Overview

Destination Ares casts you as the AI of a hastily assembled colony ship, tasked with guiding its crew to the red planet. This challenging title blends time management, roguelite elements, and colony simulation, demanding careful planning and quick reactions to survive the void.

Highlights

  • Deep Colony Simulation: Manage your ship's systems, respond to emergencies, and ensure your crew's survival on a long and dangerous voyage.
  • Roguelite Challenge: Each journey presents unique obstacles, with a difficulty that remains consistently high, ensuring a brutal yet rewarding experience.
  • Customizable Ship Design: Take direct control of your vessel, customizing its components and setting up alerts to manage your crew effectively.

Who It's For

This game is for players who enjoy deep management simulations with a high degree of challenge. If you relish difficult roguelites where every decision matters and failure is a constant threat, Destination Ares might be for you. Fans of space-themed strategy and base-building will also find elements to appreciate.

Game Info

Developed and published by Pat Scott, Destination Ares launched on September 22, 2017. It features a strong emphasis on time management and colony simulation, wrapped in a roguelite structure. The game supports English and offers Steam Achievements and Trading Cards. While the core experience is single-player, it is listed with multiplayer support. Players should be prepared for a demanding experience, as indicated by its difficult gameplay and responsive, always-hard difficulty setting. Steam Cloud is also supported.