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A real-time sci-fi strategy game blending tactical space combat with economy and construction management, offering single-player modes and mod support, with a very long playtime.
A turn-based 4X sci-fi strategy game of planetary politics and hex-grid warfare across land, sea, air, and space, with deep modding and multiplayer that can absorb dozens of hours.
2025-04-04
A single-player turn-based sci-fi strategy game of space exploration and base building, featuring quick-to-play scenarios and a deeply engaging strategy that reviewers spent roughly 21 hours with.
2025-08-20
A sci-fi strategy game with turn-based tactical combat and empire building, offering single-player and multiplayer/PvP, praised as refined and easy to learn but deep.
2019-08-06
A single-player turn-based 4X space strategy about exploring, colonizing, and fighting or negotiating across alien factions, with a satisfying 'one more turn' loop and generally positive but slightly mixed reception.
2017-01-19
A large-scale futuristic RTS with army command, base building, and resource management, offering single-player campaigns and multiplayer co-op, known for its time-intensive strategic depth.
2016-11-10
A challenging single-player 4X RTS space sim about commanding and customizing a fleet, controlling stations, and investigating a dark supply station; reviewers logged ~9-hour campaigns.
2023-08-23
An expansive space-based real-time 4X strategy with diplomacy, trade, and influence mechanics, long playtimes (median ~69 hours), and generally positive reviews despite some AI-art and modding complaints.
2024-08-15
