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Galactic Ruler

Galactic Ruler offers real time strategy game play at both planetary level and in space! Lead your faction in diplomacy or conquest across a procedurally generated galactic map where any system might hold hostile enemies or resource riches. Develop advanced technologies to rule the galaxy!

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BattleGoat Studios
Publisher
BattleGoat Studios
Release
August 3, 2022
3 years and 364 days ago
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Mixed121 reviews48.8%

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About the Game


With a procedurally generated galaxy, each time you play is unique. Choose from one of 15 factions and lead them out into the void.


While your homeworld researches technologies, send out survey ships to find new worlds to develop your needed resources. Find worlds that match the atmosphere type of your race and start sending colonists to the new worlds in your empire.


Battle your enemies in space and on planet surfaces, all in Real Time Pausable gameplay for deep strategic and tactical decisions.

Galactic Ruler offers real-time strategy game play at both the planetary level and in space! Lead your faction in diplomacy or conquest across a unique galactic map where any system might hold hostile enemies or resource riches. Harness needed resources and develop advanced technology to rule the galaxy in the latest offering from BattleGoat Studios.

Game Features
  • Procedurally generated galaxies, systems and planets for a new and unique experience with each new game
  • Customizable galaxy size and density, supporting games featuring dozens of systems and hundreds of planets that can be explored and exploited
  • Develop your planets to gain the resources needed to grow your empire
  • Research improvements to your military, social and economic capabilities
  • Negotiate treaties and form alliances with alien factions
  • Trade with other factions to acquire the goods and weapons needed for your empire
  • Sophisticated Real-Time Strategic and Tactical control of your forces
  • Engage in large-scale planetary battles and epic space conflicts
  • Venture from your home planet to forge an empire of colonies all under your direct control
  • Choose your level of control - Make all decisions or use your AI to assist
  • Multiplayer support for up to 15 players

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