From Glory To Goo is a Sci-Fi Survival RTS set on an alien world. Serve as humanity's bulwark by establishing a colony and supporting your colonists still in orbit. But beware, for The Goo, a relentless and shape-shifting force approaches from all sides, even above and below.
The core gameplay loop involves establishing and expanding a colony to support human colonists, while fending off a relentless and shape-shifting alien threat known as "The Goo". Players must carefully manage resources, build and defend their colony, and make strategic choices to ensure the survival of their settlement.
Players can construct various buildings to provide shelter, water, power, and other necessary resources for the colonists. The game features a procedurally generated map, requiring players to adapt their strategies to the unique challenges posed by each playthrough. Players must carefully plan the layout and placement of buildings to optimize their colony's efficiency.
Players must gather and allocate resources, such as materials and energy, to support the growth and development of their colony. This includes constructing and upgrading buildings, researching new technologies, and deploying defensive measures against the Goo. Effectively balancing resource allocation is key to surviving the escalating threats.
Players must build various defensive structures, such as turrets and walls, to repel the relentless waves of the Goo. The Goo can attack from multiple directions, requiring players to strategically position their defenses and manage their resources to hold back the advancing horde.
The game features a meta-progression system that allows players to unlock new captains, ships, weapons, and other upgrades over time. These customization options provide players with greater strategic flexibility and the ability to tailor their playstyle to their preferences. The progression system encourages repeated playthroughs and experimentation with different approaches.
The game introduces the ability to repair and upgrade an orbiting capital ship, which can provide valuable support and abilities to aid in the defense of the colony. Additionally, the game features procedurally generated maps and different biomes, adding to the replayability and variety of each playthrough.
Players have praised the game's engaging gameplay, solid foundation, and potential for future development. Many have drawn comparisons to "They Are Billions," noting that the game offers a fresh take on the genre with its unique features and mechanics. The strategic depth, resource management, and the ability to customize the player's captain and capital ship have been highlighted as particular strengths.