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StarDrive

Critic score3 critics
First release
Apr 26, 2013
Genres
Indie, Strategy, Real Time Strategy (RTS) · 4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate), Action, Science fiction

StarDrive sets a new benchmark for the ‘4X Space Strategy’ genre. Starting with a single planet and a small number of space-worthy vessels, you must venture forth into the galaxy, conquer new worlds, build new colonies and defend your very existence against those who would take what is yours. How you play is your decision. Use diplomacy or brute force. Trade, spy and research your way to galactic domination. Make friends, or create mortal enemies… The heart of StarDrive is its ship design and combat engine. StarDrive takes a modular approach to ship design, allowing the player to create custom ships where the composition and placement of ship modules really matters to the performance of a ship.. In combat, if your portside armour is taking a beating, then rotate around and show them the starboard side! Hide behind a friendly capital ship’s shields; warp into and out of the fray, launch fighters, lay mines, and so much more.

Also known as StarDrive.exe

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Details

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Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Apr 26, 2013
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric
Where to buy
Keywords
steam trading cards, crowdfunding - kickstarter, crowdfunding, crowd funded

At a Glance

Critic Score
56

Overview

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Steam users rate this Mixed, 1,252 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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