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4X·Space·Grand Strategy·Real-Time·Real-Time with Pause·Moddable
81Highly Rated
2014Released

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Deal Verdict

96

Excellent Deal

$0.92

$29.99

Buy now. This is an exceptionally strong price and an excellent time to pick up the game.

Price History

The current price of $0.92 matches the 7-day low, making this the lowest price seen in the past week.

7-day low

$0.92

30-day low

$0.81

All-time low

$0.40

$1.79

$0.81

Lowest Recorded Offers

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$0.40

G2Play

$0.47

GAMIVO

$0.52

Ratings

81

Highly Rated

Score from 4 sources, critics and players combined
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OpenCritic
85/100
MetaCritic Logo
Metacritic
81/100
Steam Logo
Steam1,144 reviews
Mostly Positive
+1 critic ratings
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Eurogamer
7/10

About

Distant Worlds: Universe is a real-time strategy game published by Slitherine Ltd. and developed by Code Force, released on May 22, 2014. This title serves as the newest chapter in a sci-fi series that functions as an ultimate collector's edition containing all previous releases. The package includes an updated manual and greatly expanded modding support for players who wish to customize their experience. The game operates as a vast, pausable real-time 4X space strategy simulation where players can choose between single-player modes. Users may build and expand an empire while navigating one of several storylines or opting for an open-ended sandbox mode. The galaxy contains up to 1400 star systems with as many as 50,000 planets, moons, and asteroids available for exploration. Players encounter various entities including other empires, independent alien colonies, traders, pirates, and space monsters within these populated galaxies. Exploration allows users to investigate star systems, asteroid fields, gas clouds, supernovae, galactic storms, and black holes. The game also features evidence of past civilizations that reveal secrets about the galaxy's troubled history. Customization options let players choose to start with a single planet or begin as an established civilization with warp drives. Users can play as a Standard empire or a Pirate faction with adjustable victory conditions depending on their actions. Private citizens within the empire automatically handle mundane tasks like mining resources and transporting cargo to free up player time. The built-in game editor allows users to fine-tune galaxies by adding or removing star systems, planets, asteroid fields, ships, and space monsters. Players can modify attributes of any empire in the game and use a saved customized map as the basis for a new session. A comprehensive 99-page modding guide is included to explain settings and how to create mods. Additional features include an intelligent automation system that lets users automate tasks or receive suggestions from advisors on colonization and defense. The design system permits players to construct military ships ranging from escorts to carriers as well as mining stations and research installations. An extensive help system provides context-sensitive explanations accessible with a single key-press at any time. New content covers the first war between the Freedom Alliance and the Shaktur Axis, offering access to technologies for planet destroyers and the Xaraktor virus. The event system enables users to set up custom storylines with triggered events and specific victory conditions on a custom map. Players can also customize most images used in the game, including ships, bases, alien races, planets, and animated effects.

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Release Date

  • 5/22/2014

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4XSpaceGrand StrategyReal-TimeReal-Time with PauseModdable
Sandbox2DReplay ValueEpicManagement
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System Requirements

OSWindows 7 / 8 / 10
CPUPentium 4 @1.5 GHz
Memory1 GB RAM
Graphicsminimum 1024 x 768 resolution
Storage1 GB
OSWindows 7 / 8 / 10
CPUProcessor: Dual Core CPU @ 2.0 GHz
Memory4 GB RAM
Graphicsminimum 1024 x 768 resolution, 32 bit
Storage1 GB available space

Steam Stats

  • Steam Deck

    Distant Worlds: Universe - Unsupported Steam Deck CompatabilityUnsupported

  • Owners

    100,000 - 200,000

Achievements

54 Total Achievements
Achievement - Behold the Power!Behold the Power!
Achievement - BackstabberBackstabber
Achievement - WunderworldWunderworld
Achievement - WunderworldWunderworld
Achievement - WunderworldWunderworld
Achievement - What's Yours is MineWhat's Yours is Mine
Achievement - What's Yours is MineWhat's Yours is Mine
Achievement - What's Yours is MineWhat's Yours is Mine
Achievement - ConquerorConqueror
Achievement - ConquerorConqueror

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Distant Worlds: Universe Critic Reviews and Review Scores

Eurogamer_Daniel Starkey_icon
EurogamerDaniel Starkey
7
While Distant Worlds may be a paragon of its style, I can only recommend it to a select few: those with beefy computers and plenty of time to really dig into the meat of this stunningly elegant and impressively wide-ranging bit of software.
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Distant Worlds: Universe Buying and Gameplay FAQs

Where can I buy Distant Worlds: Universe the cheapest?

The cheapest price right now is $0.92 at G2Play (96% off the $29.99 list price).

Is Distant Worlds: Universe on sale right now?

Yes, Distant Worlds: Universe is currently on sale with up to 96% off at select stores.

How much does Distant Worlds: Universe cost?

Right now, you can buy Distant Worlds: Universe for as low as $0.92 ($29.99 MSRP), depending on the store and platform.

Is Distant Worlds: Universe on Xbox Game Pass?

No, Distant Worlds: Universe is not currently on Xbox Game Pass. The cheapest way to play is to buy it as low as $0.92, depending on the store and platform.

How much is Distant Worlds: Universe on Steam?

On Steam, Distant Worlds: Universe is listed at $29.99 (MSRP $29.99).

What is the historical lowest price for Distant Worlds: Universe?

The lowest recorded price for Distant Worlds: Universe is $0.40, based on past sales and discounts.

Is Distant Worlds: Universe single-player only?

Distant Worlds: Universe is primarily a single-player experience.

Can I play Distant Worlds: Universe on Steam Deck?

No. Distant Worlds: Universe is rated Unsupported on Steam Deck, so it isn't expected to run properly on the handheld.

Is Distant Worlds: Universe available on PC, Xbox, PlayStation, or Switch?

Distant Worlds: Universe is available on PC.

When did Distant Worlds: Universe release?

Distant Worlds: Universe launched on May 22, 2014.

How much free space do I need for Distant Worlds: Universe?

You'll need about 1 GB of free space to install and play.

Distant Worlds: Universe Patch Notes And Updates

LATEST

Announcement

Next? Slitherine

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Distant Worlds 2 - Major Update v. 1.0.4.8

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Distant Worlds 2 - Revealed

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Distant Worlds 2 Sneak Peek #1 – Ship Design

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Distant World - Universe Playlist by BluScreen_Jason

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