Polaris Sector
Space 4X strategy with custom ships and hands-on battles
SoftWarWare · Published by Slitherine Ltd. · Released Mar 22, 2016
- Reviews
- Mostly Positive
- 72% of 476
- Recent reviews
- Not enough recent
- Playing now
- 4
- right now
- Steam Deck
- Untested
- Last update
- 7 years ago
- Oct 17, 2018
Metacritic: 76/100 (critic reviews)
What is Polaris Sector?
This single-player, real-time 4X strategy game puts you in charge of an interstellar empire threatened by rival factions and pirates. You manage diplomacy and research, design ships, and pursue conquest. When battles begin, you can maneuver ships directly or resolve the fight automatically.
For you if...
- +you enjoy detailed ship design and research choices
- +you want to manage a space empire in real time
Not for you if...
- −you prefer turn-based empire management over real-time decisions
- −you want streamlined strategy with little fleet management
What players say
72% of 476 reviews are positive
Players praise the ship designer and the strategic choices involved in research and warfare. They criticize cumbersome fleet controls and tactical combat; some also report display problems or late-game freezes.
Screenshots and trailer
Polaris Sector system requirements
As published by the developer.
Minimum
- OS
- Windows® Vista/7/8/10
- Processor
- Core i3
- Graphics
- DirectX or OpenGL Compatible Video card
- Memory
- 2 GB RAM
- Storage
- 4 GB available space
- DirectX
- Version 9.0c
PC version details
DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Keyboard and mouse
- Platforms
- Windows
- Steam features
- Family Sharing
Tags
- Strategy
- Simulation
- 4X
- Space
- Real-Time with Pause
- Grand Strategy
- Real Time Tactics
- Resource Management
- Real-Time
- Singleplayer
- Replay Value
- Aliens
- Tactical
- Sci-fi
- Wargame
- Strategy RPG
Recent updates
- Oct 17, 2018 · Polaris Sector - v1.06g Update!
- Jul 31, 2018 · Polaris Sector - v.106f Update
- Aug 26, 2016 · Polaris Sector is updated to version 1.05
- Aug 26, 2016 · Polaris Sector is updated to version 1.05
- Aug 4, 2016 · Polaris Sector 1.05 Open Beta now available!
1 DLC available.
Games like Polaris Sector
