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Games Like Galaxy in Turmoil

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Free to Play, Action, Early Access, Indie.

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Galaxy in Turmoil's conceptual Early Access game is a FREE multiplayer combined-arms game set in a brand-new universe, created by a team of volunteers. It’s all about endless arms races, corporate espionage, and, most of all, blasting up on the enemy faction and taking their stuff.

Reviews: Mostly Negative — 39% — of 302 reviews
Released: 2020-05-23
Developer: Frontwire Studios, LLC
Genres: Action, Adventure, Free To Play, Indie, Strategy, Early Access
Platforms: Windows

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