A political sim RPG space opera with 4X elements, inspired by Suzerain and Stellaris. Become the first president of a fallen empire, choose any ideology, and expand into the stars. Your decisions shape the nation and the galaxy. Follow any ideology, be the leader you want in Pax Astra!

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Planned Release Date: Q4 2026

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About This Game

Embark on a political space opera saga shaped entirely by your choices.

In Pax Astra, you're free to follow any ideology, adopt any strategy, and chart your own path to power. Manage politics, elections, crises, the economy, foreign relations, and more. Build an interdimensional exploration program, venture beyond the known galaxy, or delve into forbidden science.

Choose your path: Will you lead as a principled democrat, a ruthless dictator, or something even more radical?

Be a democrat, a socialist, a libertarian, a fascist, or a communist. The focus here is total freedom in your political choices.

Your decisions will determine not only the fate of Altara, but the future of the entire galaxy.

Pax Astra is a political RPG focused on freedom of choice, branching narrative, and ideological freedom.

You play as the first elected President of Altara — a once-glorious empire, built on supremacy and conquest, now reduced to ruins after a devastating defeat. The war is over, but its consequences remain: economic collapse, political instability, and a population desperate for direction.

With a nation broken in both spirit and wealth, you must navigate a volatile political landscape, rife with competing factions, hidden agendas, and ideological conflict.

Although Altara begins as a fragile democracy, nothing is guaranteed. Power can be reshaped, systems can be torn down, and if you have the will — and the support — you can push the state toward more extreme forms of government.

Beyond politics, discover a universe where myth and legend collide with strategy.

The politics of liberalism, fascism, and communism are only the opening door. Behind them lies a universe steeped in strange religions, mysterious powers, and threats that stretch far beyond your galaxy.

Pax Astra isn't just anchored in history-inspired politics — its lore runs deep into the stranger corners of sci-fi. Hiveminds. God Machines. Ancient empires. Sorcerers.

Inspired by titles like Suzerain, Stellaris, and The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante, Pax Astra delivers a dense, choice-driven experience with meaningful consequences.

Beyond politics, the game features deep strategic systems. Manage your economy, develop industries, trade resources, and fund expeditions into unknown regions beyond the galaxy.

What you can do in Pax Astra:

  • Orchestrate coups and power seizures

  • Deal with threats that come from outside your galaxy

  • Establish a theocracy or completely reform the state

  • Follow democratic, communist, fascist — or entirely unique paths

  • Explore unknown space beyond the galaxy

  • Create your own interdimensional exploration program

  • Build a God Machine to serve your government

  • Colonize distant planets

  • Engage in proxy wars

  • Build industries and manage trade networks

  • Take part in conspiracies, alliances, and political intrigue

  • Shape your leadership style however you want

Every decision matters. Every path is yours to walk. The stars are yours to conquer.

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System Requirements

Windows
macOS
SteamOS + Linux
    Minimum:
    • OS: Windows 10+, macOS, Linux (Ubuntu 20.04+)
    • Processor: 2.0 GHz 64-bit Intel-compatible or faster
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Hardware acceleration with OpenGL 2.0+ or DirectX 9
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
    • Sound Card: Windows Audio
    Minimum:
    • OS: macOS 10.10 or newer
    • Processor: 2.0 GHz 64-bit Intel processor or any Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3) chip
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: OpenGL 3.0+ compatibility
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
    • Sound Card: Built-in audio output or any macOS-compatible audio device
* Starting February 15, 2024, the Steam Client will no longer support 32-bit games or macOS 10.14 or lower.
    Minimum:
    • OS: Ubuntu 20.04 or later / SteamOS
    • Processor: 64-bit processor
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
    • Sound Card: Any Linux-compatible audio device
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