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AstronTycoon

74% positive of 55 Steam reviews

Released: 2018
Steam Deck: Not tested
Platforms: Steam

Made by ANG People s.r.o..

About the game

Take the role of an astronomer exploring the depths of the universe. Build large telescopes to explore distant stars. Discover a habitable planet or an unknown anomaly in a far corner of the galaxy. Get scientific grants, publish your results and explore new technologies.

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Simulation
Strategy
Management

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Mostly Positive

What players say

Recommended
i love this game, but it is short. it feels like 2/3 of a game. the hubble telescope at the end seemed like the beginning of the last arc of the game, but instead it broke the game and made the game systems boring, tedious and incorrectly responsive (ex. the tips at the end of the observation say poor you, there were too many cloudy days... my telescope is in SPACE). There are all these great setups for a good third…
26 h played when written. 21 found it helpful.
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Recommended
WOW.... What a wonderful gem of a game. If you are hesitant about a game developer being able to translate the subject of Astronomy to a game, then don't be. Although obviously, the game developer had to simplify some of the game concepts for clarity, the ability to make this game so immersive is astounding to me. Plus, you will get a sense of the field of Astronomy by just playing the game. Don't be like me and…
2.5 h played when written. 9 found it helpful.
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Not recommended
Basically a clicker game, with all the complexity and quality you would expect from that. NOT worth $20. I paid $3 and still feel like I was ripped off. I seriously question the legitimacy of the other reviews, especially those saying it's a good game for the price. There are hundreds of free web games with similar concepts and better design; nobody should waste their money on this.
1.9 h played when written. 3 found it helpful.
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