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As a space explorer, reshape alien terrain, gather resources, build automated bases, and travel between planets alone or in co-op.
Released 05 Feb 2019
Mold Alien Terrain
Dig Into Planet Cores
Build Modular Bases
Interact with strange new worlds in a unique and tactile way, molding the environment itself as if it were clay in your hands. Build your base, master resource management, automate your production lines, and more as you unravel the mysteries of the universe, alone or with friends.
Developed by System Era Softworks · Published by System Era Softworks
You are an astronaut exploring a mysterious solar system, where planets hold unfamiliar terrain, resources, structures, and artifacts. You can pursue your own goals or follow missions as you uncover more about the system.
Use the Terrain Tool to dig, collect materials, and reshape the landscape. Turn resources into equipment, vehicles, and modular base components, then explore each world above ground and down toward its core.
Unlock crafting options and develop bases with power, production, and automation systems. Travel to other planets to find new materials and expand your operations, either solo or with friends in online co-op.
In this selected sample, players who enjoy ASTRONEER often point to its relaxed pace, colorful planetary exploration, hands-on terrain shaping, and satisfying resource-to-base progression; some also find co-op makes those activities more fun. Critical reviews repeatedly mention a confusing interface and limited onboarding, bugs—especially in multiplayer—and a late game that can feel repetitive. Some also object to paid DLC and in-game purchases.
Astroneers undergo rigorous training to explore the frontiers of outer space for the good of all humankind. Creativity and ingenuity are key to their survival!
Astroneers are trained to use the Terrain Tool, a powerful instrument which can dig, collect, shape, build, and color terrain in any way they wish.
Build custom bases throughout the solar system to survive and thrive anywhere! Objects are snapped into place in a modular system that allows Astroneers to create unique builds. Automation systems, crafting stations, power plants, resource harvesters, and railway facilities are built from the ground up and can be customized to suit any situation.
This unrecognized system consists of seven celestial bodies. Each of them can be explored entirely, from the rounded surface all the way down into the core. Astroneers will have to grapple with their unique geography and challenging biomes if they seek to understand them.
These strange worlds are dotted with mysterious structures and artifacts, while Astroneers themselves receive confusing comms from unknown sources. Curious Astroneers may seek to understand these anomalies, and with them, the secrets of the solar system.
While they're perfectly capable on their own, Astroneers are team players who are always happy to offer a helping hand! Group up with other Astroneers and work together in 2-4 player online co-op. Playing solo online allows fellow Astroneers to drop in and out of your world at their leisure.
Astroneer began as an Early Access title on Steam in 2016, and reached 1.0 in 2019. We wouldn't be here today if not for our community's support, feedback, and ideation. As we continue on our journey, we want to reiterate our pledge to continue building on the foundation that is Astroneer with free, ongoing content updates.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 56 |
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| Players | 1–4 |
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| Multiplayer | ASTRONEER supports single-player and 2-4 player online co-op. Solo online play allows other players to drop in and out of the host's world. Multiplayer is cooperative; the provided information does not indicate PvP. |
| Multiplayer & mods | The provided information does not describe multiplayer-specific mods. Reviews mention dedicated servers and personal always-on servers, but no mod-based multiplayer changes are confirmed. |
| Controller support | PlayStation, Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 9 listed on Steam |
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| Website | Official website |
