Prosperous Universe is a Windows-based space economy MMO developed by simulogics. Players take on the role of a CEO of their own spacefaring company, exploring the galaxy, designing spaceships, forging alliances, and most importantly, producing, trading, transporting, and profiting. The game features a highly customizable user interface named APEX that allows players to manage their business efficiently.

Prosperous Universe boasts a purely player-driven MMO economy in a persistent universe that allows for unique experiences, a multitude of play styles, and no grind to speak of. The game emphasizes realism in everything from the economy to space travel, providing a unique experience to players of all backgrounds. Players must consider a wealth of factors when deciding where to build their first base, such as atmosphere, minerals, temperature, pressure, access to water, and terrain. Understanding and exploiting complex systems are key to surviving in the vastness of the universe.