Rank 01Why this
Also Robots and Automation, like Prospector.
- $8.99 (Price checked Oct 20)
- Deck Verified
- 2023
Games like Prospector
- 26 games
- Updated Sep 29, 2026
Players who liked Prospector also play
The closest matches to Prospector: Nova Lands, Prospector: The First Contract, Blossom: The Seed of Life, Oddsparks: An Automation Adventure, and Satisfactory. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also Automation and Crafting, like Prospector.
- Free
- Deck Verified
- 2024
Rank 03Why this
Shares terraforming with Prospector.
- $11.89 (Price checked Oct 17)
- Deck Verified
- 2026
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ASTRONEER
Why this: Also Automation and Space, like Prospector.
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Forager
Why this: Same chill mood as Prospector.
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- Released: 2025
- Developer: Loonworks Games
- Price: $14.99checked Oct 20
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 71% of 55 reviews
- Genres: Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Exploration reveals secrets
- Faction contracts add direction
- Phased progression feels natural
- Atmospheric
- Chill
- Cozy
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Prospector at current Steam store prices.
Star Crafter
Why this: Shares terraforming with Prospector.
Outpath
Why this: Also Automation and Crafting, like Prospector.
Per Aspera
Why this: Also Robots and Automation, like Prospector.
Final Upgrade
Why this: Also Automation and Space, like Prospector.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Prospector, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Outpath: First Journey
Why this: Also Automation and Base Building, like Prospector.
Plasma
Why this: Also Robots and Automation, like Prospector.
Idle Research
Why this: Also Automation and Crafting, like Prospector.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Nova Lands
Why this: Also Robots and Automation, like Prospector.
Prospector: The First Contract
Why this: Also Automation and Crafting, like Prospector.
Blossom: The Seed of Life
Why this: Shares terraforming with Prospector.
Forager
Why this: Same chill mood as Prospector.
About Prospector
The closest matches to Prospector: Nova Lands, Prospector: The First Contract, Blossom: The Seed of Life, Oddsparks: An Automation Adventure, and Satisfactory. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Prospector is your kind of game, the closest matches are Nova Lands, Prospector: The First Contract and Blossom: The Seed of Life — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, chill and cozy, and single out its animal capture minigame and automation with limited range. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About Prospector: Land on a distant planet in this chill resource management game. Harvest alien resources, build and automate machinery, uncover secrets across the stars and strike shipping deals with distant colonies for exclusive rewards!
Is Prospector worth buying?
Mostly recommended
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 71% of 55 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $14.99 (checked Oct 20).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 12 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 5 h before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Exploration reveals secrets
- Faction contracts add direction
- Phased progression feels natural
- Pixel art style is charming
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“There's really not a lot of progression or automation, even in later ranks. Animal capture minigame feels like a rushed joke of a game mechanic. Big hassle to fulfill the crop / animal produce contracts because they need very specific…”
“Seems like a fun game a melange of astroneer forager and satisfactory and it was fun exploring the world introduced. There're flawed mechanics, but mostly prospector makes sence, fine enough for a early release. Except it isn't, which I…”
People who play it also play: Nova Lands, Prospector: The First Contract, Blossom: The Seed of Life
Frequently asked about Prospector
Can I run it?
Is Prospector verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Prospector is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Prospector cost?
Prospector is listed on Steam at 14.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Prospector?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Prospector are Nova Lands, Prospector: The First Contract, Blossom: The Seed of Life.
Who developed Prospector?
Prospector was developed by Loonworks Games.