"Swap swords for seeds and survive Earth's toxic oxygen."
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概要
Embark on a unique survival journey as Xel, an alien botanist stranded on Earth 300,000 years ago. Unlike traditional survival games, your enemy isn't just the wildlife, but the oxygen-rich atmosphere itself. Use advanced science to cultivate flora, manage CO2 levels, and explore a lush, untamed Pleistocene wilderness in this relaxing yet deep adventure.
ストーリー
You play as Xel, a highly educated alien researcher on a mission to collect rare seeds to save your dying home planet. Crash-landing in the Pleistocene era, you must adapt to a world where the air is poison to your lungs. As you struggle to breathe, you encounter primal humans—Neanderthals—and must learn to communicate, heal their ailments with plant-based tonics, and earn their trust to survive.
Gameplay
Gameplay replaces combat with curiosity. You will scan flora, conduct research across six distinct skill paths, and build a base to pump vital Carbon Dioxide. The core loop involves gathering, farming alien and native plants, crafting scientific tools, and solving environmental puzzles, all while maintaining a delicate biological balance to keep Xel alive.
Key Features
- 1**Botany-First Survival:** Cultivate, study, and hybridize plants to produce food, medicine, and breathable CO2.
- 2**Toxic Atmosphere Mechanic:** Manage your oxygen exposure; Earth's air is lethal, making your greenhouse your lifeline.
- 3**Primal Diplomacy:** Interact non-verbally with Neanderthals, curing their illnesses to gain allies and resources.
- 4**Six-Path Progression:** Advance through Planetary Knowledge, Research, Investigation, Management, Adaptation, and Learning skill trees.
- 5**Base Building:** Construct shelters and perimeter defenses to keep out cute but hungry prehistoric wildlife.
- 6**Strategic Exploration:** Use your scanner to log prehistoric life and uncover secrets of the Pleistocene era.
- 7**Relaxed Pacing:** A 'cozy' survival experience that prioritizes discovery and science over combat and stress.
Highlights
Pros & Cons
長所
- +Refreshing non-violent approach to the survival genre
- +Deep and rewarding scientific progression systems
- +Beautiful, lush environmental art direction
- +Engaging interaction mechanics with primal humans
- +Relaxing vibe suitable for 'cozy game' enthusiasts
短所
- -Currently single-player only (no co-op planned yet)
- -Survival pacing may be too slow for action-focused players
- -Early Access status means some features (fishing, hybridization) are still incoming
Game Ratings
Complex botany, genetics, and chemistry systems
Low-stress exploration with 'at your own pace' gameplay
High-quality flora rendering and atmospheric lighting
Challenging resource management without constant combat stress
Minimal conflict; focus is on defense and taming
Who Will Enjoy This?
Loves cataloging plants, experimenting with genetics, and optimizing varied crop yields.
Enjoys base building and resource gathering without the stress of constant enemy attacks.
Driven to uncover the secrets of the map and interact with prehistoric history.
Similar To
Survival Mechanics
Green Hell
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Exploration & Scanning
No Man's Sky
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Alien Protagonist
Destroy All Humans! (Theme only)
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💡 Did You Know?
The development team includes creators who worked on intense zombie games like *Dying Light* and *Dead Island*, now making a peaceful plant game.
The game takes place during the Pleistocene era, approximately 300,000 years ago.
Instead of health potions, you brew custom plant tonics to heal both yourself and Neanderthals.
The atmosphere is the primary antagonist—players breathe CO2 and suffocate in Oxygen.
The game launched into Early Access following a successful Kickstarter and a popular Steam Next Fest demo.
Latest Updates & Events
ASTROBOTANICA - 15% OFF on Steam
ASTROBOTANICA is currently featured on the Steam store!
“Survival doesn’t have to be daunting... we want players to find joy from exploration.”— Space Goblin Studio
“You are very good at plant research, but... can't breathe oxygen.”— Game Premise
Game Ratings
Complex botany, genetics, and chemistry systems
Low-stress exploration with 'at your own pace' gameplay
High-quality flora rendering and atmospheric lighting
Challenging resource management without constant combat stress
Minimal conflict; focus is on defense and taming
Who Will Enjoy This?
Loves cataloging plants, experimenting with genetics, and optimizing varied crop yields.
Enjoys base building and resource gathering without the stress of constant enemy attacks.
Driven to uncover the secrets of the map and interact with prehistoric history.
Similar To
💡 Did You Know?
The development team includes creators who worked on intense zombie games like *Dying Light* and *Dead Island*, now making a peaceful plant game.
The game takes place during the Pleistocene era, approximately 300,000 years ago.
Instead of health potions, you brew custom plant tonics to heal both yourself and Neanderthals.
The atmosphere is the primary antagonist—players breathe CO2 and suffocate in Oxygen.
The game launched into Early Access following a successful Kickstarter and a popular Steam Next Fest demo.
Latest Updates & Events
ASTROBOTANICA - 15% OFF on Steam
ASTROBOTANICA is currently featured on the Steam store!
Timeline
Roadmap 2026
Game Details
- Developer
- Space Goblin Studio
- Publisher
- Space Goblin Studio
- Platforms
- PC
- Genres
- Adventure, Survival +1
- Atmosphere
- whimsical/mysterious/lush