Half-Earth Socialism

Half-Earth Socialism is a global planning game that begins in 2023. You decide which projects society pursues, how the world produces energy and food, and how to balance immediate cuts to fossil fuel use against switching to a transition fuel first.

Set the planetary plan

You can choose from over 100 projects, including research into alternative energy sources and large infrastructure projects such as mass electrification and space travel. Your decisions shape planetary production and demand, with their impacts simulated using the HECTOR climate model.

Work with parliament

You manage relationships with competing political factions in a global parliament while working to improve quality of life around the planet. Their differing interests and visions shape your efforts to guide the world toward a better future.

See the consequences

The game models changes in the world in response to your choices. These may include culinary trends based on eating invasive species, or the emergence of eco-terrorists if your plans fail to improve planetary health and human well-being. Half-Earth Socialism is based on the book of the same name by Drew Pendergrass and Troy Vettese, published by Verso in 2022.