exofarm: harvesting
resources, defending worlds

Exofarm is a Web3 farming game and a Play-to-Earn (P2E) space mining simulator. The game currently offers a single-player experience (available to play on Telegram, mobile, and the web), and the multiplayer experience will be launched in the coming days based on the feedback of the community. It is set in a futuristic, post-apocalyptic universe steeped in science fiction, featuring strategic combat between the Exobots – heroes and defenders of the Galactic Network – and the hostile alien invaders known as the Xenovores, along with elements such as territory expansion and resource management. The players can:

  • Command their very own robot civilization
  • Get robots to gather resources through idle mining
  • Fight off vicious aliens in clicker minigames
  • Get their very own planets as NFTs (non-fungible tokens) with in-game utility
  • Mint their resources into crypto earnings

genre

Exofarm falls under the genres of casual, tapping, and arcade games with elements from each of the three genres, such as:

Accessibility, ease of play, and short play sessions of minigames represent the casual part of the gameplay.

Simple touch interactions, involving reflex-based mechanics, which become progressively faster or more challenging, illustrate the inclusion of elements of a standard tapping game.

Fast-paced, skill-based gameplay with high replay value, featuring increasing difficulty levels, time limits, or wave-based challenges. The goal to survive as long as possible portrays the arcade gameplay mechanics in action.

player’s profile

The ideal players for Exofarm are divided into these broad categories:

web3
enthusiasts

Individuals familiar with blockchain and decentralized technologies, interested in exploring new gaming experiences.

casual
gamers

Players who enjoy mobile games and are looking for something more engaging than traditional tap-to-play experiences.

gaming
communities

Groups of players who participate in online forums, social media, and Discord servers discussing Web3 games.

gameplay modes

Exofarm offers three dynamic gameplay modes. The player can seamlessly switch between:

  • Ground Defense Tapping Battles
  • Space Combat Missions
  • Resource Farming

key themes

Exofarm is developed keeping in consideration the following three themes:

hope through
rebuilding

The bots represent resilience and determination as they work tirelessly to restore what was lost.

unity against
chaos

Players must unite their robotic forces against a common enemy while managing limited resources effectively.

exploration
& discovery

Each planet holds secrets that bring players closer to uncovering the truth behind the Great Collapse.

lore

Some centuries ago, there was a Galactic Network, a consortium of highly developed civilizations, stretched over a number of planets. The inhabitants of the network, having built castles in the air with reckless expansion, draining natural assets from resource-rich planets, and over-reliance on technology, found themselves bogged down by their ambition. Going after rapid growth rather than sustainability led to a catastrophic event – the Great Collapse of the Galactic Network.

The collapse unleashed hostile ancient alien species, known as the Xenovores, who began invading the planets. Unfortunately, all organic life was wiped out from many planets, but fortunately, some remnants of the robotic workforce, the Exobots – programmed to serve and protect – survived. The robots dormant up until now won’t stay inactive in the aftermath of this catastrophic event, owing to the signal from a mysterious energy source called the Quantum Nexus, reaching them from the ruins of one of the forgotten planets. The signal’s directive to rebuild the fallen planets and defend them against a second, even more disastrous wave of alien attacks, activated and united the robots to restore their lost glory.

research behind
exofarm’s gameplay

A detailed research was carried out by the Algoryte team from multiple sources to accurately design and develop the story, player modes, gameplay mechanics, scene-by-scene progression, and assets of Exofarm to create an authentic playing experience for the players. These sources include:

movies

Star Wars, Star Trek, 2001: A Space Odyssey, and Alien vs. Predator, among others.

books

All Systems Red (The Murderbot Diaries) by Martha Wells, Robopocalypse by Daniel H. Wilson, and Warhammer 40K Novels.

documentaries

Alien Worlds (Netflix, 2020), The Future is Wild (BBC, 2003), and Do You Trust This Computer? (2018), among others.

online
communities

ArtStation, Pinterest, Polycount, Reddit, Discord, and Telegram communities.

youtube
channels

Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell, Isaac Arthur – Science & Futurism, and Generation Tech.

Like every unique sci-fi movie or video game that takes only bits of inspiration from different channels but has its personalization depending upon the story and gameplay design – in the same way, Exofarm’s uniqueness is largely a result of our team’s creative imagination, where we spent months planning every minute detail of the game and creating mood boards.

exofarm’s
assets

The player’s road to victory is made possible by several assets, such as buildings, resources, worker bots, troops, and spaceships. Each asset and subasset has a specific appearance and function in different parts of the gameplay, reminiscent of the futuristic apocalyptic sci-fi settings.

The functions, attributes, gameplay progression, and level at which the assets appear in the game are divided into two tiers as of now (more tiers will be appearing in the game’s next phases):

tier 1

This tier has the main planet, which is unlocked naturally in gameplay, with basic-level assets of each type to support combat strategies against aliens.

tier 2

Tier 2 features special planets that are currently locked in gameplay. These planets contain advanced-level assets across all categories, offering players greater challenges as well as rewards for alien combat.

buildings

There are the resource buildings, support and military buildings, as well as specialty buildings:

resource
buildings

  • Koprite Hub: It gathers copper, also called the Copper Extraction Node.
  • Ferroplex: It produces steel alloys, also called the Alloy Forge.
  • FiberForge: It produces nano-fibers, also called the Nano Fiber Synthesizer.
  • Quantum Reactor: It generates quantum fuel.
  • Xenocrystal Mine: It mines xenocrystals.
  • Planet-Specific Buildings: There are two of them: Ionis Dust Converter for Ion Dust and Plasma Core Extractor for Plasma Core.

support & military
buildings

  • Mech Forge Nexus (Bot Factory): It produces and upgrades worker bots.
  • CryoBarracks (Troop Training Facility): It trains troops for ground combat.
  • Celestial Dockyard (Space Ship Factory): It builds and upgrades the player’s spaceship.
  • Nano Restoration Bay (Bot Repair Factory): It repairs troops after battles and restores them for upcoming waves.

specialty
buildings

  • Astral Research Core (Space Laboratory): It develops alien blood into powerful upgrades.

resources

There are basic, advanced, planet-specific, and premium resources:

basic
resources

  • Copper: It is used for basic bot and building repairs and is extracted from the Copper Extraction Node.
  • Steel Alloy: It is essential for building defenses and troop upgrades and is extracted from Ferroplex.
  • Nano Fiber: It is employed for advanced bot upgrades and spaceship enhancements and is gathered at the Fiber Synthesizer.

advanced
resources

  • Quantum Fuel: It is used to power spaceships and advanced bots and is gathered at the Quantum Reactor.
  • Xenocrystal: It is required for high-level troops and spaceship weapons and is extracted from Xenocrystal Mine.
  • Alien Blood: It is essential for special upgrades and healing troops after combat and is collected from minigames.

planet-specific
resources

  • Ion Dust: It is only found on Ionis and is used in defensive tech.
  • Plasma Core: It is found on Flare Star and is used to upgrade spaceship firepower.

premium
resource

  • Dark Matter: It can be obtained through daily rewards or by destroying asteroids.

worker bots

Exofarm has seven types of worker bots, divided into basic and advanced, based on their purpose and attributes:

koprite
miner

Purpose: Basic resource gathering, suitable for early gameplay

Upgrade Path: Relatively low-cost upgrades to support resource growth early on

ferro
harvester

Purpose: Gathers steel alloy, used in building construction and defense

Attributes: Durable, moderate gathering rate suitable for mid-level upgrades

fibersynth
bot

Purpose: Gathers nanofiber, used in advanced tech upgrades and spaceship components

Attributes: Specialized for fiber gathering with lightweight, high-efficiency upgrades

quantum
extractor

Purpose: Collects quantum fuel for high-energy applications and upgrades

Attributes: Efficient bot that scales well with level progression; upgrade costs are moderate to high

xenodrill

Purpose: Gathers xenocrystals, a rare and valuable resource for top-tier tech and upgrades

Attributes: Designed for resource rarity, with a slower base rate but high scalability

ionis
collector

Purpose: Collects ion dust; used in powerful, late-game upgrades

Attributes: Slow gathering with high upgrade costs; best for advanced players

plasma
synth

Purpose: Extracts plasma cores; essential for high-end tech and spaceship weaponry

Attributes: Rare resource; slow gathering rate, but significant rewards at higher levels

troops

There are infantry and heavy troops based on their firepower and the ability to cause damage based on that:

infantry troops
/sentry unit

  • basic stats
    Fire Rate: 1 bullet/2 seconds; Damage: 5
  • upgrades
    Tier 1 – Fire Rate: 1 bullet/1.5 seconds; Damage: 8
    Tier 2 – Fire Rate: 1 bullet/second; Damage: 10

heavy troops
/tank droid

  • basic stats
    Fire Rate: 1 bullet/3 seconds; Damage: 15
  • upgrades
    Tier 1 – Fire Rate: 1 bullet/2 seconds; Damage: 20
    Tier 2 – Fire Rate: 1 bullet/1 second; Damage: 25

spaceships

There is a basic spaceship, and it upgrades depending on the stage of the gameplay the player is currently involved in:

basic spaceship
/star striker

  • armor: 50
  • weapon 
     damage: 10
  • basic
    power-ups

Plasma Shield: It absorbs one alien attack

Laser Cannon: It is used for increased damage in short bursts

upgrades

  • armor upgrades
     It increases defense points
  • weapon upgrades
    It adds weapons, such as a Photon Blaster for extra firepower
  • special power-ups
    EMP Blast: It disables enemies momentarily
    Hyper Drive: It is used for faster movement across the map

exofarm’s victory
blueprint

The ultimate goal for players is to rehabilitate enough planets to restore balance across the galaxy while preparing for a final confrontation with the Xenovores.

After rehabilitating all planets, neutralizing all the alien threats, and upgrading the robotic empire, the players will unlock access to the Quantum Nexus itself, which unlocks the gateway to an entirely new galaxy filled with even bigger challenges and rewards.

As an ExoBot, the player’s role is to:

build robotic empire

Start small with basic bots. The player gathers resources and upgrades the workforce into specialized bots like XenoDrills for rare materials.

rehabilitate planets

Repair critical buildings and structures to

expand the capabilities, restart resource production, and use these resources to

rebuild colonies and strengthen defenses.

farm vital materials

Farm, gather, and allocate resources efficiently to upgrade bots, troops, and spaceships.

explore new planets

Unlock new planets with unique resources, which will be employed for advanced upgrades, essential for progression.

prepare for the final battle

Build powerful spaceships to take the fight to space and combat alien motherships in epic space battles and secure rare resources, which will be vital for unlocking the secrets of the Quantum Nexus.

defend against alien invasions

Train specialized troops to hold the relentless attacks of Xenovores in the form of waves off the colonies. A balance is needed between upgrading troops for defense and investing in exploration. Customize spaceships with advanced weapons like Photon Blasters or EMP Blasts and use upgrades strategically during space battles to overcome alien motherships.

exofarm’s progression
& levels

gameplay

The game starts on a destroyed base planet, which requires rebuilding using bots envisioned as AI beings, working to rehabilitate their ecosystem and explore new terrains.

buildings
& bots

Repair different buildings to farm different resources. Bots can be bought to gather each resource.

premium
currency

Pulsar Coins are used for playing mini-games and can be earned from referrals or completing tasks, or can be bought with IAPs (in-app purchases).

minigames

Played using coins, and players can win several rewards by beating each level, including alien blood (an important ingredient for minting tokens).

resources

Tier 1 to 4 resources, farmed on special (unlockable) and premium (purchasable) planets.

planets

Free planets and unlockable special planets. Premium planets are bought through IAP to farm higher-tier resources.

trading
& crafting

Players can trade different-tier resources with each other. Higher-tier resources can be crafted from lower-tier resources.

P2E
mechanics

Craft $EXF tokens by fusing tier 4 resources and alien blood.

leaderboards
& league

Players can compete through leaderboards and leagues to get additional rewards.

phases

starting
phase

  • The player begins with a basic bot factory, featuring one building available for repair, and assigns initial worker bots to this building to start gathering copper.

progression

  • As copper is gathered, the player starts repairing other resource buildings.
  • Worker bots are then upgraded to expand the resources they can collect and the tasks they can perform.
  • The unlocking of military buildings allows the player to train troops for ground defense.
  • The player can repair the spaceship factory to start constructing and upgrading a spaceship for the space-based minigame and unlock other planets.

minigame
introduction

  • Ground Defense Minigame: The player engages in fast-paced tapping battles as waves of aliens, ranging from weak to strong, fast to slow, attack. Each wave grows more difficult, requiring strategic tapping and troop upgrades to survive. Killing aliens rewards alien blood, used for healing, upgrades, or trading for premium items.

     

    More troops mean greater firepower and tapping speed. Infantry and heavy units differ in damage and firing rate. Misfire is also a feature – the player might lose a bullet before the troop undergoes a reload. If aliens break through and kill all troops, the game ends. The players can restart the same wave after returning with a stronger force.
  • Space Battle Minigame: The player takes the battle to the stars – builds and upgrades spaceships to combat space threats, earning rare resources and keys to unlock new planets. Spaceships come with customizable weapons. The player can unlock special power-ups for extra defense or for faster movement across maps.

planet
exploration

  • As the player progresses, new planets unlock with unique resources, buildings, and challenges.

the big vision
behind exofarm

Exofarm offers a seamless transition from Web2 gaming to Web3 with engaging gameplay and the benefits of the P2E blockchain mechanics. It is the first game in this series, setting the foundation for our ecosystem in the Web3 P2E genre. Further details are as follows:

play-to-earn
(P2E) rewards
system

The P2E mechanics provide the 2-in-1 stimulus for the player, where they can have tangible rewards and earnings in addition to experiencing the storyline-driven, engaging gameplay.

The player can earn valuable resources, such as Alien Blood, Dark Matter, and Quantum Fuel, throughout the game’s progression. If the player logs in every day, there are daily rewards to receive premium resources to accelerate progression. Top players in weekly leaderboards can earn exclusive rewards such as spaceship skins, rare bots, or NFTs.

fast-paced
progression
with time
accelerators

Faster progression appeals to competitive players who want immediate results and keeps casual players engaged without frustration.

It helps boost the colony’s growth in the game with time accelerators and premium purchases, such as players being able to grab rare resources to repair buildings, upgrade bots without waiting for standard timers, or unlock the game’s next steps after completing time-sensitive challenges.

competitive
minigames
with high
rewards

The Ground Defense Minigame is designed to buttress against waves of aliens using upgraded troops and earn rare rewards for clearing waves, as higher waves yield rarer rewards.

As players navigate tense, time-consuming challenges at the gameplay’s macro-level, they are kept immersed through minigames that offer quick wins with minimal effort in the form of rare and valuable resources. As a result, these minigames offer much-needed quick bursts of energy to wade through the macro-gameplay tasks.

The Space Battle Minigame engages the players in spaceship combat against alien motherships for premium resources and keys to unlock new planets.

 

referral
rewards

The players can build a community of like-minded gamers and invite friends to join ExoFarm and earn referral bonuses. Referrals grant both inviter and invitee rewards. Referral milestones unlock additional bonuses (e.g., invite 10 friends to receive a rare bot NFT).

exploration-
based unlocks

Exploration adds novelty and long-term engagement by offering fresh goals. It initiates a chain reaction, where the player earns keys from space battles or completing exploration quests and unlocks an undiscovered planet – each planet then introduces exclusive resources necessary for advanced upgrades – rare planet-specific buildings provide high-value materials for spaceship enhancements.

events &
seasonal
challenges

Last but not least, there are limited-time events to participate in seasonal events with unique gameplay mechanics and special rewards like rare skins or NFTs. Competitive tournaments played weekly pit players against each other in defense minigames or space battles for leaderboard prizes.

future developments
in exofarm

Exofarm is currently in the pre-registration phase. The first phase of Exofarm’s development was about laying a solid foundation for the game, combined with community building and ambassadorships, including making it available to be played on Telegram, Mobile, and Web platforms, and developing the complete mechanics of the main planet and minigame 1.

The next phase is about feature expansion, partnerships, and TGE (token generation event). For the next phase of the game, we will introduce the $EXF token for in-game utility, staking rewards, and the purchase/trade of NFTs that provide in-game advantages. The goal is to create a healthy competitive gaming environment with leadership boards, spin wheels, and shops with developing mechanics of special planets, minigame 2, and the introduction of NFTs or premium in-game purchases.

what we
delivered

In essence, Exofarm delivers more than just intense robot-versus-alien combat – it taps into deeper social themes of hope, unity, and discovery. While playing the game, the players understand the importance of making key decisions about the territory, resources, and combat independently. As players progress through the game, they grasp a broader social and communal message, i.e., emphasizing the importance of safeguarding their planets and assets, using technology mindfully, and avoiding resource drainage. The message can transcend their real life, too, i.e., they need to take responsibility for their own lives and decisions, as nobody is coming to save them except themselves.

As bots embody resilience and the will to rebuild, players must strategically unite their forces and manage scarce resources to withstand waves of alien threats. With every upgrade and unlocked planet, the game challenges players to make mission-critical decisions that shape their survival. Drawing on goal-setting theory and motivational triggers, the gameplay fuels an ongoing adrenaline rush, keeping players engaged as they uncover the truth behind the Great Collapse and fight to restore order to a fractured galaxy. All in all, Exofarm offers a rewarding gameplay thrill, an underlying social message attached to it, along with real-world earning potential using P2E blockchain technology.