Fun, fast paced online multiplayer arcade space shooter. Take control of your spaceship, mine asteroids, increase your stats, upgrade to different types of spaceships with improved stats and weapons. Fight against other players and collect their gems.
Players can choose from several distinct game modes, each with unique objectives. In Survival Mode, you must mine asteroids, upgrade your ship, and eliminate other players to be the last one standing. The Team Mode pits three teams against each other, with the goal of upgrading your team's base station by collecting and delivering crystals. Deathmatch offers a quick, competitive experience where you choose between two ship options and earn points by destroying opponents. The cooperative Invasion mode challenges you and up to three friends to defend against waves of AI-controlled alien enemies.
A core gameplay loop involves upgrading and customizing your spaceship. The tech tree features 31 unique ship models across 7 tiers, allowing you to unlock and purchase more powerful vessels with enhanced stats and weapon capabilities. Beyond upgrading your main ship, you can also acquire secondary weapons and special abilities, enabling diverse offensive and defensive strategies. The ability to customize your ship's visual appearance, including materials, laser styles, and badges, further enhances the sense of progression and personalization.
The gameplay emphasizes a equilibrium between resource gathering, ship upgrades, and PvP combat. You must skillfully mine asteroids to collect the valuable crystals needed to upgrade your ship and base. The top-down, arcade-style combat requires you to leverage your ship's unique abilities and movement patterns to outmaneuver and eliminate opponents. In the Team Mode, effective coordination with your teammates is crucial for defending your base, escorting mining ships, and coordinating attacks on enemy teams.
The game has cultivated a dedicated and friendly community, with players frequently organizing events and competitions, such as the monthly Alpha Centauri Wars. The developers actively engage with the community, incorporating feedback and regularly updating the game. Additionally, the custom game mode feature empowers players to create their own unique experiences, with the ability to customize map size, asteroid patterns, crystal values, and more, further extending the game's longevity and replayability.