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Autonomica @autonomica.bsky.social · Aug 8

Horizon Relays – aging towers scattered across Autonomica.
Repair them with the right resources and they’ll upgrade your map with fresh cartographic intel: resource spots, environmental data, and more.

#gamedevelopment #indiedev

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Autonomica @autonomica.bsky.social · Aug 7

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Autonomica @autonomica.bsky.social · Aug 7

We have some new resources for the conveyor lines.

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Autonomica @autonomica.bsky.social · Aug 5

we’re continuing to improve our character designs
building a flexible system that will let us create characters with a diverse range of styles, personalities, and unique looks – here’s a peek at the progress :eyes:

#gamedev #gamergirl #indiegame #gaming

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Autonomica @autonomica.bsky.social · Aug 4

We’re planning to let you and your friends sketch out your dream builds in-game before spending a single resource. 🛠️
Drop in blueprint pieces like these to plan your structures, then swap them out for the real thing once you’ve gathered the materials.

#gamedev

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Autonomica @autonomica.bsky.social · Jul 24

Pipe Tool unlocked

Run your irrigation pipes wherever you want, ground, walls, fences, even ceilings. Yes, ceilings.
And yes, pipe colors are customizable. Obviously.

Where are you routing yours?

Might look even cooler later.

#indiedev #IndieGameDev #gaming

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Autonomica @autonomica.bsky.social · Jul 23

try not to get too attached to the Golden Antelope. it’s beautiful and kinda seductive, but those chainsaw body parts? yeah... not friendly. caution advised.

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Autonomica @autonomica.bsky.social · Jul 23

Crops in Autonomica grow based on real conditions: sunlight, hydration, temperature, and even nearby shadows.

Build a wall next to a plant and it'll stop growing. Some crops survive in the cold, others need constant sun.
Here’s an early look at WIP UI panel.

#gamedevelopment

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Autonomica @autonomica.bsky.social · Jul 18

It spins… not for glory, not for fame… but only when noticed.

SOUND ON!

#gamedev #indiegame #screenshotsaturday

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Autonomica @autonomica.bsky.social · Jul 17

🐇 Bunny Drop!

Say hello to the newest residents of Autonomica. Each rabbit has its own coat, quirks, and productivity needs.
Give them space, snacks, and snuggly spots or deal with some very moody fluffballs.

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Autonomica @autonomica.bsky.social · Jul 16

New animation for our adorable calves, or as we like to call it a cute little moo-d booster 🐮

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Autonomica @autonomica.bsky.social · Jul 10

There are nearly 300,000 of you who have already wished for Autonomica. Wishlist here: store.steampowered.com/app/895160/A...

Autonomica on Steam

Autonomica is an open-world survival game inspired by solarpunk aesthetics driven by farming and automation, exploration, and futuristic tech. Build automated farms, craft advanced machinery, and expl...

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Autonomica @autonomica.bsky.social · Jul 10

it’s #wishlistwednesday what if we politely told you to wishlist Autonomica?
just hypothetically.
not like we know if you did or didn’t.
(but we totally do)

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Autonomica @autonomica.bsky.social · Jul 9

you'll be able to use energy, food and hydration snacks to recover some of your stats quick.

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Autonomica @autonomica.bsky.social · Jul 7

Can you pet em you'll ask? Sure you can

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Autonomica @autonomica.bsky.social · Jul 1

Immaculate. Meet buggy Hugger – the most emotionally available Phantom in Autonomica. she doesn’t just haunt... she hugs.

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Autonomica @autonomica.bsky.social · Jun 27

submitting our entry for bug of the week:
cows walking on two legs like it's totally normal

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Autonomica @autonomica.bsky.social · Jun 27

⌛🧳

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Autonomica @autonomica.bsky.social · Jun 26

sometimes our devs have a bit too much fun when they're making Phantoms for our game

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Autonomica @autonomica.bsky.social · Jun 25

Sooo... our devs are experimenting with a new system that makes animals a bit more responsive to their environment...

You're welcome.

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Autonomica @autonomica.bsky.social · Jun 24

🌱 Good to Grow 🌱
This is your go-to spot to grab seeds and start your farm in Autonomica.
Stock up, plug 'em in, and let automation do the rest.
#gamedev #indiegame #autonomica

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Autonomica @autonomica.bsky.social · Jun 23

adding a few new resources into the mix.
🍊 orange juice
💩 definitely-not-a-cupcake
♻️ bioplastic
🔩 iron frame
some of them are useful.
some are just… suspiciously squishy.

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Autonomica @autonomica.bsky.social · Jun 20

Thank you for checking out our digest! Let us know what you think in the comments and join us in Discord! Have a great weekend, Autonomics!

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Join the Autonomica Discord Server!

Open-world life simulator multiplayer game that merges resource management and automation into a farm-building. | 19434 members

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Autonomica @autonomica.bsky.social · Jun 20

Thanks to the unlocked Kickstarter stretch goal, you're not just traveling to the future anymore. You’ll also be able to extract species from ancient timelines. That means one thing, dinosaurs.

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Autonomica @autonomica.bsky.social · Jun 20

From the adorable baby horse to the laid-back capybara, striking zebras, and towering giraffes, your ranch is about to feel a lot more alive. Each animal can be tamed, raised, and cared for, with happiness and environment directly affecting your production output.

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