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Frostice Dev · Published by Frostice Dev
Positive — 93% positive (14 reviews) · 37 achievements
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
Astral Archive is a short, incremental idle + space shooter hybrid where you collect space artifacts to grow a powerful archive!
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Indie, Casual · 2026 · More under £5 games
About this game
Astral Archive is a 2D idle + active hybrid space shooter game where every run lasts just seconds but your progress lasts forever.
Explore anomalous space zones, defeat enemies, and collect mysterious artifacts. Then turn your collection into a growing archive that attracts viewers and generates gold over time.
Core Gameplay Loop
Short Expeditions -Jump into fast 10 - 35 second shooter runs
Upgrade Your Ship - Improve combat and rewards
Collect Artifacts - Earn random drops from defeated enemies
Build Your Archive - Store and level up artifacts
Attract Viewers - More artifacts = more viewers = more gold
Unlock New Zones - Discover stronger enemies and rarer artifacts
Unlock New Ships - Discover blueprints and build new spacecraft.
Prestige - Reset Progress to Grow Stronger
Short and Fun Journey - Around 4 hrs of playtime
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- Processor: 64-bit x86 processor (Intel Core i3 / AMD equivalent)
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: Direct3D 12 capable GPU (Feature Level 12_0) or Vulkan 1.0+
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 300 MB available space
Recommended
- OS: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
Astral Archive is Out Now!
Astral Archive is Out Now!I'm excited to announce that Astral Archive is officially available on Steam!Astral Archive is a short incremental idle + space shooter hybrid where you explore distant planets, fight waves of enemies, collect mysterious artifacts, and livestream your discoveries to grow your audience and earn gold.Explore. Collect. Upgrade. Ascend.Throughout your journey, you'll be able to:Fight hordes of enemies across different planetsCollect artifacts of varying raritiesProgress through the Skill Tree and Ascension TreeDiscover blueprints and build unique shipsDefeat powerful bossesUncover the story behind your journey through the starsThank You!Astral Archive is the first game I've ever released, and finally being able to ship something I've spent so much time creating means a lot to me.Thank you to everyone who played the demo, wishlisted the game, shared feedback, or supported the project along the way. And of course, thank you to everyone who decides to give the full game a try.I hope you enjoy your journey through the stars.Thank you for playing Astral Archive!Read full article on Community Announcements (Thorfinn)AnnouncementsOfficial
Final Demo Build
Hello, everyone!The final demo build of Astral Archive is now available.Since releasing the demo, I have received valuable feedback from players and content creators. This update focuses on improving the overall experience through balancing changes, bug fixes, clearer explanations, and additional polish.What’s included in this buildBalance adjustments to progression and upgradesUser interface and quality-of-life improvementsBug fixes and general performance improvementsAdditional visual and gameplay polishNew ship power-upsThis will be the final major update planned for the demo as I shift my focus toward developing the full version of Astral Archive.Thank you to everyone who played the demo, shared feedback, reported issues, or created content about the game. Your support has been incredibly helpful, and I truly appreciate everyone who has taken the time to explore the Astral Archive.You can continue sending feedback through the Steam Community discussions.Thank you for playing!- Frostice DevRead full article on Community Announcements (Ice)
