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Stars in Shadow is a turn-based 4X strategy game and a vivid tribute to the genre classics. Compete with alien factions to explore and colonize nearby starsystems, build fleets to defend against rivals, negotiate or conquer them. Win by unifying the galaxy, through diplomacy or force.

Stars in Shadow is a strategy, indie and 4x game developed by Ashdar Games and published by Iceberg Interactive.
Released on January 19th 2017 is available in English only on Windows.

It has received 787 reviews of which 621 were positive and 166 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. 😊

The game is currently priced at 24.50€ on Steam, but you can find it for less on Gamivo.

The Steam community has classified Stars in Shadow into these genres:

Strategy Indie 4X Turn-Based Strategy Space Turn-Based Combat Sci-fi Turn-Based Turn-Based Tactics

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System requirements

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Windows

OS *: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10
Processor: Intel Core 2.6 GHz or equivalent
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: ATI Radeon HD 4000 Series or better
Storage: 3 GB available space
Additional Notes: Stars in Shadow requires the OpenGL framebuffer extension. This extension is present on almost all graphics drivers released after 2010, but laptops made before 2010 with vendor-locked graphics drivers may not be able to run the game.

User reviews & Ratings

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Aug. 2025

Stars in Shadow is a beautiful game. The art is quality and distinctive, with a cohesive design that shines through. As far as 4X games go, it's rather simple. That said, it isn't lacking any core mechanics that characterize the genre. If you're a fan of Stellaris, you'll feel the weight of the absence of mechanics such as being able to exterminate primitives, or modifying your species, but there are benefits to those systems not being included. Your first decisions have a major impact on your long term success, and a rocky start can really set you back even on the normal difficulty. That said, it isn't nearly as unforgiving as Stellaris, and it feels so much better than Galactic Civilizations, which would be its closest contemporary comparison. It feels most like Masters of Orion or Space Empires, but with an unmistakable modern indie charm. 8/10 I will definitely play this again.

Aug. 2025

This is a good 4X. It's reasonably simple for the genre without being shallow. It has turn based combat which is always a plus for me in any game where you can customise your ships. The AI is reasonable, the graphics are clean and clear. I've had a lot of fun with it and will probably continue to play it now and again as it has something compelling. The races are all very different to play, which is also nice. Just don't play humans your first game!

June 2025

Making an effort to go back and review games I wanted to leave positive reviews for but never did ... anyways, game good, cool art and unique race selection, feels very much like an older 4x in a good way, UI can be a bit overwhelming tho

Jan. 2025

Simple game, but scratches a strategy space game itch quickly versus spending hundreds of hours completing one of the major titles. You can finish one of these games in just a few sittings. Not hard to learn so the time investment is returned quickly.

Sept. 2024

A successful reimagining and recapturing of the glory of the old Master of Orion games.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Stars in Shadow is currently priced at 24.50€ on Steam.

Stars in Shadow is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 24.50€ on Steam.

Stars in Shadow received 621 positive votes out of a total of 787 achieving a rating of 7.50.

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Stars in Shadow was developed by Ashdar Games and published by Iceberg Interactive.

Stars in Shadow is playable and fully supported on Windows.

Stars in Shadow is not playable on MacOS.

Stars in Shadow is not playable on Linux.

Stars in Shadow is a single-player game.

There is a DLC available for Stars in Shadow. Explore additional content available for Stars in Shadow on Steam.

Stars in Shadow does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

Stars in Shadow does not support Steam Remote Play.

Stars in Shadow 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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