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Starvester

A short incremental game about expanding a star-system wide factory to build giant megastructures in space. Deploy swarms of drones, mine resources, unlock upgrades and harvest the power of the stars!

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May 29, 2026
65 days ago
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About the Game

Starvester is a short incremental game about expanding a star-system wide factory to build giant megastructures in space.

1. Deploy drones to automate mining

2. Gather various resources and unlock upgrades

3. Expand your factory and build megastructures.

4. Harvest the power of stars and other celestial bodies!

Features in the full game:

- Active incremental progression through resource gathering

- Tons of upgrades with prestige system and unique mechanics

- Approximately ~5 hours of gameplay to complete the campaign

- Mesmerizing drones and relaxing soundscapes to get into a flow state

- Strictly NO AI was used in the making of this game