dystopian · narrative engine · world building · neutral guide · survival · grimdark · interactive fiction · story generator · player agency · sci-fi
A cracked terminal screen flares to life, casting a sickly glow over a windswept, rain-drenched expanse. A solitary cursor pulses in the emptiness. 'Welcome to the Desolation Engine,' announces a synthesized voice, flat and hollow. 'Craft your fallen civilization, or surrender to the whims of entropy. The opening gambit is yours alone, you.'