Moon Rocks and Slimes

Dev Log Compilation – Builds #1–7

Engine: GameMaker: Studio 1.4
Tagline: Mining, cooking, exploring, and surviving — all in a day’s work on an asteroid.

Overview

It’s been a busy stretch! Over the last few builds, Moon Rocks and Slimes has grown from a simple mining prototype into a true space survival sandbox — complete with food chains, machines, maps, and even a working suit power system.

Below is the full list of everything added so far. 

Dev Log #1 – First Systems & UI Overhaul

• Redesigned the Home Screen UI with a cohesive color palette.

• Rebuilt the Logo in pure pixel art.

• Added Hover Descriptions to buildable items.

• Moved Cost Messages to the top of the screen.

• Introduced Air/Oxygen Systems for sealed rooms.

• Added Power Systems — generators create power, thrusters consume it.

 The first big step toward turning Moon Rocks and Slimes into a living simulation.

Dev Log #2 – Resources & Recipes Galore

• Added new materials: Silver, Titanium, and a Coal Producer.

• Added Magnetic Pickups — resources now zip toward you.

• Introduced a Warping System (Shift + Arrow Keys).

• Added new ingredients: Milk, Cheese, Cheesy Potato, Cheese Bread, Loaded Baked Potato, Pizza, Noodles, and Spaghetti.

 Basically, the game turned into Space Chef Simulator overnight.

Dev Log #3 – The Meatball Era

• Added Meat Cubes and Meatball Recipes.

• Combined Noodles + Meatballs = Spaghetti & Meatballs.

• Added Meatball Pizza.

• Expanded the Food Chain System with proper ingredient logic.

• Refined Crafting UI and food stacking behavior.

If you can mine titanium and bake a meatball pizza, you’re officially thriving.

Dev Log #4 – Maps & Exploration

• Added a Map System — press M while in Space Mode.

• Added a Map Console that must be built to use the map.

• Map now shows Asteroid Types and Quantities at each coordinate.

• Added a Rock Tracker to bookmark discovered asteroids.

 No more aimless drifting — the stars finally have coordinates.

Dev Log #5 – Prep Table & Recipe Rework

• Added a Prep Table workstation.

  • Moved most food recipes here.

  • No coal required!

• Meatballs now require bread.

• Cooked Meat added as a new standalone recipe.

The kitchen’s open, the smelter’s clean, and dinner no longer smells like molten iron.

Dev Log #6 – Industry & Infrastructure

• Added a Water Condenser — generates water passively from the atmosphere.

• Added a Metal Press — converts raw metal into Plates for advanced crafting.

• Integrated both into the Power System for base automation.

Your asteroid base just became a factory. Less scavenging, more building.

Dev Log #7 – Suit Systems & Power Management

• Added a Suit Battery — powers tools and equipment.

• Added a Recharge Station for restoring suit energy.

• Added a Suit Light, drawing power from the suit battery.

• Added Low-Battery Flicker Effects and HUD integration.

Power up, light up, and don’t die in the dark. 

Next Up

• Plate-based Crafting Chains for advanced gear.

• Map Zoom & Warp Integration for navigation.

• Cooking Station Upgrades and nutritional bonuses.

• Suit Modules — oxygen efficiency, armor, and scanners.

Final Thoughts

Each update pushes Moon Rocks and Slimes closer to feeling like a self-contained world — where every machine, recipe, and system connects together.

What started as a quirky mining sandbox is turning into a full-on survival experience.
Mine. Cook. Recharge. Repeat.