The Search is a community game for Ludum Dare 22 "Alone" by Quin.

You play as your civilization's scientific leadership over a span of decades. Each day of real time represents one year of progress in The Search, so you'll want to come back often to review findings, change policies, and adjust budget allocation.

Here in the heart of the galaxy, stars are separated by 1 - 6 lightyears so it can take several years for radio signals to reach distant worlds.