Out of Phase

Out of Phase is a short, free incremental game by Gesla, released on itch.io in early October 2026. You play a space probe drifting away, and the developer says it takes about 30 minutes to finish, so it's a complete session rather than an endless idle game. It was made with the Godot engine and is marked as a prototype, so expect a compact, rough-edged experience. The developer discloses that AI assisted with the code and graphics.

Press the play button above to open the itch.io page, then click "Run game". It runs in the browser; nothing to install. Like most incremental games, you start with very little and build up resources step by step, unlocking new options as numbers grow. The itch page doesn't document controls, so follow the prompts on screen; incremental games are normally played with the mouse.

The developer says the game is inspired by the quantum computing mechanic in Universal Paperclips, Frank Lantz's well-known browser incremental. In that game, quantum chips fade in and out like waves, and clicking to compute only pays off when their combined signal is positive; click at the wrong moment and you lose progress. The title "Out of Phase" points the same way, so watch the timing of anything that pulses or oscillates rather than clicking constantly.

Set aside about half an hour so you can finish in one sitting. Watch the rhythm of oscillating elements before you commit clicks. Because it's a prototype, a refresh can wipe progress, so avoid reloading the tab mid-run. If you enjoy it, check the developer's itch page for updates, as prototypes often get expanded after feedback.