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Light of Altair

Developed by SaintXi · Published by SaintXi

IndieSimulationStrategy
StatusOut now ReleaseJun 4, 2009 Price$14.99 Metacritic66/100

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player
Price$14.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic66/100
Languages1
Achievements30

Overview

An indie, simulation, strategy game by SaintXi, published by SaintXi — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Light of Altair is a sci-fi colony building game with a deep plot. Grow colonies from landing pod to metropolis, while sending off new spaceships to expand your territory to other worlds. You are not alone in space, 8 factions from different parts of the world are all following their own agendas in the solar system; diplomacy and...” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsPositive — 80% positive of 45
Owners (est.)20000 – 50000
Player-voted tags:StrategyIndieSimulationSpaceSci-fiRTS

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 Light of Altair.

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

System requirements (PC)

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

Minimum

  • Supported OS: Microsoft Windows XP / Vista
  • Processor: Pentium® 4 1.5GHz or Athlon™ XP 1500+ processor
  • Memory: 256MB RAM
  • Graphics: 3D hardware Accelerator Card Required - 100% DirectX® 9.0c compatible Hardware Accelerated video card and latest drivers
  • Hard Drive: At least 1 GB of free space
  • Sound Card: 100% DirectX® 9.0c compatible 16-bit sound card and latest drivers
  • DirectX®: 9.0c (included)

Supported languages (1)

English

Light of Altair 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 Light of Altair?

Steam classifies Light of Altair as a Indie, Simulation, Strategy game, developed by SaintXi. Light of Altair is a sci-fi colony building game with a deep plot. Grow colonies from landing pod to metropolis, while sending off new spaceships to expand your territory to other worlds. You are not alone in space, 8 factions from different parts of the world are all following their own agendas in the solar system; diplomacy and...

How much does Light of Altair cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Light of Altair at $14.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Light of Altair single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Light of Altair: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Light of Altair on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Light of Altair for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Light of Altair out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Jun 4, 2009.

What platforms is Light of Altair on?

Light of Altair is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is Light of Altair single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Light of Altair cost?

Steam lists it at $14.99.

Does Light of Altair have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 30 achievements for Light of Altair.

What is Light of Altair's Metacritic score?

Light of Altair has a Metacritic score of 66/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made Light of Altair?

Light of Altair is developed by SaintXi and published by SaintXi.

Where to get Light of Altair

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

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