Oxygen Not Included — Is It Worth Playing?

Oxygen Not Included is a space-colony simulation game.

Jul 2019+395 followers/wkSimby Klei Entertainment$7.49
Quick verdict Oxygen Not Included holds 96% positive across 50,778 Steam reviews. It's drawing steady follower growth. If you enjoy Sim games like Tiny Glade, THE LIFT: Supernatural Handyman Simulator, Fields of Mistria, it's an easy one to check out.

About Oxygen Not Included

In the space-colony simulation game Oxygen Not Included you’ll find that scarcities of oxygen, warmth and sustenance are constant threats to your colony's survival. Guide colonists through the perils of subterranean asteroid living and watch as their population grows until they're not simply surviving, but thriving... Just make sure you don't forget to breathe. Build Extensive Bases and Discover What it Takes to Survive: Everything in your space colony is under your control, from excavation and resource allocation right down to plumbing and power systems. Resources will begin depleting with your first breath, however, so be sure to dig fast if you want to live. It’s Mind Over Matter with Stress Simulations: Keep the psychological impact of survival at bay with fun leisure activities, great accommodations and even better food for your colony. Duplicants each have different and potentially destructive ways of reacting to stress, so be sure to always keep them happy. Whatever the cost. Avoid Boiling with Thermodynamics: Temperature control is a constant concern in space; too cold and you'll freeze, too hot and you'll fry. Keep tabs on ambient environmental temperatures and your colony's heat production to maintain a nice, cozy atmosphere for your colonists. Enhance Efficiency through Complex Gas and Liquid Simulations: Create interlocking pipe systems to swiftly deliver fuel and liquid to critical areas of your base. Plan well and be rewarded as your colony transforms into an imperishable, well-oiled machine. Take Charge with Power Grid Simulations: Choose from a multitude of power sources including coal, hydrogen, natural gas or just plain old elbow grease. Manage power runoff, circuit overloads and meltdowns to keep your colony running smoothly. Always Keep Yourself Breathing: Enter the Oxygen Overlay and watch air moving through your base in real time. Monitor carbon dioxide accumulation and oversee oxygen generation processes to mold your colony into a veritable deep-space oasis. Waste Nothing through Extreme Recycling: Make use of every last resource for a base that truly exemplifies efficiency. Recycle waste into precious fuel, process unbreathable gas into air or harness the natural bodily processes of wild creatures for food. If you’re clever, you might even be able to run a base off colonist farts. Explore Diverse, Procedurally Generated New Worlds: Summon new worlds with a push of a button. Experience tons of untamed space rocks, then suffocate to death in them!

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Key Stats

Followers
415,615
Followers / week
+395
24h peak players
12,891
Steam reviews
96% · 50,778
Genre
Sim
Developer
Klei Entertainment
Release
Jul 2019
Price
$7.49

Should You Play Oxygen Not Included?

Who it's for: fans of Sim games like Tiny Glade, THE LIFT: Supernatural Handyman Simulator, Fields of Mistria.

In the space-colony simulation game Oxygen Not Included you’ll find that scarcities of oxygen, warmth and sustenance are constant threats to your colony's survival. Guide colonists through the perils of subterranean asteroid living and watch as their population grows until they're not simply surviving, but thriving... Just make sure you don't forget to breathe. Build Extensive Bases and Discover What it Takes to Survive: Everything in your space colony is under your control, from excavation and resource allocation right down to plumbing an…

Oxygen Not Included is single-player on Steam and runs on Windows, Mac, Linux. It's drawing steady follower growth right now.

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System Requirements & Platforms

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Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux

Minimum

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system · OS *: Windows 7 (64 bit) · Processor: Dual Core 2 GHz · Memory: 8 GB RAM · Graphics: Intel HD 4600 (AMD or NVIDIA equivalent) · DirectX: Version 11 · Storage: 3 GB available space

Recommended

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system · OS: Windows 11 · Processor: Intel Core i7-8700K or equivalent · Memory: 16 GB RAM · Graphics: Dedicated graphic card with 2GB VRAM · DirectX: Version 11 · Storage: 3 GB available space

Oxygen Not Included — Frequently Asked Questions

When does Oxygen Not Included release?
Oxygen Not Included released on Jul 2019 and is available now on Steam.
What kind of game is Oxygen Not Included?
Oxygen Not Included is a Sim game. Oxygen Not Included is a space-colony simulation game.
Is Oxygen Not Included multiplayer or co-op?
No — Oxygen Not Included is listed as single-player only on Steam.
Is Oxygen Not Included on Steam Deck or consoles?
Oxygen Not Included runs on Windows, Mac, Linux via Steam; native Linux support makes it a strong Steam Deck candidate. No console release has been confirmed.
How much does Oxygen Not Included cost?
Oxygen Not Included is priced at $7.49 on Steam.
What are Oxygen Not Included's system requirements?
The developer has not published detailed system requirements yet.
Is Oxygen Not Included worth playing in 2026?
Yes — Oxygen Not Included holds 96% positive across 50,778 Steam reviews, making it an easy recommendation in 2026.
Who made Oxygen Not Included?
Oxygen Not Included is developed by Klei Entertainment.
What games is Oxygen Not Included similar to?
Oxygen Not Included sits alongside Sim games such as Tiny Glade, THE LIFT: Supernatural Handyman Simulator, Fields of Mistria.
What platforms is Oxygen Not Included on?
Oxygen Not Included is available on Windows, Mac, Linux.

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