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You have crash-landed into a mini-verse of tiny planets. Welcome to Minicology! Embark on an interstellar survival sandbox journey. Use your crafting, combat, and automation skills to survive the many challenges this mini-verse throws at you.

Reviews: Mixed — 68% — of 72 reviews
Released: 2024-04-25
Developer: Isaac Denner
Publisher: Iceberg Interactive
Genres: Adventure, Indie, Simulation
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 4.4 hrs
Mean playtime: 5.1 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 91%

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    Why similar: Space Sim 29.8%, Automation 14.9%, Base Building 13.1%, Building 10.4%, Survival 9%

  55. #55 Drift: Space Survival
    68% matchMixed70% of 76 reviews2023
    Dev: KAR Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    You were deep in uncharted space on a research mission. Disaster struck. Together with your friends, explore a mysterious asteroid field and mine whatever resources possible to build what you need to survive.

    Why similar: Open World Survival Craft 35.2%, Crafting 11.1%, Survival 10.9%, Building 9.9%, Base Building 9.7%

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