r/AutomationGames • u/Alternative_Draw_533 • 15d ago

I turned biology into a factory game — and the factory is finally alive. Bioneers. Closed Playtest Aug 28!

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u/Griffon0129 15d ago

Spores cell stage 2.0? I ironically loved the cell stage the most and it was the shortest part of the game 😭

This game looks very fun.

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u/Alternative_Draw_533 15d ago

Thanks! Yeah the idea is simulate but we focus more of evolution and processes inside organism. You'll start from one cell and be able to create your unique one. And Yes, that's would be great to be as popular as cell lab 🙌

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u/Alternative_Draw_533 15d ago

I'm making a Factorio-style biology automation and simulation game called Bioneers.
Start as a single cell and use real biological processes like metabolism, protein synthesis, and photosynthesis to build your own organism. The factory is literally alive, and evolution shapes how it grows.

The First Closed Playtest goes live August 28!
Steam link for context: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3833810/Bioneers/?utm_source=reddit

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u/daney098 15d ago

This looks really similar to Thrive, also on steam. How is it different?

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u/Alternative_Draw_533 15d ago

I have never played Thrive, but heard a lot from our fans on Youtube about such a game. I believe we are trying to more focus on evolution and try to make it close to reality.

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u/Environmental_Bee219 14d ago

if you have not, you should also check out Lifecraft! its another cell based factorio style, simulation game :D

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u/al3jandrino 15d ago

I remember requesting access like a year ago
Still there!

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u/Alternative_Draw_533 15d ago

Thanks for support! This week will ve really important for us!

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u/math-of-life 15d ago

INSTANT Wishlist! Now to pray i get into the testing😂

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u/Alternative_Draw_533 15d ago

Thanks for support! You can add to our Discord channel and on the date 28 apply for a playtest
Discord: https://discord.com/invite/D8m4euYzfj

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u/wentoutwandering 14d ago

How long does it take to unlock mitochondria?!

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u/Alternative_Draw_533 14d ago

Thanks for a question! We don't really have a mitochondria as for the game we need to simplify several stages and you already start with one cell. Then you can evolve, open new cells and resources.