Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri

by Firaxis Games

1999

SimulatorStrategyTurn-based strategy (TBS)

Post-Apocalyptic · Sci-Fi · Turn-Based

Exceptional

SimulatorStrategyTurn-based strategy (TBS)

Post-Apocalyptic · Sci-Fi · Turn-Based

Exceptional

About

Legendary designer Sid Meier presents the next evolution in strategy games, with the most addictive, compelling gameplay yet. Explore the alien planet that is your new home and uncover its myriad mysteries. Discover over 75 extraordinary technologies. Build over 60 base upgrades and large scales secret projects for your empire. Conquer your enemies with a war machine that you design from over 32,000 possible unit types.

Publisher: Electronic Arts, Aspyr Media, Loki Software
Modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Themes: Science fiction, 4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)
Perspective: First person, Bird view / Isometric
Age Rating: E — Everyone

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Where to Buy

Steam GOG

Available in Bundles

Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri Planetary Pack

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