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Distant Worlds: Universe

The Universe is Yours! Distant Worlds: Universe is the newest chapter of this critically acclaimed sci-fi series, adding incredible new features and an exciting new storyline. Universe is also the ultimate collector’s edition, the first time all previous Distant Worlds releases have been included in one package, along with an updated manual and greatly expanded modding support. Distant Worlds is a vast, pausable real-time 4X space strategy game. Experience the full depth and detail of turn-based strategy, but with the simplicity and ease of real-time, and on the scale of a massively-multiplaye

Release date
December 5, 2017
Platforms
Windows
Developer
Code Force
Publisher
Slitherine Ltd.
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The Universe is Yours! Distant Worlds: Universe is the newest chapter of this critically acclaimed sci-fi series, adding incredible new features and an exciting new storyline. Universe is also the ultimate collector’s edition, the first time all previous Distant Worlds releases have been included in one package, along with an updated manual and greatly expanded modding support. Distant Worlds is a vast, pausable real-time 4X space strategy game. Experience the full depth and detail of turn-based strategy, but with the simplicity and ease of real-time, and on the scale of a massively-multiplayer online game.

Vast galaxies are made to order: up to 1400 star systems, with up to 50,000 planets, moons and asteroids. Galaxies are so deep, fun and immersive that you won’t want to finish the game. Build, expand and improve your empire while playing through one of the storylines, with victory conditions or in an open-ended sandbox mode. Each galaxy is packed with life and activity. Encounter other empires, independent alien colonies, traders, pirates and space monsters. Explore star systems, asteroid fields, gas clouds, supernovae, galactic storms and black holes.

Discover evidence of civilizations long since past, uncovering secrets about the galaxy's troubled history... Best of all, you can play the game your way: enjoy a quick, intense game in a crowded sector of space or take your time in an epic game spread across a vast galaxy!…

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★ 7.4/10GOG · 225 ratings
GOGLast checked November 3, 2026

Most helpful8

★ 5 / 5
I have played this game pretty much since the day it came out, and it is one of my all-time favourites. In my opinion, what…
★ 5 / 5
This game is a true masterpiece even though it doesn't look awfully good anymore. The biggest difference between Distant Worlds and other space 4x games…
★ 5 / 5
I already bought this game years ago on the Matrixgames website. What you have to know about this game is, that you have to invest…
★ 4 / 5
i find this to be a great game but gog should have fixed a lot of problems with this game not the users so this…
★ 5 / 5
This game is the best 4X because, even in the late game, you never stop doing the first 2 xs, explore and expand. This alone…
★ 5 / 5
Amazing. I haven't been this immersed in a game since I landed on the Mun for the 1st time in KSP. It's nothing short of…
★ 1 / 5
The game has an additional EULA with some pretty crazy terms I've never seen before, including that the EULA itself is to be kept confidential,…
★ 3 / 5
First off, I own this game for Steam, and I don't regret buying it, I regret paying the full $60 after reading reviews from people…

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★ 4 / 5
This game has more depth and amazing 4X aspects. The only drawback for me, as an old-time gamer, is the real-time aspects and the inevitable…
★ 5 / 5
Still the oririnal and best Space 4X game albeit with a clunky and quirky UI.
★ 1 / 5
Windows 11 with Intel 13900 processor and Nvidia 4070 graphics, game won't start
★ 5 / 5
Old but so good. Very deep gameplay. Steep learning curve at the start. Enormously satisfying at med and endgame
★ 1 / 5
Needs a resolution fix. Its not Moo, Moo2, Moo 3 or the modern version of Moo. Not a fan, not for me. Moo.
★ 1 / 5
This game launches in a very small font. There is no way to alter the display resolution inside the game. I have tried several suggested…
★ 5 / 5
The game loaded fine on my Windows 11 computer. It has moderate specs, although my son calls it a potato. It looks good, but very…

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