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Sword of the Stars II: Enhanced Edition

Space 4X strategy with custom ships and real-time battles

Kerberos Productions · Published by Paradox Interactive · Released Nov 30, 2012

Strategy

Reviews
Mixed
44% of 694
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
2
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Last update on Steam
12 years ago
Nov 28, 2013
Minimum PC
DirectX 10 GPU
2 GB RAM · 2 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 65/100 (critic reviews)

What is Sword of the Stars II: Enhanced Edition?

This space 4X strategy game combines turn-based empire management with real-time skirmishes. You explore the galaxy, expand your empire, research alien technologies, and customize ships for battle. The included expansion adds the Loa, a formerly enslaved artificial intelligence faction seeking revenge.

For you if...

  • +you like designing ships and researching alien technologies
  • +you want turn-based planning alongside real-time space battles

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer straightforward strategy with little to learn

What players say

44% of 694 reviews are positive

Players who recommend it praise its complexity and long-term appeal. Critical reviews describe restrictive fleet controls and visuals they dislike; one player reports frequent crashes.

Screenshots and trailer

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Sword of the Stars II: Enhanced Edition system requirements

Minimum: DirectX 10 GPU, 2 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7 - 64 bit
Processor
Core2 Duo or equivalent
Graphics
512-MB DirectX 10, Integrated graphics (laptops) are not supported
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
2 GB HD space
Notes
, DirectX February 2010 or newer (DX10). 3-button mouse and keyboard. Internet required for online play. LAN required for local multiplayer

Recommended

Notes
, DirectX February 2010 or newer (DX10). 3-button mouse and keyboard. Internet required for online play. LAN required for local multiplayer

Does Sword of the Stars II: Enhanced Edition have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: multiplayer (mode not specified). There is no single-player mode.

Does Sword of the Stars II: Enhanced Edition 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
14
Steam features
Family Sharing
Languages
Full audio: English.

Does Sword of the Stars II: Enhanced Edition 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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