64%Good matchStellaris
86%197k86% positive reviews, Very Positive across 197k reviews·Space · Grand Strategy
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Gate Builders is a sci-fi turn-based 4X strategy game. Build space stations, manage work force, exploit, trade and transform resources. Face space pirates and enemy factions. Build, Expand, Thrive!
Gate Builders
SteamBuild your own space empire in this epic 4X strategy game! Take control of a fleet of space ships and colonize the asteroid belt: a vast expanse of uncharted space. Explore the frontier, expand your infrastructure, and navigate diplomatic relations with your homeland, neutral factions, and opponents Expand without stop and achieve a technological marvel that will change the course of human history by constructing the first galactic stargate!


Build space stations, mine asteroids, hire citizen from your homeland, exploit natural resources and thrive!

Construct new factory, trade complex resources and grow your reach.


Navigate diplomatic relations with your homeland, neutral faction, pirates, and competitors. Stay strong in peace and in war.


Be the first to build a massive and expensive Galactic Stargate connecting our solar system to Alpha Centauri.

* not available in alpha yet
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