Pinhole Universe is a single-player game of exploration, curiosity, and fascination. If you enjoy walking along a beach, looking under stones to see what you find, that is the sort of experience we aim to create. Your universe is held at a moment in time, which you can investigate in endless detail. Play at your own pace, with few explicit goals and no time pressure. Features: A colorful, generated 2D universe Infinite zoom 🔍 Unique graphical style Play at your own pace Simple controls; no fast reflexes needed Appropriate for all ages No microtransactions or other shenanigans — just buy the game and play it Note: If you want to follow development, please check the dedicated website (see link), or our subreddit, or sign up for the mailing list. Gameplay: The Early Release will be light on gameplay, focusing on the core exploration experience. However, there will be some explicit goals, if you're that type of player: Achievements for finding special objects (eg: Cat Planet) Some progression of your abilities as you explore, unlocking new areas In future releases (V1 and beyond), we'll add more "game-y" aspects. There is a myriad of possibilities, but here are a few: Build a "curiosity cabinet" of objects you've found. This could evolve into a "take care of your digital garden/pets" sub-game. Converse with intelligent creatures you find. Help them via short generated "quests" and story arcs. Collection-based goals, such as "find all the birds in this field guide for planet X." A more structured progression of abilities, culminating in a final "you win" goal.
