Battlevoid: Harbinger

You are a young commander sent far from home into enemy territory to explore unknown galaxies and defend humanity. Each playthrough brings procedurally generated sectors and unfamiliar encounters.

Use a turn-based star map to choose where your fleet travels, investigate locations, take on missions, and make use of battlestations. You can also find technology and equipment, and trade for supplies.

In real-time battles, manage your ships’ weapons and defenses, and improve your fleet with equipment and turret upgrades. Positioning and timing matter; you can also use battlestations, traps, and distress beacons to influence a fight. Progression includes unlocking additional ships.

Players who enjoy the game often praise its space setting, fleet customization, and the satisfaction of learning tactics through challenging battles. Some describe it as replayable and deeper than it first appears. Others find the difficulty and balance frustrating, with slow ship unlocks and repetitive progression dampening the experience.