New Upcoming Space Strategy Games of 2023

One of the beauties of space is that it has a lot of things to do in it, which video games have grasped onto over the years and made a variety of titles for you to enjoy. Not the least of which is putting yourself against a universe full of characters and seeing who comes out on top.

#2 Kerbal Space Program 2

• Release date: Feb 24, 2023
• Publisher: Private Division
• Platforms: Personal computer, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, Xbox Series X and Series S, PlayStation 5
• Developers: Intercept Games, Take-Two Interactive

Let’s start out with something a bit lighthearted. Because yes, the Kerbals are back, and they need your help once again.

Kerbal Space Program 2 will once again have you taking the Kerbals to the stars and beyond as you try to go and build them a space program that can do just about anything for them. You’ll be doing a lot of trial and error, obviously, but it’ll be worth it in the end as you see them making colonies and interstellar ships and beyond.

The game is honestly rooted in real science, so you’ll want to see just how far you can push things.

#1 Aliens: Dark Descent

• Developer: Tindalos Interactive
• Publisher: Focus Entertainment
• Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, Xbox Series X and Series S, PlayStation 5
• Release date: Jun 19, 2023

The Aliens franchise has had plenty of titles for you to play, some good, some not so good. Aliens: Dark Descent puts both fun and strategy into these title by having take on numerous threats with a squad at your command.

You’ll command a group of Colonial Marines and be sent to a moon in order to take out the Xenomorph threat that has been found there. But just as important, they aren’t the only enemy there. There are rogue agents and even brand-new creatures that you’ll have to fight in order to get out alive.

Command your soldiers and lead them into strategic positions in order to come out on top.

Disclaimer: This article was updated on 12/13/23 as we continue to adjust this list with new entries or remove games due to delays or failure to captivate audiences.