Buy it if you like
- Gameplay: 65 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Graphics: 32 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Story: 28 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
- Combat: 44 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
- Multiplayer: 14 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
- Bugs: 13 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
Based on 6k player reviews · updated
What players think
The recurring themes across 300 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
Why players love itThings to know
50% of themes are praise25% are divided25% are complaints
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
65 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
This layering of biomes expands gameplay scope in a meaningful way, giving players the sense of truly managing a global—and interplanetary—enterprise.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
32 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
While it retains many of the series’ strengths—polished visuals, deep logistics, and a satisfying progression loop—it also streamlines or omits some beloved mechanics, making for a mixed but often engaging experience.
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
28 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
All told the game is beautiful, I enjoyed the story aspects, I found it accessible yet still challenging at times, and I'd definitely say it was worth the price I paid.
Difficulty
Players who bring up Difficulty mostly praise it.
21 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
This is where difficulty does offer some interesting challenges, but it can be easily done with a proper strategy.
Interface
Players who bring up Interface mostly praise it.
11 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The interface makes juggling these elements relatively intuitive, and the sense of overseeing a vast, interconnected empire is one of the game’s most rewarding aspects.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
4 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Moreover, the game’s soundtrack and sound design perfectly complement the futuristic setting, enhancing the overall atmosphere and immersion.
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
Players love
Gameplay65 reviews
Graphics32 reviews
Story28 reviews
Difficulty21 reviews
Interface11 reviews
Audio4 reviews
Divided opinion
Servers and matchmaking20% still recommend
Optimization50% still recommend
Monetization0% still recommend
Players complain
Combat59% still recommend
Multiplayer50% still recommend
Bugs23% still recommend
What you get
Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.
Play modes
- Single-player
Controller
Steam lists no controller support.
Store features
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Trading Cards
Platforms
- Windows
Valve device support
Steam DeckPlayable
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachinePlayable
Should I buy it now?
Based on Steam price history.
Lowest ever recorded
$5.99$39.99−85%
That's the lowest price we've ever recorded.
6 points recordedtoday · $5.99
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