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The Spatials: Galactology (2018)

The Spatials: Galactology cover
Developer
Weird and Wry
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
3.4 of 5, 257 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 15 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

You manage a space station with deliberate planning and resource balancing, building a functional colony step by step without intense pressure.

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What players say

Players call it a charming colony sim with a Star Trek vibe, but many say the UI is clunky with no keyboard shortcuts and the endgame gets repetitive. Longtime players report development stalled after 2019. Performance stuttering on medium-sized stations is a common complaint, and the tutorial leaves a lot unexplained.

Screenshots

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