Zenith Expanse

Zenith Expanse is a single-player space colony survival sim. After a power failure leaves scout ship Whisper-1 damaged and short on supplies, one crew member is awake while two remain in emergency cryostasis. Keep the expedition alive and improve its survival prospects before the ship AI will wake the others. Scan nearby worlds, secure food and water, and decide whether to settle or remain aboard the ship. As the expedition grows into a colony, manage its people and resources, explore changing planetary ecosystems, and navigate trade and faction rivalries across procedural star systems.

Gameplay and features

• Survive and establish a colony: Hunt, harvest, and craft from planetary resources. Build pumps, crop fields, workshops, kitchens, storage, defenses, and other settlement infrastructure while managing supplies and crew wellbeing.
• Manage a crew of individuals: Colonists have skills, traits, needs, injuries, and relationships. Assign work, respond to illness and stress, and decide who rests, leads, or faces danger.
• Explore changing worlds: Scan planets and encounter alien flora and fauna across varied environments. Ecosystems respond to climate, seasons, migration, settlements, and your actions.
• Trade and navigate factions: Move cargo between systems, settlements, and ships; trade or smuggle goods; and build faction reputations amid shifting supply, demand, and political rivalries.
• Shape an evolving expedition: Procedural star systems, dynamic events, quests, and crises support a sandbox journey from scout ship to colony. The game also lists Steam Workshop and Let Me Cook modding framework support.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of game is Zenith Expanse?

It is a single-player space colony survival sim focused on survival, crafting, resource logistics, ship operations, and colony management.

What is the starting situation?

The expedition begins aboard damaged scout ship Whisper-1 after a power failure. One crew member is awake, while two others remain in emergency cryostasis.

What can you do on planets?

You can scan worlds, hunt, trap, fish, harvest, research, relocate, or exploit local life, while dealing with conditions such as storms, temperature changes, and hostile wildlife.

Can colony tasks be automated?

Yes. Recurring work orders and ship routes can be automated as the colony grows.