Astro Prospector

3.6 / 5

44,406 plays

action

Game Information

Developer: SZ Games

Rating:

3.6/5

Released: April 2024

Last Updated: June 2025

Technology: HTML5 (Unity WebGL)

Platform: Browser

Size: ~15 MB

Plays: 44,406

Mobile Support: No

About Astro Prospector

Blast off on an interstellar quest in Astro Prospector, the electrifying indie action game that fuses pulse-pounding bullet hell combat with addictive incremental mining! As the last hope for humanity’s caffeine supply, you’ll command a nimble spaceship through shimmering asteroid fields and treacherous SpaceCorp patrols, on a mission to recover the legendary AstroCoffee. Each run is a kinetic symphony of lasers, explosions, and strategic upgrades, challenging your reflexes and your tactical intuition.

Astro Prospector draws you in with its neon-drenched retro visuals and a soundtrack that thrums with intergalactic energy. Each shimmering cofferoid you mine is a step towards prosperity—and survival. Dodge a storm of glowing enemy projectiles as you swerve and weave, then laser apart looming asteroids and outsmart merciless corporate drones. With every return to your mothership, you’ll trade in your hard-earned resources to unlock devastating new abilities and ship upgrades, growing stronger for your next sortie.

But beware: SpaceCorp isn’t giving up their grip easily. The further you venture, the fiercer the opposition grows—bosses unleash relentless bullet patterns that’ll test even veteran bullet hell pilots. Resource management meets white-knuckle action, with intuitive controls that ramp up from pick-up-and-play to satisfyingly deep mastery.

Astro Prospector is an instant draw for fans of roguelike progression, arcade shooters, and anyone craving that “one more run” thrill. Whether you’re strategizing your next upgrade path or narrowly escaping a barrage of enemy fire, the adrenaline never stops. Take on daily challenges, chase high scores, and carve your legacy as the ultimate prospector who brought AstroCoffee back to Earth. Ready to mine, fight, and dominate? Power up and play now—humanity’s future is in your hands!

How to Play

Getting started in Astro Prospector is simple, but mastery awaits the bold! Begin by launching your ship amidst fields of gleaming cofferoids (floating coffee asteroids). Your primary goal is to mine these cofferoids for resources while avoiding—or obliterating—waves of SpaceCorp drones and their intricate bullet patterns.

Use your keyboard's arrow or WASD keys to guide your ship across the screen, nimbly dodging incoming fire. Press the Spacebar to fire your main weapon, shredding cofferoids and enemies alike. You’ll gather resources with every cofferoid destroyed, which automatically add to your haul.

Keep a close eye on your ship’s health (displayed on the HUD) and watch for power-ups scattered in space. If you take too much damage, your mission ends and you’ll return to base—but don’t worry! All the resources snatched from cofferoids persist, letting you invest in permanent ship upgrades, new weapons, shields, and special abilities between runs.

Beginner tips: Start by mining distant cofferoids to avoid early enemy swarms. Upgrade your propulsion for more agile dodges and invest in damage boosts early for efficient farming. Each boss encounter tests a different skill, so experiment with loadouts to find your preferred playstyle!

Remember, progress is incremental—every run makes you tougher. Can you survive long enough to deliver the ultimate cup of AstroCoffee?

Controls

mouse

keyboard

Tips & Tricks

Prioritize mining solitary cofferoids early on to minimize combat risk.
After upgrades, focus on increasing your ship's firepower for faster enemy clears.
Learn enemy bullet patterns—most bosses have exploitable timing gaps.
Save high-value resources for permanent upgrades instead of temporary boosts.
Use asteroid debris as makeshift cover during intense firefights.
Monitor your health bar closely; retreat to base if swarmed for risk-free upgrades.
Keep moving—staying still is a quick path to getting overwhelmed!

Game Features

Addictive bullet hell combat with dynamic incremental progression.
Retro-styled neon visuals and immersive sci-fi soundtrack.
Deep upgrade system for ships, weapons, and abilities.
Playable instantly in-browser with no download (except on some platforms).
Intense boss fights with unique bullet patterns and mechanics.
Resource-based progression system—every run makes you stronger.
Engaging daily challenges and high score leaderboards for replayability.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the game screen turn blue on Firefox?

There's a known compatibility bug with Firefox that can cause a blue screen. For the best play experience, try Chrome, Edge, or download the Windows version from itch.io!