CyberHive is a strategic space travel simulator with a non-linear story. Players command the starship "Melistar" with a crew of anthropomorphic bees, engaging in survival, resource gathering, ship upgrades, and crew management within a cosmic opera setting. The game features an anime visual style and presents players with choices regarding alliances and conflicts with various alien insectoid races.
The narrative unfolds through a branching plot, encouraging world exploration and the discovery of ancient artifacts and knowledge to understand the universe's past and potential future calamities. Players will manage ship capabilities and crew well-being while navigating random and story-driven events, from internal crew intrigues to external faction battles and encounters with other species like the Merchant Guild, League of Smugglers, Ants, and Locusts. Every decision influences the outcome, contributing to a unique survival and storytelling experience.