We’ll continue to cover big Steam Early Access games here on NeverMore Niche, because lots of developers use this tactic to get the most feedback for their titles and ensure they’re as good as possible before a full launch. Today, Bohemia Interactive launched the Steam Early Access version of their space roguelike title Cosmo Tales! The “tales” part of the title is meant to be literal, as your journey will start off simple and then become as complex as you wish it to be. Find out more in the breakdown and trailer below:

Cosmo Tales is a story-driven roguelite where your car is your weapon, your workshop, and your ticket across the cosmos. Choose one of three playable cars, each with its own handling, playstyle, and customization options, and drop into combat arenas spread across three distinct environment biomes. Every run is a self-contained tale, so players who are only here for the story can follow it at their own pace, while completionists have plenty of challenges, secrets, and collectibles to chase across every arena.

Between fights, you shape your build. Weapons, upgrades, and modifiers combine into thousands of possible loadouts in a system that is deep enough to reward experimentation but simple enough to understand on your very first run. No two tales play out the same way, and every biome hides secrets worth digging for, from tucked-away collectibles to encounters that only reveal themselves to the most curious Cosmonauts.

From high-speed arena skirmishes to showdowns against oversized bosses, Cosmo Tales keeps its tone light, its action loud, and its soundtrack proudly retro. It is accessible enough for younger players to enjoy, and deep enough that adults will not feel babysat.

So, what will be in the Early Access version of the game? You can find that here:

• 4–8 hours of gameplay, depending on your playstyle, split into standalone tales for Cosmonauts who are only interested in the story as well as those who want to complete every in-game challenge.
• 3 environment biomes of combat arenas, each hiding secrets worth digging for.
• 3 playable cars, each with its own playstyle and customization options.
• Thousands of build combinations in a deep, but easy to grasp, roguelite system.
• Boss encounters, collectible skins, and retro music that give every run its own character.
• Fun for every age, accessible enough for younger Cosmonauts and deep enough that adults won’t feel babysat.

The game is aiming to release next year, so jump on the Early Access version now and see how you can help shape the game’s future!