Pax Nova

Strategy· 4X· Turn-Based Strategy· Sci-fi

Released Apr 2020

A sci-fi turn-based 4X strategy game where you lead the fate of one of several factions divided between three races. Explore new worlds and new star systems filled with exciting secrets as well as dangers. Build cities, expand your influence and fight great battles on land and in space.

56% positive · 453 reviews

Done

All announced content has been released

High confidence

Done

All announced content has been released

High confidence

Where to buy

Steam Updated 12 Oct 2026 $24.99 Green Man Gaming Steam key Updated 12 Oct 2026 $24.99 IndieGala Steam key Updated 12 Oct 2026 $24.99

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Evaluation

Pax Nova launched into full release on April 28, 2020, after completing its Early Access roadmap. Post-launch, Grey Wolf Entertainment delivered a consistent series of updates and paid DLC: the free Frostborn DLC (March 25, 2021), the Beyond the Rift expansion (July 15, 2021), and the Tech Supremacy DLC (November 16, 2021). All three DLC are now released with no unreleased content listed in the store. The last major developer communication was update 1.4.0 on January 19, 2023, described as "one of, if not the biggest, overhaul so far since release," covering a reworked alliance system, new transport ships, and a substantial bug fix pass. No developer posts of any kind have appeared after January 19, 2023 — a silence of over three years as of June 2026. The game's major update cadence ran roughly every 4–8 months between 2021 and early 2023 (five major content posts across that span). The gap since the last update far exceeds that historical pattern with no announcements, roadmaps, or teases of future content. The December 2021 patch note did mention a future "meaty update" in development, and that update was plausibly fulfilled by the January 2023 1.4.0 release. No outstanding commitments remain visible, and no further content has been communicated since. The game appears to have concluded its post-launch support cycle with the 1.4.0 update.

Evidence

Update 1.4.0 released, described as one of the biggest overhauls since release, adding transport ships, a reworked alliance system, new content, and extensive bug fixes. This is the last developer communication on record.

news post · Jan 19, 2023 source content shipped

high

Tech Supremacy DLC released alongside a base game update. Developer noted that 'free updates for everyone will keep coming in,' but no specific future content was named beyond what was already in flight.

news post · Nov 16, 2021 source content shipped

high

Content

3 of 3 released · no outstanding content

Released

Pax Nova - Tech Supremacy DLC

Nov 2021

Released

Pax Nova - Beyond the Rift DLC

Jul 2021

Media

Details

Developer

Grey Wolf Entertainment

Publisher

Iceberg Interactive

Achievements

Platform

Windows

Controller

—

Steam Deck

Not rated

Players

Single-player

Strategy 4X Turn-Based Strategy Sci-fi Grand Strategy Space Turn-Based Combat Turn-Based Exploration Building Military Management Choices Matter Procedural Generation Diplomacy

About this game

Humanity has failed itself through pollution and war. After a century of political tension and countless armed conflicts, Earth is now on the verge of being uninhabitable. A communication from deep space gives us the chance to leave our dying planet and start over, by migrating to Eos, marking the beginning of the era of ‘Pax Nova’. But will it be enough to save humanity?

In this sci-fi turn-based 4X strategy game, you may choose one of several factions divided between three races, and establish yourself in Eos. Explore new worlds and new star systems filled with exciting secrets as well as terrible dangers. Build great cities and expand your influence through efficient diplomacy, or prepare for battle on land and in space when diplomacy fails or for when you’re just a warmonger.

Explore your world and beyond...

Planets are much more than just a collection of stats. Your civilization will soon want to know what’s outside your atmosphere and will look forward to discovering, colonizing or even invading new worlds. Each planet is procedurally generated with different biomes and various challenges, and is filled with numerous secrets, creatures, characters, factions and much more.

...including space itself

Space itself hides numerous secrets but many dangers as well. Pirates, space creatures and other beings will try to hinder or help your progression throughout Eos.

An epic space opera

Three different races, all invited there, provide a choice from a total of 15 factions. Each faction has their own play-style and challenges. Unveil the past of Eos and define its future! How you do it however is entirely up to you.