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Build and explore in a real world sandbox.

Empyrion – Galactic Survival is an adventure in a real sandbox world that combines unique elements from a space simulation, a building game, a survival game and a first-person shooter. Build powerful capital ships, sprawling planetary settlements and vast space bases on your galactic journey to uncover the mysteries of Empyrion!

Build anything, anywhere

Build powerful capital ships, agile fighters, vast planetary settlements and space stations with complete freedom; pieces, wherever you like – or download pre-built community plans from the Steam Workshop and customize them with your own ideas!

Shape the Terrain

The terrain of every planet is completely changing and transforming. Thanks to voxel-based terrain, you can map it out for your planet's habitat, dig holes for resources, or build tunnel systems to defend yourself. Empyrion is a real sandbox game!

Look at the Galaxy
There is a vast galaxy waiting for you. Race and fly between many different planets, moons and distant star systems. Explore freely the surface of each planet, with its own energy, atmosphere, terrain, vegetation, weather, resources and more. Survive the flora and fauna, and discover the secrets of an alien race.

Enjoy thousands of Mods
Customize your ocean experience with player-designed designs for ships and cities, along with mods that provide completely new environments and elements.

Survive on Earth and beyond

In order to survive in space and on alien planets, you must plan smartly and carefully. Food, oxygen, resources and ammo are essential. Hunt, eat and garden to support yourself. While some of the creatures you encounter are peaceful, others will destroy you if given the chance. Come prepared with weapons and safety precautions.

Go Solo or Multiplayer

Play as a lone wolf in single player or join the multiplayer community. Cooperate with friends, make new friends, create alliances and fight. Build a peaceful home in a well-protected PvE zone and face the dangers of PvP planets and conquer the solar system with your party.

Master the deep creative system

Learn how to combine resources and building materials to build your equipment. Craft or base your craft and equip your buildings and ships with a variety of weapons and equipment. As you perform various activities, upgrade and unlock new technologies in the technology tree!

Planets and asteroids

Continue your construction and construction projects by drilling deep into planets for rich deposits or drilling on asteroids full of rare materials. Destroy alien buildings and other structures you find to get additional resources.

Creative style

Forget food, resources and enemies and just build. Create amazing things with complete freedom and share them with the creative community by submitting them to the Steam Workshop!

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