Space Station: Alpha
Something has gone wrong, the space station you're on has been hit. Keep yourself alive in a decaying space station and find a way to escape!
First time players are recommended to go through the tutorial first. Though unlikely, it is possible that during gameplay the run can become unwinnable.
History:
This game was originally created for a game jam, with the game being revised for release. A new remastered version, with improved graphics, functionality, and UI, is currently under development.
Menu Controls:
- Arrow keys to select option
- X or V to select option
- Z or C to open/close instructions
- Ctrl+M to turn off sounds
- Enter to open pause menu
Game Controls:
- Arrow keys to move (move into objects to repair or pickup)
- X or V to repair (surrounding 8 tiles)
- Z or C to wait/fix/shoot (gun and ammo required)
- X+Z to eject from suit (ends game)
- Ctrl+M to turn off sounds
- Enter to open pause menu
Mobile Controls:
- Very similar except in the virtual handset the O button represents the Z key
Controllers:
- You can use any game controllers recognized by SDL with PICO-8
Browser Edition:
The free-to-play browser version contains an interactive tutorial, 3x3 and 4x4 modes to play.
Demo Edition:
A downloadable version of the free-to-play browser edition available for Linux, Mac, Windows, and Raspberry Pi.
Premium Edition:
Purchasing the game will grant access to standalone downloads for Linux, Mac, Windows and Raspberry Pi. The premium version unlocks the 5x5 and Daily Run modes. The Daily Run creates a random 2x2 to 5x5 map, which refreshes every day at midnight, with an additional 9 room types to draw from. Source code is not included
Status | Released |
Platforms | HTML5, Windows, macOS, Linux |
Author | Kieron Scott |
Genre | Survival, Role Playing, Strategy |
Made with | PICO-8 |
Tags | gamepad, Horror, joystick, PICO-8, Roguelite, Turn-based, web |
Average session | About a half-hour |
Languages | English |
Inputs | Keyboard, Xbox controller, Gamepad (any), Joystick, Touchscreen, Smartphone, Playstation controller |
Accessibility | High-contrast, Interactive tutorial |
Links | YouTube |
Purchase
In order to download this game you must purchase it at or above the minimum price of $1.49 USD. You will get access to the following files:
Download demo
Development log
- Space Station: Alpha v1.4.3 releasedFeb 16, 2021
- Space Station: Alpha v1.4.0 releasedJan 05, 2021
- Space Station: Alpha v1.2.6 updateJan 02, 2021
- Space Station: Alpha v1.2 demoOct 25, 2020
- Space Station: Alpha v1.2 launched (post Ludum Dare version)Oct 15, 2020
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.p8 file, possible?
The .p8.png is available for free at https://www.lexaloffle.com/bbs/cposts/ld/ld46_station_alpha_v1-8.p8.png though it only covers the browser version of the game.