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To save his family business, a stranded alien scientist must find a way back to space. Explore a mysterious archipelago, craft gadgets, and gear up your robot. Fight challenging bosses and crawl through dungeons as you unveil the secrets of the universe. All before Wednesday.
Manickologi
SteamPlay as Mani, the brilliantly stupid alien scientist. After crash-landing a disposable spacecraft on a primitive, uncharted planet, he’s stranded with nothing but his trusted robot companion Stefan and a blender. To make matters even worse, if he’s not back home by Wednesday to cover his grandpa’s shift at the store, “they” will take away the family business.
Now Mani must figure out how to fight against the lack of technology on this planet. Using his understanding of “molecular equivalence”, he blends carrots and seaweed into rocket boots and weapons. It’s not fancy, but it might just get him back to space in time.
Discover a vibrant open archipelago where every island has its own unique ecosystem, secrets, and dangers. From icy peaks to warm sand dunes, every biome holds new resources and mysteries.

Mani’s unique crafting system lets you make anything from a flamethrower to a grappling hook from natural resources. However, knowing the molecular structure and its equivalence is an entire science. Find the corresponding recipe, or blend some coconuts and rocks together and pray for a weapon and not a smoothie.

Wield your giant wrench or equip your robot companion, Stefan, with an array of makeshift weapons. Fight fierce Cognimals and challenging bosses in fast-paced, action-packed cog-to-cog combat.

The planet isn’t just vibrant and primitive—it’s hiding something. Uncover its secrets by deciphering an alien language and reveal the story of the universe, hidden in plain sight.

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