One of the best Star Wars strategy games, Empire at War is truly massive because it features both land and space battles. These 10 stand out as the all-time greats. Many developers did try to borrow the standard RTS and turn-based strategy elements to deliver a good space strategy title, but failed as this genre demands more than just fireworks in the vast stretches of space. Of the best space strategy games, the most exceptional titles boast solid gameplay, deep customization options, robust micromanagement, a long tech tree and excellent graphics (for the game’s time). It wouldn't go on so long if we weren't a blast to play with :Pįor anyone who has tried space empires before, I should warn that proportions mod vastly changes the game (much for the better!).There are plenty of real-time and turn-based strategy games, but few transpire in far-off galaxies and star systems. But trust me, playing the same game with several other players for a couple years really adds to the richness of the experience. Our last game went on for about 4 years, so its a bit of a commitment. And I would be happy to help guide anyone through the basics or even play a practice game.Īll you need to do is buy a copy off steam for $10, and have 10-30 minutes available a couple times a week to do your turn. If you've never played Space Empires IV before, thats no problem, you have a few weeks before the game is starting.

Its not for everyone, but if you love being able to customize everything, role play, and micromanage, its a wonderful game. Sometimes nicknamed 'Spreadsheets in Space', the game is very complex and extremely customizable. I'm not going to get into detail about the game or the mod given its complexity, but i'll say that it is very niche. We have a solid group of players already, but I would like to extend an invitation to anyone else who would be interested in trying this fantastic 4X game. I'm part of a small gaming group that plays looong Space Empires IV games (Proportions Mod), and we are launching a new game. Here is a snapshot political map of the galaxy just prior to the second Great War from that previous game:

If you're interested in joining the game, this is your big chance to try it out in a friendly non-competitive environment before the big game starts.Įdit 1: For those who would like to read a quick synopsis (as quick as I could describe a 4 year long game :/) of how our last game went, follow this link: We are also launching our 'noob camp' pre-game game tomorrow to bring new players up to speed on the game. We also have a forum up now!Īpparently the game is also on sale on Steam now! At the bottom of the page under 'forum' you will find a thread that contains a link to our official game forum.Įdit 2: Due to some recent events, we now have 3 spots open (with a total of 16 players currently committed). Edit 3: We are launching the game January 11th or 12th.