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About the Game

p(Doom)1 is a satirical meta-strategy game inspired by Papers Please, Pandemic, and clicker games. Navigate the complex world of AI safety research while managing resources, competing with other AI labs, and trying to prevent catastrophic outcomes.

p(Doom)1 Main Game Interface

Resource Management

Balance money, staff, reputation, and p(Doom) levels as you make critical decisions about AI development.

Resource Management Interface

Research & Development

Publish papers, buy compute resources, and advance AI safety research while racing against competitors.

Research Interface

Dynamic Events

Handle unexpected challenges with our sophisticated event system featuring popup events, deferrals, and strategic timing.

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Download & Get Started

Get p(Doom)1 and start playing immediately. Free and open source.

Quick Start (Recommended)

Download the latest pre-built release

Download 0.1.0 (Latest)

Windows, macOS, Linux

Developer Build

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Requires Python 3.8+

System Requirements

Minimum:

  • Python 3.8+ (for source builds)
  • pygame library
  • ~50MB disk space
  • Basic graphics support

Supported Platforms:

Windows macOS Linux

Quick Installation

For source builds:

git clone https://github.com/PipFoweraker/pdoom1.git
cd pdoom1
pip install -r requirements.txt
python main.py

Or download the pre-built executable for instant play!

Need Help?

Check out our documentation and community resources

Documentation [Bug] Report Issues Changelog

Roadmap

High-level milestones for the website and game distribution. Full details live in docs/roadmap.md. Also see Open issues from the main repo for day-to-day tasks.

Short term (weeks) 📅

  • Alpha updates 2-3x weekly via Dev Blog
  • Automated posts to Discord, Bluesky, X, LinkedIn
  • Bug intake via GitHub Issues (Netlify function)
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Mid term (months) 🚀

  • Steam release preparation
  • Design tokens synced from main repo style guide
  • Content pipeline from Airtable finalized
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Known Issues & Development Status

Live updates from our development repository. See what we're working on and known issues before downloading.

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AI Safety Resources

Explore the broader AI Safety ecosystem that inspires p(Doom)1.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is p(Doom)1?

p(Doom)1 is a satirical strategy game about AI Safety. You manage competing AI labs, make policy decisions, and try to prevent catastrophic outcomes while balancing resources and public perception.

Is the game free?

Yes! p(Doom)1 is completely free and open source. You can download it from GitHub or wait for the Steam release.

What platforms are supported?

p(Doom)1 runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux. It's built with Python and Pygame for maximum compatibility.

When is the Steam release?

We're preparing for Steam release soon! Follow our development blog for updates on the Steam launch timeline.

Can I contribute to development?

Absolutely! p(Doom)1 is open source. Check out our GitHub repository to report issues, suggest features, or contribute code.

Support & Bug Reports

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