Klei will host a single-player playtest for side-scrolling simulation game Away Team, the developer announced. Sign-ups are available now via the game’s Steam page. Cooperative multiplayer support is also currently in development.
Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:
About
Mistakenly shipped off on a research rocket, you find yourself in a strange new world where you must take control of the simulation to survive and thrive.
The world reacts to your every action. Harness chemical reactions, fine-grained temperature simulation and convection, liquids that evaporate, and more.
You will need to design and construct solutions to process, refine and build your way out of this ordeal in order to survive and complete your mission imperatives.
Oh, and maybe a little oxygen is included.
Key Features
- Manipulate the World – Maybe you weren’t expecting to be here, but you’re resourceful. Create your own abode in this new world, generating power, food, and oxygen to survive and thrive.
- Real-Time Gas, Liquid, and Heat Simulation – Water flows and evaporates, fire requires oxygen to burn, and every tile simulates thermal capacity and conductivity. Use the simulation to your advantage to build a dynamic base, or ignore it at your peril.
- Farm with Style – Every element in the game reacts to its environment. Use dirt, seeds, and water to create your farm, and manipulate the simulation to optimize your output.
Watch a new trailer below. View a new set of screenshots at the gallery.
