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Sword of the Stars: Complete Collection

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2010

Should you play it?

Sword of the Stars: Complete Collection is the original Sword of the Stars games and the three expansions Born of Blood, A Murder of Crows and Argos Naval Yard. It is the year 2405, and human scientists have discovered a new technology that allows travel from star to star at speeds faster than light.

What works

  • Deep and engaging gameplay
  • Unique races with distinct playstyles
  • Randomized tech trees for replayability
  • Detailed ship customization and real-time combat
  • Active modding community

Things to keep in mind

  • Dated graphics and sound
  • Steep learning curve with limited tutorials
  • Multiplayer matchmaking limited due to server shutdown
  • Some ui and quality of life issues
  • Lack of campaign or story mode

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Imperium Galactica II

  • ENDLESS Space™ - Definitive Edition

  • Galactic Civilizations IV

  • STAR WARS™ Empire at War - Gold Pack

  • Interstellar Space: Genesis

  • Master of Orion

Less dominating

Games that feels like Sword of the Stars: Complete Collection but with less domination over others

  • Nexus - The Jupiter Incident

  • Star Wolves 3: Civil War

  • Astrox Imperium

  • Drox Operative

  • Space Pirates and Zombies

  • House of the Dying Sun

Less competitive

Games that feels like Sword of the Stars: Complete Collection but with less competition against others

  • AI War 2

  • X3: Reunion

  • X2: The Threat

  • X3: Terran Conflict

  • Rebel Galaxy

  • SpaceBourne 2

More intimate

Games that feels like Sword of the Stars: Complete Collection but with more focus on close relationships

  • EVE Online

  • Deep Space Battle Simulator

  • NEBULOUS: Fleet Command

  • Space Pirates And Zombies 2

  • Stellaris

  • Battlezone 98 Redux

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Sword of the Stars: Complete Collection: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Fellowship, Domination. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Story, Domination, Leadership.

Last update: 04/08/2026