Why Early Access?

“As the area of chemistry is very broad, we find it this game a very good candidate for Early Access, so that the Community is able to choose what topics are most appealing and how should they be gamified. We will be learning from each other while developing!”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“12-24 months”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“Potential scientific extensions include chemical bonding, solubility, spectra, gas laws, dynamics of a chemical reaction, acids/bases (pH), redox reactions, electrolysis, organic compounds, and many more.

There will be multiple chemistry-oriented minigames, boosting user motivation and experience.

Steam Workshop will be employed to allow the modders to provide more visualizations (e.g. of the periodic table of elements), data definitions for substances and their properties, translations to other languages, etc.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The stoichiometric calculator, as well as the solution mixer is functional. The chemical tetris game is fully playable. The Periodic Table state is reflected with the current screenshots - it works, although much more data will be added. The quiz engine is under heavy development, as we don't use hardcoded questions (we generate them from element and compound data) - however, the players can already use and evaluate it. The SCrIPtURa feature (writing text with element boxes) is also functional; it will later on be extended with visual customizations. Score calculations and leveling up are partially developed.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“The price will most probably be somewhat lower in Early Access (30% or so) to encourage growth of the Community.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“We'd use Steam Community forum as well as Discord to be in touch with the Community, discussing new features and resolving issues that people report.”