Auralux: Constellations
Minimalist real-time strategy with planet conquest and varied map rules
Grove Street Games, E McNeill · Published by Grove Street Games · Released Jun 1, 2016
- Reviews
- Very Positive
- 81% of 183
- Recent reviews
- Not enough recent
- Players
- 3
- daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Last update on Steam
- 10 years ago
- Sep 29, 2016
What is Auralux: Constellations?
A minimalist real-time strategy game set across planetary systems. You start with one planet, upgrade it, expand to others, and attack to take over the system. Each constellation changes the rules, with variations such as fog of war, moving planets, and wormholes. You can play alone or against friends locally or online.
For you if...
- +you like slow-paced strategy built around planet conquest
- +you want local or online matches against friends
- +you enjoy adapting to different rules across constellations
Not for you if...
- −you want fast-paced real-time strategy battles
- −you prefer fixed rules across every constellation
- −you want detailed graphics rather than minimalist visuals
What players say
81% of 183 reviews are positive
Players say the game remains fun to return to, but some report launch problems.
Screenshots and trailer
Auralux: Constellations system requirements
Minimum: OpenGL 3.3 compatible and…, 1 GB RAM.
As published by the developer.
Can my PC run Auralux: Constellations?
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- OS
- Windows XP SP3
- Processor
- Pentium 4
- Graphics
- OpenGL 3.3 compatible graphics card and drivers
- Memory
- 1 GB RAM
- Notes
- Requires Steam activation and broadband internet connection for Multiplayer
Recommended
- OS
- Windows 7 and Up
- Graphics
- OpenGL 4 and higher
Does Auralux: Constellations have co-op or multiplayer?
Yes: multiplayer (mode not specified). It also has a single-player mode. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.
Does Auralux: Constellations run on Steam Deck?
Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.
- Default controller config not fully functional
- Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
- Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
- Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
PC version details
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Full controller support
- Platforms
- Windows
- Achievements
- 34
- Steam features
- Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
- Languages
- Full audio: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean.
Does Auralux: Constellations 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
Tags
- Strategy
- Casual
- Indie
- RTS
- Minimalist
- RPG
- Rhythm
- Grand Strategy
- Space Sim
- Real Time Tactics
- Tactical RPG
- 3D
- Colorful
- Psychedelic
- Stylized
- Relaxing
Recent updates
- Jul 8, 2016 · New Major Update
- Jul 8, 2016 · New Major Update
- Jun 11, 2016 · Changes in latest update. Includes several requested options!
- Jun 11, 2016 · Changes in latest update. Includes several requested options!