Galaxy Commanders: Gridstrike — DEMO

"Say goodbye to the stars — B4 I shoot!"

Old-school grid-paper game, reborn in deep space*

It’s not just “find the ship” anymore. It’s the grid battle you always wanted — with outfitted ships, a wide arsenal of weapons and gear, and varied enemy fleets to keep each fight fresh.

Same one-click clarity — but you’ll have to think before you shoot.

• Shields & armor. A ship cell isn’t always destroyed in one hit — some take more than one.
• Bonus Move. You only earn a Bonus Move when the target cell is destroyed (HP = 0), not on every hit — plan your shots.
• Weapons vary in damage, ammo, cooldowns, and special effects — some can even grant a second shot in the same move. Pick the right tool for the job.
• Hull size. Size isn’t a drawback now: bolt on weapons and armor to make large ships truly worthwhile in combat.
• Commanders & abilities. Fleet leaders grant abilities that can influence the course of battle.

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What’s in this demo:

• Vertical slice of the core gameplay
  
• 3-mission mini-campaign (with integrated tutorial), ~30–40 minutes to complete.
• Skirmish mode for quick battles ~5-10 minutes.
• Prebuilt fleets that showcase different loadouts.
• Commander abilities are enabled during the campaign.
• Difficulty options — unlocked after you complete the campaign for the first time.

What’s next?

Roam the galaxy from its lawless outskirts to its civilized core. Acquire ships, bolt on weapons, and battle pirates, raiders, and—of course—invaders from beyond the galaxy.

• Full story campaign with star-map exploration
• Fleet Builder — refit any hull with weapons & gear earned through quests or trade
• Commander progression — level up, unlock abilities, define your playstyle
• More weapons, gear, and unique hulls — no two battles will ever play the same

Ready for the Challenge?

Download the demo, try out the new mechanics, and help us make the game even better! Your feedback is invaluable.

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What’s in the download?

• Windows version — built for maximum compatibility (x86-32). Simply unzip and run executable!
• Linux version — beta. Tested on Ubuntu 24.04.2 in VirtualBox, but real-environment results may vary.  Simply unzip and run!

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