A brand new open-world simulation was released on May 27, and within a week, that game (Starminer) had amassed over 1000 Mostly Positive reviews on Steam in that time. Given how hard it is for a game to be discovered, especially a non-AAA title, that'd be impressive for any open-world game on Steam, but Starminer doesn't even have much external backing either.
Developed and published by studio CoolAndGoodGames, Starminer costs $30 (save for a 10% launch discount that ends June 10). It's worth noting that it did launch as an Early Access game on Steam, but its Mostly Positive reviews definitely ensure there's plenty of content already. The Early Access version has a full tutorial, campaign mode, survival challenge mode, and endless sandbnox, with EA planned to bring more units, options, and improvements to the game. At full release, it will cost more than $30, so Steam users should jump in now.
In Starminer, players must design and build a massive space fleet via simulation gameplay in an open-world sandbox. As players strip minerals for profit, they'll encounter aliens who wish for them to stop violently, although they can be avoided for some time. Players will need...
