Space Tales is a sci-fi RTS where you build fortified bases, manage resources, and command retro-futuristic armies. Adapt to deadly alien factions, capture giant bosses, and turn them into powerful allies as humanity fights to survive among the stars.

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What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“Space Tales has a solid, playable foundation. The game now has 8 campaign missions and a full Survival mode (of 8 maps) are complete and ready to enjoy.

We're entering Early Access because we believe the best games are shaped alongside their community. The remaining campaign missions, enemy factions, and balance systems are areas where player feedback will directly influence the final design.

We'd rather build the last third of this game with you than without you”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We estimate 2 to 3 months. That's the time we need to complete the remaining campaign missions, introduce the third enemy faction, add side missions and additional maps, and refine gameplay balance based on community feedback. We'll keep players updated on our progress through regular Steam announcements.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“The Early Access version includes the first 8 campaign missions, 2 enemy factions, and Survival mode across all available maps.

The full release will add the complete 13 missions campaign, a third enemy faction with a unique combat doctrine, side missions, and additional maps. Core systems like base building, unit control, and the alien boss capture mechanic are all fully playable from day one of Early Access”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The first 8 campaign missions are complete and polished, featuring 2 distinct enemy factions, the full base-building and resource management systems, and the alien boss capture mechanic. Survival mode is fully playable across all available maps. This represents roughly half of the planned campaign content, with all core gameplay systems in their final form”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“Yes. Early Access players get a lower price as a thank-you for supporting the game during development and helping shape the final product. The price will increase when we leave Early Access and the full campaign is complete.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“Our primary feedback channel is our Discord server, where we actively read player suggestions, bug reports, and balance feedback on a daily basis.

We'll run regular polls on upcoming content decisions, post development updates before they go live, and hold Q&A sessions as we approach major milestones. Changes made directly in response to community feedback will be credited in our patch notes. Your input shapes what gets built next.”
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About This Game

BUILD. DEFEND. ADAPT. CONQUER.

Space Tales is a story-driven sci-fi real-time strategy game where humanity’s expansion into the stars has awakened threats far beyond its control.

You play as Xander Falcon, a young commander thrown into the role of hero after his father’s death. Under the banner of the I.P.E., humanity’s Inter-Planetary Expansion army, you will build colonies on hostile alien worlds, command retro-futuristic forces, and uncover the dark truth behind a war that is bigger than anyone wants to admit.

BUILD FAST. THINK FASTER.

Every mission pushes you to think fast and plan ahead. Expand your base with the HUB system, manage limited resources, secure power lines, and fortify your colony before the next wave hits.

Scout ahead, position your units, protect your base, and react quickly when the battlefield changes. The best commanders read the threat, adapt their plan, and seize the advantage.

If you love RTS games where choice matters, Space Tales gives you plenty to master: resource management, base expansion, unit control, defensive planning, and tactical adaptation.


ASYMMETRYCAL WARFARE

In Early Access, you will face two enemy factions with very different combat styles.

The Nexera strike with alien aggression, overwhelming your defenses with organic threats and dangerous creatures. The Kill Bots bring relentless mechanized pressure, forcing you to rethink your layouts, unit choices, and timing.

What works against one faction may fail completely against the other.

The full version is planned to expand the campaign with additional missions, side content, more maps, and a third enemy faction that will add deeper tactical choices and new ways to approach every battle.

TURN BOSSES INTO WEAPONS

Face massive alien bosses, bring them down, and turn their power against your enemies. Once captured, these towering creatures become part of your army, giving you new ways to break enemy lines, defend your colony, and change the course of battle.

A CAMPAIGN WITH STAKES

Space Tales blends tactical warfare with a character-driven sci-fi story where personal loyalty, propaganda, imperial ambition, and cosmic horror collide.

As Xander fights alongside Vespera, a sharp mission coordinator, and Desmond, a loyal recruit, each mission uncovers new questions about humanity’s place among the stars. Each battle draws them deeper into the mystery, revealing more about the war, their allies, and the future they are fighting for.

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN EARLY ACCESS

The Early Access version gives players a solid first chapter of the campaign, with all core gameplay systems already playable.

  • 8 story missions introducing the main cast, the central villain, and the foundations of the universe

  • 8 survival maps built for replayable high-intensity challenges

  • 2 enemy factions with distinct tactical behaviors

  • Modular HUB-based base building

  • Resource management, unit control, research, and upgrades

  • Alien boss encounters that can be defeated and captured

  • Full access to the game’s core units and mechanics through campaign progression

WHAT'S COMING NEXT

Space Tales will continue to grow throughout Early Access with new campaign content, new supported languages, balance updates, quality-of-life improvements, and community-driven refinements.

The full version is planned to expand the campaign with additional missions, side content, more maps, and a third enemy faction designed to push your tactics even further.

Your Early Access save files are planned to carry over through normal updates, so your progress will not be lost when the full version arrives.

FOR PLAYERS WHO MISSES RTS CAMPAIGN

If you enjoy building under pressure, defending messy frontlines, solving tactical problems, and slowly turning a fragile colony into a war machine, Space Tales is built for you.

The galaxy is hostile. Your resources are limited. Your enemies do not fight fair. This is Space Tales!

AI Generated Content Disclosure

The developers describe how their game uses AI Generated Content like this:

All visual art, textures, and visual effects were created entirely by our human artists.

All game code was written exclusively by our human Vietnamese development team.

90% of audio, including music and the majority of sound effects, was composed and produced by professional musicians and sound designers. AI tools were used to generate approximately 10% of supplementary ambient sound effects.

90% of voice acting was performed by professional voice actors. AI-generated voices were used for minor background NPCs with minimal dialogue, and for the in-game AI companion character - where an AI-generated voice was a deliberate narrative choice to represent an artificial intelligence within the game world.

Mature Content Description

The developers describe the content like this:

Space Tales contains sci-fi military combat including battles between human soldiers and alien creatures. This includes scenes of soldiers being attacked and killed by alien monsters, with blood effects. There is no graphic gore. The story explores themes of institutional deception, imperialism, and cosmic horror — including ancient entities that threaten human civilization. Some narrative moments involve loss and sacrifice. There is no sexual content, strong language, or realistic depictions of drug use.

System Requirements

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    Minimum:
    • OS: Windows 10 (32 and 64 bits)
    • Processor: INTEL, AMD 2 cores CPU at 2Ghz
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Intel HD3000, Radeon, Nvidia card with shader model 3, 1GB video ram
    • DirectX: Version 9.0c
    • Storage: 15 GB available space
    Recommended:
    • OS: Windows 10 (64 bits)
    • Processor: INTEL. AMD 4 cores CPU at 3Ghz
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Radeon 7950 or above, Nvidia GTX 670 or above. 4GB video ram.
    • DirectX: Version 9.0c
    • Storage: 15 GB available space
    Minimum:
    • OS: macOS 10.15 Catalina or newer
    • Processor: Intel Core i5 (2015+) or Apple M1 (Rosetta)
    • Memory: 16 GB RAM
    • Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 560 or better, or Apple Silicon integrated GPU
    • Storage: 15 GB available space
    • Sound Card: Built-in mac audio compatible
    • Additional Notes: Ship Intel-only or Universal; verify Rosetta performance on Apple Silicon
    Recommended:
    • OS: macOS 12 Monterey or newer
    • Processor: Apple M1/M2 (native or Rosetta) or Intel Core i7 (2018+)
    • Memory: 16 GB RAM
    • Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 560 or better, or Apple Silicon integrated GPU
    • Network: Broadband Internet connection
    • Storage: 15 GB available space
    • Sound Card: Built-in mac audio compatible

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