About Tenebrarium
Tenebrarium is an idle colony simulator about keeping an alien species and learning how it lives. You never steer the creatures directly. You place resources, and the colony does the rest.
The loop is gentle: drop resources in, sit back and watch what the aliens do with them. As the colony grows, new and peculiar behaviors start to show up, and seeing every one of them is the point of the game.
The art is minimal pixel work in deep blues framed by rusty reds, and the mood leans mysterious. A session runs about half an hour. It's still in active development, so you may find changes from one visit to the next when you play Tenebrarium online.
How to Play Tenebrarium
- Click Play on the title screen to open the colony.
- Click inside the game window first, then use the mouse to place resources.
- Sit back and watch how the aliens respond.
- Keep adding resources to help the colony grow.
- Look out for behaviors you have not seen before and keep track of them.
What to Expect in Tenebrarium
Tenebrarium is slow and watchful. There's very little for your hands to do and a lot for your eyes to notice, which makes it closer to keeping an aquarium than running a city.
Curiosity drives it. Each new behavior is a small reward, and wondering what the species will do next is what keeps you watching. Since you can play Tenebrarium free in a browser tab, it works well on a second screen while you do something else. If you like a calm colony simulator with a mystery at its center, it's an easy one to settle into.
Tips for Tenebrarium
- Add resources a little at a time and watch the reaction before adding more. It's easier to link a behavior to its cause.
- Give the colony time. Some behaviors only appear once it has grown.
- Keep a list of what you've seen. With a whole species to study, it's easy to lose track.
- Open the settings gear on the title screen to adjust options before you start.
- If the browser version lags, close other tabs. A downloadable version runs with less lag, plays offline and has higher-quality sound.
Who Made Tenebrarium
Tenebrarium was made by whatdog, who released it on itch.io. It was made with Godot, Aseprite, Audacity and FL Studio, without generative AI. FunClicker embeds the creator's own version so you can play it here without downloading anything. We did not make the game, and the credit for its design, code, and art belongs to its creator. You can find the original on the Tenebrarium page on itch.io.
FAQ
Is Tenebrarium free?
Yes. Tenebrarium is free to play on FunClicker, right in your browser, with no download and no account. Click Play on the title screen and your alien colony is ready for its first resources. A session runs about half an hour, and the slow pace makes it easy to keep open in the background.
How do you play Tenebrarium?
Place resources and watch what the alien colony does with them. You never control the creatures directly. As you keep supplying the colony, it grows, and new behaviors start to appear. Click inside the game window first, then use the mouse to place resources and explore the menus.
What is the goal of Tenebrarium?
The goal is to grow the colony and discover every peculiar behavior the alien species has. Progress comes from patience and observation rather than fast clicking, and each new behavior you spot is a small step toward understanding these creatures completely. Some only show up once the colony is big enough.
Who made Tenebrarium?
Tenebrarium was made by whatdog, who released it on itch.io and is still developing it. It was built in Godot, with art from Aseprite and audio work in Audacity and FL Studio. FunClicker embeds the creator's own web build, and the Who Made section above links to the original.
Can I play Tenebrarium on a Chromebook or phone?
A Chromebook should handle it, since Tenebrarium runs in a normal browser tab and needs only a mouse or trackpad. A phone may load it, but the game is made for a desktop browser and the screen will feel cramped. If it lags on a slower machine, close other tabs to free up memory.
Is Tenebrarium unblocked at school?
Tenebrarium unblocked access depends on your school's network. The game needs only a browser tab, with nothing to install, but whether it opens is up to the network's filters, which we do not control. If FunClicker loads for you, the game should load as well.
Is Tenebrarium finished?
Not yet. Tenebrarium is in active development, so the version you play here can change as new updates arrive. What's playable now is a full loop of placing resources, growing the colony and watching for new behaviors, with roughly half an hour of play in a session.
Is Tenebrarium an idle game?
Yes, Tenebrarium plays like an idle game. Most of your time goes into watching rather than clicking, and the colony carries on with its own business once you've given it resources. It suits players who enjoy a slow, observant style of game more than a fast clicker.
