Perpetuum

Perpetuum

Released Oct 2014

Perpetuum is a persistent, sandbox, single server, massively multiplayer sci-fi rpg (MMORPG). Control huge robots and mechs to gain access to an alien planet's resources and knowledge, amass huge wealth, or even claim part of the world for yourself using terraforming and complex infrastructure.

72% positive · 815 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

Where to get it

Free on Steam

Evaluation

Perpetuum has a clear and well-documented development history. The game launched in October 2014 and received regular feature patches and updates through 2016. In September 2017, the developer explicitly announced that active development of the game was discontinued, while simultaneously open-sourcing the server code and encouraging the community to carry it forward. In January 2018, the official game server was shut down on January 25, 2018, and the server source code was released publicly — marking the definitive end of Avatar Creations' involvement as a live service. In August 2021, the developer made the game free-to-play on Steam, removing the purchase requirement. The game continues to be playable via community-run servers using the released server code. Two minor bug fixes have appeared since then — one in December 2024 and one in June 2025 — suggesting the client software still receives occasional maintenance patches, but no new content has been developed by the original team since 2017. The game is complete in the sense that the developer ended all content development in September 2017 and shut down the official server in January 2018. The subsequent bug fixes are purely client-side maintenance and do not represent ongoing content development.
Evidence
Developer announced the official server would shut down on January 25, 2018, and released the server source code to the community. This marked the end of the official live service.
news post · Jan 9, 2018 source development ending
high
Developer explicitly announced that Perpetuum development is discontinued, while opening the door for community continuation via open-sourced server code.
news post · Sep 3, 2017 source development ending
high

Media

Details

Publisher
Gamestorm Ltd
Achievements
34
Platform
Windows
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Multiplayer

About this game

Perpetuum is a persistent, sandbox, single server, massively multiplayer sci-fi rpg (MMORPG). Control huge robots and mechs to gain access to an alien planet's resources and knowledge, amass huge wealth, or even claim part of the world for yourself using terraforming and complex infrastructure.

Main Features


  • Sci-Fi Setting – Perpetuum is set in a unique sci-fi environment inhabited by robots and alien technology.
  • Persistent Game World – Perpetuum features a large, persistent, single shard online game world. Players all play on the same server together. Changes made to the game world by players are permanent.
  • Industry – Perpetuum features a complex, multi-tier industrial system that enables players to have both small and large scale industrial operations.
  • Economy – The economy is completely player driven. Other than basic items, everything on the market is manufactured by players, the prices dictated by supply and demand.
  • Player-Built Infrastructure – Players are able to raise their own settlements in the unoccupied areas of the Perpetuum world, where they are able to enforce their own rules as they see fit.
  • Terraforming – Players are able to form the world of Nia as they see fit to aid their goals. The terrain can be raised or lowered in certain areas and thus settlements can be protected by intricate strongholds, and temporary shelters can be created in the heat of battle to protect vulnerable allies. It's all up to the player's imagination.
  • Character Progression – Time-based character progression requires no grind and provides a level playing field for casual and hardcore players alike.
  • Large Scale PvP – Players are able to clash in huge battles for control of territory and resources. Formable terrain, destructible scenery and player built infrastructure all play key roles in the course of war.
  • High Customizability – Players of Perpetuum have a large number of ways to customize their robots for the various goals they strive towards.
  • Natural Processes – The Perpetuum game world always changes through natural processes. Destroyed plants grow back and spread, and outmined resources replenish over time.
Last evaluated Jun 28, 2026
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