Pax Nova

Turn-based 4X strategy connecting planetary city building with space exploration

Grey Wolf Entertainment · Published by Iceberg Interactive · Released Apr 28, 2020

Reviews: Mixed; 53% of 407
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 29, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 3 years ago; Jan 19, 2023
Minimum PC: GeForce GTX 460; 6 GB RAM; Full requirements

What is Pax Nova?

You lead a faction in a sci-fi 4X strategy game set in Eos, where humanity relocates from a dying Earth. You explore procedurally generated planets, build cities and space bases, customize units and ships, and expand through diplomacy or battles on land and in space.

For you if...

+you prefer a slow pace with diplomacy and research

Not for you if...

−you want multiplayer competition or cooperation
−you dislike managing individual units and developing cities

What players say

53% of 407 reviews are positive

Players praise the combination of planetary empire building and space colonization. Common complaints concern unclear tutorials, awkward menus, and cumbersome controls. Some recent reviewers also report freezes or problems after loading saves.

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Pax Nova system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 460, 6 GB RAM.

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Minimum

OS: Windows Vista, 7, 8 , 10 - 64 bit
Processor: 3.0 Ghz Intel Core i3 or equivalent
Graphics: 1 GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 or equivalent
Memory: 6 GB RAM
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Notes: System requirements may be subject to change.

Does Pax Nova have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Pax Nova 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
Achievements: 27
Steam features: Workshop, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages: Text only: English, German, French, Russian, Simplified Chinese.

Does Pax Nova 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 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam