Sim Aerostat

Created for Team Dogpit's Sim Jam in May 2020. A very simple game where you launch floating modules into the atmosphere to collect solar power and build the population of your colony. Based loosely on Geoffrey Landis' proposal for colonizing Venus. Also shout out to the folks that made Moonbase Commander, because the hours I sunk into that game are definitely in the DNA of this.

My top population score in testing was 2120. Can you build a colony that sustains more?

Controls & Basics:

- Use the Left and Right arrow keys to move your lander and collect ore.
- Use the Up and Down arrow keys to aim your launcher.
- Hold the Space key to launch modules. Release the key at your desired launch power level.
- Press the Shift key to switch between launching Solar Collector and Habitat Modules.
- Position Solar Collectors near the top of the screen for maximum effect.
- Launch Habitat Modules toward the middle of the screen for best population.
- Press the Esc key to end the game and record your final population as a high score.