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Space RTS with base building and ship customization. Personal passion project. More than 200 available ships, weapons and modules to design your fleet with. Contains a small campaign, several single and multiplayer game modes and a coop game mode. Also contains Wave defense!
Stellar Warfare is a early access, indie and simulation game
developed and published by Tense Games.
Released on August 04th 2021 is available on Windows, Steam Deck and Steam Machine.
It has received 367 reviews of which 314 were positive and 53 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. 😊
The game is currently priced at 19.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for 8.12€ on Eneba.
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- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Core i3
- Memory: 2046 MB RAM
- Graphics: GTX 780
- Storage: 3000 MB available space
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Stellar Warfare is an interesting one: it is innovative in that it allows you to pick your "frames", ten ships of any design, size and inventory you care for, with each loadout of ten ships being swappable at the start of each game, so you can change your emphasis and playstyle easily. On the face of it, this seems simple, but different games require different balance: ships are split into Light, Medium and Heavy frames/weapon types, and are best countered by others of the same style. This demands that your fleet have a certain balance to it: you can't just fire off a fleet of Heavy Battleships, because they may not be best suited to deal with your opposition! That being said, some of the mechanics can be slow or frustrating: resource generation is a pain much of the time (you have three: metal, power and population), and generating enough of them to propagate a fleet at speed can be tricky. The 3D map (which incorporates up and down, so you're playing on a full three-dimensional plane) can be a nuisance, but realistic despite that - and does allow for some interesting base designs as you layer buildings on top of each other! That being noted, there is an absolutely huge variety of ships, weapons and modules available - but many have to be unlocked through play, which actually gives you a sense of progression in a game that doesn't realistically have any. There is a small "campaignette" but no full campaign: games are mostly your traditional RTS battles of varying format, so progression would normally feel non-existent...but being able to unlock new frames, weapons and modules by finding them on destroyed ships is amazing, because your NEXT game can use any of these new technologies to change your playstyle a little. Quite a wonderful twist on your usual RTS format. All in all, a very solid game. I'm happy to sink a good few hours into it at any given point, and I hope the developers continue to do the same, because this is a gem.
Stellar Warfare delivers a strategy experience built around the foundations that defined classic real-time strategy games while introducing modern ideas that expand tactical freedom and replayability. Inspired by legendary RTS titles that emphasized large-scale battles, economic management, and careful planning, the game takes familiar mechanics and places them within a fully three-dimensional science-fiction setting where players command fleets of customizable ships across open space battlefields. Designed as an independently funded passion project, it carries a clear appreciation for older strategy design philosophies while attempting to evolve them into something more flexible and personal. The core gameplay follows a structure that strategy veterans will immediately recognize. Players establish an economy, construct essential infrastructure, secure important areas of the battlefield, and gradually build military strength capable of overwhelming opposing forces. Resource gathering remains critical to success, creating constant pressure to balance expansion with defense. Every decision impacts long-term survival, whether choosing to invest in economic growth, military production, or technological advantages that strengthen future capabilities. Where Stellar Warfare separates itself from more traditional RTS experiences is through its ship customization systems. Rather than relying entirely on fixed units with predetermined strengths and weaknesses, players are encouraged to build fleets tailored specifically to their preferred strategies. Enemy ships destroyed during combat can leave behind valuable blueprints containing new ship frames, weapon systems, and specialized modules. These discoveries become essential progression tools that gradually expand customization opportunities and encourage experimentation. The fleet-building system creates remarkable variety because ships are not simply produced as identical copies. Players can design specialized vessels intended for different battlefield roles depending on personal strategy preferences. Fast attack ships capable of quick strikes can operate alongside heavily armored frontline vessels built to absorb punishment. Swarm tactics become possible through smaller ship configurations, while stealth-focused approaches or structure-destroying specialists introduce even greater diversity. The flexibility provided by these options transforms fleet composition into a major strategic layer rather than a secondary feature. Customization depth becomes especially impressive due to the sheer number of available combinations. With dozens of ship designs, weapons, and modules available to discover and combine, the game creates enormous potential for experimentation. Fleet construction becomes a creative process where adaptation matters as much as tactical execution. Players can constantly refine strategies based on discovered equipment and changing battlefield conditions, making progression feel rewarding over extended play sessions. Base construction serves as another major pillar of gameplay. Managing infrastructure effectively determines whether an empire thrives or collapses under enemy pressure. Players gain access to a large collection of structures that support different aspects of strategic development. Economic buildings strengthen resource generation while defensive structures help secure territory against hostile attacks. Repair facilities maintain combat readiness while artillery installations expand offensive capabilities. Every placement decision contributes to long-term battlefield control, reinforcing the importance of planning and territorial management. Neutral structures scattered throughout battlefields create additional strategic opportunities. Capturing valuable locations provides meaningful advantages that can influence match outcomes, encouraging players to move aggressively beyond defensive positions rather than remaining isolated behind fortified bases. This constant tension between expansion and protection keeps matches dynamic while rewarding intelligent positioning. Combat itself benefits greatly from the fully three-dimensional movement system. Unlike strategy games restricted to flat battlefield design, Stellar Warfare embraces true spatial freedom. Ships move vertically and horizontally across open environments, creating battles that feel larger and more dynamic. Positioning gains additional complexity because players must consider multiple movement angles rather than simple directional placement. Combined with physics-driven projectile systems, engagements develop a satisfying sense of scale and unpredictability. The game also supports multiple play styles through varied content options. Traditional skirmish battles provide opportunities for direct strategic competition against artificial intelligence or human opponents. Wave defense scenarios challenge players to survive increasingly dangerous enemy assaults through careful preparation and tactical efficiency. Cooperative wave defense expands this concept by encouraging teamwork and shared strategy development. Community-requested additions such as endless wave modes further strengthen replay value by providing long-term challenges built around optimization and endurance. Single-player content remains substantial as well, including campaign-focused experiences and specialized battle scenarios designed to test different strategic approaches. Multiplayer expands possibilities further through competitive skirmishes and battle royale-inspired conflict structures that encourage adaptation against unpredictable opponents. Smooth controls help support the game's larger ambitions. Space strategy games can easily become overwhelming when complexity interferes with readability or responsiveness, but Stellar Warfare aims to maintain intuitive battlefield management despite offering significant depth. The interface and movement systems focus on reducing friction so players can concentrate on tactical decision-making rather than wrestling with unnecessary complications. Stellar Warfare ultimately succeeds because it understands the appeal of classic strategy gaming while introducing enough flexibility to establish its own identity. Economic management, territorial control, fleet composition, and large-scale combat all combine into an experience that rewards experimentation and long-term mastery. By blending traditional RTS foundations with meaningful customization and three-dimensional space warfare, it creates a strategy experience that feels both nostalgic and refreshingly modern for players who enjoy commanding large fleets across futuristic battlefields. Rating: 8/10
At first I was going to rate this game low; the game is pretty jank in many ways. Buildings dont construct sometimes because future buildings intersect with their location. The UI is pretty odd. The controls are sometimes a bit wack. I was even thinking about refunding the game. But then I started getting into the ship combat, and this is where the game truly shines. It's just pure fun to build ships and watch the space battles take place in real time. It's cool seeing all of the different weapon and ship types. You can have truly cinematic moments with your reinforcement fleet jumping in last second to save a dying outpost and retreat ships to repair that are at less than 1% HP. Where I would criticize the game is it's near total lack of explanation of what some buildings do or how to use them. I had to look online on how to jump ships. I had to figure out what the hell the unmaker is. There are buildings to speed up construction time but it doesn't say how much. There are buildings to "take advantage of out of system shipyards" that don't really explain that what it really does is create duplicate ships which is immensely powerful. The UI also has tooltips that fall off the edge of your screen so you can't read them (poor edge detection). You can tell that while not perfect, this game is definitely a labor of love and is worth playing. You just have to give it an honest chance past the tutorial. I hope the developer works on polishing the game, since I think the core gameplay is actually really good.
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Stellar Warfare is currently priced at 19.99€ on Steam.
No, Stellar Warfare is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 19.99€ on Steam.
Yes, Stellar Warfare received 314 positive votes out of a total of 367 achieving a rating of 7.96.
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Stellar Warfare was developed and published by Tense Games.
Yes, Stellar Warfare is playable and fully supported on Windows.
No, Stellar Warfare is not playable on MacOS.
No, Stellar Warfare is not playable on Linux.
Yes, Stellar Warfare is playable on Steam Deck, though it might require a few minor tweaks. Make sure to check the Steam store page and community feedback on ProtonDB for exact compatibility details.
Yes, Stellar Warfare is playable on Steam Machine, though it might require a few minor tweaks. Make sure to check the Steam store page and community feedback on ProtonDB for exact compatibility details.
No, Stellar Warfare does not support VR.
Stellar Warfare offers both single-player and multi-player modes.
Stellar Warfare offers both Co-op and PvP modes.
No, Stellar Warfare does not currently offer any DLC.
Yes, Stellar Warfare is fully integrated with Steam Workshop. Visit Steam Workshop.
No, Stellar Warfare does not support Steam Remote Play.
Yes, Stellar Warfare 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 Stellar Warfare.
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