Glass and Dust

About the Game

"Glass and Dust" is a narrative real-time strategy game set in a post-apocalyptic world, where two contrasting factions—the advanced inhabitants of the domed city New Lights and the resilient Ashfolk—battle for survival, resources, and the future of the planet. Players choose one of the factions and determine their strategy in a conflict defined by moral dilemmas and resource scarcity.

The game focuses on balancing long-term planning with immediate decisions that impact both the ecology and the dynamics of the factions. Players experience a gripping story where their choices leave a lasting mark on the future of Zalandria.

Game Description with Short Gameplay Loop 

 Players lead one of the two factions in the fight for survival. By gathering resources, producing/building various units (melee/ranged) and structures, and conquering or defending territories, players shape the fate of the planet Zalandria.

Units can be deployed to scout enemies and plan strategic attacks, made challenging by the presence of the fog of war. Victory is achieved when a player either successfully defends the Dome base or captures it with the rebels. Failure in this mission means the downfall of the city and possibly the entire planet Zalandria.

Development

The game was created by Nox. Games as part of a semester project. The team consisted of six people: one producer, two programmers, two artists, and one game designer. Glass and Dust was developed over the course of 4 months and does not expect any further updates or expansions.