A playable alpha

The first alpha showed what the game wanted to be, but it was not really a game yet. You could not make meaningful decisions, you could not save, and there was not much reason to come back the next day. We knew.

This release fixes most of that. We are still calling it alpha because there is plenty left to do, but it is actually playable now.

What is in it

The big additions are an upgrade system that gives you choices about how to push the curve, a first pass at achievements, and proper saving. Closing the tab no longer wipes the run. That feels obvious in hindsight, but it changed how the game feels in a way we did not expect.

What is still thin

The endgame, mostly. There is something to chase, but the loop runs out faster than we want it to. We are working on more late-game structure, more achievements (some of which will probably annoy you), and a long list of small things that the playable build has surfaced.

Telling us things

If something breaks or feels off, the contact form is the fastest way to let us know. Thanks for playing along.