New & Unique, Procedurally Generated, Progressive, Epic Adventure through Time & Space. No one told you because no one knew. I know. I died and brought this back. Life’s not random. Death’s not the end. This game shows it all. Solve, evolve, uncover. The Historic Helix is how you begin again.
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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?

“Early Access prioritizes you: play a complete single-player game now, guide development with feedback through the Steam platform, and follow progress on synchronous multiplayer until 1.0. Your support boosts resources and update frequency.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“Roughly 12 months. Scope may extend toward 9 to 15 months based on multiplayer milestones and player feedback. The CORE framework of the game is complete, allowing the changes to be implemented rapidly.”

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

  • Synchronous multiplayer: co-op and PvP.
  • Balance passes for abilities, enemies, artifacts, and progression pacing.
  • Additional FREE single player content and optional challenges, NO DLC OR IN APP PURCHASES during, and up to 1 full calendar year after, early access.
  • More Achievements/Stats, accessibility options, more languages, performance and polish.
  • if after leaving early access, we decide to make DLC (no plans yet), any content added to the game for up to 1 year after leaving early access will be automatically included for you on the Steam platform, NO DLC OR IN APP PURCHASES FOR UP TO 1 YEAR AFTER LEAVING EARLY ACCESS ON THE STEAM PLATFORM, the full game and additional content will be yours, if you purchase during the early access period.

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“Players can jump straight into the full single-player experience; no placeholder demos here. The build includes:

  • Three Complete Single player Campaigns: Access the multi-dimensional overworld and all six themed realms, each mode (Arcade, Basic Lore, Novel Based) is a completely different procedurally, randomly generated, deterministic game. Each mode offers deterministic (meaning all players experience the same) levels, overworld maps, item generation, and even down to actual enemy movements are precisely deterministic based on the mode allowing for speed runners to learn and predict everything in each mode.
  • Collectibles & Progression: Hundreds of artifacts to discover (including six Super Artifacts), map fragments, and branching story revelations.
  • Chat-Plays PvP Mode: Streamer-driven enemy spawns for chaotic stream viewer multiplayer fun.

This Early Access build is stable and feature-complete for solo or streamer play. Over the early access period, we’ll focus on robust, synchronous multiplayer, co-op and PvP, directed by player engagement.”

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

“Price will be increased after leaving early access.”

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

  • Open feedback on Steam Discussions and our community channels.
  • Public test builds and targeted playtests for multiplayer; invites announced on Steam.
  • Roadmap visibility and changelogs for each update.
  • Structured feedback prompts after tests to prioritize fixes, balance, and features.
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About This Game

Hunt for the Six Super Artifacts

Bend reality. Dash through fast levels, unlock strange dimensions, and piece together a living treasure map that points to the biggest secret of all, a new perspective on the actual meaning of Life, and your place within this Universe, and what happens after you go to the other side. This is the truth you have always been seeking.

A Multi-Dimensional Quest

Where every corner hides a map fragment, every fragment opens new routes, and every route leads to hundreds of ancient artifacts with a story to tell. Each artifact adds a piece of the puzzle, from old empires to star-touched myths. Explore at your own pace across a giant treasure map Overworld, pick a pin, jump into the level behind it, and come back with a new piece that expands the map itself. Let the map trace who you are. Each new route brings you closer to the Six Super Artifacts that change how you play; and how you see. The more fragments you collect, the more the map opens up; the more the lore speaks back.

Collect-to-Gain Gameplay

No upgrade menus; pick up map fragments or artifacts and your player improves on the spot. Thousands of tiny boosts mean every find matters, even the smallest shard.

Treasure-Map Overworld

Collect map fragments to expand the map and reveal fresh routes, secrets, and shortcuts.

Non-Linear Adventure

Choose which pins to chase next, use portals to traverse to desert dunes, deep seas, icy slides, jungle tangles, and more, portal jumping to find shortcuts to each worlds Super Artifact.

Dynamic Storytelling

Artifacts you find unlock memories, myths, and cosmic hints tailored to the path you pick.

Surge & Rage

Burst ahead with Surge, hold the line with Rage, and upgrade powers tied to each Super Artifact.

Top-Down Action

Classic exploration with modern feel, unlock abilities, open shortcuts, and master tricky chambers.

Living Soundtrack

Movement adds notes to world themes, building a Haunting soundtrack that follows your choices.

Tone with Teeth

Dark-fantasy charm, dry humor, and an optional in-game novel for deep-lore treasure hunters.

Chat-Plays

Invite your live viewers to throw fun challenges via simple chat commands.

CHAT PLAYS IS IN AN EXPERIMENTAL STATE AND IS INTENDED FOR LIVE STREAMERS ONLY, REQUIRES SOME TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE TO INSTALL AND 3RD PARTY SOFTWARE NAMED STREAMER.BOT WHICH IS OBTAINED SEPARATELY AND IS NOT ASSOCIATED WITH HISTORIC HELIX OR TONKERS TINKERS.

Built for Explorers

Perfect for players who love secrets, collectible hunting, and flexible routes to the finish.

AI Generated Content Disclosure

The developers describe how their game uses AI Generated Content like this:

During the dev process, i may use procedural and ai based tools to assist with content creation. In all such cases, the final product reflects the creativity, work, and expression of my own.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • OS: Windows 10 or later
    • Processor: Dual-core 1 GHz or faster x86-64 CPU
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: DirectX 10 capable GPU with at least 1 GB of VRAM
    • DirectX: Version 10
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
    • Sound Card: DirectX-compatible audio device
    • VR Support: Future VR support is contingent on sufficient game adoption
    • Additional Notes: Gamepad or keyboard/mouse optional; dark humor tolerance recommended.
    Recommended:
    • OS: Windows 11
    • Processor: Quad-core 2 GHz or faster x86-64 CPU
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: DirectX 12-capable GPU with >= 4 GB of VRAM
    • DirectX: Version 12
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
    • Sound Card: Multi-channel DirectX audio device (Stereo Recommended)
    • VR Support: Future VR support is contingent on sufficient game adoption
    • Additional Notes: More VRAM yields smoother sarcasm and higher frame-rates.
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