- First release
- Jun 23, 2009
- Developer
- Maxis, Maxis Emeryville
- Publisher
- Electronic Arts
- Platforms
- PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac
Attributes
Details
Storyline, release dates, time to beat, age ratings, modes, links, keywords
- Release dates
- PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Jun 23, 2009
- Age ratings
- ESRB E10+ClassInd 10PEGI 12
- Game modes
- Single player
- Keywords
- aliens, spaceship, management, steam, dlc content
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, management, steam, dlc content, ea app, hologram, in-game map editor, mission editor, youtube integration, particle system, fireworks, external character creation
At a Glance
- Critic Score
- 40
Overview
Steam review summary
Steam users rate this Very Positive, 7,266 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026
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How it plays
From Steam
- Simulation
- Action
- Space
- Adventure
- Exploration
- Open World
- Sandbox
- Singleplayer
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Languages
- Englishinterface
- Češtinainterface
Language data: IGDB · recorded 28 Oct 2026
Features
Steam features
- Steam Family Sharing
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Steam Deck
Valve rates this game Playable · recorded 16 Oct 2026
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