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Determinant

Also known as Determinant, d, determinant

Realistic physics-based open-world survival game set in the future. Survival, crafting, exploration and base building are the main focus. Hunt for food and water and survive against environmental hazards. Combat is possible, but more defensive in nature.

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18 May 2026

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StorePublished 07 Apr 2026

Devlog 54: Pretty lit mountainside base powered by solar batteries

Added batteries to store solar power. We can now power our base at night. They come in small, medium and large capacities at 2, 10 and 50 kWh respectively. More than sufficient to light up the base for the whole night.…

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December 2025
Devlog 53: Solar power and cable managementAdded a functional electrical system with freely connectable cables. Power will still work in whatever topology, you can daisy chain, create loops or even create a big spaghetti mess. Solar panels generate power dependi…Announcement2 changesGameplayPerformance31 Dec 2025
September 2025
Devlog 52: Smelting IngotsAfter mining ores, now we need to smelt them into usable ingots. To do this, create charcoal by burning wood. Dump the charcoal and ores into the furnace and it auto ignites. Currently the ratio is 2 ores : 1 charcoal b…Announcement1 changeGameplay07 Sept 2025
July 2025
Devlog 51: Pickaxe & MiningMining with my trusty pickaxe! Ore deposits with dynamic rock shattering physics. You can find ore deposits all around and mine them to get ores. Shatter physics makes mining more satisfying! Right now there is only a p…Announcement1 changeWorkshop19 Jul 2025
June 2025
Devlog 50: Assault RifleMore firepower for shooting stuff up! Fully automatic rifle with 30 round magazine. Increased power, accuracy and stability compared to the handgun. Firing it really requires both hands. You can use it one-handed, but t…Announcement2 changesPerformanceBalance10 Jun 2025
March 2025
Devlog 49: Handgun and bullet holesI finally added guns after so many years! Being a survival game, shooting stuff isn't really the focus but it sure adds lots of fun to it. Resources are scarce and you will need to spend a lot of effort crafting it, so…Announcement2 changesGameplayPerformance16 Mar 2025
December 2024
Devlog 48: Solar stillA solar still distills water using sunlight, desalinating and purifying it in the process. This is an actual real-world survival gear and commonly equipped on life rafts. The process is slow, often taking an entire day…Announcement23 Dec 2024
November 2024
Devlog 47: Bottle of waterRealistic wobbles and sloshes for maximum hydration! The water is a lie. There is actually no water in the bottle. It's all drawn in the shader using the bottle mesh only. The splashes and all are also fake. Mass and ce…Announcement1 changePerformance23 Nov 2024
Devlog 46: Ancient RuinsDestroyed buildings that you can explore. These are the last remnants of human civilization when it was destroyed 1000 years ago. Scavenge for resources like metals, plastics, oil, tools and weapons. To ensure humanity'…Announcement1 changeWorkshop09 Nov 2024
October 2024
Determinant Trailer 2024I've updated the trailer to reflect all the latest content and features. This Youtube video supports HDR, best experienced on a HDR TV, monitor or your iPhone. The previous trailer was made in 2022, and since then the g…Announcement2 changesGameplay12 Oct 2024
August 2024
Devlog 45: SnowThe temperate biome turns into a winter wonderland at higher altitudes! I added snow features into my vegetation shader. It's just a simple layering of a snow texture on top. Trees, rocks and some objects all get a nice…Announcement1 changePerformance26 Aug 2024
July 2024
Devlog 44: Temperate VegetationNew temperate biome has been added for higher altitude areas. The weather's getting chillier! This biome contains coniferous trees, mountain grass, clovers and shrubs. The vegetation is also less dense, a stark contrast…Announcement2 changesGameplay15 Jul 2024

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