Beyond the Chiron Gate

Beyond the Chiron Gate is a text-based space exploration roguelike set in the middle of the 23rd century. After a probe detects unusual energy readings from asteroid 2060 Chiron, a crewed mission finds a million-year-old artefact buried beneath its surface: a ring of exotic matter that bends space and gravity. Activating the Gate could lead anywhere in the galaxy. You manage a crew of explorers and upgrade their ship as they search for the data needed to reach the Gatebuilders’ home system.

Explore the universe

The universe is randomly generated, so each game is different. You visit exotic planets, encounter strange life forms and ancient civilisations, and make discoveries that reveal further things to explore. More than a hundred random events include dangers on strange worlds, meetings with life and civilisations, and events in your explorers’ emotional lives.

Manage your crew

Choose from six explorer classes, which unlock new options in events. Explorers gain levels, but can also be injured or die; they may become inspired or depressed. Death is permanent: taking too many risks ends the mission, and you must start again in a new universe.

Upgrade your ship

Dozens of ship upgrades include scanners, defences, increased crew capacity and new abilities. After completing the mission, you can continue in endless mode. The game also features over an hour of atmospheric space music.