You play as a scrap warden. A scrap warden's duty is to clean up space of debris and space-junk. What you do with this scrap material is up to you to decide. Random upgrades became available once you have collected enough. Use these upgrades to enhance armor, craft weapons, upgrade existing systems you have unlocked, or even break the level limits on upgrades to epic conditions. Beware, however, as enemies and hazards are present in these areas. Accomplishing achievements earns you points you can spend to apply permanent upgrades to further assist as your progress through the increasingly difficult areas to clear. Achieving certain things unlocks advanced weapons, areas to clear, titles, and other things. Defeating bosses unlocks gates to further progress through a specific area. Break down scrap, upgrade ship, defeat enemies, clear areas, and bring order back to the universe.