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Orbitron: Space Academy
Orbitron: Space Academy is a sci-fi tactical arcade, that combine chess-like tactics with real-time battles. Manage formations, position your fleet, repair or upgrade ships and engage in quick 1-on-1 space fights. Outthink or outgun your opponents.

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Includes Interactive Elements

In-game chat

Coming Soon To Early Access

The developers of this game intend to release as a work in progress, developing with the feedback of players.

Note: Games in Early Access are not complete and may or may not change further. If you are not excited to play this game in its current state, then you should wait to see if the game progresses further in development. Learn more

What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“* Motivation to continue developing this game with real player feedback.
* Validate and improve core game mechanics (including the new chess-like movement system).
* Test network behaviour with more lobbies, better filtering, matchmaking, and response times.
* Balance ship stats, damage values, and technology upgrades.
* Gradually open and expand the game world.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“* Estimated 2–12 months.
* The duration depends on the intensity and results of testing, as well as community feedback and priorities.

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

“* Better balanced turn-based, chess-like movement, combat systems, and commander stats and abilities.
* Improved lobby filtering and matchmaking to help players find better-suited opponents.
* Complete save/load system for Orbi mode, depending on player needs — including which elements should transfer between sessions or previous games.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“Two game modes are fully playable, including all core mechanics and basic progression features.”

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

““Early Access price: $9.99. Final price: $12.””

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

“* The game has not been publicly promoted until now, and Early Access is my first opportunity to engage with players.
* I aim to build and grow a community around the game.
* Through my Discord server, players can report issues, suggest improvements, and participate in development discussions.”
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About This Game

Orbitron: Space Academy is a unique sci-fi PvP tactical arcade with two main modes — Pure tactical Space Chess mode or tactical mode combine with real-time arcade battles, based on SteamNetwork. 

Inspired by 1983's oldschool Archon, which I played with my father in the 90s. And many hours MOO2, which i played.

Real players only. No AI or single player for now!

Climb leaderboards with a custom ELO Ranking System.

Quick access to the game. Infinite gameplay.

Please join our Discord and take part in playtesting!

Prove the quality and tactics of our new space chess and influence the rules.

Provide bugreports, feedback, ideas and more.

No third party servers. Play until Steam is gone. #stopkillinggames

Space Chess Mode

  • Experience heroic space chess-like turn-based tactics on a spaceboard, where the king is not hiding.

  • 6 different base formations and commanders to choose from.

  • Collect powers and use the abilities of your main ships, Guardian (King) & Messenger (Queen).

  • Three ways to win. Seize all powerfields, infiltrate the enemy or defeat the main enemy ships.

Orbitron Mode

  • Like above, but the decision to take an enemy figure is resolved in an arcade spaceship battle.

  • Engage your opponent with your ship, but remember: The Attacker has a significant start advantage.

  • Find new technology and upgrades on board and dominate in battle.

  • Repair and upgrade your ships as they get more battle-hardened.

  • Prioritize ship systems. Manage energy balance between shields, engines and weapons.

  • Survive and get more experienced crew.

Fleet at your command. 

Reimagined figures. Refreshing new ways to play, while still maintaining a resemblance to the original chess pieces.

Each class is unique, both on board and in battle.

  • Major changes in figure philosophy:

    • King is heroic. No more hiding, lead your fleet! 

    • The Queen is not overpowered. Shares power with King.

    • If one of them is lost, the remaining one's movement is nerfed into 'Classic' King in chess.

    • More moving maneuvers on the board.

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We value customers, that's why we chose to remain solid in a world of bad practices. No data mining, reselling or even collecting. Your data stays where it should and that means on your device.

Join growing community.

Join our Discord and Steam community, take part in early testing, provide critical feedback, suggestions and bug reports and help us deliver the intended experience.

Thank you and enjoy playing!

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS *: Windows® 7/8
    • Processor: Laptop Core 2 Duo 2.4 Ghz or similar
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Intel HD4600, Radeon HD 7600M
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Network: Broadband Internet connection
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS *: Windows® 8/10/11
    • Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 1400 / Core i5 2.4 Ghz or better
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Radeon HD 6770 or better, GeForce GTX 400 or better
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Network: Broadband Internet connection
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.
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