Deep Space Exploitation - Presskit
A downloadable project
Fact Sheet
- Developer JuhrJuhr
- Release Date August 2025
- Platforms Windows / Steam Deck
- Price GBP 8 (Approximate)
- Development Log TIGsource Itch
- Store Steam Itch
- Requests/Contact juhrjuhr@fastmail.co.uk Bluesky
Description
Deep Space Exploitation is a 2D Pixel Art Physics game about mining asteroids in space. Players mine fully destructible asteroids in deep space using risky equipment while working for an exploitative corporation. Hard won earnings are used to buy new equipment and upgrades, and secure their pilot's future.
Features
- Chunky pixel art with detailed diegetic interfaces.
- 2D physics for chaotic or cautious mining.
- Fully destructible asteroids.
- Upgradable space ship and choice of equipment.
- Short narrative about working against an exploitative corporation to secure your future.
About Development
Development started in September 2025 as my first commercial project. The concept of the game was essentially: Asteroids but you mine them. This influenced the static wrapped play area of the game, the controls and movement, and overall aesthetic to a point. The other major influence is the Worms games for their destructible environments/terrain and controlled chaos.
The project was originally supposed to take 4 to 6 months, but this being my first real project some miscalculation was to be expected, and double the initial time is probably not that bad. :)
No generative AI has been used throughout development. Ultraviolet Framework is used for graphics, audio, and window management. A local fork of Velcro Physics is used for the physics.
Selected Writing
A dev log about path finding for Deep Space Exploitation that made it to the front page of Hacker News.
About Me
I am an indie developer based in the UK. I have a background in software and a lifelong desire to make small and fun games. As of 2024 I am doing this full time, with Deep Space Exploitation being my first commercial release.
Credits
- Art, design, and code by JuhrJuhr
- Music and sound effects by JD Sherbert
- Font by Daniel Linssen
- Store artwork by Graphically Gifted
Downloads
Available to download in the assets bundle below are screenshots, game logo, and game artworks.
There is also the HTML for this Itch page if you'd like to use it as a template (I borrowed heavily from
this excellent Itch press kit template).
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