Dissimilation

Dissimilation is a top-down, retro-styled shooter set in a randomly generated galaxy. You take control of a ship, explore space, dock at stations and land on planets populated by alien plants and animals. A single-player story unfolds through events you encounter as you explore, revealing the galaxy’s dark secret.

Explore the galaxy

Space stations, planets and nebulae are randomly generated, so each playthrough offers a different galaxy. You can land on nearly every planet and explore its surface. Planets have their own weather, plants and wildlife, ranging from barren wastelands with no natural life to lush worlds with an Earth-like climate. The conditions also affect human settlements: a barren planet may have only a research station or mining colony, while a more picturesque one may be a popular tourist destination.

Gather and find supplies

You can mine asteroids and natural structures on planets for resources. The resources yielded by planetary structures depend strongly on local conditions, particularly the crust’s chemical makeup. Resource gathering and crafting are optional, so you can play without collecting minerals or using a crafting table.

Planets also have randomly generated containers and other points of interest. Exploring beyond colonies and research stations may lead you to crashed escape pods or old cargo containers containing valuable items or credits.

Upgrade your ship

You can buy or craft weapons and armor to prepare for encounters with pirates, androids and the galactic police. Ship upgrades range from larger fuel tanks for longer journeys to more powerful laser cannons. These upgrades are vital in combat.

Space battles

You can attack elite Capital ships in space battles, board their wreckage and kill the captain. Attacking the inhabitants of a colony or space station can bring the galactic police down on it in a siege.