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Build and manage a space station in the outer reaches of space. The challenges will be many, oxygen will escape through every tiny hole in the hull, you'll contend with asteroid showers and nebulous alien blobs.

2015StrategyIndieSimulation5.99 USDWindows · macOS · Linuxby NuclearFirecracker
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Frequently asked about Space Station Alpha

How much does Space Station Alpha cost?
Space Station Alpha is listed on Steam at 5.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Space Station Alpha?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Space Station Alpha are Cosmic Outpost, nStations, It's Not A Moon.
Who developed Space Station Alpha?
Space Station Alpha was developed by NuclearFirecracker.

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