Star General
Catware · 2023 · Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy, Space, Top-Down, 1990's
PC
Positive88% · 33
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About Star General
Go where no strategy gamer has gone before - beyond all-previous award-winning 5-star series. Star General is light-years ahead of its proud ancestors and proposes a two-level combat system that accommodates space combat and surface combat. Resource management - conquer enemy planets and develop them for your needs.
See the beauty of over 90 fully rendered 3D starships. 100+ ground units and multiple planet types.
Command a multi-planetary force as you struggle to repel the advances of six alien races. Engage in multiple scenarios as any of 7 different races. And be prepared to put in some time. The scope of Star General is as vast as space itself - with well over 100 hours of gameplay.
The sky is no longer the limit. So light up the heavens in a cosmic battle - for the right to be called STAR GENERAL.
See the beauty of over 90 fully rendered 3D starships. 100+ ground units and multiple planet types.
Command a multi-planetary force as you struggle to repel the advances of six alien races. Engage in multiple scenarios as any of 7 different races. And be prepared to put in some time. The scope of Star General is as vast as space itself - with well over 100 hours of gameplay.
The sky is no longer the limit. So light up the heavens in a cosmic battle - for the right to be called STAR GENERAL.
- Enjoy expanded features and gameplay potential.
- Resource management is a key to success - expand cities, create factories, research centers, military complexes and orbital stations.
- Over 90 fully rendered starship types and hundreds of ground units.
- Two-Level Combat System lets you fight among the stars and land on the planets below for ground-based combat.
- Multiple planet types run the gamut from fertile gems to barren landscapes.
- Engage in a variety of separate wars, each involving 2 of the 7 races which inhabit the Star General universe.
- Create your own Galactic Battlefield involving 2 to 7 computer players - each representing a different race.
- Use the diplomacy feature to influence your relationship with neutral races - or disable it and war with everyone.
- Each of Star General's 7 unique races has its own specialized A.I. plus its own characteristic sound effects.
What Steam players say
Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.
Grid-based old school strategy games. You need a lot of patience to learn the game.2 found this helpful
honestly it's alright, but frankly fantasy general is easily the best out of the general games which is the only reason I wouldn't really recommend this. I do think the space and surface combat both being included is really really cool, but the space combat is frankly pretty boring. Mainly just due to how many units they initially give you which makes it feel like your just jamming giant armies against eachother to get to the actual gameplay when both sides are running dry.1 found this helpful
the best strategy space game i ever played. got this when it was in PC CD ROM FORM.1 found this helpful
SSI has one of the best catalogues of classics PERIOD< this one is definitely solid1 found this helpful
Nostalgia is a hell of a drug. I completely understand those who buy this & give a positive review because it enables them to re-live childhood memories. It just isn't very good though.
Star General, developed by Catware and published by SNEG, is a turn-based strategy title that reimagines the classic “General” formula within a science fiction setting. Originally released in the mid-1990s, it carries the structure and design philosophy of its era, combining accessible mechanics with an ambitious attempt at large-scale interstellar warfare. The result is a game that feels both familiar and experimental, offering a blend of tactical combat and strategic empire management that reflects its lineage while reaching for something broader. At its core, the game operates on a hex-based, turn-driven system where positioning, timing, and resource management dictate the flow of battle. Each turn unfolds methodically, requiring players to consider not only immediate engagements but also the long-term implications of their decisions. Movement across the grid is deliberate, and combat outcomes are shaped by unit type, terrain, and tactical placement rather than reflexes. This structure gives the game a steady rhythm, rewarding patience and foresight while maintaining an approachable level of complexity that makes it easy to grasp even for those new to the genre. What sets Star…
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