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Back to Save the Universe

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Back to Save the Universe

A 4X strategy game where you start by hatching a single egg and eventually build a galactic empire to rival the greats. Craft resources, navigate politics, and shape the future of the universe in this unique space sandbox.

Indie Simulation Strategy
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BIRTH OF AN EMPIRE

From a single egg hatches the beginning of your galactic empire. Nurture your crew members as they hatch from eggs and grow into capable workers. Train specialized workers to handle engineering, farming, cooking, and maintenance in order to automate the survival and expansion of your space stations.

CRAFTING & ECONOMY

Build increasingly complex machinery to automate production chains and craft valuable resources that can be used in galactic trade and construction. Navigate a dynamic marketplace driven by supply and demand economics where prices fluctuate based on faction trade. Players who seek power through trade can identify gaps in the market and capitalize on emerging opportunities.

EXPANSION ACROSS THE STARS

Expand your empire throughout the sandbox galaxy to increase your overall control. Establish new space stations in strategic solar systems and balance resource allocation through trade routes to ensure the sustainability of your networked empire.

POLITICAL INTRIGUE

Navigate a web of shifting alliances as factions define themselves through unique belief systems that evolve throughout gameplay. Form strategic partnerships, engage in tense diplomatic negotiations, or declare all-out war on your rivals. Your actions and choices shape the political landscape of the galaxy.

WARFARE & CONQUEST

When diplomacy fails, rockets fly. Engage in strategic space combat as stations exchange fire and defend themselves in wars of attrition that will test your production capabilities and resource management. The faction with the strongest economy or largest number of trade partners will often prevail in this battlefield.

PLANETARY DOMINATION

Secure planets legally by purchasing them from the Galactic Union, or through violent military conquest. Each controlled planet provides unique strategic resources that can be used to create companies within specific industries such as: agriculture, military, media, or amenity. When a faction controls the majority of the planets in a given solar system - they gain governmental power, allowing them to dictate local tax policies and market regulations. 

ECONOMIC STRATEGY

Invest your profits into other faction's industries through the stock exchange. Anticipate market shifts caused by wars, colonization efforts, and resource scarcity to maximize returns. Smart investors can turn modest profits into vast fortunes to fuel their galactic expansion.

FORGE YOUR FUTURE

In Back to Save the Universe, your path to galactic dominance is limited only by your ambition and strategy. Will you build a peaceful trading empire, establish military hegemony, or will you manipulate the political landscape from the shadows? The future of the universe is up to you. 

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System requirements Windows

Windows

Minimum

Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel i5-9400F or equivalent
  • Memory: 8GB GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 1660 Super or equivalent

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Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Game details Languages, features & support
Publisher
Clay Peterson
Brazilian rating
16
Steam Germany rating
16
Content warning
Some infrequent swearing, and you have the ability to trade illegal drugs if you play as a smuggler civilization. These "drugs" are fictional.
Controller support
full
Features
Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, DualShock Controller Support, DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, Steam Cloud, Steam Leaderboards, Family Sharing
Languages
English*
*languages with full audio support
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Back to Save the Universe free to play?
Yes, Back to Save the Universe is free to play on Steam.
What genre is Back to Save the Universe?
Back to Save the Universe is a Indie, Simulation, Strategy game.
Who developed Back to Save the Universe?
Back to Save the Universe was developed by Clay Peterson and published by Clay Peterson.
What platforms does Back to Save the Universe support?
Available on Steam for Windows.