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Cosmonautica

Cast off! Cosmonautica is a fresh take on space trading in a procedurally generated universe, paired with quirky humor for your intergalactic enjoyment. Are you ready for some hilarious adventures in outer space? Start by boarding a washed-up space cruiser and fulfill your destiny as an aspiring captain on the hunt for fame and fortune. Cosmonautica combines elements of space trading and crew simulation to create a unique experience. Only if you take good care of your crew you will be able to succeed. Do you have what it takes to become the best trader, smuggler, pirate or even space taxi? It’

Release date
July 31, 2015
Platforms
Windows
Developer
Chasing Carrots
Publisher
Chasing Carrots
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Cast off! Cosmonautica is a fresh take on space trading in a procedurally generated universe, paired with quirky humor for your intergalactic enjoyment. Are you ready for some hilarious adventures in outer space? Start by boarding a washed-up space cruiser and fulfill your destiny as an aspiring captain on the hunt for fame and fortune. Cosmonautica combines elements of space trading and crew simulation to create a unique experience. Only if you take good care of your crew you will be able to succeed.

Do you have what it takes to become the best trader, smuggler, pirate or even space taxi? It’s your choice! Simulated Galaxy - Cosmonautica offers a detailed and amusing trading simulation gameplay that challenges you among others with pirate attacks, diverse quests and unique crew members. Explore a dynamic and procedurally generated galaxy. Every game is different! Crew Management - Sign up to eight exceptional and lovable crew members to create a ragtag team of the universe’s best and brightest.

Take care of your crew and promote them to reach their full potential. Only if they fit together well and are satisfied, you are able to get the optimum out of your space ship. Elaborate Trading Simulation - Trade a bevy of goods, including some rare and illegal stuff, with fellow space merchants while exploring the solar systems. Explore the galaxy and pursue intergalactic trading over many solar systems - each with its own traits.…

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★ 5.8/10GOG · 124 ratings
GOGLast checked November 3, 2026

Most helpful8

★ 1 / 5
From their January 16 post on Steam: "It is impossible for us to fix the bigger issues and crashes now. The technology in its current…
★ 4 / 5
If measured, management and trade are your thing, this will be fun for you. There are a few gotchas: * Don't try to open the…
★ 3 / 5
This game has elements of trading, life simulation and combat in it. Its cartoony graphics, fairly detailed animations and humorous touch makes it a pretty…
★ 1 / 5
If you're looking for this as a game, I suggest you avoid it. It has a myriad of issues: models stretching into nightmare fuel when…
★ 3 / 5
The game idea of Cosmonautica is great. Trade, fight and take care of the crew. Unfortunately, this game meet these criteria are only minimally. After…
★ 2 / 5
Simply isnt done in the sense it needs to be polished. Randomizing isnt that well. (had to restart game 8 times till i got decent…
★ 4 / 5
I bought the game yesterday and until now, I really like. It has a very lovely made look and feel. There are little eastereggs everywhere…
★ 2 / 5
Has basic combat / trade / crew management gameplay. Lacks tooltips for some parts of the game. Crew relationship seems very basic, if they have…

Most recent8

★ 2 / 5
it's unfinished. fine for a dozen hrs or so but once you level up your ship and crew the real problem is the missions don't…
★ 2 / 5
Honestly, this game ticks a lot of boxes for me. It's sci-fi, it's management.I like being a space trader... But this game just doesn't quite…
★ 1 / 5
If you're looking for this as a game, I suggest you avoid it. It has a myriad of issues: models stretching into nightmare fuel when…
★ 2 / 5
Simply isnt done in the sense it needs to be polished. Randomizing isnt that well. (had to restart game 8 times till i got decent…
★ 1 / 5
From their January 16 post on Steam: "It is impossible for us to fix the bigger issues and crashes now. The technology in its current…
★ 2 / 5
Look it's basically mobile device game ported for PC. If mobile ports bother you, it is probably not a game for you right of the…
★ 1 / 5
A little bit of fun, but so slowly to get progress... Worst part: unstable and buggy as hell!
★ 4 / 5
Judging by the reviews and the metacritic score i was sceptical. But i love spaceships so i gave it a try. And it turns out,…

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