Asteroid Core (2024)

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

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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.

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