Away Team single-player playtest announced

So, Klei is letting people playtest their new game, Away Team! It’s a single-player sim, and I just signed up through its Steam page. They’re also working on adding co-op multiplayer, which sounds awesome. I’m really excited to check this one out!

Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:

About

You’ve been accidentally launched into a bizarre, new world aboard a research rocket! Now, you need to master the environment – a complex simulation – if you want to survive and build a life there.

Everything you do causes a reaction in the world around you. You can control these reactions using chemistry, precise temperature control, realistic fluid dynamics like evaporation, and much more.

To survive and finish what you need to do, you’ll have to find creative ways to overcome this challenge, improve your situation, and work towards a solution.

Oh, and maybe a little oxygen is included.

Key Features

Manipulate the World – Maybe you weren’t expecting to be here, but you’re resourceful. Create your own abode in this new world, generating power, food, and oxygen to survive and thrive.
Real-Time Gas, Liquid, and Heat Simulation – Water flows and evaporates, fire requires oxygen to burn, and every tile simulates thermal capacity and conductivity. Use the simulation to your advantage to build a dynamic base, or ignore it at your peril.
Farm with Style – Every element in the game reacts to its environment. Use dirt, seeds, and water to create your farm, and manipulate the simulation to optimize your output.

Watch a new trailer below. View a new set of screenshots at the gallery.