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Stellar Initiative

Stellar Initiative is a roguelike tower defense game where you land on the planet and use your orbit ship to deliver buildings and support you with fire. Complete missions, install new upgrades, discover powerful artifacts, and find the best strategy!

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Developer
Five Head Games
Publisher
Five Head Games
Release
May 27, 2024
2 years and 67 days ago
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Mostly Positive406 reviews76.6%

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About the Game

Stellar Initiative is a roguelike tower defense game where you land on the planet and use your orbit ship to deliver buildings and support you with fire.

Features:

  • Choose next mission: scout for new opportunities, mine more resources, discover rare artefacts, defend the position or prepare to fight the boss!

  • Order buildings: turret to hold the position, walls to stop enemy waves, generators to build up the economy, or any other building to adapt to next enemy attack.

  • Manage resources: balance between delivery duration, buildings cost and available space.

  • Unlock upgrades: choose the path you desire for each building and combine them to fit your play style.

  • Discover artefacts: each one with its own effect can guide your strategy and make every game unique.

Content:

  • 156 unique artifacts

  • 26 different buildings and ship abilities

  • 139 upgrades to install with different paths

  • 12 missions of 6 types and 12 different modifiers

  • 5 difficulties

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