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Stars in Shadow

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Stars in Shadow is a turn-based 4X science fiction strategy game. Explore the stars, settle distant worlds, and build an interstellar empire. Recover ancient technologies and negotiate with alien leaders.

Last checked 5 Nov 2026

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Player receptionMostly Positive77% positive · 735 Steam reviews ↗

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Stars in Shadow

Stars in Shadow is a turn-based 4X science fiction strategy game. Explore the stars, settle distant worlds, and build an interstellar empire. Recover ancient technologies and negotiate with alien leaders.

Player reception: Mostly Positive · 77% positive · 735 Steam reviews

Available on Steam (PC) — Buy · from $24.99 · GOG (PC) — Buy · from US$4.49, checked 5 Nov 2026.

More about Stars in Shadow

Stars in Shadow is a turn-based 4X science fiction strategy game where players explore the stars, settle distant worlds, and build interstellar empires. The game features streamlined empire management, sophisticated turn-based tactical combat, and detailed world building. Players recover ancient technologies, negotiate with alien leaders, and progress through four eras of technological advancement. With seven playable factions, each with unique research strengths and technology options, players form alliances, conquer neighboring species, or discover ancient artifacts. The game includes a comic-book art style and an original universe backstory, emphasizing high-level strategy and tactical combat.

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LauncherPlatformAccessPriceGame link
SteamPCBuy$24.99Visit official ↗
GOGPCBuyUS$4.49Visit official ↗
Availability historyPast official availability changes
  • BuyGOG · PC · 21 Sep 2026
  • BuySteam · PC · 17 Oct 2026