Stars in Shadow
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.
78.6Rating
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About This Game
Stars in Shadow is a indie/strategy game designed for single-player, developed by Ashdar Games and released in 2017. With an estimated 38,000 copies sold, it is considered a modest seller on Steam. Community ratings across Steam average 78.6/100 — a generally positive reception overall. According to player data, the main story takes around 5.77 hours, with side content bringing that to 27.03 hours. Players commonly describe it as Strategy, 4X, Indie, Turn-Based Strategy and Space.
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User Reviews
78.6
Overall Score / 100
7.9/10
Steam (814 reviews)
Playtime Estimates
5.77h
🎯 Main Story
27.03h
⭐ Main + Sides
Based on 15 player submissions
DLCs (1)
Stars in Shadow: Legacies
$4.99
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Game Information
Release Date
January 19, 2017
Developer
Ashdar Games
Publisher
Iceberg Interactive
Platforms
Windows
Price
$24.99
Analytics & Metrics
Copies Sold (VISE)
Low Data
VRI ScoreLearning
57
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System Requirements
🪟 Windows
Minimum
- 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.
Recommended
- OS *: Windows 7,8,10
- Processor: Intel Core Duo 3.0 GHz or equivalent
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA Geforce 400 Series or better, 1 GB RAM
- Storage: 3 GB available space
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