// Stars in Shadow(2017)

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About Stars in Shadow

Stars in Shadow is a turn-based 4X strategy game and a vivid tribute to the genre classics. Compete with alien factions to explore and colonize nearby starsystems, build fleets to defend against rivals, negotiate or conquer them. Win by unifying the galaxy, through diplomacy or force.

Release Date

Jan 19, 2017

Developer

Ashdar Games

Publisher

Iceberg Interactive

Stars in Shadow FAQ & buying guide

What games are like Stars in Shadow?

Real Time Strategy (RTS)

Gears Tactics

Strategy

Can my PC run Stars in Shadow?

Stars in Shadow needs at least ATI Radeon HD 4000 Series or better and 4 GB RAM.

Minimum

OS: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10
Processor: Intel Core 2.6 GHz or equivalent
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: ATI Radeon HD 4000 Series or better
Storage: 3 GB available space
Notes: Stars in Shadow requires the OpenGL framebuffer extension. This extension is present on almost all graphics drivers released after 2010, but laptops made before 2010 with vendor-locked graphics drivers may not be able to run the game.

Is Stars in Shadow worth buying?

Steam

78.84% positive

'Mostly Positive', 827 reviews

Metacritic

Critics (IGDB)

70/100

1 critic

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What is Stars in Shadow about?

StrategyIndie4XTurn-Based StrategySpaceTurn-Based CombatSci-fiTurn-Based

Game modes: Single player

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What is the cheapest place to buy Stars in Shadow?

Right now the lowest price for Stars in Shadow we're tracking is $0.98 at Kinguin — 96% below Steam's $24.99. We compare 10 stores and prices refresh every few minutes.

What is the lowest price Stars in Shadow has ever been?

The lowest price we've recorded for Stars in Shadow is $0.98 at Kinguin on September 11, 2026. The current best price matches that all-time low — historically a good time to buy.

Is Stars in Shadow worth buying?

79% of 827 Steam user reviews for Stars in Shadow are positive ("Mostly Positive"). It also holds a Metacritic score of 75.

Can my PC run Stars in Shadow?

The minimum system requirements for Stars in Shadow are — OS: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10; CPU: Intel Core 2.6 GHz or equivalent; GPU: ATI Radeon HD 4000 Series or better; RAM: 4 GB RAM; Storage: 3 GB available space. See the full minimum and recommended specs in the system requirements section on this page.

When was Stars in Shadow released?

Stars in Shadow released on January 19, 2017, developed by Ashdar Games and published by Iceberg Interactive.

What platforms is Stars in Shadow available on?

Stars in Shadow is available on PC (Microsoft Windows). It supports single player.

Where's the cheapest place to buy Stars in Shadow?

The cheapest Stars in Shadow price right now is $0.98 at Kinguin, 96% below the Steam price.

Stars in Shadow price comparison across stores
Store	Edition / Region	Discount	Price	Buy link
KinguinBest priceAll-time low	Steam · Global	—	$0.98	Buy Stars in Shadow at Kinguin
Gamivo	Steam · Global	—	$1.29	Buy Stars in Shadow at Gamivo
YuPlay	Steam · India	-43%	$3.60	Buy Stars in Shadow at YuPlay
Instant Gaming	Steam · Global	-73%	$7.61	Buy Stars in Shadow at Instant Gaming
GameBillet	Steam · United States	-12%	$21.99	Buy Stars in Shadow at GameBillet
Loaded	Steam · Worldwide	-9%	$23.49	Buy Stars in Shadow at Loaded

All-time low: $0.98 at Kinguin on Sep 11, 2026 — the current best price matches it, a good time to buy.

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