Indie game developer Crytivo has just launched the complete version of The Universim on Steam, a notable achievement for their debut city-building game. The game, showcasing space exploration, alien encounters, and advanced technologies, began its journey with a successful Kickstarter campaign in 2014 and made its early debut on Steam in 2018. With over half a million wishlists on Steam, The Universim, after ten years of dedicated development, is now fully realized and available to players.
Name: The Universim
Where: Steam Page
When: 1.0 January 22nd, 2024
Platform: PC
Developer: Crytivo
The Universim is a strategic city builder set on the Mother Planet where you take on the role of god and ensure the survival of your civilization called Nuggets. Help them progress through different technological eras while managing their planet’s resources and challenges.
Utilize both the research tree to unlock over 200 new technologies and fifteen different Creator Powers to influence the world and its population. Expand your civilization, interact with Exile Villages, and complete quests to learn more about the world.
Explore procedurally generated planets that offer unique qualities and challenges, ensuring diverse gameplay experiences where ecological balance and resource management are crucial.
● God-like Gameplay: Play as a deity guiding the Nuggets, a sentient species, through
their evolution from the Stone Age to the Space Era.
● Nuggets’ Civilization Dynamics: Observe the Nuggets' daily lives, from eating and
drinking to mating and conflicts.
● Technological and Era Advancement: Progress through a research tree with over 200
advancements.
● Planetary Exploration and Management: Discover and colonize a vast array of
procedurally generated planets. Each planet offers unique ecosystems and challenges.
● God Powers and Influence: Wield 15 God Powers like tornadoes, earthquakes,
lightning strikes, and more. Use these powers to guide, protect, or discipline the
Nuggets.
● Ecological Impact and Management: Manage the delicate balance of your planet's
ecosystems. Your decisions, alongside the Nuggets' actions, have real environmental
consequences, influencing global climates.
● Mysterious and Humorous Narrative: Engage with a story-rich game narrated with
humor. Unravel the layers of a deeper cosmic story that challenges your perception of
being a deity, revealing unexpected twists about your true role.
● A Decade in Development: Developed with dedication over 10 years.
● Kickstarter Success: Originally funded through a successful Kickstarter campaign.
Crytivo, founded by Alex Koshlekov in 2014 year, originally began as a small developer studio before stepping into the world of video game publishing.
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City building game with a godly twist
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Complete Storyline: Embark on a journey to discover your true self with a fully developed storyline, adding depth and context to your gameplay. Even after the story concludes, continue to expand and evolve in the endless universe.
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Space Age and Advanced Technologies: Launch your Nuggets into the space age and unlock more technology in the research tree, expanding your reach across the cosmos.
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Resource-Rich Planets: Discover planets teeming with valuable resources essential for the expansion and prosperity of your nugget civilization
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Unlimited Space Exploration: Unlock the space map and colonize any number of planets you desire. Each planet from Toxic and Ice to Lava or Terrestrial presents unique conditions and challenges
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Ten years in development
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Successfully funded through Kickstarter
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Professionally Translated into Simplified Chinese, German, French, Korean, Spanish, Portuguese, and Russian
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Game Balance Changes: Fine-tuned game mechanics for a balanced and rewarding experience ensuring each decision has meaningful impact
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Enhanced Narration: More than 600 voiced-over lines add fun and functionality, providing entertaining commentary and critical updates on your civilization's status.
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Bug Fixes and Optimizations: We've squashed bugs and optimized performance for a seamless gaming experience.
Release Date & Platforms
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Name: The Universim
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Release Date: January 22nd, 2024
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Platforms: PC
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Developer: Crytivo
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Publisher: Crytivo
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Price: $29.99
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Discount: 25%
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Steam Page: Link
Crytivo is an indie game developer and publisher based out of Dallas, Texas that was founded in 2013 with the goal of developing games that focus on player creativity, exploration, and immersion.