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2015PCSteam Deck playable49 % positive14.99 €

A streamlined space strategy game set in the Civilization universe: you explore planets, research technologies and fight turn-based battles with customizable starships. Campaigns are compact and procedurally generated.

  • Turn-based combat
  • Sci-fi setting
  • Build variety
  • Tactical depth
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Age of Wonders: Planetfall

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2019USK 12PCPlayStationXboxSteam Deck playable79 % positive29.99 €

Brings what grabs you about Sid Meier's Starships: turn-based combat, a sci-fi setting and lots of builds to try.

A turn-based sci-fi 4X strategy game where you rebuild a civilization from the ruins of a fallen galactic empire and fight deep tactical battles with customized units and heroes. The factions differ strongly in playstyle and technology.

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