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A terminal-based real-time space grand strategy of empire-building, warfare, and espionage, playable solo or online, with idle-friendly timer mechanics and widely varying reviewer playtimes around 16–44 hours.
A starship action RPG with procedural galaxy generation, real-time combat, and co-op, praised for its dynamic alien conflicts but noted for a low ship speed cap.
2021-10-20
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
A dark gothic science-fantasy roguelite about commanding an ancient starship through a dying empire, with pausable real-time combat, artifact-based shipbuilding, and permadeath runs that reviewers sunk dozens of hours into.
2025-06-02
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
