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Free Browser-Based Space Strategy Game

Build your empire across 9 galaxies and 500 star systems. Mine, research, launch fleets and fight battles that unfold round by round. Play free in your browser, no download, no signup needed to start.

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See the Space Strategy Game in Action

Explore the galaxy, manage your planets, build fleets, and battle other players in real time.

Why AstroLurch?

A classic space strategy game, rebuilt for the browser.

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Battles that unfold

Combat runs round by round. Watch it live and retreat your survivors.

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Hidden missions

Send explorers into the galaxy to find secret missions from 4 NPC factions.

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Strategic doctrines

Pick Industry, Military or Expansion and shape how your empire grows.

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65 achievements and badges

From Bronze to Diamond, some of them secret. Show up to 6 badges on your profile.

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Living economy

Trade on a market where prices move with demand.

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Alliances

Join or found an alliance, coordinate with other commanders, and climb the rankings together.

Space Strategy Game Features

Everything you need to build, expand, and take part in the galaxy.

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Resource Management

Mine metal, silicates, and helium-3. Upgrade your mines and storage to fuel your expansion across the stars.

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Research

Unlock 39 technologies, including energy, weapons, shielding, and drives.

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Planets and moons

Each system has 15 positions. Colonize empty ones, build moons, and run more than one world.

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Fleets

Transport cargo, hold position, explore for missions, or send an attack. Travel time follows distance and the slowest ship.

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Play anywhere

Desktop, tablet, or phone. Install it as an app if you like. Your mines keep working while you are away.

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Learn the rules

The beginner’s guide and the help page explain resources, fleets, and combat. The latest patch notes cover what changed recently.

How to Play

A few minutes is enough to queue your first buildings. The empire keeps producing after you close the tab.

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Start in one click

Play as a guest with no signup, or create a free account when you want to keep the empire.

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Build your planet

Raise mines, research labs, and the shipyard. The tutorial pays each reward once.

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Take to the galaxy

Launch fleets, trade, join an alliance, and fight battles that continue round by round.

FAQ

Is AstroLurch free to play?

Yes. You can play the whole game for free. Lurchium, the premium currency, can also be earned in the game through expeditions, missions, achievements and the tutorial.

Do I need to download anything?

No. AstroLurch runs in any modern browser on desktop and mobile.

Can I try it without an account?

Yes. Start as a guest in one click. Guest accounts expire after 7 days of inactivity unless you convert them into a free account.

How long does a session take?

A few minutes are enough to queue buildings and research. Your empire keeps producing while you're offline.

Are there several universes?

Yes. Each universe has its own planets, fleets, alliances and rankings. Your Lurchium balance is shared across all of them.

Can I play with other people?

Yes. Join or found an alliance, trade on the market, and fight other commanders. Combat runs round by round, and the attacker can retreat.

Ready to build an empire?

Free to play in the browser. No download. Start as a guest, or create an account when you want to stay.

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No credit card required. No download needed.