Space is where many feel we will end up one day, but the question remains, “What will we do once we’re there?” For the sci-fi city builder AstroScraper, the team at Fun Fortress answers that by letting you build colony cities on asteroids! Yes, you’ll build homes for people on the rocks that are truly adrift in our universe. Just as important, these are procedurally generated rocks, which means you’ll have to adapt to each surface and build things the best you can so the people can thrive! The game launches on Steam on August 27th! Here’s a breakdown and gameplay trailer for you to enjoy:

“AstroScaper takes players on expeditions across procedurally generated asteroids, where they build thriving colonies using gridless placement across every side of the terrain. Inspired by Islanders, the game expands on its minimalist puzzle-building formula with three interconnected resources, train networks, orbital structures, force fields and collectibles that let players personalize their colonies.

Players can take their time experimenting with layouts, learning building synergies and squeezing increasingly efficient colonies into limited space. It’s designed to work equally well as a short session over morning coffee or something to sink into for hours alongside its tranquil soundtrack – or a favorite podcast.

At the heart of AstroScaper are three interconnected resources: Population, Resources, and Life Support. Every building affects one or more of them, but where you place it matters just as much as what you build. Nearby structures and natural resources can provide bonuses or penalties, turning every placement into a small spatial puzzle.

What starts as a simple balancing act gradually becomes more demanding. New buildings introduce more complex relationships, available space becomes increasingly scarce, and finding the right spot for each structure becomes its own puzzle. Trains add another layer to colony planning, rewarding players for connecting stations into increasingly valuable networks.”

A more elaborate breakdown of the game’s key features can be found below:

• Build across entire asteroids – Gridless placement lets colonies expand across every side of procedurally generated asteroids and asteroid groups.
• Discover building synergies – Position structures carefully to maximize bonuses while balancing
• Population, Resources and Life Support, and discover the best layouts.
• Create train routes – Connect stations into increasingly valuable rail networks and watch trains travel around your asteroids.
• Complete your expedition – Progress through 15 procedurally generated levels, adapting your strategy to new asteroids and layouts along the way.
• Play your way – Take on the structured Expedition and climb the leaderboards, or build without restrictions in Freebuild.
• Make colonies your own – Unlock color schemes, logos and monuments to visually customize your settlements.
• Relax and experiment – Free Undo and a play-at-your-own-pace structure encourage experimentation rather than punishment.

If this sounds like your kind of title, wishlist the game and be ready to play when it drops next week!