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❤ Gameplay Overview

Players must collect resources, craft structures, manufacture drones and droids, and defend their base from enemies, while also exploring distant planets. The game offers a variety of scenarios with different starting conditions and end-game goals.

❤ Card Crafting and Stacking

The core gameplay loop involves collecting cards and stacking them together to discover new craft recipes. By stacking certain combinations of cards, players can create various structures, units, and other items to aid in their progression. This card crafting system draws inspiration from similar titles like Stacklands, offering a unique and engaging mechanic.

❤ Combat and Exploration

The game features both ranged and melee combat. Players can position their units strategically to defend their base from enemy attacks. Melee units will automatically move towards the enemy, while ranged units can fire projectiles. Stacked cards (those used in crafting) do not participate in combat, but can be targeted by enemies. In addition to managing their base, players can visit various locations, such as shops and enemy strongholds, to gather resources, find new cards, and take on challenges.

❤ Progression and Customization

As players progress, they can train their astronauts and settlers, improving attributes like Strength, Agility, Endurance, and Intelligence. This character progression system adds depth to the gameplay and allows players to tailor their team to their playstyle.

❤ Modding and Replayability

The game includes a built-in mod management interface, allowing players to create and add new cards, recipes, scenarios, locations, and even entirely new games. This level of customization and replayability is a major draw for many players.

❤ Community Feedback

Players praise the game for its engaging gameplay, creative card interactions, and overall sense of progression and exploration. They particularly enjoy the game's blend of base-building, combat, and rogue-like elements, as well as the included Stacks:Village mod, which provides an additional gameplay experience.