What is Deep Space Cache?
A 2D single-player incremental game set in space. You shoot asteroids for resources, upgrade generators, and turn bits into spaceship upgrades that make resource collection more efficient.
For you if...
- +you like low-pressure games built around resource collection
- +you enjoy mixing active play with passive progress
Not for you if...
- −you want a story-driven space adventure
- −you expect combat with enemies and a fail state
What players say
91% of 897 reviews are positive
Players praise the lo-fi soundtrack and the short, simple gameplay loop. They complain that upgrades rarely change how the game plays and that progress slows into waiting, especially near the end.
Screenshots and trailer
Deep Space Cache system requirements
As published by the developer.
Minimum
- OS
- Windows 10
- Processor
- 2 GHz
- Memory
- 4 GB RAM
- Storage
- 32 MB available space
PC version details
DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Keyboard and mouse
- Platforms
- Windows
- Achievements
- 2
- Steam features
- Family Sharing
Steam Deck: Verified
- All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
- In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
- Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
Tags
- Indie
- Casual
- Incremental
- Strategy
- Idler
- Singleplayer
- 2D
- Space
- Arcade
- Spaceships
- Minimalist
- Pixel Graphics
- Top-Down Shooter
- Top-Down
- Destruction
- Linear
Recent updates
- Dec 12, 2024 · Update #22 - Final Update
- Dec 12, 2024 · Update #21 - Content Update
- Dec 11, 2024 · Update #20 - Small changes
- Dec 10, 2024 · Update #19 - Some buffs to ability upgrades + Performance improvement
- Dec 3, 2024 · Update #18 - Massive Balance Patch
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