Embers to Dyson

Idle Kardashev Scale Game

Only for iPhone

Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPhone

iPhone

Start with fire. End at the stars. Idle incremental game: climb the Kardashev scale from K‑0.0 campfire to K‑3.0 galactic civilization. Free, no ads. 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.

  • 2.3
    out of 5
    3 Ratings

Bug fixes and improvements: - Research now continues reliably in the background Previously, some research sessions could pause when the app moved to the background, interrupting your work. We fixed this issue so your research now keeps running as expected, even when you switch apps. - Score indicator now stays in sync with your progress The score indicator did not always update to reflect your current state, which could be confusing when tracking progress. It now updates accurately and consistently, giving you a clear, real-time view of your results.

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    • Seller
      • Chris Korhonen
    • Size
      • 5.1 MB
    • Category
      • Simulation
    • Compatibility
      Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
      • iPhone
        Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
      • Mac
        Requires macOS 14.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
      • Apple Vision
        Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
    • Languages
      • English
    • Age Rating
      4+
    • In-App Purchases
      Yes
      • Automation Core $4.99
      • Insight Cache $6.99
      • Galactic Surge $29.99
      • Cosmic Singularity $99.99
      • Ridiculous Surge $9.99
      • Galactic Architect Pack $4.99
      • Serious Surge $2.99
      • Insight Bundle $1.99
      • Starter Surge $0.99
    • Copyright
      • © Chris Korhonen