Game Information

Developer: SZ Games

Rating:

4.1/5

Released: April 2024

Last Updated: June 2025

Technology: HTML5 (Unity WebGL)

Platform: Browser

Size: ~15 MB

Plays: 1,882

Mobile Support: Yes

About Seedship

Blast off into the unknown and guide the final hope of humanity in **Seedship**, a gripping browser-based space adventure. As the AI pilot of a revolutionary interstellar colony ship, the fate of 1,000 cryogenically-frozen colonists rests in your virtual hands. Your mission? Navigate the endless reaches of the cosmos, face unpredictable dangers, and discover the perfect new home for civilization’s rebirth.

Every journey in Seedship is a unique narrative, driven by cutting-edge random generation. No two runs are ever the same. Will your colony flourish on a lush paradise, or cling to survival on a harsh alien world? Make each high-stakes decision count—whether risking it all for a better planet or settling for safety before your fragile ship suffers fatal damage. Every choice you make shapes not just your ending, but the legacy of the new human dawn.

Utilize intuitive point-and-click controls—perfect for desktop and mobile—while fate throws cosmic radiation storms, haunting derelict ships, and mysterious planets your way. Every stop challenges you with rich moral dilemmas and hard resource management decisions. Will you preserve your precious scientific database, or risk it to save more colonist lives? The deep storytelling and emergent gameplay have won this indie gem a devoted following across the web.

With its minimalist, modern design and atmospheric text narration, Seedship draws you right into its tense, ever-changing space drama. Embrace the thrill of exploration, push your gamble for humanity’s ultimate future, and create a story you’ll want to share. Your next epic saga is just a click away—discover why Seedship is a staple for adventure fans who crave real choice, replayability, and the rush of guiding your own hopeful legacy among the stars.

How to Play

Begin your journey by launching the Seedship, entrusted with 1,000 frozen colonists and advanced AI systems. On each turn, you’ll travel through the galaxy to a randomly generated planet, where you must decide: will you settle, or push on toward something better? Consider each planet’s unique stats—habitability, atmosphere, environment, resources, and danger.

Interact with the game via intuitive clicks or taps: select choices, manage ship systems, and navigate through narrative events. Stay alert—random events like asteroid strikes, system failures, or intriguing alien derelicts require split-second decisions. The better you safeguard your ship’s core systems (colonists, scientific database, cultural archives, and terraforming equipment), the greater your potential for a thriving colony.

Take your time to weigh each planet’s pros and cons. Settling locks in that world’s characteristics as your colonists’ new home, affecting the story that unfolds after landing. Survive as long as possible to increase your odds, but push your luck too far and you risk catastrophic ship failure. Win or lose, each playthrough delivers a custom ending, revealing the destiny of your fragile civilization.

Beginner tips: always check planet stats carefully, don’t rush for perfection, and guard your databases! Play seamlessly on desktop or mobile, without downloads or signups. Hit the ground running and create a future for humanity in just minutes.

Controls

mouse

keyboard

Tips & Tricks

Prioritize preserving your scientific and cultural databases—they shape your colony’s success.
Read each random event closely; subtle details hint at risks or hidden opportunities.
Don’t chase the “perfect” planet too long—your ship can take only so much damage before it’s game over.
Use early, safe planets to gather resources, but weigh up the risk of pushing on for better worlds.
Experiment with different playstyles: cautious, bold, or balanced—the narrative changes each time.
Pay close attention to planet danger levels and hidden hazards before deciding to land.
Review the end story—learn from each colony’s fate to improve your strategies.

Game Features

Endlessly replayable with procedurally generated planets and events
Dynamic, interactive storytelling with hundreds of possible colony outcomes
Emotionally charged decision-making—your choices truly matter
Mobile-optimized HTML5 gameplay with fast, intuitive controls
Minimalist, immersive design focusing on atmosphere and narrative depth
Complex risk-reward gameplay that challenges both casual and hardcore strategists
Completely free to play online, no downloads needed

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I play Seedship on my phone or tablet?

Absolutely! Seedship is fully mobile-compatible, allowing you to play effortlessly on smartphones and tablets, as well as desktop browsers. Just launch the game in your preferred browser—no downloads or installations required.

How do I save my progress or start a new run?

Each run in Seedship is self-contained and resets when you settle or your ship is destroyed. There’s no manual save feature, encouraging quick strategic sessions and constant replayability. To start anew, simply refresh or revisit the game page.

Do my choices actually change the story?

Yes! Every decision—whether preserving equipment, risking the ship, or choosing a planet—affects both your gameplay path and the detailed colony outcome at the end of each session.

Is Seedship really free, and where can I play it?

Seedship is completely free to play on itch.io or any supported browser site. There are no paywalls, registrations, or hidden costs—just launch and start exploring!

What’s the best way to find a good planet?

There’s no single best strategy—each run is different! Experienced players recommend balancing risk by settling on a 'good-enough' planet before ship damage becomes critical. Use each playthrough to try new strategies.