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Space Empires I

Developed by Malfador Machinations · Published by Strategy First

Strategy
StatusOut now ReleaseOct 8, 2020 Price$0.99

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player
Price$0.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Languages1

Overview

A strategy game by Malfador Machinations, published by Strategy First — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Space Empires I is the first chapter of the Space Empires series. A classic galactic conquest and turn-based strategy video game where you are the leader of a race of intelligent beings building large spaceships for interplanetary and interstellar travel through warp points between star systems.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsMixed — 58% positive of 12
Owners (est.)100000 – 200000
Player-voted tags:StrategyExplorationManagementTurn-Based Strategy4XGrand StrategyTurn-Based TacticsSci-fiEconomySpaceFuturisticRetro

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 Space Empires I.

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

System requirements (PC)

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

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows 7 / 8.1 / 10
  • Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster
  • Memory: 1024 MB RAM
  • Graphics: Video card with 64MB RAM
  • Storage: 5 MB available space

Recommended

  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster
  • Memory: 2048 MB RAM
  • Graphics: Video card with 128 MB RAM
  • Storage: 100 MB available space

Supported languages (1)

English

Space Empires I 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 Space Empires I?

Steam classifies Space Empires I as a Strategy game, developed by Malfador Machinations. Space Empires I is the first chapter of the Space Empires series. A classic galactic conquest and turn-based strategy video game where you are the leader of a race of intelligent beings building large spaceships for interplanetary and interstellar travel through warp points between star systems.

How much does Space Empires I cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Space Empires I at $0.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Space Empires I single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Space Empires I: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Space Empires I on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

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

Is Space Empires I out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Oct 8, 2020.

What platforms is Space Empires I on?

Space Empires I 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 Space Empires I single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Space Empires I cost?

Steam lists it at $0.99.

Who made Space Empires I?

Space Empires I is developed by Malfador Machinations and published by Strategy First.

Where to get Space Empires I

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

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