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The original was posted on /r/games by /u/BeaconDev on 2025-01-05 17:13:03+00:00.
Hi! I'm the solo-indie developer of AETHUS, a chill sci-fi, physics-driven survival/base-building game, which I'm making pretty much on my own after leaving AAA after ~7 years, at studios like Rockstar North. I wanted to make a survival game that wasn't about combat, but about chill take-at-your-own-pace exploration, and a compelling narrative to drive you forward.
โ Key Features:
- Descend into the depths of an alien planet - Aethus - to mine for valuable resources in a tactile, physicalised world powered by Unreal Engine 5.
- Utilise both your mining laser and explosives to gather resources, then Prospect your finds to discover the rarest ores and gem to package up according to demand in order to sell for maximum profit.
- Construct your own outpost from the ground-up using the resources you mine from the planet, building highly customisable habitats to extend your reach underground, explore mysterious new biomes, and automate your gameplay.
- Discover and purchase new plans for a wealth of habitats, facilities, furniture and decorations before using creative building and terraforming tools to create your perfect cosy and functional base.
- After an expedition, process your haul back at base by constructing numerous types of facilities to refine raw materials, smelt and synthesise products, and craft new items!
- Sell products to the Corporation to earn credits, then Upgrade your equipment to unlock powerful new abilities to aid in your mining efforts.
- Experience a compelling dystopian narrative as you attempt to escape the grasp of your former employer, a planet-controlling, ultra-capitalist megacorp - ARC.
๐ฝ The latest trailer shows a bunch of new features like hydroponic farming for food and crafting ingredients! I absolutely HATE making trailers (I love making the game!) so I hope it comes across OK!
๐ฎ The new demo lets you play the first 1-2 hours of the game as you set up your mining outpost on the surface of an alien planet and start delving into the depths of the caverns below it, and an introduction to the dystopian sci-fi narrative which drives the game forward! Oh, and it features a Scottish AI mining drone companion, so what's not to love?
โ If you like what you see, consider giving the game a Wishlist on Steam! Every single one helps a solo-indie like me! ๐
๐ฃ I'd love to hear what you think about the game, either in the comments or perhaps 'face to face' on the Discord! - I really like getting any and all feedback, so I'd love to hear from you.