From hand mining to an orbital factory: Space Drones introduces Astrofactories
A mining tool, a habitat and a fleet of working drones form the foundations of Astrofactories, a first-person space survival and automation game from developer and publisher Space Drones. The single-player PC game is in development, with an official trailer and a Steam page where players can add it to their wishlists.
The early game begins among the asteroids. Players break rocks into drifting fragments, gather resources such as iron, copper, coal and ice, and keep track of oxygen and suit energy. Those supplies support the construction of a habitat and the machines needed to process more materials.
As production expands, logistics becomes part of the factory itself. Cargo drones collect shipments, carry them between machines and unload them at their destinations. Players manufacture their carriers, assign routes and add charging stations, connecting drills, smelters, constructors, fabricators and storage into production chains. Transport speed, carrying capacity and the placement of equipment all become part of planning the outpost.
The habitat serves as a home and preparation area, while industry spreads outside into open space and across asteroid surfaces. Exploration grows alongside production: a scout ship must be built in a shipyard using processed materials before the player can enter its cockpit and travel further afield.
The trailer offers a look at this progression, from mining and construction to drone deliveries, production and flight. Astrofactories is available to wishlist on Steam.
Release is planned for Q1–Q2 2027.