Horizon
L3O Interactive · 2014 · Strategy, Grand Strategy, Space, 4X, Simulation
PC
Mixed58% · 37758Metacritic
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About Horizon
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Explore a fully interactive galaxy, discover alien civilizations, and build your empire through deep colony management, technological advancement, and tactical ship combat in this turn-based 4X strategy game. Command humanity's destiny across hundreds of star systems with meaningful diplomacy, customizable ships, and rich storytelling that goes beyond traditional 4X gameplay.
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
DLC & expansions
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Base game + 0 of 1 DLC at today's best prices (some DLC unpriced).
$29.99
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What Steam players say
Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.
in my opinion this is underrated. I had a lot of fun turn based space combat and 4x gameplay6 found this helpful
A thoughtful blend of classic 4X charm and modern accessibility. Horizon doesn’t try to reinvent the galaxy—it refines it. For fans of traditional turn-based space strategy games, this title offers a slower, deliberate approach that puts exploration, diplomacy, and technological progress front and center. What sets Horizon apart is its commitment to atmosphere and its love letter to the golden age of sci-fi. From the moment you begin charting unclaimed star systems, the game encourages you to think like a leader, not just a commander. Whether you're forming alliances, navigating first contact scenarios, or managing the inner workings of your growing empire, there's a satisfying rhythm to the way Horizon unfolds. It rewards long-term planning and rewards patience—traits that genre veterans will find familiar and welcoming. Diplomacy, in particular, shines. Races feel distinct not just in their appearances and technologies, but in their behaviors and motivations. Negotiating peace, war, and trade deals carries real weight, and the branching narrative events give the game a living, responsive feel that’s more dynamic than it first appears. Combat is tactical and turn-based, giving…3 found this helpful
Developed and published by L3O Interactive, Horizon is an ambitious turn-based 4X strategy game that invites players to guide humanity's expansion into the depths of space. Rather than focusing on rapid action, it emphasizes careful planning, exploration, and long-term decision-making as players establish colonies, research advanced technologies, negotiate with alien civilizations, and build military power capable of securing a place among the stars. The game's vision is impressive, presenting a sprawling science fiction sandbox where every decision contributes to the growth of an interstellar empire. Its blend of exploration, diplomacy, economics, and warfare creates an experience that appeals primarily to players who enjoy deep strategic gameplay and the satisfaction of building a civilization from humble beginnings into a dominant galactic force. Exploration serves as the heart of Horizon, encouraging players to venture into countless star systems filled with habitable planets, valuable resources, mysterious ruins, and long-forgotten relics. Every newly discovered world offers opportunities for expansion while introducing fresh strategic considerations regarding colonization, r…
Its exactly like many other games before it, after Masters of Orion games like this are maybe fun for a short time but not in the long run to play
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