The Universim - launch of Version 1.0 on January 22nd

The Universim is an engaging city builder game where players assume the role of a deity guiding a population of unique beings known as Nuggets. These beings evolve from the Stone Age to the Space Age under the player's influence. Using a comprehensive research tree, players progress through various technologies, unlocking new buildings and upgrading existing ones.

With Creator Powers like Telekinesis, players actively shape the planet and the fate of their Nuggets. The Mother Planet, the Nuggets' original habitat, demands a delicate balance in population and ecosystem management. Players must handle pollution, select energy sources, and ensure the prosperity of both the planet and the Nuggets.

However, decisions in The Universim are diverse, contributing to the game's beauty and replayability. Players can make choices ranging from benevolent to malevolent, constructing their planets with peaceful actions or opting for destructive chaos. Whether using helpful powers like Rejuvenation or unleashing havoc with abilities like summoning a Tornado, each playthrough offers a unique experience.

Now, in 1.0 players can explore outer space, engage in brand new quests, and experience a surprise twist to The Universim as the story is brought to its final stage. Through unlocking the space map, players can now colonize as many planets as they want, each teeming with vital resources. Research new, advanced technologies progressing through the Space Age, interact with aliens, and bring Nuggets to new heights previously thought impossible.

Players have been anxiously awaiting the release of the game since it first debuted on Kickstarter back in 2014, and entered Steam’s Early Access in August of 2018. A full ten years of development from beginning to end brings the universe to The Universim. The final finished game brings innovative and reinvigorated features for experienced players, while giving new fans a contemporary adventure they’re sure to remember.

The Universim Quick Facts

10 years in development

A hugely successful Kickstarter campaign

Half a million Steam Wishlists

City Builder Game

Enhanced Narration: More than 600 voiced-over lines add fun and functionality, providing entertaining commentary and critical updates on your civilization's status.

Complete Storyline: Embark on a journey to discover your true self with a fully developed storyline, adding depth and context to your gameplay. Even after the story concludes, continue to expand and evolve in the endless universe.

Space Age and Advanced Technologies: Launch your Nuggets into the space age and unlock more technology in the research tree, expanding your reach across the cosmos.

Enhanced User Interface: Enjoy a more intuitive and user-friendly UI, making your journey through space and time smoother and more enjoyable.

Game Balance Changes: We've fine-tuned game mechanics for a balanced and rewarding experience, ensuring each decision has meaningful impact.

Bug Fixes and Optimizations: We've squashed bugs and optimized performance for a seamless gaming experience.

Unlimited Space Exploration: Unlock the space map and colonize any number of planets you desire. Each planet from Toxic and Ice to Lava or Terrestrial presents unique conditions and challenges.

Resource-Rich Planets: Discover planets teeming with valuable resources essential for the expansion and prosperity of your nugget civilization.

Professionally Translated into Simplified Chinese, German, French, Korean, Spanish, Portuguese, and Russian.

Helpful Tips for the Game

The Universim Twitch Commands

Available Chat Commands

Streamers have the ability to modify commands via the settings menu.

#commands

This will list all available commands that Viewers can use during a Livestream. Certain commands require Viewers to have an Avatar Nugget in the game and will cost varying amounts of Action Points. There’s a cooldown period between each use of a command.

#CreateNugget

This command will allow a Viewer to spawn an Avatar Nugget within the game world. There will be a waitlist for all Viewers who wish to spawn a Nugget, which is tied to the in-game birth system. If there is an Avatar Nugget on the waitlist, they will be born when a Nugget gives birth. As you can see, this is a first-come-first-served system.

Additionally, Viewers can define the gender of their Nugget Avatar by adding a gender modifier after the #CreateNugget command: e.g. #CreateNugget Female.

#CheckBalance

Typing #CheckBalance into the chat will allow a Viewer to check how many Action Points they have.

#StartFamily

Avatar Nuggets will be able to form their own families. Typing #StartFamily in the chat will instruct your Avatar Nugget to find a partner, form a family with them, and mate.

#StartFire

An Avatar Nugget will attempt to start a fire somewhere in the Streamer’s city. Streamers can deal with these misbehaving Nuggets by sending police to arrest them (they can be released later). Alternatively, this could be the perfect opportunity for Streamers to test those fancy new grinder systems on Temples.

#Explode

If Viewers no longer have the desire to be a part of the mess unfolding within the Streamer’s city, they can quit the game “peacefully”. Peacefully, in this case, meaning with a large explosion. Viewers can type a building name after #Explode to select which type of building their Nugget will attempt to destroy. For example, #Explode Archive will cause the Viewer’s Nugget to detonate themselves beside the Streamer’s Archive. Streamers have a limited time to react! (edited)

#Steal

Your Nugget will try to steal from the Streamer’s resource stockpile. Avatar Nuggets will receive additional Action Points after bold actions like this.

#Invent

An Avatar Nugget will instantly complete the currently-active research item for the Streamer's civilization, effectively speeding up the development of their city. This is one way that Viewers can assist Streamers, once they get tired of wreaking havoc.

#FillWell

Allows viewers to randomly fill 1 Well

#FillReservoir

Allows viewers to randomly fill 1 Reservoir

#AttackNugget Nugget Name

Allows viewers to attack whichever Nugget they specified

Basic controls and UI

Camera Controls

WASD - move

Left click - interact

Right click (hold) - change camera angle

Scroll wheel - zoom in/out

Hot Keys

P - Pause Game

R - Opens the Research Tab

F - Fly to Event (when prompted)

Spacebar - Change camera angle

God Power Controls

Hold the scroll wheel to select a god power, then hold CTRL over the area you would like to affect, and left click to use the power. Holding left click makes the power stronger at the cost of more Creator Points.

Game Speed

At the very top of the screen, you will see a handful of symbols. Click the icon with the two sideways arrows to speed up or slow down the game. You can pause the game with the small button above it or use the hotkey p to pause.

Placing Your Evolution Tower

Your Evolution Tower is essentially the base of where your Nuggets will be building their homes and expanding in population and buildings. Figuring out exactly where to place this tower can feel a bit challenging since the entire planet is at your fingertips.

Every civilization needs water, so you’ll want to place your tower close by to a lake where your Nuggets can quench their thirst. Having a lot of trees and rocks nearby will also be useful as these are the two main materials your Nuggets need when constructing new buildings and residentials.

Having room to expand is important as well, especially if it ends up taking some time researching a bridge (Medieval Era), so you don’t want to cut off your expansion area too quickly. Avoid areas with mountains closing off more than one side.

And speaking of mountains, it would be good to set up the tower with at least one mountain closing off a side to avoid being constantly attacked by wolves. Mountains are great for iron mining. You’ll also want a desert nearby to harvest oil and gas.

Once you’ve placed your Evolution Tower, your two starter Nuggets, Elu and Adhy will begin setting up their new home and research on primitive tools will begin automatically.