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Nexus 5X

Turn-based space strategy with matches lasting about an hour

Whatboy Games · Published by Paradox Arc · Released Apr 18, 2024

IndieRPGSimulationStrategy

Reviews
Very Positive
91% of 905
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
1
daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
2 years ago
May 27, 2024
Minimum PC
GTX 470
4 GB RAM · 1 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 83/100 (critic reviews)

What is Nexus 5X?

In this turn-based strategy game set in the Stellaris universe, factions compete for the Galactic Throne. Starting from a home world, you explore and occupy star systems, wage wars, make alliances, and vote on Galactic Council resolutions. You can play alone or in multiplayer matches with two to eight players.

For you if...

  • +you like factions and leaders that change your strategy

Not for you if...

  • −you want a sprawling, open-ended space sandbox campaign

What players say

91% of 905 reviews are positive

Players praise the board-game feel and the balance between accessibility and strategic depth. A recent reviewer reports crashes at startup.

Screenshots and trailer

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Nexus 5X system requirements

Minimum: GTX 470, 4 GB RAM, 1 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS
OS: Windows® 10 Home (64-Bit)
Processor
Intel® Core™ i3-2120 or AMD® FX™6350
Graphics
Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 470 (1.25 GB) or AMD® Radeon™ HD 6870 (2 GB) or AMD® Radeon™ RX Vega 11
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
1 GB available space

Recommended

OS
Windows® 10 Home (64-Bit) or Windows® 11 Home
Processor
Intel® Core™ i7-2600K or AMD® FX 8350
Graphics
Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 660 (2 GB) or AMD® Radeon™ HD 7790 (2 GB) or Intel® Arc™ A380 (6 GB) or Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics G7
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
1 GB available space

Does Nexus 5X have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op online; PvP online. It also has a single-player mode.

Does Nexus 5X run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • Default controller config not fully functional
  • Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
  • Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
  • Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
44
Steam features
Family Sharing
Languages
Text only: English, German, Simplified Chinese.

Does Nexus 5X use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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