Deuteros - One of the best Amiga/Atari ST Space Strategy games, you've got to play!

It's time to share one of the greatest Space Strategy games ever created on the Amiga and the ST which has been updated via TheCompany.PL as an easily PC launchable file and inclusive graphical filters (F12). The game is none other than DEUTEROS, which was designed by Ian Bird and released in 1991 and is set some 800 years after Millennium, in a time when mankind has won the struggle to make the Earth habitable again but lost its spacefaring capabilities, which it is seeking to regain.

R.I.S.K. - Alien busting action on the C64 with a worthy crack!

I wasn't going to mention the game everyone's talking about... Hostile Alien environments, many varied enemies attacking in swarms, negotiating the planet's surfaces with your blaster equipped skimmer. While trying to determine friend from foe. But if "No Man's Sky" had been released in 1987, it might have looked a bit like this...This is R.I.S.K: Rapid Intercept Seek and Kil.

Orion Trail - Oregon trail in space gets rapid greenlight

Way back in the mists of 8-Bit computing was a little game on the Apple II that was meant to be a somewhat educational game teaching you about the perils of frontier American life. Oregon Trail aimed to teach kids about the real life experiences of heading out on the real Oregon Trail which according to just about anyone who remembers playing it, meant dying of dysentery in new and exciting ways... Orion Trail is taking that formula into SPAAAAAAACE!

OpenIG : Imperium Galactica Open Source Remake 0.95.201 released

One of the finest space strategy games "Imperium Galactica" originally developed by Digital Reality in 1997 is once again available as an open source version of OpenIG. Now developed by David Karnok which features a ton of improvements over the original game, from a new trade screen, to AI improvements to high quality graphics and random galaxy generators. An incredible open source title of which we rate very highly on Indie Retro News. So head on over to the changelog list and grab the latest version.

Deuteros Remakes - Top quality space strategy revival

When people say to me what game do you remember the most, I'm usually quick to respond with Deuteros on the Amiga 500. It was a game like no other, a sci-fi space strategy game in which you mined for resources on the planet and from asteroids, researched new technology, and built ships to colonize the stars. Yet what made this Ian Bird game so brilliant was not only was it a sequel to the previous hit Millennium 2.2, it had a unique space design style that I feel no game has matched. Yet through all these years and talks of a remake, it wasn't until this year that two fans (Gambit/bfernhout) set about reintroducing the game into the PC crowd.

Deuteros - Strategy PC remake gets a v140919 update

Rejoice as the next Deuteros (Ian Bird) remake version is now available to download. Play an early alpha remake build of one of the finest Space Strategy games ever released. Research new technology, colonize the stars, mine for resources and defend yourself against the Martians in a sequel to another great classic, Millennium 2.2.

Deuteros : The Next Millennium - New Alpha V0.0.19 Remake Release!

A small mention to our previous main feature, you'll be pleased to know that the remake of the incredible 1991 space strategy game Deuteros has now been updated to a new alpha V0.0.19 release. The developer of the PC remake "Gambit", has added a new options screen, more sounds and fixes to the research and production scene. Please note though that this is alpha and is in no way playable, plus there is also an issue with the GFX of which the developer is using and may well have to be redone. Read on for the changelog

Deuteros : The Next Millennium - New Alpha V.0.1.16 Remake Release!

Originally designed by Ian Bird and released in 1991 as a sequel to Millennium 2.2, Deuteros was an incredible Space Strategy game for it's time and I feel there is nothing like it still today. The object of the game was to mine resources, research new tech and to colonize further out into the solar system. But it was both the construction, the story, the immersion, the space battles and ship control which set it above many of the games even released today. So gamers that remember this fine title will be pleased to know that a PC fan based remake is now in the works by Gambit.

Novus AEterno - A rather large MMO Strategy game! (Kickstarter)

Game Type : RTS, MMO
Kickstarter Goal : $75,000

Developer : Taitale Studios
Game Info Quote : Start with a home planet that you can never lose. Expand your control outward across an unlimited universe of galaxies. It’s a sandbox in space where you can build your empire-- and influence over other players. Do it anyway you wish: through diplomatic channels, intelligence, military might or economic power. Thousands and thousands of players at one time on one seamless map. The game never stops, even when you are off line, There is always a way to rebuild and recover, and there are always potential new allies and foes ready to engage you on a truly galactic scale.

Release : Mid 2014

Systems : PC,Other(?)

Interplanetary - Wage wars from home planets (Steam Greenlight)

Game Type : Sci-Fi, Turn Based, Strategy

Developer : Team Jolly Roger

Game Info Quote : Interplanetary is a hard scifi turn-based strategy artillery game, where players wage wars by developing their home planets and firing their interplanetary barrages through the planetary system. Our goal is to have all the classic features a devoted strategy fan wants, but also introduce something fresh to the mix.

Release : 2014
Systems : PC, Mac, Linux

Deuteros X - A Strategy remake that was in the works!

Work in progress Intro Screen

Game Type : Space Strategy
Game Info from our previous article : Designed by Ian Bird and released in 1991. The game is set some 800 years after the Millennium, in a time when mankind has won the struggle to make the Earth habitable again but lost its spacefaring capabilities, which it is seeking to regain. This is no ordinary space game and so far there has been no game like it since.The object of the game is to mine resources, research new tech and to colonize further out into the solar system. Don't expect amazing graphics but do expect deep thoughtful gameplay with thousands of drones fighting away at each other as you battle to defend yourself against the Methanoids.  If you decide to give up it's rather satisfying hitting the Self Destruct button, the nuke button oh and you can even chill out with the Music Box which comes later. This is a game NOT to be missed
Remake News : It came as a surprise yesterday to find out that Deuteros was going to have a remake called Deuteros X. Simply searching for a Deuteros wallpaper was met with a number of screenshots that I have never seen before and it turned out that a remake was in progress, however it has recently stalled due to the developer's lack of willing to commit. Which is a shame as other programmers need the files to keep the Remake going. But from what i've seen of the work in progress and temporary screenshots it looked like a worthy remake and got me all tingly inside, lets hope it does end up being finished!
Release : TBA(Currently Stalled)
Systems : PC

4X Space Strategy 'Horizon', is now available for Alpha on Steam Early Access!

Game Genre : 4x Space Strategy
Developer : L3O Interactive
Publisher : Iceberg Interactive
Developer Quote : “We are very excited to be on Early Access! Making the game accessible during development is really important to us to gather feedback from our gaming community. We are very much looking forward to interacting with all of you to help us shape Horizon into its final form.”, says Raffi Parsekhian, CEO at L30 Interactive.
Game Info : Horizon is a turn-based space strategy game of galactic exploration and conquest in which you are in control of humanity’s destiny. You will explore deep space, find new frontiers and discover alien artifacts hidden on long-abandoned planets.
Release : Available now for instant alpha access, get involved with this game as it develops.
Systems : PC(Steam)

OpenIG : Imperium Galactica - Open Source Space Strategy Remake 0.95.130 released

Open-IG is an Imperium Galactica (1997) remake. It’s an Open-Source project and the game is written in Java, so it’s available for many platforms with constant updates. This is also the best remake of Imperium Galactica you'll be playing for some time, it has everything you need in a simple Java set up. With bigger display support, higher resolutions, improved coding and extras, this is one remake that has be installed.

StarDrive - High Quality 4X Action Space Strategy (BETA PREVIEW)

After featuring two news articles on Iceberg Interactive and Zero Sum's upcoming 4X game Stardrive (here and here) we finally got our hands on a key for this promising space strategy. With all the elements and more from any other 4X games that we love, Stardrive proved to be a proper gem!

Iceberg Interactive to publish 4x Space Strategy Game ‘Horizon’

The Publisher Iceberg Interactive are fast becoming a well known publisher for some damn fine 4x strategy games, what with Endless Space, StarDrive and now Horizon under their belt.  So with the announcement today of the developers L30 joining Iceberg Interactive for Horizon, I'm sure this will be another 4x strategy hit game. Horizon is a game of galactic conquest, where humans have just begun venturing beyond the edges of our solar system. But as with any space game, space isn't as empty as was led to believe, gather the ships it's time for war!

StarDrive - High Quality 4X Action Space Strategy (OPEN BETA AVAILABLE)

StarDrive which we featured here is now available for Open Beta testing via a steam pre-order. This is a really great 4x action space strategy game and has, not just fantastic graphics but it's also full of space faring gameplay! The goal in this game is to build a space empire and dominate the galaxies. You'll be doing everything from colonization, research, ship design, enjoying great space battles and more. Some are even calling this game the new master of orion 2, we shall see.

OpenIG : Imperium Galactica - Space Strategy Open Source Remake

I was a huge Imperium Galactica fan, even liked the second one Imperium Galatica 2, and now we have the chance to play Imperium Galactica, the original again on today's systems. Open-IG is an Imperium Galactica (1997) remake. It’s an Open-Source project and the game is written in Java, so it’s available for many platforms. The game has been updated to support bigger displays and arbitrary resolutions. The downloaded package contains everything including the videos and an automatic update tool

StarDrive - High Quality 4X Action Space Strategy (CLOSED BETA AVAILABLE)

I love 4x space strategy games and this looks right on the planetary universe scale, this is StarDrive which is a 4x Action-Space-Strategy game, where the goal is to build a space empire. Now I know we've had a lot of 4x space strategy games in the past and upcoming ones, but a good number of them have dashed my space dreams. But everything about this game could make it a worthy classic, we shall see.

As with most games of this type you Start with a single planet and a small number of space vessels in which to travel the stars. The basic goal of this action space strategy game? Head out into the galaxy, explore new worlds, build new colonies, and discover the StarDrive universe.

Deep Space Settlement - Space RTS

This is Deep Space Settlement, a real-time space strategy game, focused on empire building and grand-scale space battles. A game genre that I am very fond of, especially as I couldn't put down games such as Deuteros on the Amiga. The empire building aspect of Deep Space Settlement is the taking care of your economy and your population. This is done by building defenses, expanding, exploring and exploiting new resources. By building stations you can essentially transform resources into other resources. An economy is based on production and consumption.

Predestination interview with the games lead developer Brendan Drain.

Hello folks! We have an interview for you today with the lead developer of Predestination Brendan Drain. We did an article on Predestination a few weeks ago which you can find here if you haven't read it already and wish to do so. We hope you will enjoy reading the interview!