Distant Worlds: Universe (2014)

Developer

Code Force

Publisher

Slitherine Ltd.

Platforms

Windows

Genres

Simulation, Strategy

Rating

3.8 of 5, 1,853 player ratings

Typical playtime

about 13 hours

Where to get it

Steam

How it feels

A sprawling, deeply complex space empire simulation that rewards patient planning and offers endless replayability through its sandbox and modding systems.

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What players say

Players praise its sprawling, detailed 4X simulation with deep automation and ship customization, but warn it has aged poorly and runs unreliably on modern machines. Many prefer it to Distant Worlds 2, though the interface and lack of Russian localization are common complaints.

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