Space Trash Scavenger

Space survival crafting with a movable base and automated recycling

SquarePlay Games · Published by Paradox Arc · Released Nov 14, 2024

Reviews: Very Positive; 83% of 528
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Playing now: 0; peak 24h 1
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update: 11 months ago; Oct 22, 2025

What is Space Trash Scavenger?

This single-player space survival crafting game puts you in the role of a stranded waste-disposal worker salvaging debris from an old galactic war. You explore procedurally generated zones by jetpack, collect scrap from asteroids and wrecked ships, and use it to build and automate a movable Space Rig, craft supplies, and defend against alien bots.

For you if...

+you like shaping a space base around your own layout
+you enjoy gathering salvage to feed automated production lines
+you prefer a laid-back survival loop with some combat

Not for you if...

−you want a story-led game with frequent plot developments
−you expect combat and survival to be consistently challenging
−you want to play alongside other people

What players say

83% of 528 reviews are positive

Players praise the freedom to expand their rig and describe scavenging as relaxing. Their most common complaint is that gathering and crafting become repetitive and grindy. Some also say the ending feels unfinished and worry that updates have stalled.

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Space Trash Scavenger system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows 10 or later
Processor: Intel Core i5 or equivalent
Graphics: Desktop Nvidia GTX 1050 4GB or equivalent (integrated GPUs/lower spec mobile laptop GPUs not supported)