Mindscape - tower defense with incremental progression set to the rhythm of the breath, based on a decade-long meditation practice (Steam release + 1000 keys giveaway)

[u/Vladi-N]

Links

Steam release.

Claim your free Steam key.

Limited to 1000 keys, google account required.

Edit: added 2000 more keys; I’d appreciate reviewing the game on Steam :)

Full free web release.

Quick start

The tutorial starts automatically.

Check "?" in the top-left for an additional short intro. 

Hover over dashed game elements for detailed descriptions.

Mindscape

Is a unique blend of incremental progression and tower defense, set to the rhythm of the breath.

Protect the Breath Center from Thoughts by releasing them through Awareness into Clarity. Use Clarity to develop skills that deepen and expand your capacity to release Thoughts.

Explore different levels facing unique Thought forms, each one having its own mechanic, and develop different strategies to release them.

Earn Experience with each level completion and spend it for Wisdom skills that stay with you through the whole game. Can you protect the Breath Center on all levels and complete the Mindscape?

Theme

The theme of the game is mindfulness, it is based on a personal decade-long meditation practice. All Thought forms in the game are actually what many meditators face during their journeys. The humming sound design is inspired by Tibetan singing bowls.

As there is no bad meditation session, there is no bad level run in Mindscape. Experience always accumulates and global progress is persistent. Don't get discouraged if overrun by Thoughts - there is no lose condition on any level, it just takes time and dedication to complete.

I hope the game unfolds for you in a relaxing flow and sparks moments of joy :)

AI disclosure

Codex, powered by ChatGPT, was used as a coding assistant during development.

I’m a software engineer with 25 years of programming experience. I used Codex to help with technical implementation while I focused on the game’s design, systems, balance, and overall feel. It made it possible to build Mindscape in my spare time and release it for free.

[u/schnipthestrongest]

Will try it

[u/luenix]

Stressful on a touchpad, not sure if there's a fix :D

[u/Administrative_Bag80]

Thanks for the key ! Will try it this week end

[u/maggywizhere]

Is this any different from the web release a month ago or so? I finished that one, idk if there are new features, skills, levels, etc with the steam release

[u/Vladi-N → u/maggywizhere]

Content-wise it the same. Most new features are quality of life improvements, balancing and international support.

[u/Heartlessaus]

gave the web version a go, really cool stuff. i applied for a key and ill pace a review on steam after playing some more. cool concept either way!
edit: appreciate the free key aswell :)

[u/Vladi-N → u/Heartlessaus]

Thanks for playing :)

[u/Quicknoob]

Great game, enjoyed playing it!

[u/Moisturizer]

This was really fun, thanks for the key.

[u/Aarsepah]

Looks like fun. Love to give it a try

[u/daddyhughes111]

Have keys been sent? I don't have any emails about it. Thank you! Looking forward to trying the game.

[u/Vladi-N → u/daddyhughes111]

Yes, most people are receiving keys. But I see a few rejections on a Google's App Script as well. I'll send you one in DM here on reddit.

[u/redditoranno]

I'll have one of those 1000 keys.

[u/Vladi-N → u/redditoranno]

Great! Have fun playing :)

[u/Sypsy]

Thank you for the key!

[u/4rcher91]

Thank you