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Sins of a Solar Empire®: Rebellion

Real-time space strategy blending empire management with large fleet battles

Ironclad Games Corporation, Stardock Entertainment · Published by Stardock Entertainment · Released Jun 12, 2012

ActionIndieSimulationStrategy

Reviews
Very Positive
93% of 11K
Recent reviews
Mostly Positive
71% of 14 in 30 days
Players
243
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Last update on Steam
1 week ago
Oct 30, 2026
Minimum PC
256 MB w
2 GB RAM · 5 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 82/100 (critic reviews)

What is Sins of a Solar Empire®: Rebellion?

This real-time 4X strategy game takes place during a galactic war split by rival loyalist and rebel factions. In sandbox matches, you colonize planets, manage resources and diplomacy, research technology, build fleets, and fight for control of space.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy slow, deliberate 4X strategy played in real time
  • +you want single-player, co-op, and competitive multiplayer options
  • +you like choosing factions with different ships and technologies

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer short, fast-paced strategy matches
  • −you dislike managing research, economies, and planetary expansion

What players say

93% of 10,507 reviews are positive · 71% of 14 in the last 30 days

Players most often praise the large scale, strategic depth, replayability, and extensive mod scene. Complaints focus on dated graphics and late-game performance, with some players preferring the sequel's technical improvements.

Players over time

▲ +5% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 281 players on Sep 27, 2026.

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Screenshots and trailer

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Sins of a Solar Empire®: Rebellion system requirements

Minimum: 256 MB w, 2 GB RAM, 5 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 10 / 8 / Windows 7 SP1
Processor
3 GHz Intel Pentium 4 Processor or Equivalent
Graphics
256 MB Video Card w/Pixel Shader 3.0 Support (Radeon X1650 / GeForce 6800* or Better)
Memory
2 GB Available System Memory
Storage
5 GB HD space
Notes
Keyboard and Mouse (w/scroll wheel), Broadband Internet connection for Multiplayer

Recommended

Processor
Intel Core i5/i7 Processor or Equivalent
Graphics
1 GB Video Card w/Pixel Shader 3.0 Support (Radeon X3000 Series / GeForce 8000* Series or Better)
Memory
4 GB Available System Memory
Notes
Broadband Internet connection.

Does Sins of a Solar Empire®: Rebellion have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does Sins of a Solar Empire®: Rebellion run on Steam Deck?

Unsupported No: Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.

  • Not supported on SteamOS

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
68
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Full audio: English, French, Italian, German. Text only: Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Polish, Russian.

Does Sins of a Solar Empire®: Rebellion 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 Nov 6, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

5 DLC available.

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