SporeBloom
A fungi-fueled 'battle of nutrition!' Turn-based strategy inspired by mycelium networks and territory control. Produce fantastical mushrooms and expand to outgrow your rivals. Develop peacefully or parasitize your friends in multiplayer and solo play - may the fittest fungi survive!
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14 itemsAbout the Game
Engage in Asynchronous Turn-Based Strategy!
Claim the map and cultivate fantastical mushrooms. Compete for dominance with whatever spores fly your way. Each tasty world (according to fungi) features a dynamic ecosystem of wind, events, resources and climate.
Campaign (missions)
Engage with the ‘Ancients’ in missions for knowledge. Uncover maps via a distinct fog-of-war style exploration and solve ecological challenges all the while trying to thrive on each novel world.
Each Ancient you find provides a special challenge, but you’ll need to prove yourself suitable for mutualistic rewards.
Show off your favorite Spores with companion cosmetics!
Collect and swap Skins, Caps, and Spore Staves!
Multiplayer Mode
Challenge friends and the Computer (2-3 player matches)
Thoughtful asynchronous turn mechanics provide frequent surprise
Maps utilize procedural features fostering innovative puzzle-like challenges; varied shapes, resources, special tiles, and dynamic events keep things fresh
Strategy: Spread efficient networks, concentrate on mushroom cultivation, or withhold the territory to hinder the opposition!
Playable Spores: Unlock & Customize
Each Spore has its own niche; a family of Blooms, a passive, activated abilities and general style, such as rapidly spreading mycelium network or propagating quickly.
Progression System (Research)
Each playable Spore has secrets to unlock in its own mycelium tree
Spend your match earnings to access new Blooms, Mycology glossary entries and cosmetics.
Procedurally generated maps for varied gameplay
Maps utilize procedural generation to foster innovative puzzle-like challenges, including varied shapes, resources, special tiles, and dynamic events.
Develop extensive underground networks or concentrate on efficient mushroom cultivation and abilities!
Inspired by real-world mycology and ecosystems
Developed by solo indie developer and mycology enthusiast Jake Collinge, the mechanics are inspired by real mushroom ecology:
Eat detritus ‘waste’ material
Parasitize opponent mushrooms
Grow above and below ground
Seek out Humus, Nitrogen and other resources
React to the environment: wind direction, humidity and soil quality
Defend your underground territory
Cut off opponent resources
…and much more
