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Astro Mining

Build a small mining colony in deep space and defend it from alien invaders as you extract precious minerals from asteroids in Astro Mining.

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Snarkle Studios
Publisher
Snarkle Studios
Release
September 3, 2024
1 year and 332 days ago
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About the Game

Mine asteroids for precious minerals and gas by building a small mining colony in deep space. Research new and improved technologies to make your life easier and manufacture upgrades for your pods. Defend your colony against alien invaders and then salvage and research alien technologies to fight back against the invaders.

DEEP SPACE EXCAVATION




Your mission is to build a small mining colony around an asteroid in deep space. Build mining pods to mine precious quantacite minerals and nebulium gas from the asteroid to meet your quota.

RESEARCH NEW TECHNOLOGY




Build a laboratory pod to research various technologies like jetpacks and parachutes to improve their functions. Salvage downed UFOs to unlock new research levels using alien technology to improve your defenses as you fight to survive in deep space.

MANUFACTURE UPGRADES




Build a workshop to build attachments for your pods. Manufacture radars and satellites to warn of incoming UFOs and other hazards and build missile launchers and gun turrets to defend against the alien invaders.

FEATURES




  • Stylized low poly 3D graphics
  • Simple game mechanics with short gameplay sessions
  • Accessible one-button mouse control
  • Campaign with 12 missions (about 1 hour to complete)
  • Unlockable endless Freeplay mode
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