$29.99Desynced Automation without belts
Desynced is a sci-fi automation strategy game where drones do the hauling instead of belts. You land bots, build mines and factories, keep power and supply chains running, and program custom unit behavior. It supports online co-op and versus multiplayer, so co-op friends can run the base together or turn on each other.
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A base with no belts
There are no conveyor lines here. You place mining operations and factories, expand a logistics network to cover more ground, and drones connected to it fill orders and move material around for you. You manage power generation and storage, balance production chains, and push research to unlock new units and structures. You set a mining outpost down at the edge of coverage, extend the network, and watch bots start shuttling ore home while you fix the next bottleneck.
Bots you build and boss around
Units and facilities are modular. You equip drones with tools for the job, then tune them with parameters or drag-and-drop scripting for stranger solutions. The behavior system is powerful and hard to learn, with sparse in-game help, so expect trial and error before your custom miner does what you meant. You can also play entirely without deep programming and still run mines, factories, exploration, and survival against a hostile world guided by your ship AI, ELAIN.
What about co-op and solo?
Can you play it solo?
Yes. The repair mission, base building, research, and exploration all work alone, with ELAIN guiding the early build.
How do you play Desynced with co-op friends?
The game supports online co-op and versus multiplayer, so you can join forces on one base or challenge each other. It does not spell out lobbies, party size, or drop-in rules, so agree on who handles mining, building, and research before you start.
Is there a story to follow together?
Yes, in outline. Your ship is damaged, drones land on an unknown planet to build repair facilities, and ELAIN, the onboard AI near self-awareness, points you toward a hidden truth. It frames the work more than it carries it.
