Gates of Horizon (2014)

Developer: Hex Keep
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Indie, Massively Multiplayer, Simulation, Strategy
Rating: 3.2 of 5, 99 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 27 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

a methodical, spreadsheet-driven space conquest where you manage fleets, agents, and sectors over a long, persistent campaign.

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What players say

Players compare Gates of Horizon to an indie EVE Online with a twist: you manage a whole corporation and command fleets of ships, not just a single pilot. They praise the no-subscription model and no pay-to-win design, but a harsh difficulty curve, a clunky interface, and a tiny player base hold it back. Long-term reviews report development was abandoned and the game was delisted by the publisher.

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