A downloadable game for Windows and Linux

After the invention of the Jaunt Drive, a stark reality emerged: the general public realized that space was far less hospitable than once imagined. This revelation came to be known as "The Impasse." After a years-long search, only the planet Io was deemed suitable for terraforming, sparking a decades-long conflict over the planet. Simultaneously, however, a new generation of explorers emerged, dedicated to overcoming The Impasse.

About

Project 4 is a small handcrafted 2D space simulator. Embark on a journey through a galaxy filled with random encounters, simulated economies, and approximately 32 procedurally generated star systems.

Project 4 began it's life in 2023 as a browser-based game. After discovering SDL and making a couple of doodles with it, I began work on a custom game engine, the demo project for which Project 4 evolved from.

Features

  • Own and pilot up to 5 starships in 2D
  • 5 hand-made star systems
  • Up to 32 procedurally generated stars
  • Trading & crafting mechanics
  • (Janky) Ship to ship combat
  • (Work in progress) A story about overcoming The Impasse

Download

Download
Linux 64-bit 57 MB
Version 43 2 days ago
Download
Windows 64-bit 57 MB
Version 43 2 days ago
Download
Ubuntu/Debian 64-bit Package 50 MB

Install instructions

It is recommended you use the itch.io app to play Project 4.

  • Windows
    • Download and unzip the file
    • Run the executable named Project4.Client.exe
    • To uninstall, delete the directory you created and optionally %AppData%\aceius\project4
  • Linux (Any) 
    • Download and unzip the file
    • Run the executable named Project4.Client
    • To uninstall, delete the directory you created and optionally ~/.config/aceius/project4
  • Linux (Ubuntu/Debian)
    • Download the package
    • Open a terminal and run sudo apt install ./deb-x64.deb
    • Use your application launcher to launch Project 4
    • To uninstall, run sudo apt remove project4. If you encounter issues with the debian package try the standard version

Once installed, you can press F1 to show the tutorial at any time.

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