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Gulbrandr Studio · Published by Gulbrandr Studio
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
Expand your empire one sector at a time in a fast-paced turn-based 4X strategy game. Capture planets, harvest resources, command powerful fleets, and adapt your strategy with unique Emperors and unpredictable divine interventions. Play solo, or challenge rivals in tactical PvP.
Action, Indie, Strategy, Casual · 2026 · More free games
Command your empire across sectors in Cosmist, a fast-paced 4X strategy game where you capture planets and command fleets. Adapt with unique Emperors and unpredictable divine interventions in solo or PvP modes.
About this game
Build an Empire Among the Stars
Expand your empire across procedurally generated galaxies where every campaign presents a new strategic challenge.
Capture planets, gather resources, command powerful fleets, and choose the best path to victory as you compete for control of the stars.
With fast-paced turn-based gameplay, unique Emperors, and galaxies that change every game, Cosmist delivers the depth of a 4X strategy game in focused, replayable campaigns.
Rule with a Unique Emperor
Every Emperor offers a different way to play.
Choose the ruler that matches your preferred strategy and adapt your expansion around their unique strengths.
Experiment with different Emperors to discover new approaches to galactic conquest.
Expand Your Empire
Every campaign begins with a single world.
From there, you'll expand across procedurally generated galaxies by capturing planets and securing valuable territory.
Every new sector increases your influence and opens new opportunities for growth.
Planning your expansion is just as important as winning battles.
Build a Strong Economy
A powerful empire needs a steady flow of resources.
Capture resource-rich planets.
Harvest valuable materials.
Upgrade your colonies.
Manage your economy to support your growing empire and prepare for future conflicts.
A New Galaxy Every Time
No two campaigns are the same.
Procedurally generated galaxies create new layouts, different expansion routes, and fresh strategic opportunities with every game.
Experiment with different Emperors, strategies, and starting positions to discover new ways to conquer the stars.
Features
Fast-paced turn-based 4X strategy gameplay
Procedurally generated galaxies
Expand across interconnected star sectors
Capture and upgrade planets
Command fleets across the galaxy
Play as unique Emperors with different strengths
High replayability through dynamic galaxies
Single Player
Online PvP
Retro-inspired pixel art
Lightweight installation
Ready to Build Your Empire?
Every campaign begins with a single planet.
How your empire grows is up to you.
Expand across the galaxy, command your fleets, and lead your civilization toward victory.
Wishlist Cosmist today and prepare to conquer the stars.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 or newer
- Processor: 2.4 GHz or faster processor
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: 2GB display memory
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 200 MB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
COSMIST "DAY-ONE" PATCH
Hey everyone, After a few days of hard work, we’ve finally finished the day-one patch for our demo and the game now plays much better.What’s new:-Added difficulty modes-Fixed several reward and calculation bugs-Improved UI and gameplay flow-Fixed UI links-Fixed minor bugsFeel free to check out the new version and share your thoughts.Wishlists are greatly appreciated!Read full article on Community Announcements (Gulbrandr Studio)AnnouncementsOfficial
DEMO IS AVAILABLE
Hello everyone!We’re excited to announce that the COSMIST demo is now available on Steam!COSMIST is a turn-based space strategy game where you explore the galaxy, build your fleet, expand your empire, and fight tactical battles for control of space.This demo is an important step for us, and we’d love to hear what you think. Your feedback will help us improve the game before the full release.If you enjoy the demo, please consider adding COSMIST to your wishlist — it helps us a lot and makes it easier for more strategy fans to discover the game.Thank you for playing, and good luck out there among the stars!Read full article on Community Announcements (Gulbrandr Studio)AnnouncementsOfficial
Trailer is Live — Demo Coming Soon
We’ve just released the first trailer for COSMIST — a tactical space conquest game inspired by KDE Konquest, expanded with planet upgrades, artifacts, sector progression, and searching maze planet with randomize events.The trailer is live now on our Steam page and YouTube.A playable demo is coming soon. Wishlist Now!Read full article on Community Announcements (Gulbrandr Studio)
