Astro Protocol is
high-stakes, turn-based 4X space strategy
distilled into intense matches of
about an hour
. Lead one of
six premade factions, or design your own
, against
an AI that plays to win
.
Randomized techs, anomalies, maps and victory conditions
make every match unique.
Built for players who want
tactical depth without the late-game slog
, every match delivers a new strategic challenge against
AI rivals that expand, court minor factions and attack on their own initiative
.
Be prepared: space is unforgiving and victories must be earned.
Expand Your Empire Across the Galaxy
Establish your empire by constructing space stations and extending your network through
planetary colonization
.
Build
stations
to
harvest resources
from asteroids, gas giants, and stars. Improve their efficiency with refinery stations or by
terraforming
planets to support industry, research, or logistics. Every placement shapes the future of your empire.
Tactical One-Unit-Per-Tile Combat
Combat takes place on a
one-unit-per-tile hex grid
where positioning is everything. Each ship has
a distinct role
, attack profile, shields, armor, and abilities.
Assemble fleets,
upgrade
ships
, and exploit enemy weaknesses to gain the upper hand against rival factions.
Research, Adapt, and Replay
Research new
technologies across three branches
to unlock ships, stations, terraforming options, and upgrades. Technology choices are randomized each match, forcing you to adapt rather than follow fixed build orders.
Choose from
six playable factions
with
distinct mechanics
and strategic strengths or build your own from the ground up. Combined with randomized maps, minor factions, technologies, anomalies, and victory conditions, every match presents a new strategic situation to navigate.
Explore anomalies
scattered across the galaxy, each offering
unpredictable rewards
from abandoned vessels to powerful technologies that can reshape your plans.
Race for Victory
Each match is a race to complete new
randomized victory conditions
through expansion, combat or exploration. You can also win by
exterminating your rivals
.
Astro Protocol features a
smart, assertive AI
developed in close collaboration with
Xilmi
, known for AI overhauls of
OpenXCOM
and
Remnants of the Precursors
. Expect
opponents
that
play to win
and force you to adapt.
Replayability in Numbers
6 premade factions
97 traits to build custom factions
12 minor factions
26 ship types
12 planet types
100+ technologies
100+ anomalies
9 victory conditions
4 map generators
Steam
