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Minicology
Developer Isaac Denner
You have crash-landed into a mini-verse of tiny planets. Welcome to Minicology! Embark on an interstellar survival sandbox journey. Use your crafting, combat, and automation skills to survive the many challenges this mini-verse throws at you. From the Steam store page
38 reactions from 3 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon) · newest Mar 6, 2026 · last updated Oct 8, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
70
Fresh
23 positive · 10 negative
95% range 53–83%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 23 | 10 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mastodon * | 0 | 0 | 0 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
5 newer reactions are still waiting for a label.
Steam's own rating
Mixed
49 of 72 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What people are saying
Summary pending — the reactions are listed below.
Reactions
38 of 38 · most liked firstYES, but--- The UI is very clunky, and makes actions harder than they should be. I've found myself trying to map a dedicated jump button. Climbing is a pain so I spend a ridiculous amount of time trying to climb out of a hole, because W is also jump. There is no double jump, or if there is it's really hard to hit because 9/10 space guy would rather slowly hover and sink like a deflated balloon rather than clearing the next block. The hotbar needs to be addressed immediately. There needs to…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Would love to try the game but sadly playing on Ultra Wide (2560x1080) gets the game bugged and enemies don't spawn, first time seeing a game bugged because of the resolution. This is just a warning for people who use Ultra Wide monitors.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A really fun survival crafting game, kinda like modded starbound but without npcs. Has a really interesting feature of having very basic ecosystems where things feed off of each other, and you can kinda kill off a biome by not minding the balance of life there, plus there's world events, most of which ask you if you want to trigger them before they happen. Has a cool "woperator" system where you get a piece of gear that you equip and level up a couple times that grants you abilities to use with…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →There was an attempt. Kind of. The circular world design just doesn't work with the terrain being blocks. It feels extremely awkward. The UI is very clunky. For some reason scrolling through the hotbar is backwards? Scrolling down goes left and up goes right. The crafting system feels really bad. Seems like maybe the dev(s) couldn't decide between making you craft everything by filling out the crafting grid from memory and just giving you a list of craftable items and landed somewhere in the…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Very much Terraria/Starbound vibes and it is absolutely fantastic so far
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's very close to Terraria in gameplay. Very reminiscent of Starbound to be honest You basically go around mining things and killing things. There's a automation part to the whole crafting and base building like automated resource gathering but honestly it's more of a side thing though you can create rather intricate chains on some planets that have special structures that for example turn lava into any resource. Like in Starbound you can travel from planet to planet. Planets have type…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Updated Review: It's a Terraria clone with a twist. Fix your ship and travel to new worlds Cute animations. Combat scales as you level and decreases as you lose levels. Some fights are optional. Ignore a mob or go for it. Be nomadic or build a base. Levels are used as points to increase stats Once you clear a system you can spend your levels on stats. The first release was buggy and there's still bugs to sort out but the dev is doing his level best to iron things out. I'm hooked. Try the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's Terraria, except cutesy, but frantic paced (with a weirdly relaxing soundtrack despite how everything is exploding around you all of the time). Mechanically, a very solid game, though a bit clunky in a huge number of ways. This isn't a "purely negative" review, in that I think this is a decent game if you've already played Terraria and at least 10 other Terraria-clone games. Which makes this a solid 11th place in terms of "decent 2d builder games". But does a game I wouldn't even put…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I like this game. The character's movement is so funny, I can't wathing him go around on his wobbly legs and not smile. The tutorial is good, and if I remember correctly, the dev is working on making it even better. I haven't bumped into any gamebreaking bugs. The planet roundness is something that both grabbed my interest as soon as I saw it, and the thing that delayed my purchase, because I was afraid I would have motion sicness (but no, everything is okay). I love the cooking system,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The controls of the game feels not finished yet; the combat system is clunky and controls for climbing, jumping, handling items in machines, hand, in hotbar; are not feeling good. The game itself might be pretty decent; but as huge terraria/tmodloader player there are many QoL that im missing out. first of all the crafting system reminds more of minecraft (what is okay) but the pure hell to find a recipe or to know how to craft what - thats not good organized (imho). Give it a try on sale,…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Such a charming hidden gem of a game! So far it's been a ton of fun and a pretty tough challenge too. Has a great in-depth crafting/automation system and progression feels rewarding. Lovely artstyle and sfx/music. Looking forward to playing more!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A terraria like with some very good ideas. Unfortunatly, the game lack of polishing and there is multiple annoying things, however the developper is very reactive and corrected lots of issues.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A delightfully chill survival crafting game with flavours of Terraria and Factorio.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'd love to give this a positive review but I've played 24 hours and finally beat my first boss. The rewards are two crafting items where one item I got 3/4 needed for it's ONLY recipe. I also got a niche accessory that I will never use. The reason I would say no on this is that after some time the gameplay is pretty underwhelming, but the most heinous issue is that after you complete all objectives for a system you get the option to 'spend levels on perk'. This isn't a roguelike, and after…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →great design and inter-connected systems. the world is fun to move around in and the amount things you can do feels endless!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →NO 4k support, it looks pixelated for me, no matter what i set. the ui is too clunky, theres too much to do, still keeping this on wishlist, if the dev might improve it, it might be good. for now i dont like it tho.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Whether you're into base-building, exploration, or combat, this game has something for you. The boss battles are well-designed and challenging without being infuriating. The OST and world design are so charming and stylish, and I LOVE all the little creatures you can discover and cultivate. Minicology fan for life <3
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game has surprised me in just how fun it is. It is well worth a buy.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Literally perfect nothing wrong in my opinion I do say I want to be able to close my crafting table and open it back up where it last was would be very helpful
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Interface is kind of clunky, but it's a lot of fun.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Both me and my partner enjoyed exploring this space survival and crafting game that is in a similar vein of games like Terraria. Walking on the world did give me a little motion sickness but it got better when I turned down the speed in the options. This game is super adorable and the bosses were fun too. I love the idea of surviving to get off the planet and checking out the next planet. Check out our video if you want to see some gameplay. https://youtu.be/dn0xzXNjOUY?si=uJz9MlzQuyrkEFlz
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →build! get stuff, build more things to get more stuff! but do it in a world that you can walk around! wild! :D
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I am always on the hunt for an interesting survival game and who doesn't love free demos? Anytime I can try a game before I purchase it, that is a BIG plus for me (TY Devs). So I downloaded the demo, found it odd, the graphics are punchy, fun, and before knew it I lost a couple hrs of my life Lol. Yep, I'm hooked. I REALLY want to see where the Rocket can go and what other things I can do. So I purchased the game. Not sorry. Having a BLAST (heh) !
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Very interesting take, worth a try in my opinion.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I usually love these survival crafting games, but this one just isn't for me. I think the rotating map in particular is annoying as I sometimes get stuck while transitioning underground right where the world rotates.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Minicology is a 2D sandbox survival experience that blends space exploration, automation, and creative problem-solving into a compact but surprisingly ambitious package. Developed by Isaac Denner and published by Iceberg Interactive, the game places players in a universe made up of countless tiny planets, each acting as a self-contained playground filled with resources, hazards, and opportunities for experimentation. From the opening moments, the game emphasizes curiosity and self-direction…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The grind, the boss fights, the progression , everything feels perfect! Sue me for saying this but, For me, it’s like a better version of Terraria. Huge respect to the dev behind this amazing masterpiece . well done!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →awfull controls and overall balance of the game.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →+ combat feels both fair and fun. Enemy attack patterns are logical and varied, and their tactical immunities and vulnerabilities require at least some thought to defeat them efficiently. + individual weapons feel distinctive and perform differently, even within classes. + weapon modification is impactful. + movement feels good, not floaty. The stamina limit on running is annoying at first, but can be increased. Improving maneuverability with dash, double jumps, flight, and hover capabilities…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →اول مره نجرب اللعبة عألم المنمنمات الجزء الاول .بعد لعب ثلاث ساعات: اللعبة جميلة جدا مع ان اول نظره لها تعتبر بسيطة, لكنها فعليا فيها ذكاء ومستواها رائع ,الى الان لم اتقدم فيها بما يكفي حتى اصدر عليها حكم نهائي. لكن مبدئيا تستحق التجربه, وسوف اكمل التجربه اكيد حتى اكملها اعتقد انها جميله وتستحق التجربه Minicology Part one: المنمنمات You have crash-landed into a mini-verse of tiny planets. Welcome to Minicology! Embark on an interstellar survival sandbox journey. Use your crafting,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →freezes after 3 hours also grindy and boring i5 13600k rtx 3070 32gb RAM
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Minicology is an outstanding survival game that takes place after you crash your ship on a planet. Explore it in a side scrolling manner and develop your own automation as you repair your ship to explore the galaxy! youtu.be/74CU7dYNysI #indiegames
unlabelledView post →Today we're showcasing a interstellar survival and crafting game Minicology by the developer Isaac Denner. Check out how Nord does. In space! 💫🚀 youtu.be/dn0xzXNjOUY?...
unlabelledView post →Cut to the chase... 7/10! Really had a great time playing! Pros: Game looks good! Tons of ways to move around the map Lots to do! Base building is easy. Many planets to find Lots of bosses to face! Cons: Some frame skips (Only on loading a new map) Music is loud when first launching If your not sold on buying the game, check out the demo! It's worth it! Or check out my YouTube video on the subject: https://youtu.be/Xs-Jv2L7BoQ?si=p-GfgaG1STU5qpwN
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →In about an hour on stream I'm going to play Minicology, a survival game set on some tiny blocky planets www.twitch.tv/jimplaysgames
unlabelledView post →A fun take on a 2D sandbox! The art style is cute, and the automation plus the planet system are all really unique.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →🌍Minicology is fun! 2D survival game with solid combat and a world that moves as you travel around the planet. Please give it a look, you will be happy you did 😀 youtu.be/bM0-dXmQWdo?...
unlabelledView post →#minicology Annunciata la lineup di Iceberg Interactive alla Gamescom Sarà presentato anche un nuovo titolo https://www.gamernews.it/notizie/2023/08/17/annunciata-la-lineup-di-iceberg-interactive-alla-gamescom-12868.php
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