Annihilate The Spance

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Annihilate The Spance is a single player strategy game. It was developed by Skyglow Softworks and was released on January 14, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

Featuring: OE-LikeConstant endless unit production from your shipyards. Each ship is autonomous, they seek your opponents and prioritize what they are best suited to fight. Witness vast battles. Though you cannot directly control your units in the interference of the Spance, you can create waypoint chains to direct where shipyards send your fleets. Inspired by the gameplay of Obliterate Everyt…

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92%

Audience ScoreBased on 256 reviews

story23 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

The gameplay is addictive and offers a unique blend of RTS and auto-battler mechanics, allowing players to focus on macro strategies rather than micromanagement.
The game features massive space battles with a variety of ships and factions, providing a visually satisfying experience.
The developers are active and responsive, with plans for future content and improvements, making it a project worth supporting.

A significant portion of the campaign is locked, and the game has not received substantial updates since its release, leading to concerns about content longevity.
Some missions can be frustratingly difficult, with unbalanced difficulty spikes that may require multiple retries to complete.
The game lacks multiplayer options, which many players feel would enhance the overall experience.

story
123 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
79%
2%
The game's story is generally well-received, with players appreciating the unique and varied missions that keep the campaign engaging. While some find the narrative to be somewhat cliché and disjointed at times, the overall lore and character interactions add depth to the experience. Many reviewers express excitement for future campaigns and additional content, indicating a strong interest in the evolving storyline and its potential for expansion.
- “The campaign story line was actually one of the more enjoyable story lines I've played in an RTS; I genuinely felt a sense of mystery and exploration as the missions progressed.”
- “The story itself is good, with a consistent narrative across campaigns as you follow your and your mercenary leader's journey.”
- “The scale and design of the factions/ships in this game really draws me in, and I have enjoyed the story of the game to this point.”
- “The events in the campaign are so cliché for space operas—some of which would be good, but every time the protagonist takes a walk around the neighborhood, a mission induces a roll of the eyes with something dramatic.”
- “Characters would appear that I didn't recall but seemed familiar to the main character, which left me wondering if this was supposed to be a narrative thing where they knew each other from back when or if I'd just forgotten about them from an earlier mission.”
- “The story is somewhat generic with multiple factions fighting each other, with a mysterious stranger mentioning 'others' in the universe.”
gameplay
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
58%
7%
The gameplay is generally praised for its addictive and engaging mechanics, combining base-building and automated combat in a visually appealing RTS format. While many players enjoy the strategic depth and replayability, some express concerns about a lack of new content and balance issues, particularly with capital ships. Overall, the game offers a solid experience with a good mix of accessibility for newcomers and complexity for seasoned players, though it may feel incomplete without additional content.
- “Annihilate the Space is a high-octane RTS that combines fast-paced tactical gameplay with a gripping space warfare setting.”
- “The gameplay is simple enough for newcomers to pick up quickly, but it also offers enough complexity to keep things interesting for more seasoned players.”
- “The campaign missions themselves are super fun; many of the missions have unique mechanics or ideas tied to them that make each mission feel fresh and enjoyable.”
- “All based on poor mechanics and the pop-up dialogue will drive you nuts; not worth the $35.”
- “A space RTS with automated gameplay and a focus on spectacle over micromanagement.”
- “It's also very incomplete outside of the gameplay loop.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
43%
19%
The graphics in the game are generally well-received, featuring a vibrant and visually distinct art style that enhances the gameplay experience. While some players note that the graphics may appear simple by modern standards, they effectively capture the essence of space combat with impressive details, such as individual weapon fire and dynamic environments. However, a few users have reported minor graphical glitches and a basic aesthetic reminiscent of older design styles, which may not appeal to those seeking highly realistic visuals.
- “The graphics are sleek and vibrant, with beautiful starfields and dynamic space environments.”
- “The visuals within the game are beautiful and well-designed, creating a visually pleasing experience during gameplay.”
- “The soundtrack is solid, the graphics are pretty, with an astonishing level of detail (you can track the motion of individual drones and watch them fire their weapons, as well as watch point defense lasers shoot down missiles), without compromising at all on performance.”
- “The graphics are pretty simple by today's standards, but in the case of this game, it works.”
- “Currently have a couple graphical glitches (random clearing of environmental fog) and occasional crashes.”
- “It looks a bit basic, reminiscent of something made in Microsoft Paint, which feels at odds with the polished in-game visuals.”
optimization
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
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Overall, the game's optimization has received high praise, with players noting smooth performance even during large-scale battles involving potentially tens of thousands of ships. The use of Unity's new DOTS system has contributed to impressive performance levels, allowing for detailed graphics without compromising gameplay. While some minor balancing issues remain, the overall execution is considered "next level."
- “I thought going into this that there would be performance hits with the larger scale battles, but it runs quite smoothly.”
- “It also has remarkably good performance despite having potentially tens of thousands of ships onscreen, each of which is an entire ship with its own set of weaponry, firing arcs and ranges, AI, etc.”
- “Very fun game, even in early access, with maybe a few unit balancing and performance optimizations to work out.”
- “The optimization is next level!”
- “The devs mentioned using Unity's new DOTS system to achieve this performance.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
Overall, the music in the game receives positive feedback, with many users praising the soundtrack as "amazing" and "rockin." While one reviewer noted a disappointing aspect of the soundtrack, the majority agree that the music significantly enhances the game's immersion and overall experience.
- “Amazing soundtrack.”
- “The music and sound effects are excellent, adding to the overall immersion.”
- “A banger soundtrack, enjoyable story, and most importantly, amazing gameplay make this game well worth playing in my opinion.”
- “8.5/10 but the soundtrack sucks, so 8 lol.”
- “The soundtrack is solid, but it doesn't stand out.”
- “The music is forgettable and doesn't enhance the gameplay experience.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
Players highlight the game's strong replayability, driven by its variety of campaigns, units, and factions, though currently limited to two of three main factions. The potential for multiplayer options, such as cooperative play or PvP, is seen as a key factor that could further enhance the game's replay value and social experience. Overall, the game's accessible gameplay and engaging content promise a rewarding experience for players eager to explore its depth.
- “An incredible game with a ton of replayability. I honestly cannot wait to see what the other campaigns are like and how the story will continue from here.”
- “The game is awesome! Thank you, developers. The gameplay is simple, everybody can play it, and it has a lot of replayability.”
- “I know it's early access, but just saying that this game's replayability will ultimately be determined by its variety, amount of units, and races.”
- “As of this review, only two of the three main factions are playable, each one with their own units, feel, and focus.”
- “Cooperative play or PvP: adding multiplayer options would significantly enhance the game's replay value and social experience.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
67%
While the game features impressive large-scale battles and generally runs well, players have reported some stability issues, including graphical glitches and occasional crashes. Comparisons to more polished titles suggest that improvements in stability could enhance the overall experience.
- “Runs great, absolutely massive battles; I can't recommend this game enough!”
- “The game maintains a smooth performance even during intense moments, which is impressive.”
- “I've experienced minimal bugs, making my gameplay feel seamless and enjoyable.”
- “Currently have a couple of graphical glitches (random clearing of environmental fog) and occasional crashes.”
- “If this game had a price of $10 like Mechabellum (a more polished and less buggy RTS auto battler), then I would have given this a thumbs up.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by its amusing and lighthearted approach, particularly highlighted in the "funny splash battle" feature, which adds a playful and entertaining element to the gameplay.
- “The humor in this game is absolutely hilarious, making every battle feel like a comedic showdown.”
- “I couldn't stop laughing at the witty dialogue and funny character interactions throughout the game.”
- “The game's quirky humor adds a delightful twist to the gameplay, keeping me entertained from start to finish.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the game's balance in base building, which avoids the frantic and grindy feel often found in other RTS titles. The four available campaigns feature engaging storylines and varied mission goals that keep gameplay fresh and challenging, contributing to a satisfying experience rather than a grind.
- “This is one of those rare RTS games that has achieved the elusive, near-perfect base building balance between economy, defense, and offense, which many lesser RTS games lack, making them feel frantic, grindy, and not fun.”
- “The four campaigns available as of the time of this writing (the devs have placeholders for a dozen more future campaigns) have good storylines with mission goals and situations that require constant changes in tactics from previous missions, making each of the campaigns feel fresh and not at all 'grindy.'”

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Annihilate The Spance is a strategy game.

Annihilate The Spance is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 12 hours playing Annihilate The Spance.

Annihilate The Spance was released on January 14, 2025.

Annihilate The Spance was developed by Skyglow Softworks.

Annihilate The Spance has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its replayability.

Annihilate The Spance is a single player game.

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