Blocky Planet

Important Note: This demo is optimized to run natively on Windows. So while there is a playable web build (shown above), it will likely have some rendering/control issues. You've been warned!

This tech demo tries to combine the sandbox creativity of Minecraft with the miniature planets of Outer Wilds. To learn more about this project and its implementation details, please see the corresponding blog post.

Build

Build blocky structures both big and small from the current palette of 20+ block types. 

Mine

Go subterranean and mine your way to the planet's glowing core.

Annihilate

Take to the skies and shower the planet with orbital lasers from the heavens!

Watch a Demo

Known Issues

• Block faces are not drawn on specific chunk borders.
• Overlapping transparent blocks (ex. ice and water) can be rendered with incorrect depth.
• Player can clip into the terrain when placing blocks.
• Grass-like blocks can be placed in the air with no solid bottom block.
• Target block indicator (yellow corners) poorly fits blocks near planet center.
• Low frame rates decrease player's thruster lift force. 
• Player can't move forwards when looking directly down.
• Gaps in the mesh between vertical shells (where block size resets).
• There is no audio (I haven't added any yet 😔).