Astral Outcast

Edit Jan 2026 after a few round of patching. Cool game for the price. The Dev Team (1person, and pretty cool person at that) Is still developping features and slowly implementing them into the game I.e: Survivors, Combat system, Trade, Settlements, and much more.) It takes time as a solo dev however. But for the price this game is at, Its a steal. There is plenty of small details and mechanics intertwined in the gameplay. Some Characters, Like the ship's Ai is so despicable you love to hate them. I believe he even had to be nerfed as he was such an ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥. Do not let the minimalist pixel Graphics fool you, it is a Survival game and it is quite well made. Think Project Zomboid, with the status bars. I found myself playing past my regular reasonable bedtime for someone working the next day, I had things to finish first in my survival run. Few games can absorb me like that... Usually it means the survival aspect is well crafted and delivered in the game. Can't wait for the combat system and the rest to be fleshed out.

The developer behind this game has poured his heart and soul to craft an intricate world for players to explore. Playing this game really evokes the impression of being lost in space, far away from the comfort of your home. The freezing world that greets you when first landing feels mysterious, but you don't have time to enjoy the beautiful pixel art scenery: your very own survival is at stake! The survival mechanics come into play right off at the start, giving you the feeling that you need to fight to see another day. Nothing comes for free in this game: you need to watch your meters, tend to your ship and even grow your own food! This makes every action feel rewarding, giving a sense of progression. This game being in early access, many features will eventually be added to make the experience even more interesting. I look forward to see how this project develops!

I can tell this is a work of passion and although early access, there's a foundation to work upon. There is a lot of potential to the concept and I'm quite curious to see the final product.

The game actually feels really cool to play. The atmosphere is calm but a bit tense, and managing oxygen and materials keeps you on your toes. I didn’t expect to enjoy it this much.