Space Trash Scavenger

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"Space Trash Scavenger" is a 3D raft-building game set in the 31st century, where you explore procedurally generated space debris for resources and loot. Build and expand your Space Rig with the necessary equipment for survival and defense, while managing power, artificial gravity, and trash processing. Navigate through asteroids, abandoned outposts, and derelict spaceships, salvaging valuable materials and upgrading your space suit, weapons, and ammo.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

90%

Audience ScoreBased on 663 reviews

gameplay60 positive mentions

grinding66 negative mentions

The game has a charming art style and engaging gameplay mechanics, making it enjoyable for players who love survival and base-building genres.
The developers are responsive to community feedback and actively work on updates, showing commitment to improving the game.
The unique gravity mechanics and the ability to build and navigate in 3D space add a refreshing twist to the gameplay.

The game can feel grindy and repetitive, especially in the early stages where resource scarcity limits progression.
Some mechanics, such as the food and fuel systems, can feel tedious and detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
There are still bugs and balancing issues that need to be addressed, which can hinder the gameplay experience.

gameplay
132 mentions
45 % positive mentions
48 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as fun and engaging, featuring solid mechanics like building, automation, and unique elements such as gravity mechanics and a grapple gun. However, some players find the gameplay loop repetitive and suggest that the game could benefit from more diverse goals and content. Overall, while the game shows promise with its core mechanics and potential for creativity, it is still in early access and may require further development to enhance player satisfaction.
- “There's a fun mechanic with the grapple gun as it either pulls things toward you, or the right click pulls you towards things.”
- “The gameplay loop feels fun, almost like Raft in space, and it doesn't take long to ramp up.”
- “Definitely addictive gameplay, flexibility and creativity for building one's own rig and choosing one's play-style.”
- “Should probably be a mobile game for $5; $20 is way too much to ask for such a simple and repetitive gameplay loop.”
- “Painful gameplay loop.”
- “I gave it an honest try, and despite my time invested, was not able to reach what I would consider the core gameplay loop from what I've seen in-game in terms of blueprints.”
grinding
68 mentions
1 % positive mentions
1 % neutral mentions
97 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with many players finding it excessively tedious and lacking in rewarding mechanics. While some appreciate the variety of resource-gathering methods, they often feel that the grind remains monotonous and unfulfilling, especially as they progress. Suggestions for improvement include better automation options and more engaging farming mechanics to alleviate the repetitive nature of resource collection.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Yes, the game is early access, but I think the negatives go beyond 'it's not quite finished yet.' Even if there were a bunch more techs and sectors to unlock, at root it's still pretty grindy and the base building aspect is not complex enough.”
- “As it stands, as other reviews have pointed out, it is extremely grindy and doesn't feel rewarding whatsoever.”
- “Game play is super grindy - which I wouldn't mind if there was a good payoff.”
music
42 mentions
24 % positive mentions
69 % neutral mentions
7 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its calming and immersive qualities, enhancing the overall relaxing gameplay experience. Many players appreciate the atmospheric soundtrack, which evokes feelings reminiscent of "Firefly" and "Serenity," although some note its repetitive nature due to a limited number of tracks. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's vibe, making it enjoyable even for those who typically dislike video game music.
- “The colourful, simplistic visuals alongside the calming music made the gameplay feel relaxing instead of taxing.”
- “The music and the visuals are soothing and immersive.”
- “Hats off to whoever did the music, I don't know why, but the music gives me Firefly/Serenity vibes, and I love it!”
- “The music is atmospheric, but it's a shame that sometimes the tracks have a longer silent gap between them and it's kind of repetitive.”
- “I was immediately deafened by the intro music.”
- “Soundtrack is 3 songs on loop.”
graphics
42 mentions
43 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
7 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are characterized by a charming, simplistic art style that evokes a relaxing and cozy atmosphere, reminiscent of titles like Astroneer and Outer Wilds. While some players appreciate the clear and intuitive visuals, others find them less impressive compared to high-end graphics in more realistic games. Overall, the aesthetic is engaging and contributes positively to the gameplay experience, making it enjoyable for those seeking a casual and immersive environment.
- “Its captivating art style and graphics immediately caught my eye, prompting me to dive into its universe.”
- “The colourful, simplistic visuals alongside the calming music made the gameplay feel relaxing instead of taxing.”
- “Graphics are a lot of fun - things are very clear and intuitive, but not over-animated and 'Horizon Zero Dawn'-level perfection, so it continues to capture that arcade feel.”
- “Graphically, not very pretty.”
- “The model work reminds me a lot of Outer Wild's alpha, which may give it that cozy indie aesthetic for some but might also turn away others who are looking for something more realistic.”
- “Cartoony, but I don't care; although everyone is about graphics these days, so I thought I would mention it.”
story
34 mentions
26 % positive mentions
65 % neutral mentions
9 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as minimal and lacking depth, with many players expressing a desire for more fleshed-out narratives, missions, and goals. While there is a basic backstory and some lore, the quests often feel repetitive and unengaging, leading to concerns about monotony. Overall, the game could benefit from a more compelling storyline to enhance the player experience.
- “Really looking forward to seeing how much further the poi system is developed and how much the lore/story impacts the player experience.”
- “- a basic, but expandable backstory and lore to the universe that your scavenger inhabits, and the art style for the cinematic is unique.”
- “Storyline is good and the game does a good job of explaining what to do.”
- “While the core mechanics are solid and enjoyable, the game could benefit from more fleshed-out goals, storylines, missions, and crafting items.”
- “Just needs some more depth, maybe some basic storyline, or more secret things to discover or unlock or something.”
- “If I had to compare Space Trash Scavenger to another game, I'd say that, to some extent, it's like Raft... but in space and less focused on the story (although I don't believe there's much of one at the moment, at least).”
stability
8 mentions
25 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
75 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is mixed; while some players report a smooth experience with minimal bugs, others have encountered occasional issues. Despite these bugs, many appreciate the game's replayability, though a general lack of polish is noted.
- “The game runs great, and I've been playing it for several hours without encountering any bugs whatsoever.”
- “Despite a few buggy situations, I would still recommend it.”
- “Surprisingly good replayability, and that's kind of important because it's still buggy.”
- “I haven't encountered any bugs so far with that tool, but it looks like it can be very, very buggy.”
atmosphere
4 mentions
50 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is generally well-received, with atmospheric music that complements the semi-relaxed gameplay; however, some players note that the music can be repetitive and features longer silent gaps between tracks. Overall, the atmosphere enhances the experience, aligning well with the game's combat style.
- “I am aware I have only just touched on this game, but I am liking the atmosphere and the combat is simple and suits the semi-relaxed nature of the game.”
optimization
4 mentions
50 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
Overall, the game runs smoothly and is enjoyable, with no reported bugs. However, some users noted that menu management feels sluggish, indicating that further optimization and polishing are expected before the final release.
- “The game is already really fun and gratifying in its current state. I expect that by release, after polishing and optimizations (e.g., menu management is currently kind of sluggish), this will be an absolute home run.”
- “So far, I encountered no bugs at all and it runs smoothly.”
- “The game is already really fun and gratifying in its current state, but I expect that by release, after polishing and optimizations (e.g., menu management is currently kind of sluggish), this will be an absolute home run.”
- “The game is already really fun and gratifying in its current state, but I expect that by release, after polishing and optimizations (e.g., menu management is currently kind of sluggish), this will be an absolute home run.”
monetization
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-50 % neutral mentions
150 % negative mentions
Users have expressed frustration with the monetization strategy, noting that the frequency and intrusiveness of ads are excessively high.
- “The ads sensitivity is ridiculously high.”
- “The monetization strategy feels overly aggressive.”
- “It's frustrating how much you have to spend to enjoy the game fully.”
replayability
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Users consistently highlight a lack of resource respawn as a significant factor limiting the game's replayability, indicating that once resources are depleted, there is little incentive to replay the game.
- “No resource respawn, no replayability.”
humor
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its unpredictability and wit, often leading to surprising and absurd situations that keep players engaged. Additionally, it features a playful disdain for squids, adding a quirky touch to the comedic experience.
- “Expect things to go crazy, expect to find interesting things you didn't expect, expect a witty sense of humor and to hate squid afterwards...”