About This Game

A Galaxy Consumed by Ancient Terror

Set in a retro-futuristic universe where humanity's colonial expansion has awakened cosmic entities beyond comprehension, Space Tales thrusts players into a web of conspiracy spanning the galaxy. As Xander, the prodigious son of a legendary commander of the IPE, you'll embark on an epic journey to uncover the sinister truth behind mankind's manipulation by ancient powers. Your strategic decisions don't just determine battlefield victory - they shape Xander's transformation from a loyal soldier to a champion of justice, freedom, and truth.

Strategic Depth That Rewards Mastery

Built for hardcore RTS enthusiasts, Space Tales delivers the tactical complexity that made classics legendary. Command an army of retro futuristic weaponry to annihilate cosmic monster and build strategic military hubs to defend against their onslaught. Master intricate base-building economics under constant pressure, optimize resource allocation across multiple strategic priorities, and execute precision unit control where positioning, timing, and micro-management separate victory from total defeat.

Every engagement rewards strategic thinking over mindless aggression. Defensive positioning matters as much as offensive capability. Reconnaissance determines tactical options. Individual unit control can turn the tide of massive battles. This is real-time strategy designed for players who appreciate intellectual challenge and tactical sophistication.

Asymmetric Tactical Warfare

Multiple distinct enemy factions each with unique combat doctrines, unit compositions, and strategic philosophies requiring completely different tactical approaches. In Space Tales, brute force attacks fail against intelligent opposition - reconnaissance, counter-strategies, and tactical flexibility determine victories. Players will need to carefully analyze to discover each faction's specific weaknesses that reward strategic exploitation over overwhelming firepower, while the enemy will continue to present dynamic threats, forcing players to constantly adapt unit positioning, resource allocation, and battle plans based on enemy faction capabilities

Character-Driven Narrative With Cosmic Stakes

Experience a mature, character-driven campaign where personal relationships and Lovecraftian horror intertwine seamlessly with tactical warfare.

Your command decisions influence both battlefield outcomes and story progression, creating a uniquely personal RTS experience where strategic victory directly affect narrative purpose. Watch characters evolve based on your tactical choices. Discover branching story paths that reflect your strategic philosophy. Experience a rare RTS where winning feels meaningful beyond mere conquest.

Warfare and survival go hand-in-hand in Space Tales. Each alien race you encounter has different tactics and abilities, forcing you to think on your feet – there’s no one-size-fits-all strategy for galactic conquest. You’ll lead squads of unique units in intense real-time battles, fortifying your bases and pushing back hostile forces.

But not all enemies must stay enemies. In Space Tales, powerful alien bosses roam the wilds - towering, dangerous beasts with devastating abilities. Defeating them is no small task, but those who succeed unlock a game-changing reward: the ability to capture and control these mighty creatures. Once tamed, they can be added to your army, giving you new tactical options and turning the tide of battle in spectacular fashion. Your deadliest foe may just become your strongest ally.

• Story-Driven Campaign: Embark on 16 main missions (plus side quests), each with unique objectives, epic battles, and challenging scenarios to overcome.

• Diverse Alien Worlds: Explore a variety of handcrafted planets, from barren wastelands to lush alien jungles – every environment harbors distinct ecosystems, resources, and dangers that will test your colony’s survival.

• Alien Capture and Taming: Add defeated alien boss into your army and unleash their devastating power against the enemies!

• Asymmetric Tactical Warfare: Multiple unique enemy factions, each with a distinct figthing pattern. Unleash your full potential in tactical prowess as you struggle to exploit their weakness

• Research & Upgrades: Invest in research to unlock advanced technologies and improvements. Upgrade your colony’s infrastructure and units with new weapons, defenses, and abilities, tailoring your strategy to counter each new threat.

• Build & Expand Your Base: Use the I.P.E.’s innovative HUB system to expand your colony’s footprint. Connect power grids to far-flung outposts, establish habitable zones in hostile terrain, and fortify your base to withstand alien attacks.

• Recruit Unique Allies: Meet and recruit memorable characters to join your expedition – from brilliant scientists to battle-hardened officers – each bringing special skills or perks to bolster your colony and combat forces.

• Uncover Galactic Secrets: Experience a rich narrative with a satirical twist on imperialism. Discover the truth behind the I.P.E.’s ambitious plans and your father’s legacy as you progress, and make choices that will determine the fate of entire worlds. Branching narrative paths where tactical decisions shape character relationships and story conclusions

Prepare to explore, expand, and survive against all odds. Space Tales offers a deep strategy experience where you must outwit alien adversaries and overcome the perils of space to write your colony’s legend. Can you lead humanity to thrive among the stars? The cosmos awaits your story in Space Tales!

Mature Content Description

The developers describe the content like this:

Space Tales offers the tactical depth and individual skill requirements that made RTS into a genre beloved by gamers, enhanced with compelling single-player narrative that gives every strategic decision personal meaning and emotional weight.
Unlike generic strategy games that treat story as decoration, Space Tales weaves narrative and gameplay together organically—your tactical mastery directly influences character development, relationship dynamics, and story outcomes in this mature cosmic horror epic.
This is real-time strategy for players who demand both intellectual challenge and narrative sophistication.