Dome Keeper

Dome Keeper is a survival mining game that places the player on an isolated planet beneath a protective glass dome. The goal is to manage time and resources efficiently while defending against waves of incoming enemies. The surface acts as the frontline for defense, while the underground offers valuable resources for upgrades. Players must balance the rhythm of digging, upgrading, and protecting, making each round a strategic puzzle of movement and risk management.

Dig, Upgrade, Defend

Each cycle begins with a brief calm before the enemies arrive. During this time, players descend into the depths below the dome to mine for materials. Resources like iron, water, and cobalt are spread throughout the underground, each serving a purpose in enhancing the dome’s systems or the player’s equipment. With only limited time available before the next attack, deciding how far to dig and what to bring back becomes a central decision. The deeper you go, the more valuable the rewards—but also the higher the risk of returning too late.

Systems and Strategy

Upgrades are essential to long-term survival, and players must choose carefully. The dome can be equipped with stronger weapons, shields, or support systems like health regeneration. Meanwhile, the mining suit and drill can be enhanced for faster movement or stronger excavation. Each decision affects how much can be accomplished between waves, and how well the dome can withstand future attacks.

Key upgrade paths include:

·         Dome weapon systems (e.g., laser, sword)

·         Mining speed and drill strength

·         Resource detection and scanning

·         Dome shield and repair systems

·         Carrying capacity and movement speed

·         Special tech like teleporters and probes

Momentum and Survival

As waves grow in size and strength, time becomes the most limited resource. The game rewards players who adapt quickly, recognizing patterns in enemy behavior and optimizing mining paths. Exploration reveals resources, and hidden relics that can drastically affect gameplay. Finding one of these can turn the tide of a difficult run or add a new layer of strategy for the next cycle. The core loop encourages replayability, as each run is procedurally generated, and new tech combinations can alter the outcome.

Dome Keeper is built around a compact but demanding gameplay loop. There is no moment of complete safety—only short breaks between threats. The tension comes from the attackers above, and from the clock ticking below ground. Mastering the balance of offense and resource management is key, making every decision matter and every survival run feel earned.