Space Raiders in Space is a single-player wave-defense roguelike on Steam. You direct a crew of raiders as they scavenge, build defenses and fight alien bugs, issuing five orders—Attack, Defend, Cower, Search and Build. The game was developed by Apollo Interactive S.L. and published by Destructive Creations.
What kind of game is Space Raiders in Space?
Steam describes Space Raiders in Space as “a wave defense roguelike mixing squad management and tower defence mechanics.” Its central tension is between preparing your crew and responding to incoming threats: raiders need to find weapons and supplies, construct fortifications and survive attacks by alien bugs.
You manage the crew through five orders: Attack, Defend, Cower, Search and Build. Combat can be paused so you can assess the situation and issue orders rather than relying only on real-time reactions. The result is a blend of squad direction, scavenging and defensive planning.
How do you get and play it?
The confirmed platform is Steam, where the game is listed as single-player. Steam records Early Access beginning April 16, 2020, and the full release on December 8, 2020. The listing also identifies Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, stats and Family Sharing.
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- AT A GLANCE: 3 to 8 players, ages 12 and up, about 30 to 45 minutes. Includes 8 map books, 8 dry-wipe pens, 102 cards, and rulebook.
View Space Raiders in Space on Steam for current availability and price. Store prices, sale status and review totals can change, so check the listing directly. English is listed for the interface, full audio and subtitles.
What additional content and content notes should players know?
Steam lists a soundtrack and a free Hatred expansion as downloadable content. The developer-provided store description also notes jokes referencing alcohol and drug abuse, as well as cartoon violence.
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- Includes: 1 game board, 51 cards, 20 tokens, 4 plastic mole rat movers and instructions, plus instructions for a challenge game and instructions. 2-4 players. (Ages 7 and up)
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