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Strata

Strata is a scientifically inspired astro-planetary sandbox where you influence the formation and evolution of entire worlds — your worlds. Discover, gather, and build on the surfaces of diverse planets, explore them in depth, and manage your systems beyond the orbital levels.

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SMGAMES
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SMGAMES
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About the Game

Game features procedurally generated open-world universes, each containing hundreds of star systems, each with multiple explorable planets. On the planet surface you explore the world in 3rd person perspective.

Game does not aim to recreate our universe! It uses simplified mechanics from our universe to construct deep, engaging and meaningful gameplay. Strata focuses on physically-driven processes instead of scripted gameplay loops.

Current Features

The game supports LAN multiplayer up to 4 players.

  • Procedural (seed-based) universe creation

  • Four zoom-in game modes: Galactic, System, Orbital, Planet Surface

  • Planet surface features include:

    • Freedom of exploration

    • Gathering resources

    • Building structures

    • Dynamic day and night cycle

    • Dynamic terrain

  • Player statistics and game progression that unlock additional gameplay features as you play

    Shape Young Planets by Manipulating

    • Volcanism and geothermal activity

    • Fluid transport, erosion, and sedimentation

    • Atmospheric cloud formation and collapse

    • Terrain deformation, meteorite impacts, and debris scattering

    • Thermal balance and surface cooling

      Upcoming Features

      • Climate modeling

      • Biosphere

      • Orbital stations

      • ∞ more...

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