Deck & Conn

Strategy· Simulation· Tactical RPG· Turn-Based Tactics

Released Sep 2026

Take command of a nuclear-powered space corvette in a Cold War-flavored sci-fi campaign. Balance tactics, crew, and limited resources in a dynamic forever-war. Retro pixel art meets deep strategy fifteen minutes into the future of 1989.

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Steam Updated 12 Oct 2026 $14.99

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Evaluation

Deck & Conn launched on September 1, 2026 as a fully released 1.0 game. In the week following launch, the developer — apparently a solo or very small team — has been highly active, shipping four updates in quick succession: v1.0.1 on September 2, v1.0.2 on September 3, v1.1 on September 4, and v1.1.1 on September 7. The v1.1 update post explicitly states the team's next focus areas: improvements to NPC AI and an accelerated animation for travel sequences. The v1.0.2 post also mentions "a growing list of features to add soon based on your emails and posts," and the developer has set up a pinned thread for ongoing development updates. No specific named DLC or paid content has been announced, but the developer has clearly communicated that active work on new features and improvements is continuing. No indication has been given that development is winding down.

Evidence

v1.1 shipped with patrol save system; developer states next focus is NPC AI improvements and an accelerated travel animation.

news post · Sep 4, 2026 source development ongoing

high

Developer published a near-term roadmap: more small fixes over the next few days, then work toward v1.1 focused on adding an in-patrol save system.

news post · Sep 2, 2026 source content planned

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Details

Developer

Funtime Electrics

Publisher

MicroProse Software

Achievements

Platform

Windows, macOS, Linux

Controller

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Steam Deck

Playable

Players

Single-player

Tactical RPG Strategy Turn-Based Tactics Simulation Exploration Space Space Sim Turn-Based Strategy 2D Open World Turn-Based Combat Pixel Graphics Sci-fi Tactical Retro

About this game

About This Game

Deck and Conn is a retro-inspired, single-player turn-based tactics game where you command a Cold War-style nuclear corvette — in space. Set fifteen minutes into the future of 1989, the game blends pixel-art aesthetics with tactical depth, drawing from classics like early MicroProse titles and the original Super Star Trek mainframe game.

Lead your crew through an endless war in deep space. Respond to distress calls, upgrade your systems, capture enemy ships, and rise through the ranks. Each decision you make — from combat strategy to crew management — shapes your ship’s legacy.

Whether you're navigating a full dynamic campaign or facing tightly designed standalone missions, Deck and Conn challenges you to survive, adapt, and command with precision.

Features

🛰 Command a nuclear-powered space corvette in a Cold War-inspired sci-fi universe
📉 Turn-based tactical combat with limited resources and system management
🎖 Dynamic campaign with war patrols, ship upgrades, and crew promotions
🧠 Individual combat scenarios to hone your tactical skills
🚀 Capture or destroy enemy ships to gain rewards and shape your legacy
🖥 Pixel art visuals inspired by early ‘90s MicroProse classics
📡 Respond to HQ orders and make tough choices in the forever-war
🎮 Inspired by the 1971 Super Star Trek mainframe game