From a single campfire to a galaxy‑spanning mega‑civilization. Embers to Dyson is an idle / incremental game about climbing the Kardashev scale – the sci‑fi “power level” of civilizations – from K‑0.0 (fire and mills) to K‑3.0 (galactic networks and Dyson swarms around stars). You play as the Planner: a calm, slightly sarcastic intelligence quietly steering a young species’ energy use across centuries. BUILD A CIVILIZATION FROM SPARKS TO STARS - Start small with campfires, mills and early industry. - Unlock coal, oil and gas, then recoil as Heat and side‑effects kick in. - Cover your planet in solar, wind and fusion to approach Type I (planetary). - Go orbital with rings and swarms to reach Type II (stellar). - Stitch entire sectors together in a fragile Type III (galactic) network. Every stage adds new mechanics, not just bigger numbers: Heat, automation, orbital logistics, galactic Stability and more. DESIGN SYSTEMS THAT PLAY THEMSELVES - Build generators that produce energy even while you’re offline. - Unlock automation that buys, balances and upgrades for you. - Tweak grid mixes (fossil vs clean, planetary vs orbital) to push your K‑score higher. - Use Research to unlock new tech and smarter automation rules. Good planning beats frantic tapping. You design the engine, then watch it run. ASCEND, LEARN, TRY AGAIN - Ascend when a run peaks to earn Insight, a meta‑resource that upgrades the Planner itself. - Spend Insight on faster research, better Heat/Stability handling and stranger tech. - Try different strategies: dirty but fast, clean but stable, or weird and experimental. Each run gets you back to your previous K‑level faster – and a little further beyond. MAKE BIG COSMIC CHOICES - At high Kardashev levels you’ll decide what all this power is actually for: - Perfect simulations for countless minds. - Sculpting a galaxy‑scale artwork out of stars. Pushing beyond the edge of known physics. Each ending leaves a permanent mark on future runs. BUILT FOR MOBILE IDLE PLAY - Play in short bursts; your civilization keeps working while you’re away. - Glanceable UI with a live K‑button showing your current Kardashev rating. - Optional haptics and effects that make boosts, upgrades and milestones feel tactile. - Fair monetization: no hard paywalls, no mandatory ads. If you like idle games, space, or the feeling of turning a few taps into a civilization that rearranges stars, Embers to Dyson is built for you.
