Race for the Galaxy
Developed by Temple Gates Games · Published by Temple Gates Games
At a glance
Overview
A strategy game by Temple Gates Games, published by Temple Gates Games — single-player, multi-player, pvp, online pvp.
Steam’s own one-line description: “Explore, Settle, Develop, Trade, Consume, or Produce? Which do you need most? Which of Earth's former colonies will be most successful at settling the galaxy, now that JumpDrive exists? Who will discover the secrets of the mysteriously vanished Alien Overlords? Your goal: to build the most prosperous and powerful space empire!” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Reception & community
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 Race for the Galaxy.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | Yes |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | Yes |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| Steam Achievements | No |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7 or higher
- Processor: Intel Core i3 2.00 GHz or AMD equivalent
- Memory: 256 MB RAM
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 100 MB available space
Supported languages (1)
Race for the Galaxy 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 Race for the Galaxy?
Steam classifies Race for the Galaxy as a Strategy game, developed by Temple Gates Games. Explore, Settle, Develop, Trade, Consume, or Produce? Which do you need most? Which of Earth's former colonies will be most successful at settling the galaxy, now that JumpDrive exists? Who will discover the secrets of the mysteriously vanished Alien Overlords? Your goal: to build the most prosperous and powerful space empire!
How much does Race for the Galaxy cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Race for the Galaxy at $5.59. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Race for the Galaxy single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Race for the Galaxy: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Cross-Platform Multiplayer. It supports both solo and multiplayer.
Is Race for the Galaxy on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Race for the Galaxy for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Does Race for the Galaxy support cross-platform play?
Steam tags Race for the Galaxy with Cross-Platform Multiplayer.
Is Race for the Galaxy out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Jun 27, 2017.
What platforms is Race for the Galaxy on?
Race for the Galaxy 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 Race for the Galaxy single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Cross-Platform Multiplayer.
How much does Race for the Galaxy cost?
Steam lists it at $5.59.
Who made Race for the Galaxy?
Race for the Galaxy is developed by Temple Gates Games and published by Temple Gates Games.
Where to get Race for the Galaxy
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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