Hardspace: Shipbreaker

About

You’re a contract worker dismantling derelict starships for profit. Using a precision cutter, you slice through hulls, extract valuable components, and avoid deadly hazards like leaking toxins or collapsing structures. Each ship is a puzzle of interconnected compartments, requiring careful planning to maximize salvage while minimizing risks. Miss a hidden explosive or let oxygen levels drop too low and your next paycheck shrinks fast. The game leans into methodical problem solving with a focus on efficiency. Players praise the tactile feel of cutting through layered materials and the tension of balancing speed against safety. With over 2 million units sold, its reputation hinges on challenging you to think like an engineer and act like a gambler. Every decision directly impacts your bottom line in a system where dying costs more than just your life.

Storyline

You are equipped with the latest in LYNX tech. Slice through material at any angle with your cutter.Carve entry points, cut off profitable materials or slice scrap metal into a million pieces as you ponder a lonely existence… the possibilities are endless! Be cautious – dying is extremely unprofitable.