Pandora: First Contact

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

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

Reviews: Mixed; 63% of 645
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Playing now: 2; right now
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update: 10 years ago; Jun 8, 2016

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

Pandora: First Contact system requirements

As published by the developer.

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