Star General (2023)

Developer: Catware
Publisher: SNEG
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Strategy
Rating: 4.4 of 5, 33 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.8 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You methodically manage resources and command fleets across a top-down space map, moving carefully through turns as you expand and defend against alien races.

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What players say

Players praise the variety of space and ground combat but warn that the game demands patience and a manual read. The lack of a tutorial, slow turn-based pacing, and dated interface are consistent criticisms, with some noting ground combat can drag. Opinion is split on whether nostalgia alone carries it.

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