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ABOUT THE GAME Note: This Early Access game is not complete and may or may not change further. If you are not excited to play this game in its current state, then you should wait to see if the game progresses further in development. ASTROBOTANICA is a science-driven survival game set on a prehistoric Earth. You’re Xel, a highly educated alien botanist, on a mission to discover rare seeds needed to save the home planet. After crashing on ancient Earth, you’ll find yourself surrounded by wild animals, primal humans and toxic atmosphere, so will have to adapt quickly and figure out how to survive. GROW TO BREATHE… AND SURVIVE Your knowledge of alien botany will be your best weapon. You’ll learn how to grow and process Earth’s unfamiliar flora into food and medicine. Experimenting, 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. MEET THE LOCALS Neanderthals are curious, but timid. Learn to communicate, earn their trust, and cure their ailments using hand-crafted potions made from plants. Heal their wounds and illnesses, and they might just reward you with tools, supplies and a helping hand. BUILD A HOME, MAKE IT YOURS 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. EXPLORE THE MYSTERIOUS WORLD 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

Product type

Game

Activation

Steam

Platform / region

PC · Can activate in United Kingdom

Release / edition

16 Feb 2026 · Standard