13 Best Space Strategy Games for PC in 2018: Page 3 of 13

Updated: 12 Apr 2018 9:08 pm
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Build a powerful armada of ships and explore the vastness of space.
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11) Sid Meier's Starships (2015)

Sid Meier’s Starships – Starships 101

This game is from the same universe as Civilization: Beyond Earth (2014), it has the same concept of resource gathering, allocation, and combat. Explore the far reaches of space with your Federation Affinity as you trade and protect your land from hostiles.

With each Federation Affinity, you and your team have additional bonuses. The leader you choose will grant you added abilities that can help you in the game. Build and expand your empire among other planets, by succeeding their missions so you can get their resources of food, energy, credits, science, and winning Battle Cards.

The battle sequence is a turn-based strategy, you must equip and upgrade mechanics that would help you win more battles. Battle Cards is a mechanic that gives Players extra abilities and stat bonuses. Utilize Research Bases, so your team can build more ships and gadgets that can help them in their conflict.

Explore the Galaxy with your fleet, fulfilling missions and requests

Analyze planets and solar systems you are about to enter

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Dedicated to learn everything in his skilltree, Matthew B. Hafen is a writer that is not afraid to back down from a challenge.
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