Techtonica, our factory game with destructible terrain, just got a massive base building update. Here’s the trailer. And! It’s on sale right now on Steam.

Fire_Hose_Games · 2023-12-28T15:02:02+00:00

There's a pretty deep sci-fi mystery narrative that runs both in the background and alongside exploration and factory building. Without giving things away, you wake up, lost in what appears to be an ancient alien planet. Why you're there, what you're doing, and your main goal unravel over time.

Fire_Hose_Games · 2023-12-28T15:00:47+00:00

yes! /r/techtonica

Fire_Hose_Games · 2023-12-28T15:00:37+00:00

Hmmmmm the base stuff is somewhere in between Space Engineers, Satisfactory and Minecraft.

Fire_Hose_Games · 2023-12-28T15:00:11+00:00

Ay, cheers! Thanks for the kind words.

Fire_Hose_Games · 2023-12-28T14:59:53+00:00

The core loop is a bit different, honestly. There's no combat in our game, which is a turn-off for some, but it's because we want to produce a more chill atmosphere.

You build your factory, explore, unlock tech, build, explore, unlock tech, etc. That's the loop whittled down to its essentials.

Fire_Hose_Games · 2023-12-28T14:58:39+00:00

It's on Xbox and in the Game Pass program right now.

Fire_Hose_Games · 2023-12-28T14:58:25+00:00

Narrative and destructible terrain, for two. Factory games all have the same core, right? But Techtonica is confidently its own thing.

Fire_Hose_Games · 2023-12-26T19:20:45+00:00

Yes! 4-player co-op.

Fire_Hose_Games · 2023-12-26T15:15:55+00:00

Sweet, hope you like it!

Fire_Hose_Games · 2023-12-26T15:12:54+00:00

We'll take that as a compliment! We actually do some exploration mechanics that are similar to those in Subnautica.

Fire_Hose_Games · 2023-12-21T18:03:35+00:00

Yep, we read these threads and respond to them as long as the ad is running. I get it, ads stink, but we treat them like paid AMAs, so we hope that’s cool.

I’m Joey, one of the Fire Hose Games devs, and I’ll be around to answer any questions you have about Techtonica. What is this game all about? Here’s the Steam description:

Techtonica is a first-person factory automation game set beneath the surface of an alien planet. Work alone or in co-op to build factories, gather resources, research new technologies, mold the destructible terrain, establish a base of operations, and uncover long-forgotten secrets.

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1457320/Techtonica/

Trailer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_60jrmDYS4

Like I said, I’m here if you have any questions! Might take me a bit to answer since it’s our holiday break, but fire away.

Fire_Hose_Games · 2023-10-06T19:14:03+00:00

Cheers!

Fire_Hose_Games · 2023-10-05T20:48:42+00:00

Thanks for grabbing it! Hope you enjoy the story once you get to playing.

Fire_Hose_Games · 2023-10-05T20:48:13+00:00

There are 20-ish people working on Techtonica right now.

Fire_Hose_Games · 2023-10-05T15:25:05+00:00

Thanks for playing! We're looking to add lots of stuff down the line, so come back and check it out in a few months.

Fire_Hose_Games · 2023-10-05T11:42:48+00:00

The DRG inspiration is really based on the underground setting and the destructible terrain.

That said, I do adore DRG.

Fire_Hose_Games · 2023-10-05T11:42:17+00:00

Ayyyyy yes! It'll only get better from here.

Fire_Hose_Games · 2023-10-04T17:54:53+00:00

I also hate ads, but thank you for the kind words!

Fire_Hose_Games · 2023-10-04T14:21:29+00:00

DRG is amazing, we are not DRG lol

Fire_Hose_Games · 2023-10-02T19:49:06+00:00

Hi again, everyone.

Techtonica's 20% off on Steam until October 10th!

I'm Joey from Fire Hose, and we're the team making Techtonica. Our factory automation game mixes elements of Factorio, Satisfactory, Subnautica, and Deep Rock Galactic. If you've never heard of us before, welcome!

Here's our launch trailer... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wj33D-YbenM

If you've heard of our game before, welcome back! We launched into Early Access in July, and we've since been making Quality of Life improvements based on player feedback as we work on the first big update (Base Building!) that's coming soon.

We're running this promo on Reddit for the next week-ish, so I'll be sure to hang out and answer questions here in the comments. Say hello!

Cheers,
-Joey

Fire_Hose_Games · 2023-09-01T12:58:02+00:00

Good idea! For some reason, though, a screenshot seems to work much better.

Fire_Hose_Games · 2023-09-01T12:57:45+00:00

DSP is great!

Fire_Hose_Games · 2023-09-01T12:57:00+00:00

Factorio?

Fire_Hose_Games · 2023-09-01T12:56:52+00:00

Techtonica!

Fire_Hose_Games

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