About the Game
ASTROBOTANICA™ is a science-driven survival game set on prehistoric Earth. You're Xel, a highly educated alien botanist on a mission to discover rare seeds needed to save your home planet. After crashing on ancient Earth, you’ll find yourself surrounded by wild animals, primal humans, and a toxic atmosphere, and you’ll need to adapt quickly to survive.
Your knowledge of alien botany is the key to survival. You’ll learn how to grow and process Earth’s unfamiliar flora into food and medicine. Experimentation, adaptation and research will be key to finding plant species which could thrive on your home planet. But for now, you have to discover and cultivate essential herbage to secure the stable supply of carbon dioxide you need to breathe.
Neanderthals are curious, but timid. Learn to communicate, earn their trust, and cure their ailments using hand-crafted tonics made from plants. Heal their wounds and illnesses, and they might just reward you with tools, supplies and a helping hand.
Build walls, floors, and fences to protect your property and crops from natural disasters and hungry wildlife. Collect and manage resources to expand your shelter, turning it from a fragile dwelling into a fully-fledged abode.
Wander through beautifully untamed wilderness, filled with secrets to uncover and a wide variety of plants to study. Observation is key - there’s always something new to discover if you look closely. But stay alert! The local fauna is as cute as they are dangerous, while invariably hungry.
Shape your playstyle through six unique skill paths: Planetary Knowledge, Research, Investigation, Management, Adaptation, and Learning. Assigning Knowledge Points according to your habits, talents and preferences will define your progression.
Experiment with plants to create needed resources
Obtain and maintain a sustainable CO₂ supply
Explore prehistoric ecosystems and discover extinct animals
Form alliances with Neanderthals through communication and trading
Level up using the P.R.I.M.A.L. skill system to shape your playstyle
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Version Information
Steam Patch Notes
Official update history
🌱The First Step of the Astrobotanica Rework[img src="{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45173174/8189de2d069085881df6084066a1a76d7afe0621.png"]
Hello!
The biggest Astrobotanica update since launch is now available! Early Access allows us to shape the game together with our community, and this time we're introducing some major changes that will redefine many core gameplay systems.
1) HUD and Map Improvements
We're introducing the first UI improvements, including changes to the HUD and map system. For now, you can expect slightly updated controls designed around the refreshed interface, as well as a new exploration-based map reveal system. These are only the first steps toward a complete UI overhaul planned for the future.
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2) New Resource: Energy
Energy is now becoming one of the most important resources in the game. It powers ship modules such as the CO₂ Generator and other advanced systems. Plants are the primary source of Energy, and once processed into tonics, they can be used to fuel your ship's technology.
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3) Plant Aspects Reworked
Plants now feature the following aspects:
Detoxic - restores HP
Toxic - reduces HP
Antioxidant - restores CO₂
Oxidant - reduces CO₂
Energetic - restores Energy
Sedative - reduces Energy
Probiotic - adds Passive
Antibiotic - removes Passive
Passive - fills the digestion meter
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4) Gates to New Areas
The game world has been divided into new regions, and progressing further now requires meeting specific conditions. Discover the right plants, tonics, and solutions to unlock access to previously unreachable locations.
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5) Ship Interior Overhaul
The ship's cockpit has been expanded with functional modules, strengthening the ship's role as your primary base of operations throughout the adventure.
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6) Plant Habitats
Plants will now primarily grow within dedicated habitats. By discovering new habitats, you'll also discover new species associated with specific biomes and environments.
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7) Progression Changes
You'll now discover data discs throughout the world. Reading them requires upgrading your spacecraft, and each scan consumes a full reserve of stored Energy. New discs will guide you deeper into the game world, revealing fresh locations, mysteries, and challenges along the way.
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8) Kickstarter Rewards
This update also introduces rewards for players who supported Astrobotanica during our Kickstarter campaign. Thank you once again for helping make this project possible!
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9) And More...
We've also implemented numerous smaller improvements, fixes, and a few additions that you probably weren't expecting.
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⚠️ Due to the extensive changes affecting many core systems, old save files are not compatible with the new version of the game!
⚠️ The P.R.I.M.A.L. progression system has been temporarily disabled.
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🌱EASTER UPDATE[img src="{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45173174/8189de2d069085881df6084066a1a76d7afe0621.png"]
Hey Explorers!
We’re kicking off the Easter celebrations in Astrobotanica! We’ve prepared a few themed activities and added one of the features you’ve been asking for. On top of that, the game now includes Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese localizations. We also continue improving the experience on Steam Deck. More details below!
New Localizations
As promised, we’re introducing more language versions to Astrobotanica. This time, we’ve added Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese. More languages are planned for the future!
[img src="{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45173174/084a952052a324f53c20cff953dd9ec8a9bde2da.jpg"][img src="{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45173174/5826d82a00afb08a9fb7a301f9eb96a49e723ebb.jpg"]Hidden Easter Eggs
We’ve hidden plenty of Easter Eggs throughout the game world. Revisit familiar locations to find them all and solve any remaining mysteries along the way!
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Decoration: Easter Bunny
Once you’ve collected all Easter Eggs, a reward awaits - a new decorative item!
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Skip Night Option
We hear you. Not everyone wants to explore the game world at night (or head into caves during that time), so we’ve added an option to skip this phase.
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Steam Deck
This Easter patch also brings further improvements for Steam Deck. The game should now offer better performance, and we’re gradually preparing for full certification.
Easter Update 0.2.2 (all changes)
New Features
Easter Event (April 2–13)
A limited-time seasonal event is now live.Easter Eggs
Hidden throughout the world. Collect them to earn Knowledge.Bush Bunny Decoration
Unlock a new decorative item by gathering Easter Eggs.New Localizations
Added Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese language support.Skip Night Mechanic
You can now skip the night using the pilot chair on the spaceship.Keybind UI Improvements
Custom keybinds are now correctly displayed in UI tooltips
(tutorials still show default bindings for now).Gamepad Improvements
Enhanced overall controller support.Steam Deck Optimization
Improved performance and stability on Steam Deck.
Fixes & Improvements
Achievements
First Relic achievement can now be properly unlocked.Perks Fix
Extra Pockets and Deep Storage now grant correct bonuses.Resolution Scaling
Now functions correctly when using a gamepad.Item Duplication Fix
Items crafted at the Worktable no longer duplicate via chests.
We’re already working on the next major update. :)
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🌱CAMPFIRE UPDATE[img src="{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45173174/8189de2d069085881df6084066a1a76d7afe0621.png"]
Hey Explorers!
The time has come for the first major update! The Campfire Update brings not only numerous bug fixes, but also several important new features. Here are some highlights:
New language versions
Astrobotanica is now also available in Polish, German and French.
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You can now build a campfire that restores your CO₂ supply. After all, Xel doesn’t breathe oxygen! The campfire also lights up the surrounding area and causes wild animals to avoid you when you stand near the fire.
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Fire now scares animals away
Having trouble escaping animals? There’s now a new solution. From now on, when you light a torch, animals will be afraid of you.
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FOV Slider
You asked for it, so we added it! You can now expand your field of view and keep an eye on everything around you.
[img src="{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45173174/a259f9644de0339f984ca824554fc69e8d1d72f0.jpg"][img src="{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45173174/ffc8397c50534bdc85170d1dc2a2789ca6d9c920.jpg"]Full patch notes below:
New Features:
Polish, German and French language versions added
Campfire - new structure that restores CO₂, scares animals away and lights up the area
Animals are now afraid of fire
New tutorial quest related to the campfire
Wild plant locations adjusted
FOV slider added
Quality of Life:
Construction costs rebalanced
Save overwrite window can now be closed with ESC
Save menus now fully support controllers
Tooltips added for all tools
Bug fixes:
Fixed aggressive Dodos being too deadly
Fixed Kiwis not being able to navigate Upper Orb Ruins
Fixed an issue where animals could not be tamed after dying
Fixed floating vegetation
Fixed the Altar Coin gate on Leviathan Isle
Minor bugs fixed
We’re already working on the next major update. :)
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🌱HOTFIX 0.1.6[img src="{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45173174/8189de2d069085881df6084066a1a76d7afe0621.png"]
Hey Explorers!
Next update based on your feedback is now live. Here’s the changelog for version 0.1.6:
Highlights
Pickaxes and Torches can now be picked up to backpack and placed in storage
Pickaxes and Torches can now be equipped from backpack
Added a Default Pickup Destination option to Options -> Gameplay
Removed unstuck penalty
Increased flashlight battery capacity
UI / Menu
Added controller tooltips to on-screen keyboard in Save Menu
Further improved controller support for Save Menu
Reworked inventory management input and tooltip scheme on controller
Gameplay / Mechanics
Increased Fiber drop rate
Removed "unstuck" penalty
Increased flashlight battery capacity
Pickaxes and Torches can now be picked up to backpack and placed in storage
Pickaxes and Torches can now be equipped from backpack
Added a Default Pickup Destination option to Options -> Gameplay
Fixed Twinfall Grotto platforms lowering themselves on save/load
Fixed plants not fruiting when player was in Garden Patches' vicinity
Fixed inventory perks
Fixed spots where players could get stuck
Backpack perks fix applied retroactively
Minor changes and fixes
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- Fixed bugs related to expanding backpacks from P.R.I.M.A.L. perks.
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🌱HOTFIX 0.1.4[img src="{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45173174/8189de2d069085881df6084066a1a76d7afe0621.png"]
Hey Explorers!
Next update based on your feedback is now live. Here’s the changelog for version 0.1.4:
UI / Menu
Added the first iteration of Save Menu gamepad support
Fixed seed icon for Green Lung seeds
Fixed Storage Chests having more stacks per slot than intended
Gameplay / Mechanics
Increased Knowledge Points reward from the final Golden Chest on Lockstone Atoll
Fixed Worktable duplication glitch which occurred in specific circumstances
Known issues with the gamepad’s on-screen keyboard:
Savename has to be confirmed with 'B' which also deletes the last letter ('Enter' doesn't work)
Glyphs' visual design is inconsistent with other menus
Letter 'A' is always capital
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🌱HOTFIX 0.1.3[img src="{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45173174/8189de2d069085881df6084066a1a76d7afe0621.png"]
Hey Explorers!
Next update based on your feedback is now live. Here’s the changelog for version 0.1.3:
Highlights:
Added a Save & Quit option to the Exit Game pop-up
'I'm Stuck!' pop-up now explains what happens if you click 'Yes'
Golden Head puzzle pieces can now be respawned using the 'Reset Puzzle' lever if they somehow got removed from the world
Fixed random spacebar and mouse wheel lockups
Fixed Spaceship's CO2 regeneration turning off in certain circumstances
UI / Menu
Added a Save & Quit option to the Exit Game pop-up
Added on-screen notifications for new Catalogue entries, low CO2, zero CO2, entering Spaceship's CO2 regeneration area and nightfall
'I'm Stuck!' pop-up now explains what happens if you click 'Yes'
Updated Water Tank's tutorial description
Gameplay / Mechanics
Hid Grog's friendliness status (will return as part of a larger system)
Golden Head puzzle pieces can now be respawned using the 'Reset Puzzle' lever if they somehow got removed from the world
Fixed random spacebar & mousewheel lock ups
Fixed lack of collisions on Totem's bottom part
Fixed a duplication glitch related to storage boxes
Fixed Spaceship's CO2 regeneration turning off in certain circumstances
Fixed Spaceship reverting to 'broken' state in certain circumstances
Fixed Contribution Box not showing desired items after building the Totem
Performance / Technical
Alt + Enter and F11 no longer change the game's display mode
Further overall performance improvements, including fixes for performance drops that sometimes occurred after loading a game
Thanks for being part of the Early Access journey. We’re just getting started.
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🌱HOTFIX 0.1.2[img src="{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45173174/8189de2d069085881df6084066a1a76d7afe0621.png"]
Hey Explorers!
The first update based on your feedback is now live. Here’s the changelog for version 0.1.2:
Highlights
- Steam Deck/Gamepad improvements
- Pickaxe can be used by holding button
- Implemented animal mood and trust gain status after feeding
- Flashlight beam no longer shakes while sprinting
- Added Steam Cloud Saves
- Removed 144 FPS cap
UI / Menu
- Steam Deck/Gamepad improvements (tools, quick store, menu, worktable) and fixed issues with non-functional options on gamepad (confirmation window, drop-down menu, opening storage.)
- Improved UI's resilience to input switching between mouse & keyboard and gamepad
- Tutorials can be closed by opening the Pause Menu (ESC by default)
- Buildables' tooltips have been adjusted for better positioning
- Updated map tutorial
- Puzzles should now be correctly displayed on the Compass
- Main menu: “wishlist now” button deleted
- Pressing ESC in the Save/Load menu now takes you to the Pause Menu, not the game.
- Fixed a bug that caused saves to always list “today” as the save day.
- Fixed a bug that caused the game to set the wrong resolution when switching between monitors.
Gameplay / Mechanics
- Pickaxe can be used by holding button
- Destroying objects now requires holding the button for 3 seconds
- Implemented animal mood and trust gain status after feeding
- Flashlight beam no longer shakes while sprinting
- Disabled scanning of animals that have already been discovered
- Reduced footstep volume
- Improved doors' visual readability
- Improved damage indicator
- Audio fixes
- Fixed a bug where taming a new pet would break the previous one and cause it to disappear after loading a save
- Fixed an issue with Grog getting sick again after a save/load
- Fixed an issue where pressing sprint while jumping/falling would cause the character to get stuck in the running animation
- Fixed vignette not appearing when taking toxin damage
Performance / Steam-related
- Added Steam Cloud Saves
- Removed 144 FPS cap
- Further performance improvements
- Removed inactive options from graphics settings
- Fixed issues with some achievements not unlocking
We’re already working on the next patch!
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