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Pandora: First Contact

Turn-based sci-fi 4X strategy about colonizing a hostile planet

Proxy Studios · Published by Slitherine Ltd. · Released May 30, 2014

SimulationStrategy

Reviews
Mixed
63% of 645
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
1
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Untested
Last update on Steam
8 years ago
Apr 18, 2018
Minimum PC
OpenGL 2.0 compatible wit…
2 GB RAM · 1 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 68/100 (critic reviews)

What is Pandora: First Contact?

This turn-based, hex-grid 4X strategy game follows rival human factions settling Pandora after Earth is exhausted. You explore the planet, found and manage cities, research technologies, negotiate with other factions, and contend with alien wildlife.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy turn-based expansion and city management
  • +you like balancing research, diplomacy, and military strength

Not for you if...

  • −you dislike managing cities and resources turn by turn
  • −you want diplomacy to reliably prevent conflict

What players say

63% of 645 reviews are positive

Players disagree on the aggressive AI: some find it predictable, while others say it overwhelms them and makes diplomacy difficult.

Screenshots and trailer

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Pandora: First Contact system requirements

Minimum: OpenGL 2.0 compatible wit…, 2 GB RAM, 1 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS
Vista / 7 / 8 / 10
Processor
Intel Core 2 or equivalent
Graphics
OpenGL 2.0 compatible with 256 MB VRAM (NVIDIA GeForce 6600 series / ATI Radeon 9500 series)
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
1 GB available space

Recommended

OS
Windows 7
Processor
Intel Core i3 or equivalent
Graphics
OpenGL 2.0 compatible with 512 MB VRAM (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 series / ATI Radeon HD 4870 series)
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
2 GB available space

Does Pandora: First Contact have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op (mode not specified); PvP online. It also has a single-player mode. Crossplay with other platforms is declared.

Does Pandora: First Contact run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
80
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages
Full audio: English, German. Text only: Italian, Dutch, French.

Does Pandora: First Contact 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 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

1 DLC available.

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