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Genre: Simulator

Outer Space Shack

Grab Outer Space Shack at 30% off, and start your 1970 base on the Moon today
[p]Have you ever wondered what might have happened if the Apollo program had continued, or if the massive Soviet rocket had successfully launched cosmonauts to the Moon? Outer Space Shack dives into this alternate reality, where humanity constructs bases on the Moon and eventually Mars as soon as technology permits. [/p][p][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/40451452/fae3c41abe64b8d08730e5056ee373463ef7e97f.gif"][/p][p]Outer Space Shack simulates all technology realistically, capturing the intricacies of transport costs, rocket payloads, radiation effects, and the output of solar and nuclear power plants, all presented in a style inspired by real-world spacecraft. [/p][p][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/40451452/8c1945e846b8c6df541db5d5e365f03524632c5e.gif"][TAG-10] [/p][p]Start by securing government grants to launch your initial rockets, then strive to make your settlement self-sustaining. Collect geological samples, tap into space tourism, and maximize on-site construction to reduce reliance on Earth. The newly released Update 1.6, launched just yesterday, introduces the ability to expand your base with modules crafted on-site using crude metallurgy—repurposing metallic asteroids and salvaged metal from discarded rocket landers. [/p][p][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/40451452/9eeb866cd5d4671c6acd9cb698c87ce8ec25ad0b.jpg"] [/p][p]Advance real-life technology through dozens of research projects, enhancing existing spacecraft designs and breathing life into ambitious concepts that never made it past the drawing board in our actual history. From rugged lunar outposts to sprawling Martian colonies, every decision shapes your path to interstellar success. [/p][p][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/40451452/cf517383c4c93f3a215ce06d7f29e5cb2efe51b4.png"][/p][p]The game is improving constantly, with multi-language support coming in a few days.[/p][p]Join this thrilling journey now at 30% off and build your own space program—where the cosmos is yours to conquer! [/p]

Adding Multi-Language Support in 1.6.2 out before end of June
[p]I'm excited to announce that Outer Space Shack will introduce multi-language support by the end of June! We're starting with Japanese and French, with more languages to follow soon. All game screens will be fully translated and optimized for a seamless experience. I hope this update enhances your enjoyment of the game![/p][p][/p][p][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/40451452/ff18b3b6208ef88e9bc220443f7075fb3896070a.jpg"][/p][p]Development of the game continues, and following two technical updates—first with the robustness and ergonomics patch in version 1.6.1 and now the multi-lingual update—future updates will focus on adding more Mars-specific content.[/p][p][/p][p][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/40451452/ad81c317237372b870b2e13c6fe6b48e27fa3cf2.jpg"][/p]

Release 1.6.1 - Stability patch is live
Welcome to Release 1.6! This update introduces exciting new gameplay mechanics, refined task management, and a host of fixes to make your experience smoother and more immersive. Key highlights include the ability to dismount appliances and new tasks that demand precise scheduling. I've also overhauled task assignment ergonomics and bolstered overall game stability.

New Features:



  • Appliance Dismounting: You can now dismount appliances, adding new strategic depth to resource management.
  • Precision Scheduling Tasks: New tasks require careful planning, making every decision count.
  • Improved Task Assignment: Streamlined interface and controls for assigning and managing tasks, enhancing usability.


Changes and Fixes:



  • Visual Feedback for Mining: Asteroids now visually shrink and fragment as metal is mined, reflecting progress (ID 808).
  • Task Cancellation: Cancel tasks directly from the task list for greater control (ID 815).
  • Resource Extraction Task Logic: Updated logic to create a single task initially, with cancellation via GUI or right-click recreation (ID 816).
  • Automatic Task Cancellation: Tasks are canceled if an appliance is dismounted (ID 817).
  • Animation Fixes: Corrected animations for dismounted appliances during reconstruction (ID 818).
  • Storage Area Behavior: The storage area (fake rocket lander) now disappears once the last element is installed (ID 819).
  • Task Status Improvements: Fixed issues with users being assigned to frozen tasks and corrected "ongoing" status display in the task log (IDs 821, 822).
  • Navigation Enhancement: Left-clicking a task now takes you directly to its location (ID 823).
  • Task Creation Fix: Automatically creates missing tasks when an appliance is switched on (ID 824).
  • Repair Task Labeling: Updated repair task labels to reflect parts delivered on-site (ID 825).
  • Fix Button Functionality: Resolved issues with the fix button not launching tasks when clicked on the right side (ID 826).
  • Dismount Task Display: Dismount tasks now properly display on building construction panels (ID 827).
  • Object Details Update: When an object’s status is “dismount,” the display switches to the construction panel (ID 828).
  • EarthWork Storage: Updated storage in the Unity Scene for better consistency (ID 829).
  • Save System Fix: Corrected issues with saving previously dismounted buildings (ID 830).

I’ve worked hard to make Release 1.6 a more robust and enjoyable experience. Thank you for your feedback, and I look forward to bringing you more updates!

Grab Outer Space Shack at 30% off, and start your 1970 base on the Moon today
Have you ever wondered what might have happened if the Apollo program had continued, or if the massive Soviet rocket had successfully launched cosmonauts to the Moon? Outer Space Shack dives into this alternate reality, where humanity constructs bases on the Moon and eventually Mars as soon as technology permits.



Outer Space Shack simulates all technology realistically, capturing the intricacies of transport costs, rocket payloads, radiation effects, and the output of solar and nuclear power plants, all presented in a style inspired by real-world spacecraft.



Start by securing government grants to launch your initial rockets, then strive to make your settlement self-sustaining. Collect geological samples, tap into space tourism, and maximize on-site construction to reduce reliance on Earth. The newly released Update 1.6, launched just yesterday, introduces the ability to expand your base with modules crafted on-site using crude metallurgy—repurposing metallic asteroids and salvaged metal from discarded rocket landers.



Advance real-life technology through dozens of research projects, enhancing existing spacecraft designs and breathing life into ambitious concepts that never made it past the drawing board in our actual history. From rugged lunar outposts to sprawling Martian colonies, every decision shapes your path to interstellar success.



Join this thrilling journey now at 30% off and build your own space program—where the cosmos is yours to conquer!

Release 1.6 is here - First base modules built locally
Release 1.6 of Outer Space Shack is now live, bringing major new features to the game! You can now collect scrap metal from leftover landers and asteroids, clearing your landing area of old lander lower stages in the process. This scrap can be repurposed to craft crude parts through a sintering process, allowing you to build station modules. Made from rough metal reminiscent of 19th-century metallurgy, these modules are three times heavier than Earth-manufactured ones to withstand pressure as robust vessels. Best of all, they come equipped to produce food.



Release 1.6 also introduces the ability to dismantle and relocate appliances, giving you more flexibility in your base. Plus, quality-of-life upgrades include a new game speed option at x160!

Game has a new play speed
As requested, a new game speed has just been added to the game. There is now the possibility to accelerate time 160x, an intermediate between the x40 and x400 speeds already present in the game.

This new speed should be the most approriate when supervizing the active phase of missions on the planets.

This new features will be available with Release 1.5 expected in the next weeks.

Outer Space Shack is on sale during Steam winter sale
Outer Space Shack is now available at a 30% discount for the Steam winter sales. This offer is available until January 2nd. Seize this incredible opportunity to embark on the challenging journey of constructing the first space bases on the Moon and Mars using realistic 1970s technology. Manage critical logistics like optimizing payloads from Earth, ensuring adequate supplies of food, water, and oxygen, maintaining livable temperatures, and shielding your base from radiation. Expand your horizons by exploring the surroundings, gathering resources, and achieving new milestones in space colonization.



Game development for Outer Space Shack is actively ongoing, with many expansions planned. Next year, we aim to enhance the Mars experience with specific appliances and scenarios tailored to its unique environment. Looking further ahead, we're considering other potential human colonization sites such as Venus cloud cities and Ceres. In the more immediate future, Release 1.6, now in its final days of development, will introduce robust in-situ manufacturing capabilities, utilizing crude metallurgy from recycled metal and asteroid ore. By purchasing the game now, you are directly supporting its continued development and expansion.

Outer Space Shack is on sale during Steam autumn sale
For the first time in its history, Outer Space Shack is now available at a 30% discount. Seize this incredible opportunity to embark on the challenging journey of constructing the first space bases on the Moon and Mars using realistic 1970s technology. Manage critical logistics like optimizing payloads from Earth, ensuring adequate supplies of food, water, and oxygen, maintaining livable temperatures, and shielding your base from radiation. Expand your horizons by exploring the surroundings, gathering resources, and achieving new milestones in space colonization.



Game development for Outer Space Shack is actively ongoing, with many expansions planned. Next year, we aim to enhance the Mars experience with specific appliances and scenarios tailored to its unique environment. Looking further ahead, we're considering other potential human colonization sites such as Venus cloud cities and Ceres. In the more immediate future, Release 1.6 will introduce robust in-situ manufacturing capabilities, utilizing crude metallurgy from recycled metal and asteroid ore. By purchasing the game now, you are directly supporting its continued development and expansion.

R1.6: Recycling Workshops & More - coming later this year
Development of Release 1.6 is advancing, focusing on local metallurgy. This video highlights our new recycling workshop, equipped with a laser cutting machine powered by massive condensers and a metal scrap compactor.

Local metallurgy facilitates the recycling of lander disposable stages, helping to declutter your base and enabling the construction of modules for hydroponics cultivation using rugged recycled metal.

Additionally, asteroid mining will be introduced as a significant source of metal, further expanding your base-building capabilities.

First Look at Locally Manufactured Space Base Module in Release 1.6
Release 1.6, currently in development, revolutionizes in-situ manufacturing by utilizing recycled materials from disposable lander modules and metallic asteroids. These materials are smelted, machined, and assembled using basic tools to create functional devices.



Given the limitations of crude metallurgy, the resulting parts won't match modern aerospace standards. Instead, they'll evoke 19th-century metalwork with large rivets and irregular surfaces.



Despite these aesthetic differences, the new in-situ manufactured space base module in Release 1.6 offers a reliable level of security, being five times heavier than those manufactured on Earth. This module is designed to support hydroponics plantations, and plans for a locally-made solar panel support are also underway.

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