
plexum
A third-person automation game driven by narrative progression. Build elaborate machines that feed an interplanetary network as you move from planet to planet.
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welcome to plexum...
In plexum, you are taken by a mysterious technological marvel and carried across an ever-changing chain of planets.
Extract resources, design efficient production lines, and expand your capabilities — but nothing lasts forever. Each planet is a temporary opportunity, for both you and the marvel, to gather what you need.
As you travel, you’re forced to leave everything you built behind. Not all is lost, however — every system you create feeds into a larger progression, where planning, efficiency, and smart use of resources determine how far you can go.
Ever-changing planets
Traverse a chain of distinct planets, each with new resources and constraints
Adapt your production setups to different environments
No two planets feel the same
Traverse a chain of distinct planets, each with its own environmental conditions and resources.
Build and optimize systems
Place machines, connect processes, and create efficient production chains
Refine layouts to maximize throughput and minimize waste
Turn raw resources into increasingly complex outputs
Construction follows clear rules: foundations anchor your builds, floors enable expansion, and machines depend on structured setups - you can't just place anything anywhere.
You don't stay
Progress pulls you forward - whether you're ready or not
Leave your builds behind as you move to the next planet
Every decision matters before it's gone
There is no endless optimization - only constant progression. What you build is a means to move forward, not something to perfect forever.
Progress carries forward
Systems you build contribute to long-term progression
Balance short-term efficiency with long-term gain
Plan ahead to get the most out of every planet
Progress isn't just measured in resources, but in experience - nothing is strictly gated, but pushing forward unprepared comes at a cost.