Hedra is a sandbox where you sculpt 3D landscapes, shape a basic ecosystem, and observe creatures interact with their environment. Your changes to the world are saved, preserving your creations and sculptures.
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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?

Hedra is in Early Access to involve the community in shaping its development. It serves as a platform for testing and refining gameplay mechanics, guided by player feedback, to create an evolving and engaging experience.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“The game will remain in Early Access until the ecosystem simulation is fully realized, including reproduction, advanced creature behavior, and first-person mode is and interactions are implemented.
The current goal is to exit Early Access by the end of 2025 (Q4).”

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

“The full version will expand the current ecosystem into a rich, self-sustaining environment. Features like detailed creature behavior, new terrain types, weather systems, and first-person exploration will be included.

These plans are subject to change based on community input.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“Hedra currently offers a sandbox experience where players can sculpt landscapes, observe basic ecosystem behaviors, and interact with evolving flora and fauna. Core systems like movement and environment manipulation are functional, laying the groundwork for deeper features.

It offers a satisfying experience for players who love to manipulate their environment just for fun. Imagine this as playing with geometrical building blocks in a way that would be impossible in the real world.

While these features are operational, they are limited in scope. If you're mainly interested in advanced ecosystem or exploration, be aware that these features are still in development.”

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

“The price is expected to increase as new features are added and the game approaches completion. Early Access offers players a discounted opportunity to participate in development.”

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

“Community involvement is at the heart of Hedra's development. Players are encouraged to share their thoughts, report bugs, and suggest improvements via Discord or other available channels, ensuring the game evolves based on player input.
https://discord.gg/5mfw5JhwVM”
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About This Game

Hedra is a creative sandbox that invites you to shape landscapes, observe a basic ecosystem, and explore the building blocks of an evolving world.

Key Features

  • Sculpt and Shape: Use intuitive tools to carve mountains, dig valleys, and create intricate 3D shapes or entire landscapes. Your changes are saved automatically and persist across play sessions.

  • Prototype Ecosystem: Watch as simple creatures roam and graze on the terrain you shape. While they currently move randomly, future updates will include detection, pathfinding, and self-sustaining behaviors.

  • Creative Freedom: Build with a grid-based system designed for efficient performance. Enjoy the simplicity and precision of creating on an small, adaptable map.

  • Growing World: Updates will introduce more creature types like carnivores and omnivores, diverse plants such as trees and mushrooms, and new terrain types like clay and gravel to expand your creative possibilities.

Planned Features

Hedra is in Early Access, and future updates will bring new additions such as:

  • Dynamic Environment: Liquids like water and lava flowing naturally, day-night cycles, weather effects and wind simulation.

  • First-Person Exploration: Walk through your world, interact with the environment, and build structures like homes, bridges, and caves.

  • Advanced Ecosystem: Creatures will reproduce, pass on instincts ("genes") and evolve naturally, creating a more realistic ecosystem.

  • Underground Discovery: Dig into the terrain to uncover caves filled with unique flora and fauna.

Current State

As a prototype, Hedra focuses on testing core systems and gathering feedback. You can:

  • Sculpt terrain, reset flora and fauna, and explore a small but functional ecosystem.

  • Observe how creatures interact with their environment.

  • Create and save your evolving sandbox world.

Why Early Access?

Hedra is designed to grow with its community. Your feedback helps shape its mechanics, features, and future development.

Join the Journey

Hedra’s Early Access price is a discounted opportunity to support development and enjoy the game as it evolves. Updates will come every few weeks, adding new features, materials, and mechanics. Feedback and bug reports are welcome on the Discord channel or other platforms.

Looking Ahead

Hedra will remain in Early Access until the ecosystem includes reproduction, pathfinding, carnivores, herbivores, and full first-person interaction. The price will increase as the game nears full release, but you’ll always be informed beforehand.

Dive into Hedra now and become part of its creative journey. Shape a world, influence its evolution, and build something truly your own.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • OS: Windows 10
    • Processor: Intel Core i5-4690 or AMD A10-7800 or equivalent
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 700 Series or AMD Radeon Rx 200 Series with OpenGL 4.5
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 4 GB available space
    • Sound Card: Any sound card that supports stereo audio

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