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Star Traders: 4X Empires

Developed by Trese Brothers · Published by Trese Brothers

IndieSimulationStrategy
StatusOut now ReleaseDec 16, 2014 Price$1.99

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux
ModesSingle-player
Price$1.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Languages1
Achievements16

Overview

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

Steam’s own one-line description: “Take command of humanity’s last survivors and rebuild an empire in the stars. In this immersive turn-based strategy game, you will have to fight to protect your people, control rival factions, and unlock lost technology.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsMixed — 62% positive of 80
Owners (est.)200000 – 500000
Peak players1
Player-voted tags:4XSci-fiTurn-Based StrategyTop-DownDiplomacyTurn-Based CombatEconomyPoliticsGrand StrategyManagementBuildingSpace

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 Star Traders: 4X Empires.

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

  • OS *: Windows XP, Windos Vista, or Windows 7 / 8 / 10
  • Memory: 512 MB RAM
  • Graphics: Requires OpenGL 2.0 or higher
  • Storage: 200 MB available space
  • Additional Notes: Requires MS Visual Studio C++ Runtime 2012 x86

Supported languages (1)

English

Star Traders: 4X Empires 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 Star Traders: 4X Empires?

Steam classifies Star Traders: 4X Empires as a Indie, Simulation, Strategy game, developed by Trese Brothers. Take command of humanity’s last survivors and rebuild an empire in the stars. In this immersive turn-based strategy game, you will have to fight to protect your people, control rival factions, and unlock lost technology.

How much does Star Traders: 4X Empires cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Star Traders: 4X Empires at $1.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Star Traders: 4X Empires single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Star Traders: 4X Empires: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Star Traders: 4X Empires on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Star Traders: 4X Empires for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Star Traders: 4X Empires out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Dec 16, 2014.

What platforms is Star Traders: 4X Empires on?

Star Traders: 4X Empires 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 Star Traders: 4X Empires single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Star Traders: 4X Empires cost?

Steam lists it at $1.99.

Does Star Traders: 4X Empires have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 16 achievements for Star Traders: 4X Empires.

Who made Star Traders: 4X Empires?

Star Traders: 4X Empires is developed by Trese Brothers and published by Trese Brothers.

Where to get Star Traders: 4X Empires

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

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