Project V

Command a self‑replicating Von Neumann probe guided by an AI across a vast, hostile cosmos. Your mission is simple in purpose but relentless in execution: collect data, survive, and replicate before your hardware fails. Death is inevitable, but knowledge is eternal—each failure passes mastery to the next generation, speeding up future probes and expanding reach.

Key Features

• Seven Distinct Space Phases: The Orbit to learn energy management, Lunar Shadow to battle abrasive dust on the Moon, The Belt to mine asteroids and craft modules, Jovian Gravity to endure Jupiter’s radiation in a climactic boss fight, Interstellar Space to navigate the void, The Arrival on an alien exoplanet, and The Fleet to build and manage multiple probes for exponential growth.
• Deep Meta-Progression: 58 unique actions that improve with use (10% faster per level) and 23 permanent upgrades across MECH, SENS, COMP, and ENRG skills. Track your mastery with 73 achievements and unlock a Prestige system at Generation 76 for extra bonuses.
• Optimized for Background Play: Tick‑based, deterministic simulation with fixed time steps. Minimal CPU usage when minimized, and smooth performance (60 FPS) when active. Offline progress is fair and transparent, with saves accruing up to 2 hours (upgradeable to 8 hours).

Systems & Progression

• No artificial waiting—every action has a purpose.
• Modding & Saving: Full JSON‑based mod system with Steam Workshop integration and cloud saves.
• Audio & Visuals: Retro‑futuristic terminal aesthetic with four visual themes (Classic Green, Amber Warm, Ice Blue, Cartoonish) and phase‑specific colors. Optional CRT effects, 32 sound effects, and 10 ambient music tracks.
• User Experience: Priority‑based audio ensures important sounds are never cut off; colorblind modes and responsive layouts (720p–4K) with keyboard navigation for accessibility.

Environment & Challenge

Explore a procedurally rich universe where each phase presents unique mechanics and visuals. Your probe evolves across generations, turning each failure into progress toward deeper space and greater replication speed.

"Each probe that fails brings us one step closer to understanding infinity."