Exark FAQ - How Do the Core Systems Work?

How do I start my first run?

Pick House Arioch, build Food buildings, add Production, then hire crew. See the Beginner Guide for a full walkthrough.

Which Great House is best for beginners?

House Arioch. Its engineers and artisans make the production loop easier to learn.

How do buildings work?

You construct buildings on your ark. Food buildings fuel everything, Production buildings expand your ark, Inspiration buildings let you hire crew, and Gold buildings give you market shortcuts.

How do I hire crew?

Use Inspiration to hire crew members. Assign them to your most important buildings for bonuses.

How do I win?

Focus on peaceful production or military conquest. See the Victory Routes Guide.

What are the four resources?

Food, Production, Inspiration, and Gold. See the Resources Guide.

Does Exark have co-op?

The official Steam page lists Exark as single-player only. There is no multiplayer or co-op mode.

How many buildings are in Exark?

Over 100 buildings, according to the official Steam description. You will not build all of them in a single run.