The Genesis Project

The Genesis Project recreates Sburb, the world-ending game from Homestuck. Play solo or with others as participants in a session, where one player can deploy objects in a co-player’s environment. Early on, players use game machinery and a punched card to create an entry item and enter the game world.

Once there, players can build and expand a home, customize their character, and use grist to combine items through an alchemy system. In co-op, players can work together across their environments; prototyping items or beings also affects the forms that appear in the session.

Progress by passing through gates, exploring planets and their dungeons, and fighting enemies and bosses. Dungeon rewards provide loot and grist, while defeating enemies grants experience that can lead to new abilities.

Players who enjoy the game often value it as a playable Homestuck-inspired Sburb session, especially for the chaotic fun of playing with friends. Reviews also praise experimenting with alchemy, customizing characters, and building homes. This enthusiasm often comes with caveats: many reviewers describe confusing systems, bugs, and limited progression, while some still find solo play enjoyable.