Build a fleet and lead humanity to safety. Grow your fleet using force, diplomacy or guile... and try to stay ahead of the relentless Harvesters. Each ship you add to your fleet gives you powers but also reduces your limited resources in this challenging RTS-with-pause game.
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Very Positive (76) - 85% of the 76 user reviews for this game are positive.
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Dec 2, 2019
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What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“We are seeking people who want to take an active role in giving feedback so we can make the best possible game.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We will release when we feel it is ready.”

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

“We will continue to polish the experience, add content, new ships, and new things to do.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The game is fully playable and designed for replay. You should expect bugs, unfinished features and a lack of final polish. On the other hand, you have an opportunity to influence a game in progress.”

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

“We have already raised the price once, we do plan on raising it again before release. We will communicate price increases early to the community. By joining us in Early Access you will always have access to the full game! We have already released over 50 free content and feature updates.”

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

“We are seeking active feedback and ideas. You can give feedback directly in-game, but our Discord is where the community votes on upcoming features and makes suggestions. We have a several year long history of taking on board player feedback and improving the game.”
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About This Game

In XO you're on the run and must amass a fleet powerful enough to save humanity. Seize cargo, weapons and ships by force -- or use diplomacy and make sacrifices to gain trust among the factions. The choice is yours.



On each unique run you'll encounter ships under distress, desperate refugees, greedy merchants, pirates, wreckage. There are caches to loot, shipyards and stations, enemy traps... and much more.



Each ship you add to your fleet reduces your dwindling resources, but adds unique abilities. Warships add firepower, Farmships feed your fleet, Industryships add manufacturing, research and repair capabilities, and Cargoships increase your fleet's storage capacity.



As your fleet grows you must also navigate treacherous political scenarios. How will you deal with infighting, sabotage, and the misunderstandings that come from cramming together people of opposing factions? Do you rule with an iron fist, try to bring opposing factions together, favor a particular faction, or carefully manipulate the factions to keep a balance? You decide.



Use your resources to upgrade ships, create trade items, manufacture weapons, and make critical repairs. Resources are automatically gathered, but the ships in your fleet influence your gathering rates and capacity -- as do different planet types.





Your exodus will take you to many worlds. You'll come across habitable worlds, gas giants, airless rocks, frozen wastelands, and hellish molten planets. Most can be tapped for the precious resources you need to survive... provided you have the right ships in your fleet. Others... well, let's hope you've prepared.



Original soundtrack by Jim Guthrie

System Requirements

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SteamOS + Linux
    Minimum:
    • OS *: Windows 7 SP1+
    • Processor: Core i5+
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Storage: 400 MB available space
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.
    Minimum:
    • OS: Mac OS 10.9+
    • Processor: Core i5+
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Graphics: 2 GB VRAM+
    • Storage: 400 MB available space
    Minimum:
    • OS: Ubuntu 12.04+
    • Processor: Core i5+
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Storage: 400 MB available space

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