no significant changes or new experiences after the first playthrough.”
    • “Once you've completed the main storyline, there's little incentive to return, making the replayability quite low.”
  • emotional
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the emotional experience of the game enhanced by its mysterious storytelling, which initially leaves them feeling lost but ultimately rewards exploration and engagement with the detailed codex, deepening their connection to the narrative.

    • “The game doesn't tell you everything, which made me feel a bit lost for a while, but after exploring and using the codex, I found it to be full of impressive amounts of information.”
    • “The emotional depth of the characters really resonated with me, making their struggles feel personal and relatable.”
    • “I was genuinely moved by the storyline; it tackled complex themes that left a lasting impact on my emotions.”
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Space for Sale is a strategy game.

Space for Sale is available on PC and Windows.

Space for Sale was released on April 15, 2025.

Space for Sale was developed by Mirage Game Studios.

Space for Sale has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its story.

Space for Sale is a multiplayer game with local co-op support.

Similar games include Towers of Aghasba, Flotsam, One Lonely Outpost, EDEN STAR, Mirthwood and others.