ZeroSpace

ZeroSpace

Early access since Jul 2026

ZeroSpace is a hybrid sci-fi RTS / RPG game that allows you to play as the commander of The Protectorate, a galactic force dedicated to securing humanity’s place in the galaxy. The Orion sector is locked in a vicious power struggle between many alien factions, ready to fight to the death.

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Evaluation

ZeroSpace launched into Steam Early Access on July 20, 2026 with Campaign Act 1 (12 missions), Galactic War seasonal co-op, Survival, Ranked, and Skirmish modes, and four playable factions. The developer published a roadmap at launch committing to regular updates throughout Early Access on the road to a 1.0 release, which they had previously described (in February 2026) as targeting approximately one year after Early Access begins and including the complete campaign, additional mercenary factions, and more. Since launch, the developer has been highly active. Four feature patches shipped between August 11 and August 29, 2026, covering performance improvements, balance updates, the Xol faction beta integration, and Galactic War fixes. A bug fix patch followed on September 1, 2026. The most recent major update arrived on September 12, 2026, adding two new co-op missions, a new difficulty tier, a new mutator system, two new Skirmish maps, and broad AI improvements — and explicitly teased a larger update coming for the Steam Autumn Festival in early October 2026, including a new Galactic War commander and new units. The September 12 post also mentioned upcoming communication about Galactic War Seasons, signaling a new season is imminent. The developer is communicating frequently, shipping content updates at a rapid cadence since launch, and has publicly announced specific upcoming content. The game is firmly in an active development period with substantial planned content still ahead.
Evidence
Major update ships two new co-op missions, new difficulty tier, new mutator system, and two new Skirmish maps. Post explicitly announces a larger upcoming update for the Steam Autumn Festival in early October 2026, including a new Galactic War commander and new units.
news post · Sep 12, 2026 source content planned
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Early Access launch post includes a roadmap image and states the developer will be shipping regular updates throughout Early Access on the road to 1.0, with the complete campaign, additional mercenary factions, and more planned.
news post · Jul 20, 2026 source content planned
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Details

Publisher
Starlance Studios
Achievements
1
Platform
Windows
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op · PvP

About this game

ZeroSpace is a hybrid sci-fi RTS / RPG game that allows you to play as the commander of The Protectorate, a galactic force dedicated to securing humanity’s place in the galaxy. The Orion sector is locked in a vicious power struggle between many alien factions, all armed to the teeth and ready to fight to the death to achieve space dominance. Harness the latest warfare technology and recruit seasoned shock troopers and specialist crew members. Navigate through political turmoil as you make the hard choices needed to guarantee humanity’s place among the stars. But really the choice is yours. Don’t like the Protectorate? Pick a different faction, and wipe your opposition off the face of the galaxy.

Wage Intense, massive scale conflict

Deploy infantry, artillery and air weaponry to dominate the battlefield. Engage in strategic buildcraft and troop deployment either solo, with a friend or against everyone. Orbital weapons, nuclear strikes, mechs are just some of the ingredients you get to play with. Pick your favorite arsenal and allegiance and lay waste to your enemies, scattering their burning carcasses among the Orion Sector.

You are the last line of defense

Jump into an epic, cinematic saga of brotherhood in arms that spans the galaxy. Take on the mantle of Aster, Commander of the Protectorate, tasked with saving humanity from losing access to interstellar travel and receding into an age of darkness and ignorance. Engage in a cinematic RPG experience where your choices shape the future of the galaxy, then drop into the battlefields to execute on your strategies.

Choose your allegiance & arsenal

With 4 warring factions (3 active in pre-launch period), 7 mercenary factions and 14 distinct commanders all vying for power and dominance, you will have to use all your wit and strategic thinking to come out on top. Ally yourself with the right parties, build out your force, and protect the Orion sector.

PROTECTORATE

A Caelo Ad Terram.

For centuries the Protectorate have been the stalwart defenders of humanity’s ventures through the Orion Arm, guarding against enemies foreign and domestic of the United Earth Spheres. As humanity’s galactic infrastructure teeters on the brink of collapse over a deficit of the resource “flux,” the Protectorate brings honed tactics and heavy firepower to bear. Field veteran commandos to deep strike enemy positions, or bring the heavy firepower of your mech divisions to break enemy lines.

GRELL

Grow. Expand. Exterminate.

The Grell are a tide of highly evolved plant-like creatures that spawn sites of raw flux crystals through the galaxy, and humanity’s first contact with alien life. As external powers dive deeper into exploiting flux for faster than light travel, the once passive Grell have begun to flood across worlds, wiping out those who would threaten their biosphere. Expand your blooms by spreading the roots of your biomass across the battlefield, and rip apart your enemies with twisted evolutions from the acidic Harbinger to the rampaging Reaver.

LEGION

Across a Million Worlds, We March.

The Legion of Truth are a fanatical empire from beyond the reaches of known space, devoted to their Emperor and a pantheon of god-like beings. Their armies crusade across the cosmos, bringing all in their path under the Idals, and purging those unwilling or unable to accept the voice. Drown your enemies with waves of expendable Thralls and Fanatics, and break your enemy under the treads of the titanic Terror Tank, a mobile fortress that can reconfigure with the tide of battle.

XOL

For Purpose. For Survival.

The Xol are civilization of autonomous robotic consciousness, brought to the brink of extinction by the dark crusade of the Legion. Though fiercely individualistic, they are united by one imperative: survival. As the tide of annihilation turns against them, the Xol will bring the most advanced robotics technology in the galaxy to bear, wield the accumulated genius of their society, and wipe out all who threaten their future.

Join a persistent, shared galactic war

Rank to become the dominant battle group in the sector as you take part in a living, breathing galaxy shared by thousands of real players. Defend your territory and conquer neighboring planets by leading a vast armada of troops, aliens, creatures, vehicles, and heavy weaponry- all for the glory of your alliance.

Enjoy Classic RTS combat, evolved

Building on decades of RTS mechanics, enjoy a unit management and control system that is both streamlined and deep, allowing for smooth control at all levels of play. Are you a fan of micromanaging every unit type or do you just love the big ball of death? Zerospace makes it easy for you to manage your armies and conflict. Play your way with several gameplay modes: Solo, Co-op, Co-op /w AI, PVP, etc.

Feature & content breakdown:

  • A singleplayer campaign with 15 main story missions, 10 hero loyalty missions, and 15 side story arc missions. With choices and dialog trees similar to Mass Effect and Baldur's Gate.

  • Hours of cinematic cutscenes and interactive dialogs where your choices dictate the game’s outcome.

  • 10 specialist heroes from various factions in campaign mode to build relationships with, or select from over 14 to lead your multiplayer games.

  • A separate, persistent Galaxy map with multiple game modes that contribute towards shared conquest. (Co-op, Single-player, PvE, 2vAI, 2v2, Scenarios and 1v1)

  • 4 main factions - From a plant species to organic robots.

  • 7 mercenary factions - Delivering even more specialized battle groups

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Last evaluated Sep 19, 2026
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