Nova Empire
Released May 2022
Build up a Space Empire and establish control of the Galaxy and the Universe! Nova Empire is a multiplayer space game in which the aim is to build your empire and conquer the galaxy in epic space battles against your rivals with other allies worldwide!
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Released, ongoing live service game
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Live Service
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Released, ongoing live service game
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Live Service
Where to get it
Free on Steam
Evaluation
Nova Empire is a free-to-play massively multiplayer space strategy game that launched on May 26, 2022 and has been continuously maintained and expanded since. The developer, Gamebear Tech, has kept the game active with recurring events, new gameplay modes, and expanding progression systems. The most recent update (May 18, 2026) added the Crucible Battlefield event, Mythic Battle Units with more powerful attributes, increased level and formation limits for admirals, new Void Research options, and a new Nemesis Class Flagship with unique skills. With 49 developer posts scanned — the vast majority being event schedules, promotions, maintenance notices, and community events — the game clearly operates as an ongoing online service with no indication that development or operations will conclude.
Evidence
Update adds Crucible Battlefield event, Mythic Battle Units, expanded admiral level and formation limits, new Void Research, and a new Nemesis Class Flagship with unique skills — ongoing content and system expansion as of May 18, 2026.
Game is described as a free-to-play massively multiplayer space strategy game centered on ongoing PVP battles, alliance play, and empire-building against players worldwide — core design of an indefinitely running online service.
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Details
Developer
Publisher
Gamebear Tech
Achievements
18
Platform
Windows
Controller
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Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Multiplayer
About this game
To achieve domination of the galaxy, you will immerse yourself in action-packed space battles, define your space strategy, forge alliances among other players, and use a space base & spaceship builder to develop your space station and dominate the universe.
Find out why this is one of the most thrilling and exciting sci fi spaceship games!
Challenge other players worldwide in epic Interstellar Battles
Develop your strategy to establish space domination! Command space and conquer other commanders in one of the most engaging strategy games. Fight in intense universe PvP battles against hostile commander’s spaceships. Your skills as a commander will be tested vigorously in a battle for control of the galaxy!
Customize your fleets and build your Space Empire
Using a spaceship builder, you will customize your fleets and prepare them for space domination! Customize your fleet by unlocking unique weapons and armor and become the most powerful commander in the galaxy! Send your spaceships out to scan for enemy fleets or to battle and conquer your rivals. Unlock space frigates, drones, cruisers, and more spaceships!
Decide your strategy and conquer the galaxy
Design a space strategy capable of dominating enemy alliances and controlling the galaxy! Decide early on how to manage your resources in this universe (energy, minerals, crystals and alloy). Create a fleet strategy with your allies, whether you want to prepare for an all-out attack with dreadnoughts or an agile attack fleet of light cruisers, the decision is yours. Recruit admirals from your academy and guide your fleets to victory!
Develop your space station using a space base builder
As a Commander, you oversee building up a space base from scratch! Construct your space station by building energy plants, trading posts, and defense modules to protect your space station from enemy attacks! Strengthen your space empire by building research labs, naval academies and a ship design center! Upgrade and unlock new versions of your building to create the most powerful empire in the galaxy and defeat your rivals!
Create Alliances - Team up with other commanders
In this sci fi multiplayer space game you can forge alliances from across the galaxy. Control entire galaxy sectors in the universe and fight alongside allies versus your rivals with a planned space strategy! Join legions and help your fellow commanders acquire weaponry, construct a space station, and acquire resources faster. Help your allies! Count on your fellow commanders to defend from outside attacks and to plan raids in other space battles, join forces with your allies to defeat your rivals!
Find out why this is one of the most thrilling and exciting sci fi spaceship games!
Challenge other players worldwide in epic Interstellar Battles
Develop your strategy to establish space domination! Command space and conquer other commanders in one of the most engaging strategy games. Fight in intense universe PvP battles against hostile commander’s spaceships. Your skills as a commander will be tested vigorously in a battle for control of the galaxy!
Customize your fleets and build your Space Empire
Using a spaceship builder, you will customize your fleets and prepare them for space domination! Customize your fleet by unlocking unique weapons and armor and become the most powerful commander in the galaxy! Send your spaceships out to scan for enemy fleets or to battle and conquer your rivals. Unlock space frigates, drones, cruisers, and more spaceships!
Decide your strategy and conquer the galaxy
Design a space strategy capable of dominating enemy alliances and controlling the galaxy! Decide early on how to manage your resources in this universe (energy, minerals, crystals and alloy). Create a fleet strategy with your allies, whether you want to prepare for an all-out attack with dreadnoughts or an agile attack fleet of light cruisers, the decision is yours. Recruit admirals from your academy and guide your fleets to victory!
Develop your space station using a space base builder
As a Commander, you oversee building up a space base from scratch! Construct your space station by building energy plants, trading posts, and defense modules to protect your space station from enemy attacks! Strengthen your space empire by building research labs, naval academies and a ship design center! Upgrade and unlock new versions of your building to create the most powerful empire in the galaxy and defeat your rivals!
Create Alliances - Team up with other commanders
In this sci fi multiplayer space game you can forge alliances from across the galaxy. Control entire galaxy sectors in the universe and fight alongside allies versus your rivals with a planned space strategy! Join legions and help your fellow commanders acquire weaponry, construct a space station, and acquire resources faster. Help your allies! Count on your fellow commanders to defend from outside attacks and to plan raids in other space battles, join forces with your allies to defeat your rivals!
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Last evaluated Aug 19, 2026
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