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Command Earth's first interstellar ship, explore alien systems, gather resources, forge alliances, and battle empires threatening humanity.
Released 20 Sep 2018
Captain Earth's Starship
Pilot a Planet Lander
Meet Alien Civilizations
Star Control is a space role-playing game in which you command Earth's first interstellar starship on a mission to save the Earth from hostile alien empires.
Developed by Stardock Entertainment · Published by Stardock Entertainment









In 2088, you captain the U.E.S. Vindicator, Earth's first interstellar starship. As alien civilizations threaten humanity, you travel the galaxy, meet its inhabitants, and work to protect Earth.
Travel between star systems, investigate planets, and deploy a lander to collect resources, relics, and artifacts. Encounters with alien species lead to conversations, quests, and opportunities to make allies or enemies.
Use gathered resources and alien technology to upgrade your flagship and assemble a fleet. Ship battles provide a separate combat mode, and you can design ships for your fleet.
Reviews often praise the witty writing, colorful and distinctive aliens, and story, with some players also enjoying the sense of exploring a large galaxy and the game's ties to earlier Star Control titles. Others find resource gathering and planetary visits repetitive, or dislike the space combat and its controls. Reactions to the humor, exploration, and overall pace vary.

| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 88 |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 4 listed on Steam |
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| Website | Official website |