Solo developer LittleBigEars Games and roguelite obsessives Yogscast Games have today announced Glory On Pluto. It’s a fast, addictive strategy game about building a rocket engine that absolutely refuses to behave.
Set on a journey to reach the galaxy’s most famous dwarf planet, Glory On Pluto challenges players to build a circular engine. That engine is made up of fuels, crew and modifiers, all working together (or not) to propel their ship forward as far – and as chaotically – as possible.
A Rotating Engine With a Mind of Its Own
At the heart of the game is its rotating engine system. Players carefully place items to create powerful combinations. However, the entire engine board shifts after each boost, forcing pilots to rethink, adapt, and occasionally panic. What starts as a neat build can quickly spiral into something far more unpredictable. In other words, sometimes brilliant, often disastrous, always fun.
As runs progress, players unlock new crew members, fuel types and interactions. Together, these create increasingly complex engines capable of delivering huge bursts of power. The result is a steady escalation from modest beginnings to full-blown, screen-filling chaos. Everything clicks into place… or spectacularly doesn’t.
In essence, it’s a game where chaos and unpredictability thrive. It rewards maverick decision-making, letting you build engines that work even when they really shouldn’t. Meanwhile, the screen fills with wonderful visual effects to tickle the player’s brain in all the right ways.
This visual flair is no coincidence. Glory On Pluto is the debut game from Bristol-based solo developer Tom Stockley. Tom transitioned from a career in motion design and animation to game development. Seduced by the heavy-hitters in the roguelite genre, he decided to start coding his own. The result is a wonderful attack on the senses with a stunning retro-futuristic design aesthetic.
Glory On Pluto has already attracted attention following its appearance in Tiny Teams. Additionally, a well-received playable demo has earned praise for its unique take on engine-building roguelites and its satisfying gameplay loop.
Finally, Glory On Pluto is set to launch later this year on PC. A demo is currently available on Steam.
