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Heliconian - Starship Crew Control

The essence of the Heliconian is to manage a mixed crew of renegades aboard the starship Heliconian. Manage the crew member’s actions and the ship’s functions to survive as long as possible while exploring the star system in the hopes of earning upgrades and ultimately a safe haven.

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About the Game

You are hunted by bounty hunters and the merciless Imperial fleet, running away with Heliconian, an old rugged starship. You are fighting for your life while exploring the Koitoi star system. You'll have to learn the strengths and weaknesses of your crew and use them to your advantage.

The essence of the Heliconian is to manage a mixed crew of renegades aboard the starship Heliconian. The idea is to manage the crew member’s actions and the ship’s functions to survive as long as possible while exploring the vast galaxy in the hopes of earning upgrades and ultimately a safe haven.

Main Features
  • Spaceship crew management rogue-like.
  • Streamlined, easy to learn space exploration/survival game with tough decisions!
  • Sci-fi setting with a cyberpunk vibe.
  • Randomly chosen story lines, enemies, and encounters create a unique experience every time.
  • Freely navigate through randomly generated star system.
  • 5 crew members, each with unique skill set and personality.
  • A lot of upgrades for the ship and the crew (tech gear, cybernetic enhancements etc.).
  • Tight time-management game play.