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Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander

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First release
Sep 08, 2016
Genres
Role-playing (RPG), Indie, Simulator, Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS) · 4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate), Science fiction
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Nintendo Switch, Linux

Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander is a retro sci-fi strategy RPG with a unique blend of base building, exploration and deep tactical JRPG style combat system with capital starships and their idiosyncratic officers, all captured in stunningly beautiful modernized pixel graphics. In Halcyon 6, an unknown alien force is carving a path of destruction towards Earth and you, as the Commander of an immensely powerful, newly discovered derelict starbase left behind by a precursor alien race, are the best chance for the New Terran Federation to stop the impending invasion.

Also known as Halcyon 6 Starbase Commander, Halcyon 6, H6.exe

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Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Sep 08, 2016
Mac
Sep 08, 2016
Linux
Sep 08, 2016
All 5 release dates
iOS
Oct 19, 2017
Nintendo Switch
Jan 31, 2019
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main Story
14h
Main + Extras
24h
Completionist
35h
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Side view, Text
Keywords
retro, space, base management, pixel graphics, base building
… All 12, turn-based combat, crowdfunding - kickstarter, steam greenlight, digital distribution, pre-release public testing, pax east 2016, pax west 2016

At a Glance

Critic Score
66
Main Story (IGDB)
14h
Main + Extras (IGDB)
24h
Completionist (IGDB)
35h
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Steam users rate this Very Positive, 964 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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