BLASTRONAUT

A mining sandbox where blasting minerals funds your next upgrade

Perfoon · Released Jul 27, 2022 · Early Access

Early Access, no updates for over a year

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 72% of 169
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 1 year ago; Jan 4, 2025
Minimum PC: HD 530; 4 GB RAM · 0.2 GB disk; Full requirements

What is BLASTRONAUT?

In this Early Access mining sandbox, you explore an endless, procedurally generated planet with a jetpack and extract minerals using explosive gel. You process and sell resources at a surface base, upgrade equipment, and expand your mining platform while dealing with each biome’s hazards.

For you if...

+you enjoy setting your own goals in a sandbox
+you want to mine alongside friends in online co-op

Not for you if...

−you want a guided adventure with clear objectives
−you dislike returning to base to manage gathered resources

What players say

72% of 169 reviews are positive

Players praise the mining loop and the scope for deep exploration. Recent reviewers question whether development is continuing, while other complaints concern clunky menus and bugs that lose items or block progress.

Screenshots and trailer

BLASTRONAUT system requirements

Minimum: HD 530, 4 GB RAM, 0.2 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7
Processor: Intel I3
Graphics: Intel HD 530
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 180 MB available space

Does BLASTRONAUT have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op online. It also has a single-player mode.

Does BLASTRONAUT run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
Native resolution not supported
All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements: 44
Steam features: Workshop, Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does BLASTRONAUT use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam