Buzz Aldrin's Space Program Manager on Steam - User reviews, Price & Information

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Space Program Manager (SPM) is the ultimate game of space exploration. It is the mid 1950s and the race for dominance between the US and the Soviet Union is about to move into a new dimension: space.

Buzz Aldrin's Space Program Manager is a simulation, strategy and space game developed by Polar Motion and published by Slitherine Ltd..
Released on October 31st 2014 is available only on Windows in 5 languages: English, French, German, Italian and Spanish - Spain.

It has received 479 reviews of which 369 were positive and 110 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. 😊

The game is currently priced at 9.56€ on Steam with a 67% discount, but you can find it for 0.78€ on Gamivo.

The Steam community has classified Buzz Aldrin's Space Program Manager into these genres:

Simulation Strategy Space Management Historical Cold War Multiplayer Singleplayer Turn-Based Turn-Based Strategy Replay Value Strategy RPG

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Windows

OS *: Windows Vista/7/8/10, Windows Server 2008/2003
Processor: Intel Core Duo 1.33GHz or faster processor (or equivalent)
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: 256MB Video RAM
Storage: 3 GB available space
Additional Notes: Minimum screen resolution: 1366x768

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April 2025

I know this game was released a while ago, but I'm totally delighted by it. I think I've rewatched Apollo 13 movie and the Netflix doco on it several times now while playing. Better late than never as they say; it really brings up that nostalgic feel for the 60s Space Programs. Is it the deepest or most complex simulator? No, but that's fine. It really hits the mark for the fun factor combined with strategy. Love it!!

Jan. 2025

Let's start saying that the game is pretty broken. The real space race had 5 missions that ended in loss of life and here you can have the highest possible reliability and still you get a catastrophic failure in one out of 3 missions, no matter the Tiger teams, or whatever. Apart from that, the game is entertaining. Honestly I liked BARIS way more than this, as it was more historically accurate, but let's face it, BARIS is abandonware and even the open source version available in Github looks ridiculously tiny with the high resolutions we use today. Still, if BARIS was a 10, SPM is still a 6 or a 7.

Dec. 2024

As a lifelong aficionado of space exploration, and many strategy games, I found myself immersed in how this little gem merges the two in a delightful package. From the outset, I was struck by the game’s authentic representation of the space programs from the thrilling days of the Space Age. The attention to detail and the commitment to historical accuracy transported me back to an era where every launch was a leap towards the stars. What truly stands out is its reverence for the intricacies of the space race. The game faithfully mirrors the challenges and triumphs experienced by NASA and the Soviet space agencies, allowing players like myself to relive the era’s most iconic moments. The depth of the game’s research is evident in every mission, every spacecraft design, and every policy decision. It’s a rare and commendable feat to craft a game that is both educational and thoroughly engaging. The mechanics of the game deserve high praise for their accessibility and intuitiveness. As someone who has navigated countless strategy games, I found the learning curve here to be refreshingly gentle. The interface is user-friendly, making it easy to manage resources, plan missions, and progress through the game’s intricate web of technological advancements and budgetary constraints. It’s a testament to the developers’ skill that a game with such depth is also welcoming to newcomers. However, as much as I revelled in my journey to the stars, I couldn’t help but feel a longing for a more modern visual experience. The game’s graphics, while functional, left much to be desired in terms of immersion. In an era where high-quality 3D CGI has become the norm, the dated visuals of Buzz Aldrin’s Space Program Manager stood out starkly. The flat, 2D graphics lacked the dynamism and visual flair that could have elevated the game from excellent to extraordinary. Which brings me to my plea: this game is in dire need of a remaster. The core mechanics and historical authenticity are already stellar, but a visual overhaul could breathe new life into this gem. Imagine the same meticulous attention to detail, but with cutting-edge graphics that do justice to the awe-inspiring nature of space exploration. A remaster or a completely redone version for the modern era would not only attract a new generation of gamers but also delight long-time fans like myself. While Buzz Aldrin’s Space Program Manager remains a cherished part of my gaming library, I can’t help but dream of what it could become with a bit of modern polish. Here’s hoping that the developers hear our collective call and take this great game to new heights. Until then, I’ll continue to journey through the stars, cherishing the authenticity and easy-to-learn mechanics that make this game a true classic.

July 2024

Hire, fire, and try to not get anybody killed. Fun look on how to manage a space program.

July 2024

This is a really fun game and I do recommend this for those who enjoy a management simulation type environment with competition as you try and beat the other side in the space race. There are also some really great graphics and cut-scenes as well as some enthralling alternate history scenarios (such as a dual craft meeting of the Mercury capsules or pursuing the Gemini program all the way to the moon). The single and biggest downside is a complete lack of history in the game characters - all of the mission controllers, astronauts, and scientists are photos and names of people who helped fund the game and there no historical characters that you can recruit, train, and send into space (with the exception of Buzz Aldrin). Also, this game has not been updated in years and what you see is pretty much what you will always get.

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Buzz Aldrin's Space Program Manager is currently priced at 9.56€ on Steam.

Buzz Aldrin's Space Program Manager is currently available at a 67% discount. You can purchase it for 9.56€ on Steam.

Buzz Aldrin's Space Program Manager received 369 positive votes out of a total of 479 achieving a rating of 7.28.

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Buzz Aldrin's Space Program Manager was developed by Polar Motion and published by Slitherine Ltd..

Buzz Aldrin's Space Program Manager is playable and fully supported on Windows.

Buzz Aldrin's Space Program Manager is not playable on MacOS.

Buzz Aldrin's Space Program Manager is not playable on Linux.

Buzz Aldrin's Space Program Manager offers both single-player and multi-player modes.

Buzz Aldrin's Space Program Manager offers both Co-op and PvP modes.

Buzz Aldrin's Space Program Manager does not currently offer any DLC.

Buzz Aldrin's Space Program Manager does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

Buzz Aldrin's Space Program Manager does not support Steam Remote Play.

Buzz Aldrin's Space Program Manager is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

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Slitherine Ltd.

Release 31 Oct 2014

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