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Dome Keeper is a survival and mining game where players must balance exploration with defending a dome from incoming waves of enemies. The player controls a lone character inside a protective dome placed on the surface of an alien planet. Beneath the surface lies a deep, resource-rich world waiting to be mined. On the surface, dangerous creatures arrive regularly, and your only hope for survival is a mounted defense system that you must upgrade and maintain using what you collect underground. The tension builds with every passing wave, and your choices shape how long you last.
Mining for Survival
The core gameplay loop revolves around drilling into the underground to find valuable materials such as iron, water, and cobalt. These resources are essential for upgrading your equipment, improving the dome’s defenses, and enhancing your character’s abilities. There’s a constant time pressure—each mining session is limited by the arrival of the next enemy wave. You have to judge how deep to dig, how much to carry back, and whether it’s worth pushing a little farther. Every second underground comes with the risk of being too late to defend your dome.
Tools, Upgrades, and Strategy
- Drill upgrades to dig faster through tougher terrain
- Speed boosts and carrying capacity enhancements
- Dome shields and repair systems
- Laser weapons and advanced targeting modules
- Additional gadgets like teleporters or probes
- Choices between upgrading yourself or your defenses
Waves of Danger
Every wave introduces stronger and more numerous enemies. Some fly, others crawl, and each has its own attack pattern. You must control the dome’s weapon system manually to defend against them. Missing shots or being out of position can lead to damage, which takes valuable resources to repair. Over time, you have to decide whether to focus on short-term defense or long-term improvements. The deeper you dig, the more you learn about the planet’s structure—and the more pressure you feel from above. Dome Keeper keeps you locked in a constant loop of decisions, where each choice matters.
The atmosphere of the game supports its mechanics. The music and visuals shift between quiet, focused mining and intense, timed battles. It’s a contrast that helps build suspense and makes each session feel different. Some runs end quickly if priorities are misjudged, while others last long enough to unlock new upgrades and reveal new challenges. The more you play, the better you understand how to manage the tension between digging and defending.
