r/BaseBuildingGames • u/BarrelSmash • Jul 11 '26

Game update Oceaneers on Steam has been updated! Sci-fi meets island survival where you build a colony of floating islands, now with new Automation, Beverages, Lights & Clothing. Details below!

It's been almost 3 months since we released Oceaneers into Early Access on Steam, and we've worked hard to put out updates with improvements and new content. We wanted to share the details with you, with the latest update just released.

Steam page (with details, trailer & screenshots):
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3052510/Oceaneers/

Combined, the updates since release have:

  • Added heaps of new automation, including food restriction per colonist and complete overhauls of several automation systems. There was originally more micro-management than we liked, so we've greatly improved this and continue to do so.
  • Added new drinks & beverage systems.
  • Added new lighting mechanics and new lights.
  • Added new clothing systems, backpacks, clothes lining and outfits.
  • Added new tech, resources and crafting recipes.
  • Added support for Steam Workshop for community translations, and the community has translated into Simplified Chinese, Spanish, German, Brazilian Portuguese and Russian.

The Demo

We have left the demo up as it still gives the general feel of the game, but please note it is several versions behind and doesn't have the latest automation improvements and QoL features.

Early Access

Even though it's in early access, we went in with the full story available from day one. We're happy with this and the response has been positive, with lots of players putting more than 100 hours into the game already.

What's Next?

We continue to work on updates, currently we are overhauling the building system to change to a grid based system, and preparing more content for islands and modules. We've got a roadmap and lots of exciting content planned.

Oceaneers features colony building with survival management, and a dash of adventure (including island bunker exploration and expedition events). Direct control over your survivors, plus levels of automation, heaps of depth, quirky contraptions, unique floating island mechanics, and a story to play through.

⚓Available right now on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3052510/Oceaneers/

Feel free to ask any questions. Cheers!

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u/ioriamantaEmberhaven Jul 11 '26

Whoa,this game has a really distinctive art style.

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u/Lower-Reward-1462 Jul 12 '26

I love this game, it's awesome! <3

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u/BarrelSmash Jul 12 '26

Glad you enjoy it, thanks!

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u/spellbreakerstudios Jul 13 '26

Love the look of this, if it ever gets really nice controller support, would be a great steam deck game. I tried the demo but don’t love using the track pads.

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u/BarrelSmash Jul 13 '26

Yeah I appreciate that, we have started testing on the deck and made a list of improvements. Controller support is quite challenging in this type of game - in other similar games we tested it usually involves moving a mouse cursor with the thumbstick.

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u/SnooLobsters6940 Jul 12 '26

I don't buy early access games anymore. Too many get abandoned. But I am following the game closely. Very excited for this!

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u/Lower-Reward-1462 Jul 12 '26

It has a TON of content for early access. If it was abandoned tomorrow I'd be happy with what I bought.

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u/BarrelSmash Jul 12 '26

Yeah no issue there, as mentioned we already went in with a lot of content and the full story. But I understand the desire to wait, I've been burnt on plenty of EA games myself.