Astrox: Hostile Space Excavation

Astrox: Hostile Space Excavation puts you in a deep-space mining sector after you have been exiled there with a basic ship, a laser and a small mining beam. To survive, you mine asteroids, refine and trade ore, upgrade your ship and hunt pirates across procedurally generated star systems. The game takes place in a 3D environment with full camera control.

Mining and trading

You can mine, sell or refine seven types of asteroids, each with various attributes. Trade asteroids, refined components and trade goods for profit, then use your earnings to improve your ship. You can also craft unlimited upgrades using 24 recipes.

Star systems and pirates

Procedurally generated star systems are connected by warp gates, with Deadspace between them. You can customize your galaxies, secure a galaxy and continue in a new one. Hunt 15 kinds of pirates, including their officers and commanders, and eradicate pirate hideouts for fame and fortune. Names and places are generated, as are missions, news and events.

Ships and progression

The game includes 33 ships with individual properties, attributes and bonuses, plus 144 modules and items. Generated rare, epic and artifact items offer further equipment options. You can train 24 skills, each with 100 levels, and earn pilot experience and uncapped levels, as well as achievements. You can also protect NPC pilots and learn their secrets.