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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?

2024StrategyIndieSimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableWindowsby Albert Wiatr
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Frequently asked about Space Architect

Does Space Architect run on Steam Deck?
Space Architect is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Space Architect cost?
Space Architect is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Space Architect?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Space Architect are The Crust, Banished, Endzone - A World Apart.
Who developed Space Architect?
Space Architect was developed by Albert Wiatr and published by PlayWay S.A..

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