There are a million ways to deliver ore in Starminer, a real-time space strategy sim with zero-G physics - just beware your greed doesn’t attract the aliens
Starminer is a real-time space strategy simulation now entering early access, placing players in command of a spacecraft navigating the challenges of zero-gravity physics and resource management. The game centers on the delivery of ore, with players discovering multiple approaches and strategies to accomplish their objectives within its detailed physics simulation. Players must balance their ambitions carefully—excessive greed in pursuing profits appears to trigger unwanted attention from alien entities, creating a risk-reward dynamic that penalizes overly aggressive expansion. The game simulates realistic space mechanics, including vessel rotation and cargo management, requiring players to master these systems to succeed. With its emphasis on emergent gameplay possibilities and physics-driven interactions, Starminer offers varied approaches to mission completion rather than a single optimal path, encouraging experimentation and player creativity within its space-based sandbox.