Shard Cycle is incremental game where the goal is to beat all layers by destroying required amount of crystals. To destroy more crystals you can upgrade your drill to be more effective with prospected currency. Layers also drop attachment and ability items that provide improved prospecting stats when equipped.
Beat Layers
The goal is to beat as much layers as you can (an learn a lot of achievements). Each layer has more crystal with more health and the requirements to beat that layer increases. But harder layers drop better items.
Upgrade Drill
By destroying more crystals you will gain more currency to upgrade the drill (cursors) which will help you destroy even more crystals. Simple, right.
Collect attachment and ability items
Items can drop on each layer. Harder layers drops better items. Equip them to gain better drill stats and abilities.
Trade for Trading Goods
By destroying crystals you earn tailings. Gather enough tailings and you can earn one Spall currency. Spalls are used at Trader to get some trading goods which will help you improve your gameplay.
Key Features
Drill Upgrades - Power, Frequency and Radius
Layers - beat as many layers as you can and earn many achievements
Attachment and Ability Items - they drop from layers and can be equipped to improve drill stats
Trading Goods- Passive buffs earned through levelling and purchased from a traveling merchant
Modifications (Mods) - Temporary buffs found during excavation sessions