Once Upon The Universe (2026)
- Developer
- Paweł Witkowski ByteEncode
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Indie, Simulation, Strategy, Early Access
- Rating
- 4.8 of 5, 28 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 2.4 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
The catalog in 3D
The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
You start just after the big bang, shaping an empty universe with hot hydrogen and subtle guidance, watching tiny beings slowly become aware of your presence.
god gamecreationearly accesssimulationstrategicatmosphericslow-pacedcontemplative
What players say
Players enjoy guiding the evolution of the cosmos from star formation to planetary development. It is still barebones with placeholder features, but fans of god games like The Universim and Spore find the framework compelling.
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