Space Architect

Space Architect

Released Nov 2024

Design your dream space station in Space Architect! Master the power of automation or 'hire' an army of crewmates to handle your ever-growing production. Mine asteroids, fabricate goods, and engage in interstellar trade to pay off the menacing Big Evil Corp. Will you thrive in the vastness of space?

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Evaluation

Space Architect left Early Access and launched its full 1.0 version on November 21, 2024. Since then, the developer (Albert Wiatr, with support from PlayWay) has maintained an active update cadence. A major overhaul update shipped on April 30, 2025, bringing a completely reworked temperature system, new cooling mechanics, a redesigned pipe-laying system, and a much faster save/load system — along with a note that "we've got more planned," specifically mentioning additional interactions, devices, and crew systems. Further feature patches followed on December 26, 2025 (adding a new Steam Turbine device) and April 19, 2026 (graphical improvements to pipes). After a few months of silence in mid-2025, the developer returned with an update on November 16, 2025 confirming they were back working on the game. The most recent update was posted on April 19, 2026, indicating ongoing engagement. No announcement of a content conclusion or final update has been made.
Evidence
Major update shipped with temperature overhaul, cooling pipes, pipe-laying rework, and faster save/load. Developer stated 'we've got more planned' including more interactions, devices, and crew systems.
news post · Apr 30, 2025 source development ongoing
high
Space Architect officially launched out of Early Access as a full 1.0 release
news post · Nov 21, 2024 source content shipped
high

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Details

Developer
Publisher
PlayWay S.A.
Achievements
24
Platform
Windows
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game

About Space Architect

In a future where mega-corporations rule the universe's exploration, Earth is dying, and you were on the brink of homelessness. A mega-corp made you an offer you couldn't refuse—to live among the stars. The catch? A monstrous debt of $13 billion hanging over your head. Could you navigate the corporate maze and pay off the debt to gain your freedom in space?

Mine

Delve into space's treasure trove—mine asteroids, planets, stars, and even a black hole! Whether by using manual lasers or fancy automated drones, the universe is your oyster, and your station's thirst for resources knows no bounds.

Construct

Get your creative juices flowing and build all sorts of nifty devices to supercharge your station. Need more item production? Done. Want to automate things? You got it. Keeping your crew alive? Easy peasy. The sky's the limit! We are in space, which means there are no limits!

Production

Turn those shiny resources into even shinier items! Mix and match to create the latest and greatest items. It's like crafting a space-age masterpie, one doodad at a time.

Trade

Become the talk of the town—or rather, the radar—and charm passing ships into trading with you. Start with manual trades, then sit back as automation takes over. Cha-ching! Cash and tech points, here we come!

Tech

Level up your tech game by splurging those hard-earned points. More devices and items to choose from, more fun! It's like upgrading from a clunky space jalopy to a sleek star cruiser.

Black Corp

Watch out for those pesky folks at Black Corp and their R.E.A.P program. They're like the party poopers of the galaxy, but fear not! Pay off loan parts to reduce taxes, and kick corruption to the curb. Soon enough, even the bigwig ships will be knocking on your door for a piece of the action.

And remember, I have my faith in you! So go on, get out there and show the galaxy what you're made of!

Last evaluated Jun 24, 2026
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