Space Wars: Interstellar Empires

Turn-based space strategy with faction fleets and territorial conquest

Desert Owl Games LLC · Published by ToHeroes Game Studios LLC · Released Dec 8, 2017 · Early Access

Free To Play Massively Multiplayer Strategy

Reviews: Mixed; 66% of 267
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 5; daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 2 months ago; Aug 13, 2026
Minimum PC: HD 4000; 4 GB RAM · 5 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Space Wars: Interstellar Empires?

This free-to-play multiplayer strategy game takes place during a war between galactic factions. You command a ship across a map of contested systems, fight hex-grid battles, complete missions, and upgrade your ship and crew as your faction claims territory.

For you if...

+you like turn-based ship battles on a hex grid
+you want online faction warfare and territorial control
+you enjoy upgrading ships and crew over time

Not for you if...

−you prefer real-time action over turn-based combat
−you dislike multiplayer battles over shared territory

Screenshots and trailer

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Space Wars: Interstellar Empires system requirements

Minimum: HD 4000, 4 GB RAM, 5 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7
Processor: 2.4 GHz CPU or greater
Graphics: Intel HD 4000, GeForce GTX 760M, Radeon HD 7730
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 5 GB available space

Does Space Wars: Interstellar Empires have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op online; PvP online; MMO. There is no single-player mode. Crossplay with other platforms is declared.

Does Space Wars: Interstellar Empires 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, macOS
Achievements: 51
Steam features: Family Sharing, Trading cards, In-app purchases
Languages: Text only: English.

Does Space Wars: Interstellar Empires 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