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In 2405, lead a civilization into space, researching technology, designing fleets, and battling rivals for control of the stars.
Released 04 Jun 2010
Race-Specific Star Travel
Design Modular Warships
Research a Shifting Tech Tree
Sword of the Stars: Complete Collection is the original Sword of the Stars games and the three expansions Born of Blood, A Murder of Crows and Argos Naval Yard. It is the year 2405, and human scientists have discovered a new technology that allows travel from star to star at speeds faster than light.
Developed by Kerberos Productions Inc. · Published by Paradox Interactive









In 2405, humanity has discovered faster-than-light travel, but an alien attack on Earth throws its new era into crisis. Take charge of a civilization and expand across a galaxy alongside other distinct species.
On a turn-based galactic map, establish colonies, manage resources, research technologies, and make decisions about expansion, diplomacy, and warfare. Each species has its own way to travel between star systems, shaping how it explores and grows.
Design ships from modular sections, choosing their weapons and equipment, then send your fleets into real-time 3D space battles. The collection includes the original game and three expansions, adding species, technologies, ship parts, weapons, and scenarios; play alone or in multiplayer.
Players who enjoy the game often point to its distinct species and travel systems, detailed sci-fi setting, and replay value from varied technologies and faction strategies. Ship design and the challenge of learning its systems also appeal to some players. Criticism includes a steep learning curve, dated presentation, reports of compatibility trouble, and concerns that combat can become repetitive or that weapon effectiveness is hard to judge.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Controller required | No |
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| Metacritic | 75/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |
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