# Planar Conquest

> 2016 video game

**Wikidata**: [Q112169535](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q112169535)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/planar-conquest

## Summary  
Planar Conquest is a 4X turn‑based strategy video game released on 30 May 2016. Developed and published by the Polish studio Wastelands Interactive, it is available for Windows, macOS, Linux, and iOS as a digital‑only single‑player title.

## Key Facts  
- **Release date:** 30 May 2016 (Steam)【publication_date】  
- **Developer & Publisher:** Wastelands Interactive, a Polish company founded in 2006【Created / Developed by】  
- **Genre:** 4X and turn‑based strategy video game【genre】  
- **Platforms:** Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS (also listed for Android via UVL)【platform】  
- **Game mode:** Single‑player only【game_mode】  
- **Official website:** http://planarconquest.com (available in Turkish, Spanish, Polish, Russian, German, English, French)【website】  
- **Distribution:** Digital distribution through Steam, Humble Store, and other online stores【distributed_by】【distribution_format】  
- **Languages supported:** English, German, Polish, French, Russian, Spanish【language_of_work_or_name】  
- **OpenCritic score:** 54 / 100 (average of 5 critic reviews, as of 24 Jan 2020)【review_score】  
- **Country of origin:** Poland【country_of_origin】

## FAQs  
### Q: What kind of game is Planar Conquest?  
A: Planar Conquest is a 4X turn‑based strategy game that focuses on exploration, expansion, exploitation, and extermination in a single‑player setting.  

### Q: When was Planar Conquest released and on which platforms can I play it?  
A: The game launched on 30 May 2016 and is available for Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux, and iOS (with Android support noted in UVL records).  

### Q: Who created Planar Conquest and where are they based?  
A: It was created and published by Wastelands Interactive, an independent studio based in Poland that was founded in 2006.  

### Q: Is Planar Conquest a multiplayer game?  
A: No. The title is designed as a single‑player experience only.  

### Q: How was the game received by critics?  
A: On OpenCritic the game holds a score of 54 / 100, reflecting mixed reviews from five critics as of early 2020.  

## Why It Matters  
Planar Conquest represents a notable entry in the indie 4X genre, delivering a deep, turn‑based strategy experience across a wide range of operating systems—including Linux and macOS, which are less commonly supported by commercial strategy titles. Its multilingual interface broadens accessibility, while its digital‑only distribution model exemplifies modern indie publishing pathways through platforms like Steam and the Humble Store. By offering a single‑player focused 4X experience, the game fills a niche for players seeking complex strategic depth without the pressures of online competition. Its development by a Polish studio highlights the growing diversity of game production in Central Europe, contributing to the region’s emerging reputation for high‑quality strategy games.

## Notable For  
- **Cross‑platform availability:** Runs natively on Windows, macOS, Linux, and iOS, a rare combination for 4X titles.  
- **Multilingual support:** Official website and in‑game text are offered in six languages, expanding its global reach.  
- **Digital‑only distribution:** Sold exclusively through online stores such as Steam and Humble Store, reflecting contemporary indie publishing trends.  
- **Indie Polish development:** Developed by Wastelands Interactive, showcasing Poland’s expanding indie game ecosystem.  
- **OpenCritic presence:** Listed on OpenCritic with a quantified critic average, providing transparent reception data for potential players.  

## Body  

### Development  
- **Studio:** Wastelands Interactive, founded in 2006 in Poland.  
- **Roles:** The studio acted as both developer and publisher, handling design, programming, and distribution.  

### Release  
- **Launch date:** 30 May 2016 via Steam.  
- **Distribution channels:** Steam (application ID 449300), Humble Store, and other digital storefronts.  

### Gameplay & Modes  
- **Genre:** 4X (explore, expand, exploit, exterminate) combined with turn‑based strategy mechanics.  
- **Mode:** Single‑player only; no multiplayer or co‑op components.  

### Platforms & Technical Details  
- **Supported OS:** Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS (with Android noted in UVL records).  
- **Steam platform tags:** Windows and macOS (as per Steam application metadata).  
- **Digital format:** Distributed exclusively through digital download; no physical media.  

### Reception  
- **Critic score:** 54 / 100 on OpenCritic, based on five critic reviews (average calculated 24 Jan 2020).  
- **Community identifiers:** Various database IDs (e.g., Steam 449300, GOG planar‑conquest‑2016, OpenCritic 2894) facilitate tracking across platforms.  

### Language & Localization  
- **Supported languages:** English, German, Polish, French, Russian, Spanish.  
- **Website localization:** The official site offers content in Turkish, Spanish, Polish, Russian, German, English, and French.  

### Distribution & Availability  
- **Primary stores:** Steam, Humble Store, and other digital marketplaces.  
- **Digital‑only:** No physical copies reported; all sales are through online platforms.  

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## References

1. Steam
2. PCGamingWiki
3. OpenCritic
4. Online Games-Datenbank
5. [PCGamingWiki](https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Planar_Conquest)
6. Q124398839
7. GOG Dreamlist