Exodus

Exodus is a retro-style strategic simulation in which you build a civilization across a galaxy. Claim uninhabited planets or conquer worlds held by computer opponents, then decide whether to fight, trade or form alliances with them.

Build your civilization

Each planet has a map where you place cities, factories, farmland and other facilities. Manage its climate and resources to keep the world running: agricultural areas can collapse in some climates, and nuclear power plants can have accidents. You can also change planetary laws, including rules on narcotics, civilian weapons and religion. People may rebel if they disagree with how they are treated.

Research and leadership

Set aside funding for scientists to develop passive and active improvements that help automate processes and strengthen your civilization. Research can eventually let you create an artificial planet and move it between solar systems. You can also hire officers to help in different fields, though skilled personnel cost more.

Battles and encounters

Produce troops to defend your planets or attack others. Battles take place on a tactical map, where you deploy three types of combat units and command them in turn-based battles, or let your general handle the fighting. Other leaders are not the only threat: space pirates, orbital bombardments and incoming asteroids can also endanger your planets. You can equip your starship and fleet and upgrade them as you go.

Galaxy and objectives

The galaxy contains over 10 computer opponents from four alien races, some friendly and some hostile. At the start, choose your name, gender or a custom option, and your empire's flag. You can also select a difficulty, galaxy size and objective, including conquest, science or culture.

The game includes an interactive space-opera soundtrack composed by Thomas Mohr (Avatar).