Battlevoid: Harbinger

Battlevoid: Harbinger

Released Feb 2016

Battlevoid: Harbinger is a hard sci-fi space exploration game blending roguelike, turn-based, star map strategy, and real-time space battles. You are a young commander venturing out into enemy territories, to unknown galaxies, never knowing what you will face as you jump out from hyperspace.

78% positive · 1,060 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

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Evaluation

Battlevoid: Harbinger launched on Steam on February 24, 2016 as a fully featured release. Following launch, the developer shipped several patches adding new content — including new ships, hangars, and quality-of-life improvements — through October 4, 2018, which marks the last known update to the game. After that date, Bugbyte Ltd.'s focus clearly shifted to their other projects: the Battlevoid: Sector Siege sequel (released October 2017) and the larger Space Haven colony sim, which had an active Kickstarter campaign in early 2019. There have been no further updates, announcements, or developer communications about Harbinger since October 4, 2018. The only DLC listed is the game's original soundtrack, which released alongside the game at launch. No additional content has been announced or promised. The game shipped as a complete product and received post-launch maintenance and minor content additions before the developer moved on to other titles. It is a finished game with no outstanding content commitments.
Evidence
Last update to Harbinger: a maintenance patch adding a new ship (BSE Haven) and 2 new hangars. Developer noted it was a maintenance update done while working on Space Haven.
news post · Oct 4, 2018 source content shipped
high
Developer's communications on the Harbinger Steam page shifted entirely to promoting Space Haven's Kickstarter, with no mention of further Harbinger updates.
news post · Mar 25, 2019 source development ending
medium

Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
Bugbyte Ltd.
Achievements
17
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player

About this game

Battlevoid: Harbinger is a hard sci-fi space exploration game blending roguelike, turn-based, star map strategy, and real-time space battles. You are a young commander given the task to venture out into enemy territories, far away from home to unknown galaxies, never knowing what you will face as you jump out from hyperspace.

In Battlevoid: Harbinger you will have to make decisions regarding your fleet and equipment, face surprising elements, use Battlestations to your advantage and battle fiercely for survival as you defend humanity. Strategy, tactics, and resource management are the core of Battlevoid: Harbinger. Plan your ship's offenses and defenses. Fortify your ships against enemy weapons, and wield them wisely. Lure your enemies into traps, or distract your foes with distress beacons toward your Battlestation. Battlevoid: Harbinger has been praised by the press and gamers, creating a solid community for the game.

Key Features


  • Intense and gripping sci-fi space adventure simulation
  • Explore new procedurally generated galaxies each playthrough
  • Galaxies full of mysterious places, Battlestations and dangerous encounters
  • Carry out missions, discover new technology, and help humanity survive
  • Unique turret upgrade system, never seen in a game before
  • Superb pixel graphics and effects
Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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