Starminer Global Steam

Harness the stars

Prepare for liftoff on May 27, 2026. Starminer (formerly known as Illumination) is a hard-core, physics-driven space mining and fleet-building simulation developed by the two-person powerhouse CoolAndGoodGames and published by Paradox Arc. In a universe where every kilogram of mass and kilowatt of power matters, you aren't just playing a game - you're managing a 150,000-ton industrial odyssey.

Design your fleet from the ground up, harvest the riches of the asteroid belts, and keep your cooling systems running - because in the cold vacuum of space, your heat signature is a dinner bell for the unknown.

Features:

• Newtonian Physics Simulation: Feel the true scale of space travel. Pilot massive warships where inertia and momentum are your greatest allies and your most dangerous enemies.
• Modular Fleet Construction: Build ship-by-ship, module-by-module. Balance power requirements, tonnage, and size to create specialized mining frigates or gargantuan, heavily armed space stations.
• The "Heat" System: Greed has a cost. As your mining operations expand and your reactors roar to life, your heat signature climbs. Once you hit critical levels, hostile alien forces will detect you.
• Real-Time Tactical Combat: Defend your investment. Design and deploy complex defense systems and warships to fend off alien incursions in high-stakes, real-time encounters.
• Research & Expansion: Unlock advanced technologies to build Link Gates, allowing your mercenary fleet to jump into new, resource-rich sectors and expand your corporate empire.
• Dynamic Space Economy: Harvest raw materials to sell for a tidy profit or reinvest them directly into the maintenance and expansion of your growing interstellar fleet.