Hello, we are Boxwood Studio, a two-person indie game development team currently focused on creating strategy-based indie games! Critical Point is a retro sci-fi-themed casual strategy game, refined from a Game Jam prototype. We hope to escape reality briefly with space-loving players, offering a 30-minute interstellar journey.
About the Game
Captain! Take command of the Devourer and lead humanity’s civilization toward the far reaches of the cosmos!
In the near future, the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way enters an expansion phase, tearing countless planets into dust with its overwhelming gravity. Become humanity’s last hope! In Project Critical Point, pilot the Devourer—a planetary-fueled ark—to guide humanity across galaxies to a new home and preserve the flame of civilization.
Trigger Fission Reactions
During your voyage, you’ll encounter 40+ consumable planets. Maximizing energy extraction from them is your top priority. By arranging and activating modules, trigger fission when particles in a grid reach ≥4, releasing energy. Post-fission particles shoot into adjacent grids, igniting chain reactions from other critical-point particles!
Collect Diverse Plugins
Plugins are crystallizations of human ingenuity. Unlock 35 types of plugins—crafted from planetary debris by the tech team, salvaged from alien civilizations, or earned through special events.
Each plugin has unique functions. Only by mastering their effects and strategically placing them can farther you journey into the cosmos.
Navigate the Starry Sea
Though your destination is set, the next stop is yours to choose! On the bridge, pick one of three destinations to warp. If none suit you, spend telescope energy to rescan.
Negotiate with Alien Civilizations
Beyond humanity, the cosmos teems with other intelligent life. Encounter them, choose how to interact, and gain resources! Beware—not all beings are friendly, nor are all civilizations hostile. Choose your responses wisely!
Face Greater Challenges
Challenge yourself by starting closer to the black hole or piloting different Arks. Each choice offers unique experiences, with more updates planned!
A variety of retro styles
Not only green, we have also prepared other display effects for you, the captain.
Begin at the Azure Homeworld. Humanity’s cradle will grant its "firstborn" one final act of love: becoming the first stepping stone on your cosmic journey. Good luck, The Last Captain of Homo Species.
Screenshots
- Use arrow keys to navigate, ESC to close
User Reviews
Overwhelmingly Positive
2 user reviews
100%
Positive
User #993154english
1 hrs at review
Recommended
Good game, but needs some rebalancing.
The basic concept is fun and engaging. It has roguelike elements, where you choose which level you want based on the rewards it gives, which is nice. There's only one small issue...you can softlock your game really quickly once you get a really good setup.
I did, and while I was happy that it was pumping out energy, I quickly realized...it's not stopping at all.
I don't know how the developer plans to fix this, but I had no way to stop the reaction. What was a really good run suddenly turned into a feedback loop that I could not escape without destroying my run's progress. Which is a shame, because I got harshly punished for optimal play.
System Requirements
Minimum
Minimum:
OS: Windows 10
Processor: Dual Core 2 GHz
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Graphics: GTX 1060 3G
Storage: 100 MB available space
FAQ
How much does Critical Point cost?
Critical Point costs $2.49.
What are the system requirements for Critical Point?
Minimum: Minimum: OS: Windows 10 Processor: Dual Core 2 GHz Memory: 1 GB RAM Graphics: GTX 1060 3G Storage: 100 MB available space
What platforms is Critical Point available on?
Critical Point is available on Windows PC, macOS.
Is Critical Point worth buying?
Critical Point has 100% positive reviews from 2 players.
When was Critical Point released?
Critical Point was released on Apr 1, 2025.
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