76%Strong matchTo The Core
93%5k93% positive reviews, Very Positive across 5k reviews·Clicker · 2D
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A space-themed incremental shooter where destruction fuels growth. Annihilate asteroids, harvest wealth, and climb a massive upgrade tree.
Around The Core
SteamHumble Beginnings - Start small. Aim, shoot, and gather your fragments.

Evolve the Core - Explore a vast upgrade tree to redefine your power.

Escalate the Chaos - Face more shapes, more variety, and more intensity.

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