Astrobotanica breaks the 50k wishlists mark, demo coming in October

I’ve gotta tell you, I’m a sucker for survival adventure games. If you can bang a stick against a rock and it turns into an axe, I’m hooked. One thing they almost all have in common, however, is that you are a human being in a familiar world. Astrobotanica flips the script on that, casting you in the role of an alien that has crash landed on a primitive world full of exotic creatures, plants, and even early humans. You don’t know how anything works. Plants could help you survive, or they could kill you. Creatures might be food, or they might want to make you into food. The humans are equally as mysterious as you’ll have to learn the language, cultivate individual relationships with them, and learn how to survive on this crazy alien planet. If this sounds as fun to you as it does to me, then Space Goblin Studio has something cool just for you. Let’s talk about Astrobotanica!

ASTROBOTANICA is built on the foundation of core survival games but with more of an emphasis on scientific discovery throughout the adventure than you experience in core survivals. While managing key resources is essential for your extraterrestrial protagonist, Xel, the game will reward players for exploration, scientific curiosity, puzzle-solving, experimentation, and collaboration with Primal Humans met on Prehistoric Earth.

Plant Research: Discover the unique qualities of the Earth’s flora, and its effects on living organisms and the environment.

Tonics Crafting: Experiment with ingredients obtained from plant life to prepare mixtures for various uses, and develop recipes for later.

Cultivation: Nurture select plant species and build your very own garden, look after it by watering and nourishing your crops, and protecting it from hungry animals.

Exploration: Travel between islands and explore different biomes to discover new plants, while learning to handle dangerous wildlife and solving hidden mysteries.

Human Interaction: Break the ice and connect with primal humans inhabiting the islands to foster relationships that can lead to trading and mutual assistance.