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SeriesDistant Worlds

Distant Worlds: Universe

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First release
Apr 05, 2014
Developer
Code Force
Genres
Simulator, Strategy, Real Time Strategy (RTS) · 4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate), Science fiction
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows)

Distant Worlds: Universe is the newest chapter of this critically acclaimed sci-fi series, adding incredible new features and an exciting new storyline. Universe is also the ultimate collector’s edition, the first time all previous Distant Worlds releases have been included in one package, along with an updated manual and greatly expanded modding support. Distant Worlds is a vast, pausable real-time 4X space strategy game. Experience the full depth and detail of turn-based strategy, but with the simplicity and ease of real-time, and on the scale of a massively-multiplayer online game. The Universe is Yours!

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Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Apr 05, 2014
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric
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