Hey everyone, Welcome to the Alpha Genesis Community Hub! I'm the solo developer behind this game, published under Estro.Games. Building Alpha Genesis has been a massive passion project and I'm thrilled to finally share it with you.
What is Alpha Genesis?
Alpha Genesis is a cosmic evolution game. You control a primordial viral organism, the Alpha. Moving through a living world, infecting cells by proximity, and building a growing colony. This isn't a traditional shooter or bullet hell, you don't fire thousands of projectiles at hordes of enemies. Instead, your power comes from evolution itself: approaching Beta cells to convert them, unlocking abilities that reshape your colony, and fighting off the Cosmic Immune System that adapts to stop you. Don't let the "incremental" elements fool you, this game will punish you. The Cosmic Immune System sends waves of increasingly dangerous enemies: explosive kamikazes, suppressors that disable your abilities, beams charging lethal attacks, and more. Survival is not guaranteed. If your Alpha dies, you lose your run and a significant chunk of progress. Every decision matters when to push deeper, when to retreat, which abilities to prioritize, how to spend your resources before it's too late. The core loop is about risk and evolution. Infect cells, earn resources, unlock random abilities from a pool of 125, survive long enough to ascend, and carry permanent upgrades into the next cycle. Each run builds on the last as you evolve from a single cell into a galactic-scale biological empire, if you can stay alive.
What's in the game right now?
125 abilities across 5 categories (Virulence, Metabolism, Structure, Evolution, Synthesis) with random unlock per run
Infinite Ascension system with permanent progression and Mastery trees
10 enemy types with unique AI behaviors
Forge system with 6 perk slots and increasing rarities
Galactic expansion with 10 planet types, colonies, and expeditions
255 collectible cards with P2P marketplace trading
Shared Structures — place helpful structures on the map that assist ALL players
Daily login rewards with streak bonuses
8 languages supported (EN, IT, DE, FR, ES, ZH, JA, KO)
Part of a Bigger Universe
Alpha Genesis is set within the Apollo Nephilim universe. The 255 collectible cards you'll find in-game are digital reproductions of Estro, our physical tabletop card game. Collecting cards in Alpha Genesis is your first step into a larger world we're building at Estro.Games.
What's Next?
I'm actively developing new content and improvements based on player feedback. This is a living game and your input matters, if you find bugs, have suggestions, or just want to share your experience, don't hesitate to post here.
A Note on Solo Development
This game was built by one person. That means updates might take a bit longer than a big studio, but it also means I read every single piece of feedback and can respond directly. Your patience and support mean the world. See you in the void. Infect. Evolve. Ascend. | Karak, The Developer, Estro.Games