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Dusty Dunes Tycoon
Welcome to Dusty Dunes Tycoon! A VR Gemstone Tycoon game. Unlock and upgrade unique Droppers and explore different areas each with unique attractions. Grab a pickaxe and hit the mines, grab a brush and polish some geodes, or strap up and hit the range, there's much to experience!
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2025
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Coming Soon To Early Access

The developers of this game intend to release as a work in progress, developing with the feedback of players.

Note: Games in Early Access are 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?

“I'm planning on continuing development for a while, so I'd like share the journey together. Being early access means I can put out content updates from time to time that'll expand upon the games features, areas, and story. While also being able to get constructive feedback from players. :)”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“The game will be in early access until roughly around 2026”

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

“I plan to expand upon the current features in the full version by adding additional Gemstone Droppers, more unique locations to unlock and explore, new scrolls, an expanded variety of customization options, and additional loot-focused activities. The overall gameplay experience is intended to evolve and grow, building on the foundation provided in the Early Access version.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The current state of early access is a complete demo of the first section of areas within the game. Including 3 Gemstone Droppers, 6 Locations to Explore, 12 Scrolls to benefit and aid your progress, 18 blueprints to construct, over 40 skins to collect and equip, over 90 quests that provide useful rewards, 10 plants and elements to unlock and display, and more!”

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

“Yes, the price will slightly increase once it eventually leaves early access.”

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

“I plan on involving the community in my development process by reflecting on product reviews and listening to any provided feedback I receive personally or through my community's discord server, which the invite link to can be found in my game trailers description!. Alternative perspectives are very important to the creative process.”
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Planned Release Date: 2025

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About This Game

Jump into the world of Dusty Dunes Tycoon!

A VR Dropper-Style Gemstone Tycoon game where you unlock and upgrade different droppers to maximize gem productivity and unlock different locations you can explore. The player is stationed within a Minecart equipped with a UI that allows interaction with and travel across the world that surrounds you. You're able to boost dropper production by upgrading different dropper components, aiding by manually clicking with the dropper, or by using esoteric scrolls you find to buff certain droppers or by applying other effects. 

Each location has something unique to offer, you could find a new Dropper or a new Activity. Some locations will have activities where the player can grab a tool and engage in prospecting behavior that'll provide you with useful items. Yearning for the mines? Head to Mystic Mines, grab a Pickaxe, to start mining rocks to see what you collect! Each rock provides you with rock fragments and possibly another beneficial reward within.

Geodes piling up? Wish there were more Gemstones/Tool variants you could equip? Head over to Thalassic Tumbler and crack open some geodes to polish the skineral within. Once finished tumbling, you're able to analyze the skineral and see what you've discovered! Each dropper has 4 unique skins to unlock that change the associated gemstone entirely, also each tool has 9 unique skins that allow you to chance the appearance of your minecart, your pickaxe, and more! Express yourself by customizing your experience however attracts you!

One of the uses of Rock Fragments is using them to construct blueprints you find throughout your experience. Rebuild fallen structures and interact with select ones to customize them. For example you can find blueprints that hold plants in different areas, unlocking one will allow you to start collecting Seed Packets! Open each for a spin on the roulette wheel to see what plant you discover then equip it to a pot to be planted.

When you feel the loneliness getting to you, you'll find an unexpected connection within the darkness. Two souls brought together, one fallen from heaven the other clawing out from Plato's Cavern. Together you'll shine light of truth onto the unknown and make atonements as you piece together the past in hope of a shining peaceful future together.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • Storage: 10 GB available space
    • VR Support: Meta Quest
    • Additional Notes: For Optimal Play Experience use a Meta Quest, Other VRs work but controls may not be mapped currently.
    Recommended:
    • Storage: 10 MB available space
    • VR Support: Meta Quest
    • Additional Notes: For Optimal Play Experience use a Meta Quest, Other VRs work but controls may not be mapped currently.
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