ΔV: Rings of Saturn

Played it first through sus means (yarr). Liked the quality of work, looked at steam page, felt bad. Saved money and bought it. Idk if you need a stronger recommendation.

Is it the best ever? Na. But damn I got to feed my belter family in this corporate hell of a world. Terra doesn't matter. All that matters is the haul I get every burn.

Bruh, it took me 40h to understand that what you can leave the excavator stuck open if you double-tap Enter or MMB.

Only six hours in but I love this game so far. Simple but addictive. Plus, any game with at least semi realistic space physics has a special place in my heart.
Ge wa kapawu. Ge wa crew. Bi wa bosmang kapawu unte bi ferí.

This is proper gaming. Has the perfect loop. Just one more run before work and when im at work, i think of getting 'back in the ring'. Its perfect (almost), doesn't hold your hand at all, so plenty to figure out.
I've read many great things about the dev, support grassroots gaming.

This is proper gaming.

You'll see some people giving bad reviews for this game saying something along the lines of, "All you do in this game is fly around and blow up rocks". And here's the thing: they're not wrong. But if you're someone who enjoys the simulation of being a space miner, I think this is a fun game. There are several different ships to try, many different pieces of equipment to juggle and different configurations to try.

But I would say that at the core of the game is simply the experience of navigating in a zero-gravity environment with different configurations of ships and capturing pieces of ore, which is quite fun. But there are plenty of other mechanics, like managing crew, downtime at the space station, exploring the depths of "the rings", and other things.

One flaw of the game is that it is difficult to figure out sometimes. Like even a couple dozen hours in, I'm still not sure how to find one of my crewmates' sister. Nothing is explained.

So if you can tolerate some uncertainty and some obscurity, it's a great game.

It's surprisingly good, albeit quite repetitive. Repetition however does not make the game less satisfying. I guess you have to feel the vibe of ringoids mining or you won't enjoy DeltaV too much. Some random thoughts below...

There are different ships available and tons of equipment. Every piece of equipment can be further tuned and it really makes the difference. You can tune your weapons to hit ships hard or to hit asteroids gently for mining. You can tune your thrusters power down to save fuel or ramp it up for agility. This variety alows for a lot of experimentation. Then when you know what you need, you can specialize your ships for mining, salvaging or rescue operations. Even racing.

There are plots in the game. I experienced some "side quests" already but still have to see the main plot unfold. It is a nice touch deepening the experience.

You have to mine ores to earn money at the start. Then there are options when you can afford better stuff.

Music is great. It blends perfectly with the experience of drifting in Saturn rings. Very calm and relaxing.

I do enjoy the game. It's complexity (ship setup, equipment tuning, crew management) hidden behind simplicity of drifting in space and mining ore. Great to unwind after a busy day at the office.

How I imagine small scale mining in The Expanse works

Great gameplay loop, really good flight physics. You can customize the hell out of your ship, from railguns to microwave beams (which can be used for combat) There is combat but I have only encountered it once

Buy this if you want a chill space game

Honestly a really fun game, what made me so hesitant about buying this game in the first place was comments on the lack of game content ,but the bones and the meat of this game feel thought out in a truly good way; I cant wait to see what else this game has to offer in the future

There's not really any other way to say it- this game is delightful. It's not an combat-focused game (though there is combat) so don't be expecting an action game per se. It fits snugly in the kind of dad game/cozy game/relaxation game kind of area, with a lot of grindy but engaging content, but also some great surprises if you go digging for them. If you're the kind of person who likes hard sci-fi, tweaking and min-maxing a ship, and games that are great to pick up and play for a while, this game is a no-brainer, especially for only $10.

I honestly hated this game when I first tried the demo. I just didn't have the patience for the lack of a tutorial (what's there isn't super helpful). However, I gave it another go and it really is very enjoyable. It isn't super complicated and makes for a relaxing experience until pirates show up...
The HUD can be overwhelming, but it's unique and I like the way the dev went about displaying complex information without obliterating the enjoyment.
Awesome game!

Very nice game for those that like sims. i think it would be 10 times better if multiplayer was added but still a very solid 8/10

I love it, Its exactly what I want when i get back from work. It's just a chill mining game

Pretty fun game for space enthusiasts who enjoy realistic physics. Slow burn in the beginning (pun intended), but theres enough micro events and story elements going on to keep you interested and playing. I will say that i wish there was more variety, more ships, more events. I like the game enough as it is but i crave more, but thats probably the result of this being kinda sandbox-y.

I would love to recommend this game, but... the game only saves on certain checkpoints (eg. docking) and constant memory allocation errors, which crash the game, wipe your progress. This is especially frustrating since the game is kind of grindy.

I saw a lot of other reviews talking about unintuitive controls, bad keybindings, and a lack of content or the game just being mining rocks. Some of the controls were slightly annoying at first (literally just the excavator open button being mmb or enter), but I've grown to like them, they really aren't bad. In terms of a lack of content, people just straight up aren't looking for content. If you only play for like an hour it's just breaking rocks, but as you go you discover new stations, people, events, lore, equipment, and things to do. You can bounty hunt, salvage, and pirate all in the same super realistic manner. The quality of certain things is pretty mid, but it's 10$ so I'd say it's totally worth it.

A relaxing game that is a bit of a nostalgia trip for an old Amiga gamer such as myself, as it reminds me of that era of games somehow with its simplistic visuals that belay a hidden depth.
It does have a bit of a learning curve, what with the realistic inertia of flying in space in 2 dimensions. Looks simple, but is an onion of a game, with the subtleties taking time to master. The information is all there, but the relevance of each upgrade is not completely obvious, as its not just a case of more expensive = better.
There are a half dozen or so ship types available and then variants of those types. Each variant and type offers different load out options, and generally they play and feel quite different from one another.
The basic repeat/rinse of the game is to mine space rocks for minerals for money, and spend said money on upgrades. There does come a point where you crave something different, and that's where the random POI's come into play, although they do feel a tad on the thin side once you have been to most of them.
Overall, its a good chill game, well worth the price, but can feel a little samey once you have clocked up some hours.

Fun game, great buy especially considering the price

Not super far in yet but loving every second. As a tremendous fan of the Expanse, I appreciate getting live the belta life. I pilot like a welwala though.

cool idea but there isnt really anything here. flying around shooting little rocks and scooping up what they drop.... thats pretty much it.

If you're like me you have a million games and don't know what to play because it either takes too much time or its not as in-depth as you wish it were.

Just give it a try
Its alway worth 1-5 hours every time

Nice game

Enjoying this game so much. Have easily put in over 60 hours so far. Perfect for casual play during breaks.

neato game, hired a pilot who asked for a raise 20 minutes in and considered venting her out an airlock but didnt. 10/10 space mining sim.

A space miner simulation offering a very unique combination of realism and fun !
GUI is immersive, simulating a mining ship, with a gameplay reminiscent of the old classical Asteroids, but blending in physical accuracy, interaction with your ship's crew, other ships, stations and factions, and finally, multiple storyline that sometimes collide.
Overall, a great game with a deep sense of immersion, I really felt I was in the Captain's seat of a rugged mining ship trying to survive in the Rings of Saturn !

is good!! fun to mine and just relax. Wish there were more variety or customization to the ships, but that's just me asking for too much. It's a great game.

Fun spacemining game.
I haven't gotten very deep into the rings yet, but it seems good so far

Great game, can be played in short sessions as well. Scratches that The Expanse itch.

Tenye to ever watched da show "the expanse" unte wanted fo live kuku deting dream fo asteroid mining? Living asilik wa belta?

sili to answered "yes", da tim de xidawang game im fo to. Go buy im immediately!


sili to lik space, realistic sci-fi, unte/or tenye autism, to gonya amolof xidawang game. Go ge im. 20/10 another game fo add fo mi crack library
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Have you ever watched the show "The Expanse" and wanted to live out that dream of asteroid mining? Living as a Belter?

If you answered "Yes", then this game is for you. Go buy it immediately!


If you like space, realistic sci-fi, and/or have autism, you will love this game. Go get it. 20/10 another game to add to my crack library

This game is the perfect blend of session/compulsion loop punctuated by light story hits which is just enough to keep it moving. I had a friend help me learn how to play, otherwise I feel like it would have been a difficult learning curve. It really captures some nostalgia from games like EV Nova, while also giving Expanse feels. Really great game, highly recommended!

this game is one of them games if it clicks for you.
you will find your self going to bed like 4am not realizing what time it is.
all you can think is i just need 30k more for that next upgrade.

it a fun mining game i give it a 9/10

if you are strugling to understand reality this game is for you

öV: Rings of Saturn is nothing more, or less, than a damn good space mining simulator. Start small, make some money, hire a crew, upgrade your vessel, grow your business. The game is grounded in a realistic sci-fi setting, probably a lot more "sci" than "fi" in that there is very little fantasy; you could 100% believe that a couple hundred years from now, this is where humanity will be in terms of technology, industry and economy.
The location is unique and interesting; I can't think of any other game focused on living in a space station orbiting the Saturnian moon of Enceladus, and mining the rings of Saturn for a living.
There are many discoveries to be made, characters to interact with and secrets to explore. There's a decent array of ships to test out and while there are some strange choices in a lot of their designs, they are all fun to try out. Loads of equipment combinations and tuning customizations.

It's a game. About mining the Rings of Saturn. And it's awesome.

The cozy game for space nerds.

Get it. It's amazing. It's my go to game when I want to wind down and still has goals to reach and things to try out to keep you enticed for many hours.

Really, not much to critique here.

But please, I would like to cross the ecke gap again, like we could in the past. I really want to build an explorer ship and have a reason to.

If you're like me you have a million games and don't know what to play because it either takes too much time or its not as in-depth as you wish it were. You're constantly stuck looking for a game that is in-depth enough but not so much you need to learn something and can take up as much or as little time as you decide. This is a game that fits that bill. and its CHEAP. So no need to pirate it.

Try it for 20 minutes. If i just described you you'll have 40 hours in this game in 3 weeks.

This game is basically free for what it offers. Very fun and satysfying to figure it out

fun, isnt a grand game with loads to do, but what it does have is executed really well

A game about mining and harvesting asteroids and minerals . OR is it?

Yes it is but there are things besides that , that are notable.
1.story and characters :
on your ring dives you can meet many characters and experience many scenarios with
many choices. there is some deeper lore , though you probably won´t find too much of
wtihout looking for it . all of this is also optional .

2.bounties and fights :
you can fight other ships and arrest/kill wanted people(i have not done this much), or be
killed .

3.different ship layouts :
self explenatory , you can use drones , mining companions or do it manually . you can
change the thruster speed to your liking the autopilot . with being able to change most
equipment on your ship also come different ships(varied in price, size and capabilities).

4.the enviroment :
It might look as a barren space at first , and it mosty is , but you never know what to
await . constantly checking the Lidar for ships , being aware of your surroundings and
checking for possible collisions .
finding the most valuable ore to extract or mine .

5. ambience and graphics :
graphics can be quite nice looking(for me atleast , but I have a laptop so I have to run
it on lowest settings). and the ambience gives off such a mystical and scary and
wonderful and just a great atmospehere .

6.updates :
this game gets updated regulary at the time of writing(they might not be big updates , but
just knowing the game is being worked on feels great , theese updates also add some
story . There is also a great community

there are some things that I did not mention, and I am sure there are lots of them but theese are the main things for me (I also have not played the game thaat much). I love hopping on once per day / week to just make one dive into the rings and find new things .
I recommend this game very much and I hope you will enjoy it .

I am ashamed that I never reviewed this game... Fantastic, simmy space game. Very relaxing but also gets tense at times. Tweaking your ship and seeing it behave differently is super fun. The dev is a beast and supports this game passionately.

Solid space simulation even for 2D. Great casual game to just sit back and mine. See you in the rings ringa

This game is really phenomenal and gives you a lot of immersive gameplay for the value. The developer still routinely adds things to the game, which gives it a real passion-project vibe. 10/10, can't recommend enough for anyone interested in a realistic, low-tech space trucking/mining/salvaging experience.

While generally pretty slow and methodical, I've enjoyed my time so far and found myself spending 80+ hours in Rings of Saturn so far. You are captain of a ship come to find riches in the rings of Saturn. The basic gameplay loop is diving into the rings, mining asteroids for ore, and selling it at the local station. You can get new equipment for your ship, an ore refinery to crunch down raw rocks into pure resources (which do not take up physical space in your normal cargo bay) letting you extend your dives, or even sell your refined ore out in the fields to habitat stations in the ring. You can get bigger ships, find derelicts, combat and bounty hunting. There are even some quests to do, though no log to keep track of things you are doing, just your own memory. Equipment and ships also seem generally pretty balanced, with most gear being horizontal upgrades with benefits and trade offs. Cargo bay upgrades for instance are all ore refineries (with exception of the cheapest option), but the refineries have different shapes in your cargo hold, as well as efficiency. One might affect the whole cargo hold but only at 40% efficiency, meaning 60% of ore is lost. Another might have 90% for ore but 0 for water (which is fuel). Decisions to make when fitting out your ship. There is also modding support but the NexusMods page doesn't have many mods, and there is no Steam Workshop. There is a demo so give it a try if it seems interesting and see how far the rings take you.

Great game, nice and chill.

Very fun! worth trying the demo first but worth the buy.

weirdly fun.... realistic gathering of resources in futuristic sci-fi environment by breaking up the rocks that compose the rings of saturn.

Physics based, 2D... im saving up for a bigger ship and upgrades, really dunno if it gets any better but so far it's compelling and finding new things all the time.

recommended.

In concept this is a simple space-sim game.

The developers execution of this concept is anything but simple. A satisfying level of attention to small details, sound design, ship tuning , and other mechanics really make for an enjoyable even educational experience.

When the creator loves their own creation it shows!

If you like The Expanse tv show, then you might like playing this game and pretend to be a ice miner in the rings of Saturn. The crew dialogues can be especially fun depending on the type of people you pay salary to and their possible interactions with other ships crews in the rings. The level of "tuning" you can make to all the space crafts is literally gourmet sometimes. The secret plot lines being built in the background leaves me excited for future content.

ah ringa don't hate me because I'm beautiful

Love the game. Kind of like Euro Trucks. Relaxing work after work. I would like to mention that I discovered Moonlet and I have captured about 15 ships but I don't get the achievements. If you are in to games where you do work, can upgrade your ships or buy better ships in order to make more and more money, then I recommend this game for you.

Very involved, can be quite relaxing sometimes.

this is my favourite little game of the last few years. I guess you could describe it as '21st century asteroids' - you fly a ship around and blow up rocks, but each is made up of different minerals you then collect with your ship to sell back at the main station. there are just over half a dozen ship types, most with several variants, that pilot very differently. every ship has a bunch of systems that can be swapped out and then tuned, giving a ton of control over how your ship plays. you also encounter other ships, some of which can be hostile, carry out quests for your crew, salvage abandoned ships, interact with factions, and explore the mysteries of Saturn's rings. for a one-man project this game has amazing depth, and is a ton of fun. I absolutely recommend

great immersive mining sim