U.V.S. Nirmana

U.V.S. Nirmana is an engineering puzzle game set aboard the Unreturning Void Ship Nirmana, which travels for uncountable eons toward the edge of the universe. You journey with the Renunciants, stopping at distant worlds and ancient civilizations to help their inhabitants as part of your pilgrimage.

Engineering puzzles

The game contains 30 puzzles built around conduits, signals and constraints. You design pipe networks to route energy flows from the vega drive engine and other sources, then use the control matrix to modify their behavior while minimizing flux. Twelve tools, including sensors, valves and multiplexers, help you solve puzzles and assist the life forms and civilizations you encounter.

A measured journey

The puzzles are designed for medium difficulty. For players experienced with previous Zach-like games, a complete journey takes roughly 4–6 hours.

Custom puzzles

You can design your own puzzles to explore the state space beyond the ship’s missions, then observe as others solve them. Histograms and leaderboards let you compare your solutions with other players.

Eternal Solitaire

The game also includes Eternal Solitaire, a solitaire variant inspired by the traditional game Oware. Strategic play rewards insight into the future and an understanding of cause and effect.