Ore Bastards

The release date for Ore Bastards is July 21, 2026, on PC. Developed by INDIELLIGENT, this top-down sandbox RPG puts you in a procedural universe where the primary loop involves stripping asteroids for ore and dodging pirate ambushes to survive. You start with a fragile hull and a thin bank account, slowly upgrading your ship with procedural turrets and internal systems to handle more dangerous, high-reward sectors.

The game distinguishes itself through its station-building mechanics and a living economy that requires careful cargo management. Unlike rigid space sims, the focus here is on the risk of deep-space expeditions where a single scanner upgrade or a better mining laser determines whether you return with a haul or end up as scrap metal. Success depends on balancing greed against your ship's actual defensive capabilities in a galaxy that constantly generates new threats.

Fans of industrial management and ship customization should wishlist this for a July launch.