Ahead of ASTROBOTANICA’s first public demo at Steam Next Fest this October, indie developer Space Goblin is unveiling a webcomic series for the game, and preparing to participate in The MIX: Indie Fan Fest 2025.
Warsaw, Poland – September 17th, 2025 – Just a few weeks after announcing they’ve surpassed 50,000 wishlists for ASTROBOTANICA on Steam, Space Goblin continues the streak of good news by officially confirming their participation in the Fall edition of the Indie Fan Fest 2025 by The MIX. The Indie Fan Fest is put together by The Media Indie Exchange group in collaboration with full-service game publisher, Digital Bandidos, and aims to spotlight unreleased indie titles launching public demos during the October 2025 Steam Next Fest. Players can expect to see a brand-new trailer for ASTROBOTANICA dropping during the digital showcase, which will be livestreamed via YouTube and Twitch on September 24th at 9:00 AM PDT (6:00 PM CEST).
As a next step for the studio, ASTROBOTANICA’s Steam Next Fest demo will be available starting October 13th. Space Goblin is thrilled to announce that it will be paired with the official webcomic titled ‘Sprout Out!’. First three episodes will launch on Webtoon on October 13th, 15th, and 17th along with the Steam Next Fest demo. The webcomic series will focus on the events leading up to the start of the game with further episodes currently in the works. The comic will help introduce players to the universe of ASTROBOTANICA and expand on the game’s lore and story. ‘Sprout Out!’ is written by Carlos “NEMO” Ocegueda R. and drawn by Karolina “KAROLAWISNIA” Wiśniewska, with Studio Co-Founder and Game Director, Arkadiusz Woźniak, acting as Art Director and Producer on the webcomic.
ASTROBOTANICA is built on the foundation of core survival games with an emphasis on scientific discovery. While managing key resources is essential for your extraterrestrial protagonist, Xel, the game will reward players for exploration, scientific curiosity, puzzle-solving, experimentation, and collaboration with Primal Humans met on Prehistoric Earth.
Key Features:
Plant Research: Discover the unique qualities of the Earth’s flora, and its effects on living organisms and the environment.
Tonics Crafting: Experiment with ingredients obtained from plant life to prepare mixtures for various uses, and develop recipes for later.
Cultivation: Nurture select plant species and build your very own garden, look after it by watering and nourishing your crops, and protecting it from hungry animals.
Exploration: Travel between islands and explore different biomes to discover new plants, while learning to handle dangerous wildlife and solving hidden mysteries.
Puzzle Solving: Unlock the secrets of ancient ruins by deciphering cryptic symbols, manipulating forgotten technology, and solving environmental challenges that reveal hidden pathways and valuable knowledge.
Human Interaction: Break the ice and connect with primal humans inhabiting the islands to foster relationships that can lead to trading and mutual assistance.To stay in the loop on the latest developments for ASTROBOTANICA, follow the game on X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and visit the official website. ASTROBOTANICA is currently in development for Windows PC via Steam and is slated for release through Steam Early Access this Winter. A public demo will be available during Steam Next Fest between October 13th and October 20th. Join the conversation on the game’s official Discord community.
About Space Goblin
This tiny development studio, located in Warsaw, Poland, is dedicated to crafting beautiful, stylized games that capture the imagination and spirit of adventure, built on a solid foundation of engaging gaming experience for PC and consoles. With the debut title ASTROBOTANICA, the team wants to capture the love for the survival genre, but look to redefine it into a science-driven gameplay, combining familiarity and innovation. The core commitment to gamers is collaborative work with the community via Steam, Discord and social media, making sure that the direction and the emerging game stays inspiring and engaging, and foremost, brings a lot of rewarding fun.