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Drox Operative is a starship action RPG with warring alien races, fierce space battles, a dynamic, evolving galaxy, and co-op multiplayer for Windows and Mac.Eons ago the Drox ruled the galaxy through their mighty Operatives. These elite starship captains were trained to accomplish the impossible at whatever cost necessary.
Drox Operative is a space, indie and action game
developed and published by Soldak Entertainment.
Released on February 18th 2014 is available in English on Windows, MacOS and Linux.
It has received 314 reviews of which 282 were positive and 32 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. 😎
The game is currently priced at 19.50€ on Steam, but you can find it for less on Eneba.
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System requirements
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Windows
- OS: XP or newer
- Processor: 1.5 GHz Pentium 4
- Memory: 256 MB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce 2 or better
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 200 MB available space
MacOS
- OS: OS X 10.4 (Tiger) to 10.14 (Mojave)
- Processor: 1.5 GHz processor
- Memory: 256 MB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce 2 or better
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 200 MB available space
- Additional Notes: OS must support 32 bit applications!
Linux
- Processor: 1.5 GHz processor
- Memory: 256 MB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce 2 or better
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 200 MB available space
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Drox Operative is an unusual and refreshing hybrid, blending the loot-driven frenzy of an action RPG with the dynamic political landscape of a 4X strategy game. Developed and published by Soldak Entertainment, it casts you as a member of the legendary Drox Operatives—an elite mercenary guild working behind the scenes to shape the fate of entire galaxies. Rather than following a scripted campaign, each new game generates a unique universe filled with warring factions, unstable economies, pirate incursions, plagues, rebellions, colonization attempts, and emergent crises. Your role is not to conquer the galaxy yourself, but to influence the factions that inhabit it, helping some rise while ensuring others fall. The result is a sandbox where your actions matter, yet the universe always feels as if it has a life of its own. At the moment-to-moment level, the game plays as a fast-paced space action RPG. You control a ship, fight enemies in real time, collect loot, and continually upgrade your components. Ship customization is deeper than it first appears: each module consumes power, generates heat, or alters your stats in subtle ways, forcing you to balance firepower, defense, energy consumption, and utility. Crew members further specialize your ship, and distributing stat points across attributes such as Tactical, Computers, Helm, and Command shapes your playstyle. Combat is satisfying because it retains the responsiveness of a traditional ARPG, but the interplay of systems adds layers of strategic decision-making. Do you equip heavier weaponry at the expense of energy reserves? Should you focus on speed and evasion, or build a slow, heavily armored juggernaut? The modular design encourages experimentation across multiple galaxies and playthroughs. The true soul of Drox Operative, however, lies in its emergent world simulation. Factions expand, negotiate alliances, collapse into infighting, or wage endless wars regardless of your presence. You can choose to intervene, sabotage, support, or ignore these events entirely, but the galaxy continues evolving whether you take action or simply watch from the sidelines. This gives every session an unpredictable, story-generating quality. One moment you might be escorting a fragile new colony, and the next you’re trying to prevent an empire from unleashing doomsday weapons on its rivals. Completing missions influences your reputation, which in turn affects diplomacy, trade deals, and faction behavior. Because there are multiple win conditions—military dominance, diplomatic victory, economic prosperity, or legendary reputation—each galaxy offers numerous routes to success or failure. Even defeat can open new opportunities in another sector, making replayability one of the game’s strongest features. Visually, Drox Operative is modest. The graphics are functional rather than flashy, and the interface can initially feel dense or overwhelming. The complexity of the game is not hidden: there are menus within menus, dozens of stats to parse, and a constant influx of alerts and faction updates. For some players this depth is invigorating, offering the freedom to micromanage or ignore details as desired. For others, the learning curve may feel abrupt, particularly since the game provides little in the way of handholding or structured tutorials. Yet the straightforward presentation has its advantages—it keeps the focus on systems, responsiveness, and information rather than spectacle. Once familiar with the interface, it becomes clear how much freedom the design affords. Where the game falters is largely the same place its ambition shines. The high degree of randomness and constant flux can occasionally make victories feel chaotic rather than earned, and the lack of a curated narrative may leave some players feeling unmoored. Because the game encourages repeated playthroughs rather than a single epic campaign, those who crave cinematic storytelling or tightly scripted missions may find the experience too loose. And while the combat is mechanically solid, it is not as visually impactful or tactile as traditional ARPGs, which might limit its appeal for action-focused players. Despite these shortcomings, Drox Operative remains a standout for fans of emergent gameplay and dynamic sandbox design. It offers something rare: a galaxy that truly feels alive, shaped by your choices but never beholden to them. Every new sector is a fresh puzzle filled with political intrigue, shifting power dynamics, dangerous anomalies, and unpredictable alliances. For players who enjoy systems-driven storytelling and deep customization, the game provides almost limitless replay value. Though visually unassuming, it succeeds where it matters most—creating a universe that evolves around you, challenges you, and encourages you to forge your own path through its constantly shifting stars. Rating: 8/10
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Absolutely wonderful indie gem. SciFi rpgs are all too rare in a field glutted with fantasy settings and Drox Operative is a foray into a living breathing world where you can affect literally everything all while spacefaring and questing through a procedurally-generated sector one level at a time. Highly recommended.
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Drox Operative is currently priced at 19.50€ on Steam.
Drox Operative is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 19.50€ on Steam.
Drox Operative received 282 positive votes out of a total of 314 achieving a rating of 8.28.
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Drox Operative was developed and published by Soldak Entertainment.
Drox Operative is playable and fully supported on Windows.
Drox Operative is playable and fully supported on MacOS.
Drox Operative is playable and fully supported on Linux.
Drox Operative offers both single-player and multi-player modes.
Drox Operative includes Co-op mode where you can team up with friends.
There is a DLC available for Drox Operative. Explore additional content available for Drox Operative on Steam.
Drox Operative does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
Drox Operative does not support Steam Remote Play.
Drox Operative 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.
You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for Drox Operative.
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Developer
Soldak Entertainment
Publisher
Soldak Entertainment
Release
18 Feb 2014
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