PlatformSteam
RegionNORTH AMERICA
Release date27 May 2026

Description

Starminer — Hardcore Sci-Fi Fleet Building and Mining CoolAndGoodGames is an indie studio that lives for deep simulation and complex mechanics. Their team has built a reputation for creating systems where player choices genuinely matter. With Starminer, they are bringing that same level of detail to the vacuum of space. This is a project designed for players who want to get their hands dirty in the machinery of a massive galactic empire.In Starminer, taking the helm of a 150,000-ton warship isn't a casual stroll through the stars. The realistic physics engine means every thruster burn counts. You will feel the weight of your fleet as you navigate through dense asteroid belts in real time. It is a high-stakes balancing act where you have to respect the laws of motion or face a catastrophic collision that could end your mission instantly.Design your destiny piece by piece. Modular construction allows you to optimize your fleet for maximum output. You must manage tonnage, power consumption, and size while expanding your reach. Whether you prefer a nimble swarm of harvesters or a gargantuan armed station, the modular system gives you total creative freedom. Every extra module adds to your mass and changes how your vessel handles in the vacuum.Mining isn't just about profit; it is about survival. As you strip the sector of its riches and build link gates to new zones, your heat signature will climb. Greed attracts unwanted attention. Critical heat levels will draw in alien swarms, forcing you to pivot from industrialist to battle commander. Your survival depends on the defense systems you have integrated into your fleet design and your ability to manage your thermal footprint.Key FeaturesRealistic Space Physics: Experience the momentum of massive ships where mass and thrust are fully simulated. Modular Construction: Build ships and stations module by module to balance power and firepower. Heat Management: Keep your thermal signature low to avoid detection or prepare for alien attacks. Deep Research Tree: Unlock advanced tools, link gates, and weaponry to expand your empire. Tactical Mining: Harvest valuable ore to fund your mercenary fleet and mercenary contracts.Starminer delivers a gritty, authentic look at space colonization and industrial warfare. It challenges you to think like an engineer and act like a captain under pressure. Building an empire in the void is dangerous work, but the rewards are worth the risk. Prepare to manage heat, refine ore, and fight for every inch of space you claim in this hardcore sci-fi simulation. There is no room for error among the stars.