In the cold, vast reaches of the interstellar void, profit is the only law that matters. Starminer, the upcoming space industry and logistics simulation from Slovenian developer CoolAndGoodGames, places players in the role of a high-stakes corporate architect. Tasked with managing an expanding interstellar mining fleet, you must navigate the complexities of deep-space resource extraction to strip asteroids of invaluable minerals and convert them into massive profits.

Master the Logistics of Deep-Space Capitalism

At its core, Starminer is a strategy title built on the principles of expansion and economic growth. The gameplay loop revolves around a cycle of discovery and development: locate mineral-rich asteroids, deploy your fleet to "suck them dry," and move on to the next lucrative target. As your wealth grows, so does your influence. Players can reinvest their earnings into more sophisticated hardware, larger fleets, and advanced infrastructure, allowing for ever-larger operations and increasingly ambitious cosmic ventures.

The game blends deep tactical planning with creative gameplay, offering a simulation that focuses heavily on the "blue collar" industrial side of space travel. While the primary goal is economic dominance, the mechanics require careful management of your growing assets to ensure that every mission contributes to your bottom line.

High Stakes and Alien Threats

Expansion comes at a cost. In Starminer, unbridled greed is a dangerous motivator. As your mining operations grow in scale and visibility, you will inevitably attract the attention of hostile alien forces who take issue with your presence in their territory. This introduces a critical defensive layer to the strategy: you cannot simply focus on extraction; you must also focus on protection.

To safeguard your investments, players must utilize:

  • Custom Fleet Design: Build and manage specialized mining vessels tailored for resource extraction.
  • Warships: Deploy combat-ready ships to intercept threats before they reach your precious cargo.
  • Defense Platforms: Establish stationary sentry systems to protect vital mining sites.
  • Real-Time Tactical Management: Defend your fleet in real space and in real time, reacting to sudden incursions by alien aggressors.

A Cinematic Vision of the Future

Developed with cutting-edge rendering technologies, Starminer offers a slick, polished visual style that evokes the atmosphere of classic sci-fi titles like Homeworld and the industrial grit of Hardspace: Shipbreaker. The aesthetic captures the lonely, cold beauty of deep space, making the high-stakes struggle for corporate supremacy feel truly immersive.

Whether you are a fan of complex logistics simulations or a strategy enthusiast looking for a new frontier to conquer, Starminer offers a compelling blend of economic management and real-time combat. If you have the stomach for risk and the drive for expansion, the stars are yours for the taking.

Game Overview

  • Genre: Strategy / Space Industry & Logistics Simulation
  • Developer: CoolAndGoodGames
  • Publisher: Paradox Arc (Paradox Interactive)
  • Platform: PC
  • Release Date: May 27, 2026