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Moons of Ardan

💫 Moons of Ardan 💫 is a sci-fi city-building game set in space that allows players to rebuild and expand their civilization across the moons in a living planetary system.

All Reviews:

Very Positive (56) - 94% of the 56 user reviews for this game are positive.

Release Date:

Oct 21, 2021

Developer:

Pandora Technology

Publisher:

Pandora Technology

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French	✔

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Note: This Early Access game is not complete and may or may not change further. If you are not excited to play this game in its current state, then you should wait to see if the game progresses further in development. Learn more

What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“Early access allows us to exchange regularly with players, listening to ideas and constructive criticisms.
It also allows players to support development as we are a small team, it is really valuable to know if players like our game and what they like about it.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“Our estimate is around two years with a full launch end 2023 depending on how development goes.”

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

“The initial Early Access launch features the base of the game. We will regularly add new content and features to increase replayability and complexity, with systems that will reward you for saving resources.
We will also add challenging achievements to put your skills to test. But we won’t forget people that want to chill and for example bring a photo mode to allow them to take the best shot. A roadmap will help you to track our next focus.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The current Early Access version of MOONS OF ARDAN already includes 4 population tiers based on 60+ resources to combine in production chains on a real-time simulated planetary system.
You will enjoy building and expanding your civilisation at your own pace, without any restrictions.”

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

“We plan to gradually raise the price as we ship new content and features.”

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

“The players' feedback is important to the development process. We'll be listening and talking to the players here, in the Steam Discussions, as well as in a dedicated Discord channel. Private betas for development builds will be offered to those who offer us regular feedback and can directly influence the future of the game.”

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About This Game

💫 Moons of Ardan 💫 is a sci-fi city-building game set in space that allows players to rebuild and expand their civilization across the moons in a living planetary system.

From Crash Site to Wonder: Rebuilding Axonaut Civilization

In this game, you'll follow the Axonauts, the survivors of a generational ship that crashed on a lonely moon. In the crash, most of the technology that served them got lost. Your goal is to help them restore their culture and reconnect with their homeworld by building a great wonder, establishing a thriving, multi-lunar space-faring society.

To achieve this, you'll need to collect basic materials to build towns that provide shelter for your people. You must also collect resources and transform them to meet your citizens' basic needs as well as their most luxurious whims. As you progress, you'll need to balance the use of workers to create a robust and efficient economy and carefully lay an effective transporter network.

Develop Technologies and Expand Empire

As you work towards building the wonder, you'll need to develop new technologies to uncover the secrets of space travel. You'll also need to expand your empire in a real-time simulated planetary system by creating new colonies to exploit the materials discovered by your high-level citizens. With efficient trade routes, you can send resources to the most needy locations.

Manage Energy and Balance Environmental Preservation

As you lead the Axonauts towards greatness, you'll need to manage a flexible energy system that gives you increased control over your production chains. This system will challenge you to rethink your colony layouts and make strategic decisions that will have long-term impacts on your civilization. Balancing the use of energy sources will be key to maintaining supply for your people.

But with growth comes responsibility. As your civilization expands, you'll need to keep an eye on the dynamic pollution system that affects your colony's environment. Balancing your civilization's growth with environmental preservation will be a constant challenge. As you strive for a balance, you'll face aesthetic and gameplay challenges, as well as the need to address environmental concerns.

Exploit Asteroid Resources Using Robots

In the end game, you'll have the opportunity to exploit the resources of asteroids using robots. These robots are completely made through production chains and will allow you to collect valuable resources from space. However, with great power comes great responsibility, and you'll need to manage these resources carefully to ensure the long-term survival of your civilization.

With all of these features, the fate of the Axonauts rests in your hands. Will you be able to build a thriving civilization that can overcome the challenges of space and achieve greatness? The answer lies in your strategic decisions and leadership abilities.

A carefully handcrafted, real-time planetary system, featuring the gas giant Ardan and its 3 habitable moons, as well as 4 asteroids.
Stunning planetary views that immerse players in the game's world.
4 tiers of population progression, allowing players to see the development of their civilization over time.
Over 45 resources to collect and manage, providing a challenging and engaging gameplay experience.
Over 60 unique buildings to construct and upgrade, each with their own specific functions and benefits.
Challenging production chains that test players' ability to manage resources and optimize output.
A flexible energy management system that gives players increased control over their production chains while also challenging them to rethink their colony layouts.
A dynamic pollution system that offers both aesthetic and gameplay challenges, as players strive to balance their civilization's growth with environmental preservation.
A gridless and organic city-building system that allows players to design and build their settlements in a way that suits their playstyle.
A powerful space route system for transferring resources between colonies, helping players to keep their settlements running smoothly.
A factory slot system that allows players to fine-tune the output of their buildings, providing an extra layer of strategic depth.
A priority system for job assignments, giving players more control over how their citizens are utilized.
The ability to play at your own pace, or even pause the game to plan your expansion.
An awesome tailor-made soundtrack by Christophe Hubermont, adding an extra layer of immersion to the game.
A comprehensive tutorial system for players new to the city-building genre, making the game accessible to a wide range of players.

Challenging achievement system.
Meaningful sustainability choices that make the game more complex but with a more satisfying output.
Animated build visuals.
Localised pollution system