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Build a space-combat deck by buying ships and bases from a shared market, then attack an opponent to drain their Authority.
Released 08 Mar 2016
Buy Ships and Bases
Build a Space Fleet
Drain Enemy Authority
Star Realms is a hugely popular space combat deckbuilding game. Download and play today (note: base set is required to play online) to find out why Star Realms is the winner of SXSW 2014 Board Game of the Year, 7 Golden Geek Awards from BoardGameGeek, and 2 Dice Tower awards!
Developed by Wise Wizard Games, LLC · Published by Wise Wizard Games, LLC
In Star Realms, you command a space fleet in a card-based duel. Reduce your opponent’s Authority to zero before they do the same to you.
Start with a basic deck, then use trade resources to acquire ships and bases from a shared card market. Play cards to generate trade, attack, and other effects, adapting your purchases and tactics as the available cards change.
Play solo against AI opponents, take on campaign missions, or face another player in pass-and-play or online matches. The digital version also offers AI difficulty settings and global rankings for online play.
In the supplied reviews, players often praise the quick, approachable matches and the way simple rules lead to strategic card choices and replayable games. Many also appreciate the digital adaptation for solo play and matches with friends, including the ability to use linked purchases across platforms. Some reviewers instead criticize the role of randomness, content costs, or aspects of the interface and campaign.
Star Realms is a hugely popular space combat deckbuilding game. Download and play today to find out why Star Realms is the winner of SXSW 2014 Board Game of the Year, 7 Golden Geek Awards from BoardGameGeek, including Best Mobile Game, and 2 Dice Tower awards! (note: base set is required to play online)
Star Realms combines addictive deck building game play with exciting Trading Card Game (TCG) style combat!
Designed by Magic the Gathering Hall of Famers Darwin Kastle and Rob Dougherty (of the Ascension Deckbuilding Game), Star Realms provides tons of playability for free, and a one-time upgrade to be able play with your friends and more on any device.
Free Version
•Playable on Windows through Steam, also available on iOS, Android, and the Mac app store.
•Addictive Deckbuilding Game.
•Tutorial teaches you to play in minutes.
•Stunning visuals.
•Play VS the AI.
•6 mission campaign mode.
Base Set Additional Features
•Play the AI on 3 different difficulty settings.
•9 additional campaign missions.
•Battle friends face to face with Pass and Play.
•Online play with global rankings.
•Challenge a friend online.
•Play online against opponents regardless of their operating system
| Platforms | Windows |
|---|---|
| Steam Deck | Playable |
| Age ratings |
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| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 24 listed on Steam |
| Content notices |
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| Website | Official website |
