Picture this, Minecraft in space.
Well, that’s essentially what’s on offer in upcoming open-world release Astromine which just stopped by for an appearance during Day of the Devs: The Game Awards Edition.
Developed by Alientrap, Astromine combines the voxel-based fun of Minecraft with the space exploration of Starfield, resulting in a co-op survival experience that looks like a blast to play.
“Astromine is a co-op survival game set in a fully destructible voxel solar system. Every planet, creature, and structure is made of voxels with real physics. Dig through worlds, collapse walls, burn bases, and carve into alien monsters,” a press release reads.
Players will land on procedurally generated planets, each with their own unique terrain, resources, and hazards.
There, you’ll need to dig through alien crusts, tunnel into a planet’s core, and strip areas of raw materials in order to craft what you need to survive.
This won’t be a smooth experience. You’re engaged in a war for the solar system against a rival robot faction.
Across Astromine, you’ll find fortified bases belonging to this rival faction where it’s up to you to take them out; you can breach walls, disable power sources, and just generally wreak havoc.
Materials have physical properties so wood, for example, will burn and collapse under stress, so do think about what materials you use when it comes to things like building.
The game’s alien life is also voxel-based, and plenty of the game’s aliens are not friendly.
“Black through flesh and armour, carve into enemies to find their weak points, and watch as your weapons physically tear them apart,” devs tease.
Over time, you’ll build your own fortresses, bases, starships, and base camps, extending your empire across the galaxy.
Astromine Is Set To Land In 2026
For now, Astromine is only confirmed for PC via Steam, so there’s no word on a console launch.
We know that it’s launching in 2026 although an exact launch date hasn’t been pinned down.
If you want to be kept up to date on the game’s progress, I heartily recommend you wishlist it.
I’ll also remind you that Day of the Devs is a non-profit organisation dedicated to highlighting the very best in indie gaming.
Those involved in putting on the showcase do so on a voluntary basis, relying on sponsors and donors, so please do consider supporting their efforts.
This sounds like an exciting concept! Combining elements of Minecraft with a space setting could lead to some incredible gameplay experiences. I’m looking forward to seeing how it all comes together next year!
to some truly imaginative gameplay! The ability to build and explore in a vast universe opens up so many creative possibilities. I’m curious to see how they’ll incorporate resource gathering and crafting mechanics in this new environment.
Absolutely! The combination of Minecraft’s creative building mechanics with the expansive exploration of space sounds like a dream for gamers. Plus, the potential for unique biomes and alien landscapes could really enhance the experience. I can’t wait to see how they’ll integrate crafting and survival elements in such a vast setting!
That sounds like a fantastic blend! The ability to build in space could lead to some truly unique structures and gameplay experiences. I’m excited to see how the game balances creativity with exploration mechanics.
Absolutely, the combination of Minecraft’s creativity with a space setting opens up endless possibilities for exploration and construction. Imagine building entire space stations or exploring alien worlds while crafting! It’ll be interesting to see how they incorporate resource management in this vast universe.