Stellar Tactics

About

Stellar Tactics is a sci-fi RPG with turn-based strategy mechanics set in a large galaxy. You command a crew of genetically altered soldiers navigating a universe filled with ancient ruins, hostile factions, and unpredictable hazards. Exploration happens across 10,000 sectors, where you’ll scavenge resources, upgrade ships, and engage in tactical ground battles that require positioning and skill management. Missions range from fending off pirate attacks to figuring out mysteries tied to a civilization-altering virus. The game’s strength lies in its layered narrative and persistent world design. The story follows a fractured human species transformed by millennia of space travel, blending moral choices with sci-fi horror elements. Combat emphasizes team synergy, with each character’s abilities affecting mission outcomes. Though released in 2016, its episodic model keeps the galaxy evolving, adding new systems and lore. Players spending 50+ hours report discovering fresh content consistently, making it a slow-burn gem for strategy fans.

Storyline

Faced with inevitable destruction at the hands of a mutagenic virus and a irreversible cosmic event, the remnants of the human race embark on a sub-light journey across the vast expanse of space. Many thousands of years later, they arrive at their destinations hoping to colonize distant worlds. The journey, however, has unexpected consequences, changing the sleeping passengers on each ship in untold ways, giving them frightening powers and amazing gifts. You are an elite warrior genetically modified, bred for warfare. Your team will wake to investigate an occurrence on one of the ships that carry the remnants of your people, suspended in a deep sleep for the long sub-light journey. Your deeds, will change the destiny of those you protect. Choose wisely, as your actions will be reflected in the events that unfold when you reach your destination and you are unleashed into the void. Stellar Tactics tells the story of a parallel warring species of human beings, genetic mutation, ancient alien civilizations, unprecedented power and hope. A compelling narrative of finely crafted lore specifically designed to mesh with an open ended RPG sandbox universe. A sandbox universe designed to entertain for many years to come with episodic content releases that will fill thousands of star systems with story and content produced by Maverick Games, and in part created by a community of fans.