Dandelion Void is Practically Project Zomboid in Space

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Dandelion Void, developed by Manzanita Interactive, a team that grew out of the Project Zomboid modding community, puts you in the eerie, overgrown corridors of a distant starship where survival goes beyond merely staying alive. The game emphasizes crafting, exploration, and customization, and is expected to be released on PC via Steam, although the release date remains a secret.

The action of Dandelion Void takes place on the Pergola, a massive starship from an alternate late 20th-century timeline. The ship was designed as a self-sustaining “civilization in a bottle” to transport its crew to a distant exoplanet for generations. It once housed living quarters, hospitals, farms, and factories, but centuries of neglect have turned it into a ruin. Now, its corridors are overgrown with jungle, and its systems, including life support, are failing.

Survival in Dandelion Void is a constant battle against a living, hostile environment. You will trek through densely jungled corridors to collect crafting materials, exotic weapons, and rare decorations, all while avoiding tendrils and other botanical horrors. Sealed doors hide valuable resources, but opening them risks exposure to the deadly void of space. To explore dangerous areas, you’ll need to repair spacesuits and radiation gear, and stockpile supplies for the unpredictable cold nights.

Beyond the usual survival tasks like managing hunger, thirst, and shelter, Dandelion Void adds a layer of emotional depth, making your character’s comfort and happiness as vital as physical needs. To boost morale, you can build and furnish homes in unexpected places like abandoned ventilation shafts, office supply closets, or near reactor cooling pools.

The game also includes a custom map editor and Lua API, allowing modders to create new maps, import custom clothing and weapons, or design entirely new scenarios and biomes.