Hollow Stars

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Hollow Stars is a deep 2D strategy game where players build trading empires, refine asteroids, lead fleets into battle, and manage faction politics. The game features a living economy with finite resources, where every price emerges from supply and demand, and every deposit is finite. Players can engage in up to four-player co-op, with three modes: 'Family' (one faction, shared wallet), 'Allies' (separate empires in the same sector with trade and mutual aid), and 'Rivals' (open competition to build the most extensive network). Conservation of entities is central: ships are built from ore and alloys, destroyed ships become loot or recyclable wreckage, and NPCs don't respawn. Key mechanics include NPC hierarchy (requiring specific roles like Admiral for war, Diplomat for alliances, and Magnate for trade), heroes that can be hired and retained, and a top-down view with minimal visual noise for maximum information clarity. The game emphasizes strategic decisions over reflexes, with no shooter gameplay.