Oxygen Not Included

Oxygen Not Included

July 30, 2019
•Windows, Mac, Linux

About

Oxygen Not Included is a space-colony simulation game. Deep inside an alien space rock your industrious crew will need to master science, overcome strange new lifeforms, and harness incredible space tech to survive, and possibly, thrive.

Community Consensus

Based on analysis of player reviews

Addictive GameplayChallengingHigh ReplayabilityGreat Value

AI Analysis

Multiple reviews emphasize the game's addictive nature and steep learning curve that requires many restarts to master. Players consistently mention hundreds of hours played and starting new colonies repeatedly, indicating high replayability. The challenging difficulty is frequently mentioned as a core feature rather than a flaw. Great value is supported by reviews praising the low price relative to content and cheap DLC compared to other games.

The Verdict

If you enjoy deep, complex management games and don't mind a brutal learning curve that will have you restarting colonies repeatedly before things click, this is an outstanding buy — just be aware that some QoL frustrations (like duplicant pathfinding and the inability to move built items) can grate, so browsing a few mods and YouTube tutorials is strongly recommended from the start.

This analysis was generated by AI based on player reviews and community feedback

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Updated Jul 30, 2026

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Game Info

Release Date:
July 30, 2019
Platforms:
Windows, Mac, Linux

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