Uncle Chop's Rocket Shop

Uncle Chop's Rocket Shop is about Wilbur, a mechanic on an asteroid-bound service station in an infrequently used space lane. He repairs ships to keep up with rising R.E.N.T payments owed to his corporate overlord, Uncle Chop. While others pursue stranger pastimes, Wilbur fixes the galaxy's problems one broken ship module at a time.

Repair ships

You diagnose and repair faults in procedurally generated spaceships using tools, diagnostic devices, parts and workshop appliances. Jobs range from refuelling to complete overhauls, and you must finish as many as you can within each day's time limit. The work involves handling, slicing, loosening and tightening components, with a wide variety of ships and modules to service.

Use manuals and workstations

Manual pages provide guidance on diagnosing and fixing module faults, as well as operating workshop appliances. You can spend the money left after Uncle Chop's payments to expand your workshop and equip it with workstations, from industrial devices to esoteric altars. These let you take on larger, more lucrative ships.

Meet the station's oddballs

You interact with a diverse cast through anthology-style stories and an overarching narrative with multiple endings. You can choose which factions to ingratiate yourself with, each with its own agenda.

Discover and improve

Narrative and random events, hidden puzzles, upgrades and secret lore make each day and gameplay run different. Some station upgrades persist between runs, and you become faster and smarter through repeated work, helping you meet the escalating R.E.N.T payments.