Galactic Civilizations is a space based strategy game in which you are in control of humanity's destiny. 

The year is 2178, the Terran Alliance has invented a new technology -- Hyperdrive. But the secret has leaked to the other civilizations starting a race for all the inhabitable worlds in the galaxy! As leader of United Earth, you must research new technologies, build an economy, create a powerful military force, all the while carefully balancing your political, diplomatic and trade skills. 

Galactic Civilizations I: Ultimate Edition combines the award-winning Galactic Civilizations with the Altarian Prophecy expansion pack to create a stellar adventure.

Galactic Civilizations II: Dread Lords: Galactic Civilizations II is the sequel to 2003's hit turn-based strategy game of the same name. The player takes on the role of the leader of a space-faring civilization and must guide its expansion in a hostile galaxy. Gamers must balance their economic, technological, diplomatic, cultural, and military power to forge alliances, fight wars, and ultimately dominate the galaxy. The game is single-player and allows the player to play randomly generated galactic maps or play through a multi-mission campaign that tells the story of an ancient enemy called the Dread Lords. 

Key features:

• Beautiful 3D engine brings planets, stars, asteroids and ship battles to life. 


• Create custom 3D ships piece-by-piece with your Shipyard. 


• Play as any of a dozen unique civilizations or create your own. 


• Multiple paths to victory: Military conquest, cultural domination, political alliance, technological supremacy or ascension. 


• Addictive gameplay: Dynamic galaxies ranging from tiny to gigantic. 


• Superior multi-threaded artificial intelligence enables computer players to provide a challenge without having to cheat. 


• Put your scores online via the Metaverse and compete with players from around the world. 


• Fully moddable design enables players to create unique opponents, graphics and scenarios. 


• Advanced diplomacy enables players to trade, make treaties, alliances and more.