Quick summary
Astro Prospector is a high-energy strategy/simulation hybrid for PC from Incrementalist, released with support from SpaceJazz. Set in the oddball sector of AstroCoffee, you play as a space prospector harvesting rare cofferoids while fighting back against the corporate forces of SpaceCorp.
Core gameplay styles
- Beat-’em-up encounters mixed with frantic melee sequences
- Shoot-’em-up sections that test aiming and positioning
- Bullet-hell segments that demand pattern recognition and dodging
- Roguelike progression that reshapes runs and encourages repeated attempts
Tagline: gather resources, upgrade your loadout, and obliterate enemy hardware.
Progress, enemies, and upgrades
- Explore 25 unique regions, each populated by different enemy factions and boss encounters
- Complete missions and dismantle SpaceCorp machines to unlock new abilities
- Customize and improve your build with over 250 upgrade options spread across runs
Presentation and playtime
The game uses pixel-art visuals and a playful, coffee-centered setting to give each attempt a distinct personality. Runs are deliberately concise — most playthroughs finish in under five hours — making the experience compact but replayable.
Who it’s for
If you want a short, chaotic run-based action title with retro flair and a quirky premise, Astro Prospector offers a satisfying burst of gameplay without a long-term commitment.
Technical
- Windows
- English
- Spanish
- Japanese
- Chinese (Simplified)
- German
- Russian
- Turkish
- Full