Project 4

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
• Mod support
• (Janky) Ship to ship combat
• (Work in progress) A story about overcoming The Impasse