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Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander (LIGHTSPEED EDITION)

Developed by Massive Damage, Inc. · Published by Massive Damage, Inc.

IndieRPGSimulationStrategy
StatusOut now ReleaseAug 9, 2017 Price$2.99 Metacritic73/100 Steam reviews581

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux
ModesSingle-player
Price$2.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic73/100
Steam reviews581
Languages1
Achievements82
DLC3

Overview

An indie, rpg, simulation game by Massive Damage, Inc., published by Massive Damage, Inc. — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “A retro space strategy RPG with base building, deep tactical combat, crew management and emergent storytelling. Halcyon 6: Lightspeed Edition is a massively enhanced version of the Award Winning indie strategy RPG, Halcyon 6.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsMostly Positive — 79% positive of 811
Owners (est.)200000 – 500000
Peak players8
Player-voted tags:4XTactical RPGTurn-BasedExplorationTurn-Based StrategyBase-BuildingStrategy RPGRPGStrategy2DTurn-Based CombatSpace

Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander (LIGHTSPEED EDITION).

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesYes
Steam AchievementsYes

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8 or 10
  • Processor: 2GHZ
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 128MB
  • Storage: 1 GB available space

Recommended

  • OS *: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8 or 10
  • Processor: 2GHZ
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 512MB
  • Storage: 1 GB available space

Supported languages (1)

English

Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander (LIGHTSPEED EDITION) FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander (LIGHTSPEED EDITION)?

Steam classifies Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander (LIGHTSPEED EDITION) as a Indie, RPG, Simulation, Strategy game, developed by Massive Damage, Inc.. A retro space strategy RPG with base building, deep tactical combat, crew management and emergent storytelling. Halcyon 6: Lightspeed Edition is a massively enhanced version of the Award Winning indie strategy RPG, Halcyon 6.

How much does Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander (LIGHTSPEED EDITION) cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander (LIGHTSPEED EDITION) at $2.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander (LIGHTSPEED EDITION) single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander (LIGHTSPEED EDITION): Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander (LIGHTSPEED EDITION) on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander (LIGHTSPEED EDITION) for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander (LIGHTSPEED EDITION) out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Aug 9, 2017.

What platforms is Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander (LIGHTSPEED EDITION) on?

Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander (LIGHTSPEED EDITION) is listed for Windows, macOS, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander (LIGHTSPEED EDITION) single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander (LIGHTSPEED EDITION) cost?

Steam lists it at $2.99.

Does Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander (LIGHTSPEED EDITION) have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 82 achievements for Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander (LIGHTSPEED EDITION).

What is Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander (LIGHTSPEED EDITION)'s Metacritic score?

Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander (LIGHTSPEED EDITION) has a Metacritic score of 73/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander (LIGHTSPEED EDITION)?

Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander (LIGHTSPEED EDITION) is developed by Massive Damage, Inc. and published by Massive Damage, Inc..

Where to get Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander (LIGHTSPEED EDITION)

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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