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303 games like Distant Worlds 2 · 1980 – 2024

  • Why 92Form.72World.31Curated.67Lists1.004x · Strategy · Often paired · Also in 4X games

    Stardock · Windows

    4XStrategyScience fiction4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)Turn-based strategy

    As the all-powerful leader of a spacefaring civilization, you must seek out new star systems and discover the exciting potential of the subspace realm. There are thousands of worlds to colonize and dozens of civilizations - both old and new

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  • Why 92Form.60World.27Curated.87Lists.784x · Strategy · Often paired · Also in 4X games

    Firaxis Games · Windows, iOS, macOS

    4XStrategyScience fiction4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)Bird view / Isometric

    Sid Meier’s Starships challenges players to build a planetary federation by exploring the galaxy, expanding its influence and domain, researching futuristic technologies and engaging in deep, turn-based tactical space combat with an armada

    67 rating5 lists5 h main story4x

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  • Why 91Form.80World.46Curated.62Lists1.004x · Strategy · Often paired · Also in 4X games

    Linux, Windows, macOS

    4XStrategyScience fiction4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)Bird view / Isometric

    StarDrive 2 is a 4X Turn Based Strategy game built in the classic style of the singular and incredible Master of Orion 2. In StarDrive 2 you will explore a vibrant galaxy filled with danger and intrigue in a deep turn-based strategy layer.

    63 rating1 list8 h main story4x

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  • Why 90Form.50World.38Curated.77Lists.664x · Strategy · Often paired · Also in 4X games

    Digital Reality · Android, Linux, Windows +1

    4XStrategyScience fiction4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)Bird view / Isometric

    Imperium Galactica II: Alliances is a real-time game featuring aspects of RTT, RTS and empire-building computer games from the Hungarian-based studio Digital Reality. It is the sequel to Digital Reality's previous game, Imperium Galactica.

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  • Why 90Form.67World.27Curated.65Lists1.004x · Strategy · Often paired · Also in 4X games

    4XStrategyScience fiction4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)Indie

    Lords of the Black Sun is an epic, complex, dense, turn-based 4X PC strategy game, set in deep space. Take command of one race to join the struggle for supremacy in the galaxy. As the leader of your empire you are tasked with exploring the

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  • Why 90Form.59World.25Curated.78Lists.784x · Strategy · Often paired · Also in 4X games

    Windows

    4XStrategyScience fiction4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)Bird view / Isometric

    Explore the galaxy, discover and colonize new planets to acquire enough resources. Design your ships, choosing from different hulls, weapons, shields, and several devices. Once you advance with technologies, new systems will be available, a

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  • Why 88Form.43World.26Curated.74Lists.784x · Strategy · Often paired · Also in 4X games

    Simtex · Linux, MS-DOS, Windows +1

    4XStrategyScience fiction4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)Bird view / Isometric

    Master of Orion 2 also known as MOO2 is considered the classic 4x turn based strategy game set in space. The game has a kind of cult status and even by to days standards is still only matched in game play by very few of its competitors.

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  • Why 88Form.72World.39Curated.54Lists1.004x · Strategy · Often paired · Also in 4X games

    Windows

    4XStrategyScience fiction4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)Bird view / Isometric

    StarDrive sets a new benchmark for the ‘4X Space Strategy’ genre. Starting with a single planet and a small number of space-worthy vessels, you must venture forth into the galaxy, conquer new worlds, build new colonies and defend your very

    63 rating1 list19 h main story4x

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  • Why 87Form.67World.25Curated.54Lists.784x · Simulation · Often paired · Also in 4X games

    Proxy Studios · Linux, Windows, macOS

    4XSimulationStrategyScience fiction4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)

    The ancient Messari return to Pandora with all their might, deploying portals and terrifying ion storms. From these portals come forces never before seen by mankind, and an infestation spreads across Pandora. The strongest factions are the

    50 rating2 lists30 h main story4x

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  • Why 87Form.81World.25Curated.70Lists.004x · Strategy · Often paired

    Heliotrope Studios · Windows, macOS

    4XStrategyScience fiction4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)Bird view / Isometric

    This is a Spacial Estrategy game, a mix between Master of Orion and Imperium Galactica. You can be one of many races, each with advantages and disadvantages. The whole game is very customizable, from allowing you to customize galaxy size to

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  • Why 87Form.48World.25Curated.74Lists.784x · Strategy · Often paired · Also in 4X games

    4XStrategyScience fiction4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)Bird view / Isometric

    The third game within the Space Empires series brings the dawn of a new age of exploration. Your race keeps running through the fabric of space and moves to other solar systems beyond your own.

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  • Why 87Form.40World.42Curated.64Lists.694x · Simulation · Often paired · Also in 4X games

    Development Studio · Linux, PS4, PS5 +4

    4XSimulationStrategyScience fiction4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)

    Stellaris is a real-time 4X grand strategy game set in a procedurally generated galaxy. Players control an interstellar civilization, exploring star systems connected by hyperlane networks, colonizing habitable worlds, and managing their em

    78 rating8 lists32 h main story4x

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  • Why 86Form.81World.25Curated.68Lists1.004x · Strategy · Often paired · Also in 4X games

    Heliotrope Studios · Windows, macOS

    4XStrategyScience fiction4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)Bird view / Isometric

    This is a Spacial Estrategy game, a mix between Master of Orion and Imperium Galactica. You can be one of many races, each with advantages and disadvantages. The whole game is very customizable, from allowing you to customize galaxy size to

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  • Why 86Form.40World.25Curated.69Lists.784x · Simulation · Often paired · Also in 4X games

    Malfador Machinations · Windows

    4XSimulationStrategyScience fiction4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)

    Space Empires V is the latest edition in the Space Empires series. This new chapter completely updates the UI and takes the player into a real-time rendered 3D universe. Watch space battles played out in glorious detail and realistic effect

    58 rating2 lists10 h main story4x

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  • Why 85Form.50World.25Curated.63Lists.784x · Strategy · Often paired · Also in 4X games

    Windows

    4XStrategyScience fiction4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)Bird view / Isometric

    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 uni

    65 rating2 lists6 h main story4x

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  • Why 84Form.68World.25Curated.69Lists.784x · Strategy · Often paired · Also in 4X games

    4XStrategyScience fiction4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)Turn-based strategy

    Anacreon: Reconstruction 4021 is a video game written by George Moromisato for MS-DOS and published by Thinking Machine Associates in 1987. Anacreon is a turn-based game in which human and computer players explore the galaxy, conquering wo

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  • Why 84Form.73World.25Curated.66Lists1.004x · Strategy · Often paired · Also in 4X games

    Electronic Arts · Amiga, Atari ST, MS-DOS

    4XStrategyScience fiction4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)Shooter

    Imperium is a 4X strategy video game published by Electronic Arts in 1990 for the Amiga, Atari ST, and DOS.

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  • Why 84Form.62World.25Curated.76Lists1.004x · Strategy · Often paired · Also in 4X games

    Browser

    4XStrategyScience fiction4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)Bird view / Isometric

    A free-to-play browser-based multi-player 4x strategy game. The simplified gameplay puts an emphasis on diplomacy.

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  • Why 83Form.68World.25Curated.68Lists.784x · Strategy · Often paired · Also in 4X games

    4XStrategyScience fiction4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)Turn-based strategy

    Anacreon: Reconstruction 4021 is a video game written by George Moromisato for MS-DOS and published by Thinking Machine Associates in 1987. Anacreon is a turn-based game in which human and computer players explore the galaxy, conquering wo

    2 lists4x

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  • Why 82Form.37World.35Curated.60Lists.784x · Simulation · Often paired · Also in 4X games

    Stardock · Windows

    4XSimulationStrategyScience fiction4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)

    Galactic Civilizations is a space based strategy game in which you are in control of humanity's destiny. The year is 2178, the Terran Alliance has invented a new technology -- Hyperdrive. But the secret has leaked to the other civilizations

    75 rating2 lists10 h main story4x

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  • Why 81Form.57World.25Curated.69Lists.004x · Strategy · Often paired

    Avalon Hill · Apple II, Atari 8-bit, Commodore 64 +6

    4XStrategyScience fiction4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)Grand strategy

    Andromeda Conquest is a strategy / conquest game in which one to four players build galactic empires by establishing and defending space colonies, managing resources, and battling other players for control of star systems. Before every turn

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  • Why 81Form.38World.26Curated.57Lists.644x · Simulation · Often paired · Also in 4X games

    Kerberos Productions · Windows

    4XSimulationStrategyScience fiction4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)

    It is the year 2405, and human scientists have discovered a new technology, the Node Drive. This is an innovation that will finally allow travel from star to star at speeds faster than light. As mankind is poised on the brink of a new era

    79 rating3 lists4x

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  • Why 80Form.14World.25Curated.78Lists.00Simulation · Strategy · Often paired

    Ubisoft Blue Byte · Windows

    SimulationStrategyScience fiction4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)Bird view / Isometric

    In Anno 2205, you join humankind‘s next step into the future with the promise to build a better tomorrow. You conquer Earth, establishing rich, bustling cities and grand industrial complexes, but to secure the prosperity of your people, you

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  • Why 80Form.33World.00Curated.80Lists.00Simulation · Strategy · Often paired

    Hothouse Creations · Windows

    SimulationStrategyBird view / IsometricBusiness simulation

    Classic strategy game from 2003. Run your own casino in the 1970s. It's classy. It's glitzy. It's all yours. Take a gamble. Start small with a slot machine or two. Employ some staff. People will be talking about your place from coast to coa

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  • Why 80Form.29World.25Curated.59Lists.664x · Simulation · Often paired · Also in 4X games

    Digital Reality · MS-DOS, Windows, iOS

    4XSimulationStrategyScience fiction4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)

    We are in the year 2300. The Galactic Empire, formed by the human species in the known universe, eventually split into numerous factions, seven alien races and two empires of renegade humans. One of the most dangerous, the Darglans threaten

    84 rating3 lists1 h main story4x

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  • Why 79Form.25World.25Curated.59Lists.00Simulation · Strategy · Often paired

    Arcen Games · Linux, Windows, macOS

    SimulationStrategyScience fiction4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)Bird view / Isometric

    From the creators of AI War: Fleet Command comes an all-new grand strategy title with turn-based tactical combat, set in a deep simulation of an entire solar system and its billions of inhabitants. You are the last of a murdered race, deter

    60 rating1 list7 h main storyOften paired

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  • Why 78Form.41World.25Curated.73Lists.00Simulation · Strategy · Often paired

    Broderbund · Apple II, Atari 8-bit, TRS-80 +1

    SimulationStrategyScience fiction4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)Action

    Galactic Empire is a strategy video game. It is the first game in the Galactic Saga and the first game published by Brøderbund which was, in fact, created for the purpose of publishing the game.

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  • Why 75Form.26World.25Curated.70Lists.00Simulation · Strategy · Often paired

    Amiga, Atari ST, Atari ST/STE +1

    SimulationStrategyScience fictionBird view / IsometricTactical

    Fight through different World War III scenarios, NATO vs the Warsaw Pact.

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  • Why 75Form.26World.48Curated.68Lists.00Simulation · Strategy · Often paired

    Frontier Developments · Nintendo Switch 2, PS4, PS5 +3

    SimulationStrategyScience fictionBird view / IsometricBusiness simulation

    Jurassic World Evolution 2 is the much-anticipated sequel to Frontier’s ground-breaking 2018 management simulation, Jurassic World Evolution, offering an all new narrative campaign voiced by cast members from across the Jurassic World film

    72 rating6 lists6 h main storyOften paired

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  • Why 74Form.09World.29Curated.63Lists.00Strategy · Often paired

    Nimble Giant Entertainment · Windows, macOS

    StrategyScience fiction4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)Bird view / IsometricAdventure

    Star Trek: Infinite is a grand strategy experience that lets you play your own Star Trek story as the leader of one of four major factions in the galaxy. Follow the specially crafted story or blaze your own trail in the first Star Trek gran

    72 rating1 list22 h main storyOften paired

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  • Why 73Form.35World.25Curated.60Lists.00Simulation · Strategy · Often paired

    New World Computing · FM Towns, MS-DOS, Windows +1

    SimulationStrategyScience fictionBird view / IsometricAdventure

    The discovery of an alien craft entering our solar system causes quite a stir. When the small craft is accidentally fired upon, it creates a strange electromagnetic effect that envelops the Earth, causing it to disappear. While its gravity

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  • Why 72Form.38World.25Curated.63Lists1.004x · Strategy · Often paired · Also in 4X games

    The Logic Factory · MS-DOS, iOS

    4XStrategyScience fiction4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)Bird view / Isometric

    Ascendancy is similar to, but nevertheless very different from, Master of Orion. You play one of many races, each with a special ability and special character traits, who set off to explore space, erect colonies (which can each have individ

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  • Why 72Form.23World.25Curated.67Lists.00Simulation · Strategy · Often paired

    SimulationStrategyScience fictionBird view / IsometricScience

    Welcome to the future of space warfare! Star Fleet II: Krellan Commander puts you in command of an advanced space battlecruiser and tasks you with exploring sectors, fighting and boarding enemy ships, and invading planets. Manage your ship,

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  • Why 71Form.14World.13Curated.60Lists.00Strategy · Often paired

    Development Studio · Linux, Windows, macOS

    Strategy4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)Bird view / IsometricGrand strategy wargamePost-apocalyptic

    Lead a tribe of survivors, rediscover ancient technology, manage wasteland settlements and wage wars of conquest and political struggle in Afterworld, an original post-apocalyptic survival grand strategy game from Paradox Development Studio

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  • Why 71Form.11World.32Curated.68Lists.00Strategy · Often paired

    Blackbird Interactive · Windows, macOS

    StrategyScience fictionBird view / IsometricReal-time strategyReal-time tactics

    Before you can find your Homeworld, you must first unlock the secrets of the desert. Blackbird Interactive and Gearbox Software invite you to visit the deserts of Kharak in this new Homeworld story, where danger lurks behind every dune. Ho

    83 rating2 lists10 h main storyOften paired

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  • Why 71Form.54World.25Curated.50Lists1.004x · Simulation · Often paired · Also in 4X games

    Origin Systems · FM Towns, MS-DOS

    4XSimulationStrategyScience fictionFlight simulation

    The life of a seasoned starfighter pilot isn't all glory and adventure. After years of following orders and losing ships and friends, you are now the sole commander, responsible for heading up a momentous strike against your enemy's homelan

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  • Why 68Form.07World.25Curated.63Lists.00Simulation · Strategy · Often paired

    Egosoft · Linux, Windows, macOS

    SimulationStrategyScience fiction4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)Business simulation

    X2: The Threat is of a new generation of space simulator games where you play the role of Julian Gardna who continues the story set by X: Beyond The Frontier. The updated graphics engine gives the universe a fresher feel with newly designed

    73 rating2 lists31 h main storyOften paired

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  • Why 67Form.14World.25Curated.71Lists.00Strategy · Often paired

    Apple II

    StrategyScience fiction4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)Turn-based strategySide view

    A strategy game written by Walter Hochbrueckner and published by Datamost for the Apple II.

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  • Why 67Form.21World.13Curated.56Lists.00Simulation · Strategy · Often paired

    Particle Systems · Windows

    SimulationStrategyScience fictionFlight simulationScience

    A guerilla war has been raging in space for centuries. Human colonies are breaking away from Earth's control, declaring independence from the Commonwealth. As a Commonwealth Navy commander, your mission is to stop the Indie rebels and their

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  • Why 65Form.14World.25Curated.54Lists.00Simulation · Strategy · Often paired

    Snapshot Games · PS4, Stadia, Windows +2

    SimulationStrategyScience fictionBird view / IsometricRole-playing

    Phoenix Point is the new strategy game from the creator of the original X-COM series. It features turn based tactics and world based strategy in a fight against a terrifying, alien menace.

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  • Why 65Form.12World.13Curated.69Lists.00Simulation · Strategy · Often paired

    Firefly Studios · Windows, macOS

    SimulationStrategyScience fictionBusiness simulationLife simulation

    Space Colony: Steam Edition is a remaster of the real-time base builder and strategy game from Firefly Studios, creators of the Stronghold series. In Space Colony you colonize to survive, designing intergalactic bases that keep your crew pr

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  • Why 65Form.20World.00Curated.58Lists.00Simulation · Strategy · Often paired

    JoWooD Entertainment · Windows

    SimulationStrategyBird view / IsometricBusiness simulationCity-building

    Traffic Giant is Public Transit tycoon game released in 2000 by JoWood Productions. Players make public transit routes using various vehicles such as buses, street cars and subways from a top down isometric perspective.

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  • Why 65Form.61World.25Curated.17Lists1.004x · Strategy · Also in 4X games

    Proxy Studios · Linux, Windows

    4XStrategyScience fiction4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)Bird view / Isometric

    Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War brings you to a world of terror and violence. Four factions will engage in a brutal war for dominance over the planet's resources. In the first 4X turn-based strategy game set in Warhammer 40,000 y

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  • Why 64Form.50World.34Curated.25Lists.634x · Simulation · Also in 4X games

    Triumph Studios · PS4, Windows, Xbox One +1

    4XSimulationStrategyScience fiction4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)

    Age of Wonders: Planetfall is the new strategy game from Triumph Studios, creators of the critically acclaimed Age of Wonders and Overlord series, bringing all the exciting tactical-turn based combat and in-depth 4X empire building of its p

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  • Why 64Form.22World.00Curated.65Lists.00Simulation · Strategy · Often paired

    Monte Cristo · Windows

    SimulationStrategyBird view / IsometricBusiness simulationDinosaurs

    Dino Island is a theme park simulator not unlike Theme Park, Roller Coaster Tycoon, or even Zoo Tycoon. However, it is rendered in full 3D - players can rotate, pan and zoom at will. Dinosaurs, staff and visitors are fully animated. The gam

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  • Why 64Form.15World.46Curated.50Lists.00Simulation · Strategy · Often paired

    Meta Quest, SteamVR, Windows

    SimulationStrategyScience fictionReal-time strategy3d

    Immerse yourself in a bold new story in the beloved Homeworld saga that brings real-time strategic space battles to VR. Your fleet is at your fingertips in this all-new game where you can execute strategic attacks on your enemies from any d

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  • Why 64Form.17World.13Curated.55Lists.00Strategy · Often paired

    StrategyScience fictionBird view / IsometricReal-time strategyScience

    In 2032 an Earth that knows only peace is forced to relearn the art of war. Twenty years have passed since the population of Earth did a fine job of destroying nearly everything in one final struggle for power by the politicians and milita

    63 rating2 lists13 h main storyOften paired

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  • Why 64Form.14World.13Curated.62Lists.00Simulation · Strategy · Often paired

    Particle Systems · Amiga, Amiga CD32, Linux +3

    SimulationStrategyScience fictionScienceSubmarine simulator

    The year is 2050. Ocean is the next frontier, and war inevitably reached there. As an independent mercenary working for a corporate conglomerate, the player has to pilot the latest fighter subs to protect the corporate interests, so they ca

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