Underplayed Gems

Asteroid Core (2024)

Asteroid Core cover
Developer
JOZGamer, Hatus Quemuel, Aolriki, RFL Art
Publisher
JOZGames
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Indie, Strategy
Rating
3.3 of 5, 39 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 23 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A methodical puzzle-idle where you cram machines onto a tiny asteroid, fending off alien threats while patiently scaling up toward an escape rocket.

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What players say

Players finish the game in under 30 minutes and find it extremely shallow, with only minor level variations and no meaningful progression. Most say the core loop of placing shapes to increase a multiplier offers no depth or challenge, and the $10 price tag is seen as far too high for what little content exists.

Screenshots

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