AETHUS
Explore a vast underground world to mine and craft hundreds of items while building up your modular Outpost on the surface, to prospect for gems, refine resources and farm hydroponic crops in this top-down sci-fi survival-crafter where the story always provides a reason to dig deeper.
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Third-party resellers. Often cheaper, without official store support. Keyshop prices vs Steam →
Demo (1)
Try this game before buying.
Multipacks (4)
DLCs (2)
About AETHUS
About AETHUS
You are Maeve, ex-mining engineer for the Astral Resource Corporation - ARC - a galactic megacorp that profits by draining entire planets of their resources.
As you take on your own mining claim, you'll explore the remnants of a doomed science expedition and the abandoned facilities they've left behind as Maeve strives to build a stable life of her own, outside of ARC’s control.
Armed with nothing but her basic mining equipment, tales from her beloved grandad, and her loyal AI drone companion, can you unravel the mystery of an incredibly powerful new element and uncover the dark secrets that the corpos would rather keep buried?
Key Features
Use the simple but powerful modular building system to create your own mining operations hub filled with dozens of types of refining, processing and crafting stations.
Grow plants, raise fish and prospect for gems in your cozy habitats which you can decorate with almost any item you come across.
Descend underground and use lasers, explosives, drills and more to gather hundreds of different resources from your mining claim then refine them and craft new tools for exploration.
Upgrade your suit and mining drone companion to explore deeper and further into the world.
Built from the ground-up with story at its heart, uncover a dystopian corporate conspiracy and decide how far you’re willing to go for the truth.
Story is not an afterthought in AETHUS - there's always new narrative to drive you forward.
Looking for a laid-back exploration experience? Maybe a hardcore survival challenge? Want to mix and match?...
Use the available Game Modifiers to set up your perfect game settings, then adjust them at any time while playing.
AETHUS was created by Pawsmonaut Games - a solo-indie developer based in Edinburgh, Scotland.
I am self-published, self-funded, and fully committed to old-fashioned ethical game development.
No use of generative AI, no early access, no microtransactions or battle passes.
This game contains effects that may make it unsuitable for people with photosensitive conditions.
Player discretion is advised.
Game details
Game details
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AETHUS price history
Lowest tracked price: €14.99 (Jul 7, 2026) · current best: €15.99 across 2 stores.
AETHUS player count & reviews
91% positive reviews in the last 30 days (95% all-time) · ~3 new reviews/day · 91 peak players in the last 30 days.
AETHUS — frequently asked questions
Where can I buy AETHUS at the cheapest price?
Right now the cheapest offer for AETHUS is €15.99 at Steam. KingsPrice compares 2 offers from 2 stores — official stores and keyshops — and refreshes prices throughout the day.
What is the lowest price AETHUS has ever been?
The lowest price KingsPrice has tracked for AETHUS is €14.99 (recorded on Jul 7, 2026). This covers the stores and period we monitor — set a price alert to catch the next drop to that level.
How many people play AETHUS?
AETHUS peaked at 91 concurrent players on Steam in the last 30 days (highest on Jul 19, 2026). The player chart on this page updates daily.
Is it safe to buy a AETHUS Steam key from a keyshop?
Keyshops are marketplaces that resell game keys, usually below official store prices. The keyshops listed on KingsPrice deliver genuine Steam keys, but buyer protection differs from official stores — check the shop's rating and refund policy before buying. You can hide keyshop offers at any time with the keyshops toggle. Keyshop prices vs Steam →
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System requirements
Minimum
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Quad-core Intel or AMD 2.5 GHz or superior.
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: AMD RX-6000 series or newer / Intel® Arc™ A-Series Graphics Cards or newer / NVIDIA RTX-2000 series or newer.
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 4 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Try the free demo to judge performance if you're unsure! Progress carries over to the full game.
