FTL and Factorio style colony sim from Paradox is totally free to play right now

Crusader Kings 3, Stellaris, and Europa Universalis 4 creator and publisher Paradox has maintained a solid track record with its indie-focused Paradox Arc label. Since the company debuted Arc in 2022, its put out everything from Surviving the Abyss and Escape the Mad Empire to Starminer and Across the Obelisk. One of the most noteworthy Arc projects, though, is Stardeus, a colony sim that entered Early Access in the same year Arc was formed. Now, for a limited time, players can check the game out for themselves thanks to a free weekend on Steam.

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