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Star Scavenger

Dig your way out of debt. Star Scavenger is a roguelike top-down shooter about blasting asteroids to get the precious minerals inside. Scavenge, dodge pirates, and beat the market to free yourself from an unjust punishment.

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Nathaniel Jones
Publisher
Nathaniel Jones
Release
May 8, 2025
1 year and 86 days ago
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About the Game

Star Scavenger delivers golden-era arcade action in a modern roguelike package.

You're on the hook for $100,000 space dollars owed to Cervo Corporation for repairing your tractor beam without authorization. There's only one way out of this mess: mine low, sell high.

Analyze the mineral market with the help of Aimee, your adorable, super-smart AI companion. Read the price charts of the 9 minerals to uncover the secret patterns within, and win big by mining just before a price surge or selling ahead of a crash. Or, trade those rocks for precious ship upgrades to bring home a bigger bounty in the future.

Whip around asteroids with responsive, momentum-based controls, and blast them apart with 4 distinct weapons. Then, suck up all the dropped loot with your trusty tractor beam. But beware: you're not the only one after these rocks. Pirate drones lurk in every system, ready to attack.

Will your journey be the ultimate rags-to-riches story, or will you be crushed by your financial burdens? Find out in Star Scavenger!

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