Merriya appreciates being able to merge two of her passions, video games and writing, into one adventure. She has a BA in creative writing and freelances as both a writer and an editor. When she's not ...

This has made Astroneer ideal for players who enjoy crafting and base management, but would rather pursue those goals in a low-pressure setting. The game plops an astronaut onto a procedurally ...

There’s a fine line between smothering and chill when it comes to games that mix exploration, resource management, and base building with a dab of survival. Astroneer manages to walk that line, ...

It’s rare that you’ll ever feel stressed while playing Astroneer. Its colourful planets and soothing synth soundtrack make exploring its handful of varied planets a treat for the senses, but its ...