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1999 PC 4.99 € 👍 92 % Very positive, 461 reviews on Steam

A classic turn-based 4X game about founding a colony on an alien planet. Ideological factions, a philosophical narrative and fully customizable units set it apart.

What defines Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri:

  • Turn-based combat
  • Tactical depth
  • Sci-fi setting
  • Strong, story-driven narrative

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