Well then... This is my first Ludum Dare, and actually my first game jam ever.

My main profession is web systems analysis with some experience in pure HTML+CSS+JS+PHP development. Since childhood, I've dreamed of making my own game, but usually that desire never went further than installing an engine and watching an introductory tutorial. But now I'm fully armed and more ready than ever (I created a platformer and a Space Invaders clone in GODOT following tutorials :D).

Saying I'm scared would be the understatement of the century :) For me, participating in this jam is my main motivation, as I want to dedicate my future career specifically to indie development (aiming high, I know :))

Good luck to everyone. And to myself as well—I'm definitely going to need it :)

First jam. First finished game. 5 hours of sleep in the last three days. It was worth it! Feels like after endless raid wipes in WOW on expansion or patch release days.

However, there are still some technical issues that couldn't be resolved. For example, the web version optimization (the desktop version runs smoothly, while the web version has some glitches), and the fullscreen mode (for some reason, the game doesn't want to stretch to the full screen).

Check it out here: https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/58/space-cleaner

My first game jam! My first finished game... ever!

I present "Space Cleaner" - a top-down action simulator about cleaning up space debris in Earth's orbit.

I'm eager to learn and improve, so your feedback is precious! Please give it a try and let me know what you think.

Play it here: https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/58/space-cleaner

My procedural generation had a small... meltdown. Let's call it a "cosmic clutter event."

Maybe the game was TOO inspired by my perpetually messy desk. I've created a black hole of junk!

Wish me luck as I clean this up... both in-game and in real life!

Play the (slightly less chaotic) version of Space Cleaner here:

https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/58/space-cleaner

Wake up, smile, and go check out my first game! :)

https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/58/space-cleaner

Have you ever seen cows in space?

The correct answer is waiting for you here... ish.

Let's be honest, the cows are still in beta. But they're preparing for their zero-gravity debut in a future update!

So what if they're the size of an asteroid? Minor technical detail...

In the meantime, you can play the prototype here:

https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/58/space-cleaner

Think you can master "Space Cleaner"? My best score is 4905. Can you beat it?

Drop a screenshot of your score in the replies. Let's see who's the ultimate space janitor!

Play here!

Hello, cosmic janitors! Your favorite trash collector just got a fresh batch of "improvements". Now crashing into asteroids is even more fun and expensive!

1. Storage Bug Fixed
Trash no longer collects when storage is full. Your ship isn't a bottomless dumpster! No more "I can squeeze in one more soda can!"

2. Ship Interface Overhaul
Major fixes to the space station interface - buttons now do what they're supposed to do (most of the time)!

3. Low Fuel Warning System
Get alerted when fuel drops below 20%. Your ship now politely hints: "Hey, idiot, we're about to be stranded forever!"

4. Asteroids Now Steal Your Fuel!
Collisions cost -10 fuel units. Crashing was embarrassing before - now it's expensive! Every cosmic fender-bender brings you 10% closer to walking home.

5. Trash Counter Added
Track your progress in UI and Game Over screen. Now you can precisely measure your incompetence!

6. Reduced Ship Friction
Enjoy longer slides when cutting thrust. Your ship now glides like it's on ice!

7. Game Over Only After Full Stop
Out of fuel? Enjoy minutes of helpless drifting! Watch the station slowly fade away and contemplate your life choices.

8. Increased Space Junk
We've littered space so much that neighboring civilizations are complaining! Plenty to clean up now!

9. Basic Flight Tutorial
Since many struggled with controls, we added a clear flight tutorial. (Still doesn't explain HOW to collect trash though - that's intuitive, right? 😉)

Try it here:

https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/58/space-cleaner

Believe it or not, it only took itch 13 days (less than two weeks!) to index my first game. I had already almost given up hope.

If you have a moment, please give my game a quick play on itch and leave a rating and comment. That way, I'll at least know my effort wasn't in vain :)

https://cahard-solo.itch.io/space-cleaner

(in advance)