Underplayed Gems

Astrobuilder (2026)

Astrobuilder cover
Developer
wastudio
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Simulation, Early Access
Rating
4.5 of 5, 363 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 7.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam
The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

More games like thisWatch the trailer

or watch the trailer on YouTube

How it feels

A relaxed, methodical business-building adventure where you manage trade and exploration across planets.

simulationsandboxtradingmanagementexplorationearly accessmodest

What players say

Players praise the AI-driven trading and role-playing as a fresh take on space sims, but nearly all agree the 'builder' tag is misleading, there is no planet construction. Opinions split on the AI: some find it novel and immersive, others call it stiff and gimmicky. Long sessions risk tedium from repetitive haggling and grinding.

Screenshots

Astrobuilder screenshot 1Astrobuilder screenshot 2Astrobuilder screenshot 3Astrobuilder screenshot 4Astrobuilder screenshot 5Astrobuilder screenshot 6

More games like this

This page is from Underplayed Gems, a catalog of older and overlooked games. Not quite it? You can browse by platform and genre, or take this one into the 3D catalog and ask the Catbot for something closer.