StarDrive 2 is a turn-based 4X strategy game where you expand across a galaxy through exploration, diplomacy, research, and combat. You'll design custom ships and send them into real-time space battles, then conquer planets using turn-based ground combat with infantry and mechs. Between turns, you manage research trees, negotiate with alien factions, deploy spies to steal tech, and control strategic resources. Threats include pirates, hostile empires, and ancient dangers competing for territory. A separate Battle Arena mode lets you skip the empire-building—design fleets and fight through story campaigns to unlock new hulls and weapons. You can customize your starting race's traits and enslave captured populations. The game combines galaxy-scale strategic planning with tactical ship design and combat across multiple layers.
