Strategy · 2009
Gratuitous Space Battles
Gratuitous Space Battles is a mix of real-time strategy and tactics of Tower Defense, altogether featuring a science-fiction setting of space warfare. The players find themselves taking the role of the high command of the space fleet, where your strategic placement of each ship and carefully prepared tactics ensures…
Key facts
- Released
- 4 November 2009
- Genre
- Strategy · Indie · Simulation
- Length
- ≈ 3 h to beat
- Game modes
- Solo
- Platforms
- PC
- Studio
- Positech Games
- Critics
- Metacritic 72
- Steam reviews
- 72% positive (848 reviews)
Where to buy
Why play it
- A 2009 classic that aged well
- "Creative" vibe
- Enough to last a few weeks
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to beat Gratuitous Space Battles?
Expect about 3 hours to reach the end (average reported by players).
Can you play Gratuitous Space Battles with friends?
No, Gratuitous Space Battles is a single-player experience.
What platforms is Gratuitous Space Battles on?
Gratuitous Space Battles is available on PC.
Is Gratuitous Space Battles a good game?
Critics give it Metacritic 72. On Steam, 72% positive (848 reviews).
What games are like Gratuitous Space Battles?
In the same spirit: Democracy 3, Oxygen Not Included and Planetbase.
