Galactic Civilizations® I: Ultimate Edition

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About

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

Game Details

Developer:Stardock Entertainment
Release:August 14, 2012
Metacritic:83
Platforms:
PC
2DSingleplayerDifficultTurn-Based Strategy

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