Solargene

Solargene

Released Jan 2026

Take Command of a Space Corporation in the Sci-Fi Simulator Solargene! Manage personnel, design and develop colonies and orbital stations across the solar system! Mine resources, establish logistics, research cutting-edge technologies, trade, and complete missions

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Evaluation

Solargene launched out of Early Access on January 19, 2026. The developer's January 20, 2026 release announcement confirmed the 1.0 launch fulfilled all Early Access promises, while also stating: "I have also accumulated a huge number of ideas and material, and I am now thinking about the best way to implement them. I will announce later in what form the project will continue to develop." That intent has been backed up by a steady stream of post-launch updates. Since the full release, the developer has shipped four feature updates in rapid succession: Update 1.1 on March 30, 2026 (building templates, Steam Workshop integration, new construction tools), Update 1.2 on May 13, 2026 (overhauled flight path calculation, new spacecraft panel controls), Update 1.3 on June 18, 2026 (inflation mechanics, meteor shower forecasting improvements, template rotation), and Update 1.4 on July 23, 2026 (new structural and lighting elements, automatic docking systems for asteroid types). This establishes a sustained cadence of approximately one feature update every 4–6 weeks since launch. The developer has not announced a specific named expansion or future DLC, but has also not indicated that development is winding down. The most recent update arrived on July 23, 2026 — less than four weeks before today — squarely within the established update cadence. No specific future content has been named, but the pattern of consistent updates continuing after the 1.0 release makes clear the game is still actively evolving.
Evidence
Update 1.4 ships with new pillar and lantern types, automatic docking and capture systems for asteroids, and various fixes — the most recent developer communication.
news post · Jul 23, 2026 source development ongoing
high
Update 1.3 ships with inflation mechanics, improved meteor shower forecasting, template rotation during construction, and numerous other gameplay additions.
news post · Jun 18, 2026 source development ongoing
high

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Details

Publisher
Alexander Semenov
Achievements
31
Platform
Windows
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game

By the mid-21st century, humanity faced critical resource shortages on Earth. The leading spacefaring nations turned their gaze to the cosmos. You'll take the helm of a private space corporation and begin the industrial exploitation of the solar system.

Vastness of the Solar System

Discover the expansive reaches of our solar system—from scorching Mercury to the icy Kuiper Belt. Explore mysterious planetary landscapes: Venus' endless deserts, Martian canyons, Io's volcanoes, and Europa's frozen crust. Build dozens of colonies, space stations, and spacecraft capable of housing hundreds of colonists.

Colonies

Establish and develop off-world colonies with diverse specializations: spaceports, mining outposts, agricultural complexes, tourist resorts, scientific bases, and majestic orbital stations. Use a simple yet powerful construction system to realize your boldest architectural visions. Extract minerals and create production chains, progressing from basic resources to complex high-tech products. Hold colony elections to consider residents' opinions and enact laws reflecting the dominant ideology.

Personnel Management

Every astronaut is a unique individual with distinct personalities, worldviews, professional skills, and experience. As their expertise grows, so do their demands for proper compensation and comfortable living conditions. Like all humans, colonists require basic needs: food, sleep, rest, and hygiene. Special attention must be paid to healthcare—prompt treatment and care for the injured and sick will ensure their survival and well-being.

Logistics

You'll have access to dozens of unique in-game resources, with mineral deposits unevenly scattered across planets. Create and optimize a logistics network using efficient shuttle systems to transport cargo and personnel between colonies and spaceports. Negotiate contracts and trade with all in-game factions.

Extreme Conditions

Space is an inhospitable environment for humans: temperatures fluctuate dramatically based on time of day, season, planetary location, atmospheric presence, and distance from the Sun. Radiation levels vary across celestial bodies and intensify during solar flares. Meteor showers pose serious threats to colonies and orbital stations. On planets with active atmospheres, periodic storms and calms disrupt logistics and affect power generation.

Research & Technology

The path won't be easy, but science and technology will help overcome all obstacles. Manufacture new high-tech resources to create increasingly complex equipment and superior structures. Utilize powerful engines and wireless power transmission to colonize the solar system's most remote corners. Research space agriculture and cuisine for varied diets and astronaut comfort, and develop space tourism for additional income. And that's not all—robots, clones, force fields, and much more await!

The Solar System Awaits You in Solargene!

Last evaluated Aug 17, 2026
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