AETHUS

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Explore a futuristic underground world and mine for the valuable resources you need to build your customisable Outpost, as you unravel a dystopian corporate conspiracy in this story-driven survival experience featuring a unique low-poly style and deep, systemic gameplay. Descend into the depths of an alien planet - Aethus - to mine for valuable resources in a tactile, physicalised world powered by Unreal Engine 5. Utilise both your mining laser and explosives to gather resources, then Prospect your finds to discover the rarest ores and gems to sell for maximum profit.
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Release date:06 Mar 2026
Last update:18 Mar 2026 (on Steam, public branch)
Developers: Pawsmonaut Games
Publishers: Pawsmonaut Games
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Players
  • Current 396
  • Peak 1,563
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