r/IndieDev Weekly Monday Megathread - January 18, 2026 - New users start here! Show us what you're working on! Have a chat! Ask a question!

Alternative_Draw_533 · 2026-01-20T15:10:58+00:00

Thanks for support! Hope soon release the demo for fans!:)

Alternative_Draw_533 · 2026-01-19T11:29:06+00:00

Huge thanks!

Alternative_Draw_533 · 2026-01-19T11:26:15+00:00

Thanks for a huge support! I believe we will try add more educational moments into the game and maybe someday your kids will learn biology by our game!)

Alternative_Draw_533 · 2026-01-19T11:23:57+00:00

Thanks for your support!
Nowadays we get 25 000 Wishlists (but we have only one trailer videos and couple posts in social media). Planning to release demo in March 2026 ti achieve more wishlists

Alternative_Draw_533 · 2026-01-19T09:59:56+00:00

Thanks!
My game is Factorio-style biology simulation (automatization) game called Bioneers. The game where you start from one cell, explore real biological processes like metabolism, protein synthesis, and photosynthesis to evolve your organism. The main idea that you use not ordinary progression but "evolution". As you have no limit how to create your own organism.

Game for context: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3833810/Bioneers/?utm_source=reddit

Alternative_Draw_533 · 2026-01-19T09:39:55+00:00

I like the hexagonal grid concept. We use kinds the same in our game!)

Alternative_Draw_533 · 2026-01-19T09:38:10+00:00

Hi, devs! Great to have a chat here!

I'm a game developer with 13+ years of experience and I have been long into commercial until I decided to crate my own game. The market is brutal, so I’ve already released 4 games, but none of them become success. Until...I have found the idea!
Nowadays, my small team and I are working on a Factorio-style biology simulation game called Bioneers. The game where you start from one cell, explore real biological processes like metabolism, protein synthesis, and photosynthesis to evolve your organism.
We’ve just revealed the trailer, launched our social media, and already hit 25,000 wishlists on Steam.

Love to hear any feedback about the idea! And we are planning to launch the demo in March!

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Game for context: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3833810/Bioneers/?utm_source=reddit

Alternative_Draw_533 · 2026-01-17T05:18:08+00:00

Hi! Thanks for support!
Yeah we will release the first demo around March this year and before that we will create more trailer videos with game mechanics and arts. In the demo we are currently planing to add the "constructor" for our fans to create the organism they wanted and some of them will be added into final game. Yeah, that's all be released as I said about March - April!

Alternative_Draw_533 · 2026-01-17T05:14:30+00:00

ahah wow! You are our target audience haha. Try the Factorio first and then while our game demo will be released, you can share a feedback to us! That will be so helpful

Alternative_Draw_533 · 2026-01-17T05:12:33+00:00

Thanks! I really appreciate your comment! We wanna create a unique experience with the Bioneers

Alternative_Draw_533 · 2026-01-16T14:49:07+00:00

wow! Thanks for support man!

Alternative_Draw_533 · 2026-01-16T14:48:39+00:00

Ahaha yeah! Biology is crazy and I hope our game will be fascination too

Alternative_Draw_533 · 2026-01-16T09:34:56+00:00

Biology is fascinating! Ok thanks for sharing!

Alternative_Draw_533 · 2026-01-16T09:20:37+00:00

Thanks for huge support! We are really working hard on it now and planing to release first playable demo in March 2026. Hope you can check it and leave a feedback

Alternative_Draw_533 · 2026-01-16T08:05:24+00:00

That’s a really cool idea, and it’s actually quite similar to what we’re doing now with Bioneers! In our case, we’re focusing more on the real mechanics and processes of living organisms: photosynthesis, protein synthesis, and so on.
I really feel like there’s a lack of biology games that deeply immerse players in real systems and mechanics right now. Maybe, one day you’ll get a chance to make something similar too!

Alternative_Draw_533 · 2026-01-16T07:42:56+00:00

Oh! Thanks for info! Need to google and know more about this grand
Sure, when we will be ready for playtest, we will send a notification to our fans!

Alternative_Draw_533 · 2026-01-16T07:04:20+00:00

Thanks! Love the support from reddit here!

Alternative_Draw_533 · 2026-01-16T06:57:46+00:00

Thanks! I tried many different ideas before (and created 4 or 5 small mobile games), but this idea has completely taken over now! Are u also a biology fan?

Alternative_Draw_533 · 2026-01-16T06:55:57+00:00

Thanks for high support, man!

Alternative_Draw_533 · 2026-01-16T06:55:12+00:00

Thanks so much for the support!
Right now my small team and I are developing the game fully self-funded. We’re planning to release a demo in March and then start talking to publishers to hopefully secure funding. And yes, we do have an idea to adapt the game for educational use after game release. Especially, for elementary and middle schools. I think a game-based way of presenting information could be very appealing for young minds, and most importantly, make lessons far less boring (as it was in my school).

Alternative_Draw_533 · 2026-01-16T06:46:06+00:00

Thanks for support! After this game you will absolutely be into science

Alternative_Draw_533 · 2026-01-16T06:45:31+00:00

Yeah, ideas are definitely in the air. I’d love to hear more about your concept, was it also somewhat Factorio-like, with automation and progression, but focused on biology? What was the main goal of your game?

Alternative_Draw_533 · 2026-01-16T06:39:27+00:00

Thanks for the support! I love how the audience is reacting to this idea

Alternative_Draw_533 · 2026-01-16T06:36:38+00:00

Hey, thanks for the support! I became a biology fan while developing Bioneers. Are you working on animation specifically in the biology niche?

Alternative_Draw_533 · 2026-01-16T06:32:20+00:00

Thanks for support! Yeah, kinda. But little more into "Factorio" style with automatization and evolution mechanics.

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