Star Traders: 4X Empires

Star Traders: 4X Empires is a turn-based strategy game about leading human survivors from the great Exodus to a new home in hostile space. As the leader of a splinter group that has fallen behind the main fleet, you settle nearby habitable worlds, protect refugee colonies and build a new galactic empire in the universe of the original Star Traders RPG.

Expand your empire

You explore the galaxy, uncover its secrets and trade with a universe of rich, dynamic characters. To grow your domain, you manage its economy, political realm and technology research while rival factions struggle for power. Use political maneuvering to build treaties and harmony, and spies and espionage to gain an advantage over your enemies. You can also risk your forces to rescue refugees and keep them safe.

Fight for survival

Hostile aliens threaten your colonies, and your fleets fight tactical battles across solar systems. Conflict can bring invasions and devastating planetary bombardments; you can also bombard planets and attack alien infestations as you expand. Research technologies and build ships and weapons to meet these threats. Your choices across the sprawling technology tree shape your civilization’s strategy.

Factions and ships

The game includes six classic factions and three Great Clan factions: Alta Mesa, Moklumne and Zenrin. It also includes all nine ship design types, the full technology tree, and the Alta Mesa and Hyperion Ship Skin Packs.

Customize your campaign

You can choose from multiple difficulty levels and customize map sizes.