Stellar Reach

About

Stellar Reach is a single player strategy game. It was developed by Stelleas and was released on October 22, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

In a vast, fully 3D interstellar environment, lead your chosen faction to dominance through exploration, expansion, industry, and military conquest. Manage resources, develop technology trees, and command machine fleets to settle, defend, or conquer star systems. Navigate a ruthless, solitary struggle for power in a hostile galaxy.

Genres & Tags

Strategy

Play Modes

Single-Player

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77%

Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews

music2 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and engaging 4X experience with interesting systems and a unique economy mechanic.
Despite being developed by a solo developer, the game is well-presented and shows a lot of depth and thought.
The developer is actively updating the game and addressing bugs, which demonstrates a commitment to improving the player experience.

The UI is clunky and difficult to navigate, particularly in fleet and economy management, making gameplay cumbersome.
There are significant stability issues, including crashes during gameplay and loading, which detract from the overall experience.
The game can feel overly complex and requires a steep learning curve, which may discourage some players.

gameplay
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The gameplay features a compelling economy mechanic and diverse factions that significantly impact player experience, though it suffers from a lack of user interface for tracking and tinkering. Players experience a rhythm reminiscent of [i]Distant Worlds[/i], with quick progression interrupted by events requiring real-time decision-making. While the mechanics become straightforward once learned, the game remains engaging and is a notable accomplishment for a solo developer, despite occasional crashes.
- “Factions are all different and impact gameplay.”
- “Once you learn these mechanics, the game is fairly simple, but it’s uniquely compelling and a remarkable achievement for a solo developer.”
- “Two crashes in two hours of gameplay.”
- “This feels like a really great economy mechanic, just lacking the UI to make it interesting for the player to either track (which is fine) or tinker with occasionally.”
- “The gameplay rhythm is similar to Distant Worlds: you progress quickly until an event drops the sim back to real-time, giving you time to react and decide.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has been criticized for its lack of stability, with users reporting numerous bugs and suggesting that it feels more suited for mobile platforms than for its intended format.
- “The game is a buggy mess that seems to be built for mobile platforms.”
- “Frequent crashes make it nearly unplayable.”
- “I experienced constant lag and glitches that ruined the experience.”
graphics
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Reviewers note that the graphics require a significant amount of memory despite not showcasing much visual complexity, suggesting that there may be underlying elements or optimizations at play.
- “The graphics are absolutely stunning, with incredible attention to detail that brings the game world to life.”
- “The vibrant colors and smooth animations create an immersive experience that keeps you engaged.”
- “The art style is unique and beautifully crafted, making every scene a visual delight.”
- “The amount of memory allocated to it is wild for not a lot going on graphically, so there must be something more.”
- “The graphics look outdated and lack the detail expected from a modern game.”
- “The visual effects are underwhelming and fail to create an immersive experience.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the music for its minimalistic quality, which complements the game's atmosphere, enhancing the experience of watching the planets spin. The soundtrack is particularly well-received, adding to the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “I enjoy the music and the minimalistic feel of just watching my planets spin around.”
- “I especially like the music that plays during the game.”