Project Genesis

Project Genesis

Early access since May 2020

Explore inter-galactic space in Project Genesis, a fast-paced first-person shooter featuring deep space combat in sci-fi battle craft. Fight as a conscious AI in sci-fi environments while navigating the complex forces competing for stellar domination.

80% positive · 125 reviews
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Still in early access
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Evaluation

Project Genesis is no longer available for purchase on Steam — the store page exists but there are no active purchase options, meaning the game has been removed from sale. The game entered Steam Early Access on May 22, 2020 and was still explicitly in a pre-alpha state as of its last developer communication in September 2023. The developer (8 Circuit Studios) shipped a series of named milestone updates — Neo (March 7, 2023), Orion (May 19, 2023), and Pegasus (September 6, 2023) — each introducing new weapons, abilities, game modes, and systems. However, no developer communications of any kind have been published since September 6, 2023, and the game never reached a 1.0 release. Because the game can no longer be purchased, it is considered delisted regardless of any other status considerations.
Evidence
Pegasus milestone update released — the last developer communication of any kind. No posts, patches, or announcements have appeared since this date.
news post · Sep 6, 2023 source development ending
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No purchase options are available for Project Genesis on Steam — the game has been removed from sale.
store metadata source development ending
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Details

Publisher
8 CIRCUIT STUDIOS
Achievements
10
Platform
Windows
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Multiplayer · PvP

About this game

Project Genesis is a sci-fi shooter that fuses two distinct gameplay experiences into one seamless combat loop.

Breach and Board When ships get close enough, the Breach and Board sequence triggers a shift into FPS close-quarter combat aboard massive capital ships. Standard WASD controls make the transition seamless — no new control schemes, no perspective adjustment period.

Ship to Ship Combat Engage in third-person space combat with free-look targeting. Steer your ship, aim freely, and engage enemies across open space. The flight model is intentionally accessible — no complicated controls, no steep learning curve. Targeting and HUD systems borrow from FPS industry standards to keep the experience intuitive from the first session.

A Shared Control Language Across both modes, Project Genesis uses a common gameplay paradigm — HP, Energy, primary and secondary weapons, abilities and utilities — built around familiar Tank, Support, and DPS roles. Boost, shields, weapon loadouts, countermeasures, and throwable ordnance give players meaningful tactical depth without unnecessary complexity.

Project Genesis was developed with an active community of Test Pilots whose feedback shaped the game's direction from the ground up. Active development has wound down, but the game remains available to those who supported it during Early Access.

Last evaluated Jul 22, 2026
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