Embers to Dyson

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Description of App

From a single campfire to a galaxy‑spanning mega‑civilization. Embers to Dyson is an idle / incremental game about climbing the Kardashev scale – the sci‑fi “power level” of civilizations – from K‑0.0 (fire and mills) to K‑3.0 (galactic networks and Dyson swarms around stars). You play as the Planner: a calm, slightly sarcastic intelligence quietly steering a young species’ energy use across centuries. BUILD A CIVILIZATION FROM SPARKS TO STARS - Start small with campfires, mills and early industry. - Unlock coal, oil and gas, then recoil as Heat and side‑effects kick in. - Cover your planet in solar, wind and fusion to approach Type I (planetary). - Go orbital with rings and swarms to reach Type II (stellar). - Stitch entire sectors together in a fragile Type III (galactic) network. Every stage adds new mechanics, not just bigger numbers: Heat, automation, orbital logistics, galactic Stability and more. DESIGN SYSTEMS THAT PLAY THEMSELVES - Build generators that produce energy even while you’re offline. - Unlock automation that buys, balances and upgrades for you. - Tweak grid mixes (fossil vs clean, planetary vs orbital) to push your K‑score higher. - Use Research to unlock new tech and smarter automation rules. Good planning beats frantic tapping. You design the engine, then watch it run. ASCEND, LEARN, TRY AGAIN - Ascend when a run peaks to earn Insight, a meta‑resource that upgrades the Planner itself. - Spend Insight on faster research, better Heat/Stability handling and stranger tech. - Try different strategies: dirty but fast, clean but stable, or weird and experimental. Each run gets you back to your previous K‑level faster – and a little further beyond. MAKE BIG COSMIC CHOICES - At high Kardashev levels you’ll decide what all this power is actually for: - Perfect simulations for countless minds. - Sculpting a galaxy‑scale artwork out of stars. Pushing beyond the edge of known physics. Each ending leaves a permanent mark on future runs. BUILT FOR MOBILE IDLE PLAY - Play in short bursts; your civilization keeps working while you’re away. - Glanceable UI with a live K‑button showing your current Kardashev rating. - Optional haptics and effects that make boosts, upgrades and milestones feel tactile. - Fair monetization: no hard paywalls, no mandatory ads. If you like idle games, space, or the feeling of turning a few taps into a civilization that rearranges stars, Embers to Dyson is built for you.

Version

1.6

Free or Paid

Free With In-App Purchase

Device(s) App Was Tested On

iPhone

iOS Version

26.5

Accessibility Comments

While there are some parts that are difficult to control, you can play without any problems by using the voiceover.

VoiceOver Performance

VoiceOver reads all page elements.

Button Labeling

All buttons are clearly labeled.

Usability

The app is fully accessible with VoiceOver and is easy to navigate and use.

Recommendations

2 people have recommended this app

Most recently recommended by matheus rheine 3 hours 41 minutes ago

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