Info about Stationeers: Supporters Metallic Spray Paints: Official game description: This supports our project ========================= Our DLC was made to provide a way for those who enjoy the project and want to further support it, and in return receive some simple new content. This content is not essential for the game. Consider purchasing this if you want to further provide financial support to the development. About the Game ============== This DLC supports the developers and enables a set of four Metallic Spray Paint colors. Features -------- * Gold Spray Paint * Silver Spray Paint * Bronze Spray Paint * Obsidian Spray Paint Release date: Jul 1, 2026 Categories: Cosmetic Customization, Supporter Pack, Colony Simulation, Space Simulation, Base Building, Sandbox, DLC Feature scans: - MTX: score 10; verdict: Fair / Optional Support DLC; summary: The reviews describe an optional DLC purchased mainly out of support for the developers and for minor cosmetic paint content. They do not report real-money gacha, pay-to-win systems, loot boxes, battle passes, or aggressive in-game purchases. Under the scoring rules, this remains in the fair or traditional DLC range, well below any predatory threshold. - Hardware Profile: No data Feature extractions: - Community Price: No data - Playtime Metrics: - Game completion: N/A - Story completion: N/A - Session length: N/A - Endgame: N/A - Reasoning: The only playtime references are about the base game or general game, not the target DLC. The 1000+ hours and nearly 700 hours statements describe total base-game value/playtime, and the endgame comment requests future base-game goals without giving hours. No review provides completion time, story completion time, session length, or endgame duration for Stationeers: Supporters Metallic Spray Paints, so all playtime metrics are null. - Time-to-fun: No data - Player Archetypes: No data Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category. Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews. What players like: - Supporter DLC funds ongoing development (weight 0.89): Many reviewers purchased the DLC primarily to support continued development of the game, which has received regular updates for a decade. They see it as a way to give back to the developers and ensure the game keeps improving. - DLC offers useful cosmetic paints (weight 0.7): The DLC provides four additional paint colours for colour coding cables and gas pipes, allowing players to customize their bases without affecting gameplay. The metallic spray paints are particularly appealing and provide more distinct colors. - Excellent value for money (weight 0.56): The game provides a lot of content for a modest price, with reviewers getting more than their money's worth and considering it worth 1000+ hours. It is seen as a brilliant work of art and one of the best games owned since 1990. - Fair monetization model appreciated (weight 0.36): Reviewers praise the business model that offers cosmetic features as a way to support developers while keeping the game accessible to those who cannot afford constant updates. This approach is seen as cool and respectful to players. - Community and developer passion praised (weight 0.34): The game is appreciated as made for nerds by nerds, with a wonderful little community that loves it. The developers love their work and their community, creating a positive environment. - Base game highly enjoyable (weight 0.32): Reviewers express significant enjoyment of the base game, describing it as awesome and a brilliant work of art. It is a game that players are proud to support. - Better than previous cosmetic DLC (weight 0.3): The paint pack is considered a good direction for visual DLC, more appealing than previous supporter DLCs such as bobbleheads. It allows the player's base to look shiny and adds aesthetic value. - Robot and alien DLC excellent (weight 0.24): The DLC featuring robots and aliens is highly praised, with the robot DLC's concept of building a colony on a world like Europa while depending on batteries being particularly challenging and engaging. Common complaints: - Cosmetic DLC lacks meaningful content (weight 0.52): The DLC only adds cosmetic metallic spray paints rather than novel gameplay content. Reviewers consider this a waste of the developers' talents and useless for players. - Metallic paint selection incomplete (weight 0.37): Only yellow, brown, grey, and black metallic paints are included instead of metallic versions of all 12 default colors. This incomplete selection disappoints players expecting more variety. - Game has niche appeal (weight 0.25): The game has limited mass market appeal for casual gamers. It does not sell much, indicating a niche audience. - Bobbleheads considered useless (weight 0.24): The bobbleheads are useless and are odd trinkets that you'll forget are there. They add little to the game experience. - DLC price too high (weight 0.16): Reviewers feel the price is too high for the paint. The value proposition is poor given the limited and low-quality content. - Metallic paint quality criticized (weight 0.15): The metallic paints look more like glossy paint than actual metal. This visual issue reduces the appeal of the cosmetic DLC. - Game difficulty noted (weight 0.14): The game is hard, which may contribute to its limited appeal. This difficulty could be a barrier for some players. Gameplay feedback: - Cosmetic features include color customization (weight 0.44): The game has cosmetic features including color customization such as gold. Metallic paint variations are added, with 12 default colors currently implemented, though gas updates affected color availability. - Game is complex and hard (weight 0.37): Players find the game complex and difficult, making it not suited for casual gamers. - Paint pack is useful and visual (weight 0.34): The paint pack is considered useful and visual without changing gameplay. It provides a tiny bit of variety and allows pipes to be painted in different colors. - Mods enable unique planets (weight 0.14): User-created mods support alternate planets with unique conditions, adding variety to the game. Performance notes: No performancepoints Recommendations: - Desire for more gameplay DLC (weight 0.27): Players express interest in future DLC that introduces new gameplay loops and alternative playthroughs rather than just cosmetic items. This suggests a demand for substantive content expansions. - DLC content seen as sparse (weight 0.26): The DLC primarily offers four paint colors, which some players find underwhelming for the price. This leads to mixed feelings about the value proposition. - Price considered too low (weight 0.15): Some players feel the DLC price is actually too low for the opportunity to support the developers. They suggest that a higher price would be justified given the value they receive. - Pricing and packaging suggestions (weight 0.15): There are suggestions to lower the price and offer packs of textures, suits, and different looks. This reflects a desire for more varied and affordable cosmetic options. - Request for Space Engineers style (weight 0.14): One reviewer suggests the DLC should move toward a 'Space Engineers' approach with more visible items and fewer odd trinkets. This implies a preference for practical, visible additions over abstract cosmetics. - Enduring appeal of the game (weight 0.13): One player notes that the game is worth sticking with and worth the effort, indicating long-term engagement. This positive sentiment aligns with the supportive attitude toward the developer. Other player notes: - Continual Long-Term Development (weight 0.97): The game has been in development for many years and continues to receive major updates from the developer. Players appreciate the sustained effort and ongoing support. - Cosmetic DLC Content (weight 0.8): The DLC includes cosmetic items such as metallic spray paints, bobbleheads, and paint packs. These items are visual and useful without changing gameplay. - DLC Supports Developers (weight 0.65): Many players purchase DLC primarily as a way to support the developers, as the studio cannot afford to keep working without it. The DLC is seen as a voluntary contribution to sustain development. - Optional Non-Intrusive DLC (weight 0.38): The DLC is not required to play the game and does not dramatically change the core experience. Players can opt out without missing an important chunk of the game. - Passion Project Recognition (weight 0.37): The game is described as a passion project, with a small but dedicated community that loves it. The developers interact with the community on Discord. - Stationeers Simulation Game (weight 0.35): The game is named Stationeers and is described as a simulation game. It offers 1000+ hours of content in the base game. - Space Engineers Monetization Model (weight 0.27): The game uses a 'Space Engineers' type of monetization practice, selling cosmetic items to support ongoing development. This model is compared favorably to other companies' practices. - Game Still In Development (weight 0.26): The game is still in development and expected to reach version 1.0 someday. Players hope it will reach 1.0 in the not-too-distant future. - Studio Profitability Acknowledged (weight 0.24): The studio acknowledges the game will probably never turn a profit, yet continues to provide free updates. This demonstrates commitment despite financial challenges. - Reviewer's Top Played Game (weight 0.15): One reviewer states it is their top played game on Steam in terms of hours played, indicating high engagement. - Reviewer Does Not Own DLC (weight 0.13): One reviewer does not own the robot DLC, providing a perspective from a non-DLC owner. Emotions: - Disappointment (weight 0.18): The DLC is seen as low-value because it only provides cosmetic spray paints rather than gameplay content. Additionally, the price is considered too high for what is offered, and the inclusion of only four metallic paint colors instead of all twelve defaults feels incomplete. - Supportive (weight 0.18): Players want to support the Stationeers developers as a way to give back for the base game's value. They also wish to contribute to the continued development of the game. - Satisfaction (weight 0.14): The paint pack is viewed as a good direction for visual DLC with useful in-game applications. Players also feel they have already gotten more than their money's worth from the game and are happy to support its continued development. - Happiness (weight 0.09): Players are happy to give extra money to support the game's development. The ability to paint things gold while supporting the developers adds to their joy. - Hope (weight 0.09): Players hope the game will eventually reach version 1.0. There is a desire for the game to succeed after its long development period. - Appreciation (weight 0.05): Players appreciate that the developers continue to update a game that is unlikely to be profitable. - Anticipation (weight 0.05): Players are looking forward to future updates. - Admiration (weight 0.05): Players admire the developer for releasing major updates for free while offering cosmetic items as a way to support the game. - Relief (weight 0.05): Shiny paints provide a solution to the shortage of distinct colors available for pipes. - Pride (weight 0.05): Players feel proud to support the developer financially by purchasing gold and silver paint. - Mild disappointment (weight 0.05): The metallic paints do not meet expectations as they look more like glossy paint rather than actual metal. - Love (weight 0.05): Players love the game because the developers pour their soul into the project, and the community shares this affection.}