Stellaris

Stellaris is a divisive game. It shares the familiarity felt throughout most Paradox games, but—like its cousins—has an intense focus on one particular element. This has been Paradox’s MO for a while; where Crusader Kings takes on lineage, Victoria focuses on Industry and the Pops that drive it, and Hearts of Iron intently examines combat. …

  If there’s one thing that can be said about Paradox Interactive, it’s that they’re not content to sit on their laurels. They’ve achieved virtually unmatched success in grand strategy by developing a litany of complex titles, and then doing what so many others fail to do: listen to their fans. The Paradox faithful will …