Horizon
Released Feb 2014
Horizon is a turn-based space strategy game of galactic exploration and conquest in which you are in control of humanity’s destiny. You will explore deep space, find new frontiers and discover alien artifacts hidden on long-abandoned planets.
59% positive · 474 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
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Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Evaluation
Horizon launched on February 6, 2014 as a turn-based space strategy game. Over the years, the developer (L3O Interactive) delivered a sustained series of gameplay updates, culminating in a notable burst of activity in mid-to-late 2023: a Summer 2023 feature update in August, followed by several patches and the release of the game's first and only DLC — the Deluxe Edition Pack — on October 5, 2023. The Deluxe Edition Pack is a cosmetic/content upgrade bundle (remastered ship and character graphics, a digital soundtrack, and art assets) and is the only DLC ever released for the game. It is now marked as released.
Notably, the Summer 2023 update post (August 28, 2023) explicitly acknowledged that the team has "been very busy working on the successor of Horizon" — a clear signal that the developer's primary focus has shifted away from this game toward a new project. Following the DLC release and a few subsequent polish patches, the most recent developer communication is a feature patch from January 25, 2024. Since then, there have been no news posts, announcements, or developer communications of any kind.
The game has no unreleased DLC, no announced future content, and no active roadmap. The developer's own statement confirms their attention has moved on to a successor title. The January 25, 2024 patch represents the last known update, and the post-DLC communication pattern — a few polish patches in late 2023 and one in early 2024 — does not suggest an ongoing content cycle. With no outstanding commitments and developer focus confirmed to be elsewhere, the game is best understood as a complete product. The completion date is set to January 25, 2024, the date of the last developer update.
Evidence
Horizon Deluxe Edition DLC released — the game's first and only DLC ever, described as a graphical remaster pack with soundtrack and art assets.
The only DLC for the game — the Deluxe Edition Pack — is released. No unreleased DLC exists in the store listing.
Content
1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
L3O Interactive
Achievements
42
Platform
Windows
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player
About this game
Horizon is a turn-based space strategy game of galactic exploration and conquest in which you are in control of humanity’s destiny.
You will explore deep space, find new frontiers and discover alien artifacts hidden on long-abandoned planets. You will also learn more about the galaxy as you come into contact with ten other species, each with their own unique culture, history and schemes.
A fully interactive galaxy allows you to navigate open space between stars and planets. Patrol your borders and, when the need arises, defend your territory by engaging in ship-to-ship tactical combat. Develop new colonies and then watch them become galactic centers for trade, industry and science - and of course military bases, outposts and shipyards to build your battle ships. Push your empire to its limits and go beyond the known horizon!
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You will explore deep space, find new frontiers and discover alien artifacts hidden on long-abandoned planets. You will also learn more about the galaxy as you come into contact with ten other species, each with their own unique culture, history and schemes.
A fully interactive galaxy allows you to navigate open space between stars and planets. Patrol your borders and, when the need arises, defend your territory by engaging in ship-to-ship tactical combat. Develop new colonies and then watch them become galactic centers for trade, industry and science - and of course military bases, outposts and shipyards to build your battle ships. Push your empire to its limits and go beyond the known horizon!
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Key Features
- Advanced turn-based tactical combat which many 4X fans have been requesting for years
- Full Tactical ship control includes managing movement, weapons and more. Board other ships, attack from planetary and orbital defenses
- A Distinct open world system, where ships can explore without artificial limits and where combat can span many turns before concluding
- Interact with alien races of different levels, including ancient civilizations featuring their own unique storyline, schemes, ships and technology
- An immersive galaxy storyline with open-ended missions that add another layer of gameplay over classic 4x mode which is also available
- Engage in meaningful diplomacy choices that will impact the game outcome, includes coordinated actions with your allies against your enemies
- Discover more than 80 technologies each with 10 levels of upgrades. Conduct planetary surveys and dig for artifacts
- Design and customize your ships’ weapons and systems based on available technology
- A detailed economy and colony management system with different types and levels of colonies based on your build choices
- Play in different galaxy configurations from a few dozen stars to over a hundred star systems containing more than a thousand planets
- Fully Customize your race or play as one of eight original races (NEW: Includes a mod that unlocks 3 additional ancient races now playable)
- Extended Modding support with the ability to create your own races and even write your own scripted quests
Last evaluated Jun 28, 2026
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