The beta for the planet management god-game The Universim is now available for all Kickstarter backers. The Universim aims to revive the glory days of the god-game genre, and bring it into the new generation with fresh ideas and ambitious gameplay. When playing, players have the power to change everything, and those changes will influence the world's population.
According to the game's developers, everything in The Universim revolves around dynamic gameplay with the in-game AI making its own decisions. "From dust to the cosmos beyond, your civilization will rise through the ages under your guidance. Yet, this is not the same static world you may be accustomed to, this is a dynamic, living world that is just as unpredictable as it is beautiful." reads the statement.
The game was first announced via a Kickstarter campaign setup by Crytivo Games, requiring $320.000 in funding. In the last few days of the campaign the goal was reached with a total of $387.345 in funding, allowing development of the game. The beta was available for certain Kickstarter backers only but is now available for all backers. In addition the game will soon be available purchase through Steam.