NOTICE: Activation key must be used on
a valid Steam account, requires internet connection.
ABOUT THE GAME
Stars in Shadow is a turn-based 4X science
fiction strategy game. Explore the stars, settle distant worlds,
and build an interstellar empire. Recover ancient technologies and
negotiate with alien leaders. Created by a pair of passionate
strategy gamers, Stars in Shadow features streamlined empire
management, sophisticated turn-based tactical combat, and detailed
world building.
KEY FEATURES
- Epic Scope: Starting at the dawn of
interstellar travel, progress through four eras of technological
advancement. Discover the science of planetary terraforming,
upgrade your infantry battalions to battle mechs, and grow your
fleet from a squadron of destroyers to an armada of
planet-destroying Dread Stars.
- Varied Factions: 7 Playable factions
comprising six alien races. Each faction has different research
strengths and technology options. Forming alliances, conquering
neighboring species, or discovering ancient artifacts may open up
additional avenues of research. Choose your race wisely as it
impacts which worlds will suit you, what trades or alliances may be
offered, and whether or not your neighbors are inclined to trust
you.
- Stylized Setting: A distinctive comic-book art
style and an original, detailed universe backstory draw you into an
immersive game world. Interact with a unique cast of alien
characters, make friends and influence people, or crush your
enemies and see them driven before you.
- Focused High-Level Strategy: Build a vast and
varied empire, taking advantage of the unique traits offered by
different alien populations and the worlds they inhabit. A
streamlined resource and planetary improvement model keeps the game
moving even when your empire grows large.
- Deep Turn-Based Tactical Combat: Face off
against your opponents in complex 2D turn-based tactical battles.
Counter your enemy’s missile barrage using point defense or
interceptors, then close to energy weapon range! Stars in Shadow’s
tactical engine includes several features rarely seen in turn based
games. Multi-ship commands keep even large fleet battles
fast-paced, and smart unit behaviors allow tight control with
minimal micromanagement. Auto-resolve battles that are a foregone
conclusion, while retaining the ability to replay any engagement to
see exactly what happened.
System requirements
Minimum:
- OS: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10
- Processor: Intel Core 2.6 GHz or equivalent
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: ATI Radeon HD 4000 Series or better
- Storage: 3 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Stars in Shadow requires the OpenGL framebuffer extension. This extension is present on almost all graphics drivers released after 2010, but laptops made before 2010 with vendor-locked graphics drivers may not be able to run the game.
Recommended:
- OS: Windows 7,8,10
- Processor: Intel Core Duo 3.0 GHz or equivalent
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA Geforce 400 Series or better, 1 GB RAM
- Storage: 3 GB available space