Astrometica

Astrometica is a space survival and exploration game often compared to Subnautica, with many players describing it as "Subnautica in space." The gameplay loop of scavenging resources, crafting, base building, and upgrading gear is familiar and well-executed, attracting fans of the genre. The game offers beautiful graphics, an immersive atmosphere, and an intriguing storyline that unfolds as players explore and progress.

However, as an early access title, it suffers from bugs, crashes, and occasional game-breaking issues such as save corruption and fatal errors. Some players also note a lack of developer communication and slow update cadence, which impacts community trust. Despite these issues, the game shows strong potential with continuous content additions and improvements, and many players remain optimistic about its future development and final release.

Highlights

Players praise Astrometica's engaging gameplay mechanics that combine exploration, crafting, and base building in a space setting. The graphics and environments are described as detailed and beautiful, complemented by a fitting soundtrack. The storyline and lore add depth and immersion, keeping players invested. The game is considered accessible with a manageable difficulty curve and offers a good amount of content even in early access. Fans of Subnautica appreciate the familiar yet fresh experience, and the game's smooth performance on most platforms is noted positively.

Many highlight the developer's ongoing efforts to improve and expand the game, which maintains player interest and excitement.

Criticisms

Common criticisms focus on technical issues and development communication. Frequent bugs, crashes, and glitches—such as falling through the world, save file corruption, and fatal errors—frustrate players. The game can feel grind-heavy and slow-paced at times, with some resource scarcity and tedious navigation. Several reviews mention the lack of meaningful differences from Subnautica beyond the setting, leading to perceptions of it being a near clone. Developer communication is often described as poor or insufficient, with long waits between updates and little transparency, which causes concern about the game's long-term support. Some players also find certain gameplay mechanics, like zero-g physics and combat, clunky or unpolished.