Attrition - Deep Space Strategy Game

Master Strategy to Conquer

Build your empire through deliberate tech progression, resource management, and fleet tactics. No pay-to-win. Only skill.

Deep tech-tree progression • Real resource management • Multiplayer conquest

The Game Loop

Establish

Colonize star systems and manage multiple bases across the galaxy.

Build

Construct specialized infrastructure: energy, economy, research, military.

Research

Unlock 17 technology branches with prerequisites. Every choice unlocks unique playstyles.

Craft

Build fleets with 20 distinct ship types. Composition matters. Tradeoffs matter.

Conquer

Engage in tactical warfare with other empires. Form alliances. Control territory.

Core Game Mechanics

Tech-Tree Progression

17 interconnected technology branches. Energy → Laser → Plasma → Ion → Photon → Disruptor. Prerequisites lock technologies. Every choice shapes your empire.

Resource Strategy

Manage Credits (economy) and Energy (power budget). Energy is a hard constraint. Force real economic tradeoffs. Bigger income? Higher power consumption.

Empire Building

30+ building types with technology prerequisites. Solar Plants → Fusion → Antimatter → Orbital. Strategic placement. Limited resources. Wonder buildings unlock at late game.

Fleet Warfare

20 distinct ships. Weapon effectiveness vs shields. Hangar space management. Megaships (Titan, Death Star) provide fleet bonuses. No single "meta" build.

Why Attrition is Different

Honest Progression

No pay-to-win shortcuts. All advancement through tech research and infrastructure. Skill determines success, not wallet size.

Real Constraints

Energy budget forces meaningful decisions. Can't run everything simultaneously. Emergent metagame where multiple paths succeed.

Strategic Depth

Tech prerequisites create progression trees. Fleet composition requires planning. Territory control demands tactics. No dominant strategy.

Multiplayer Emergence

Alliances, treaties, and territorial warfare. Player economy impacts all. No NPCs controlling the galaxy. Real player-driven politics.

Your Path to Galactic Dominance

Early Game

Week 1-2

Starting Empire: 1 colony, basic infrastructure, 5 credits/hour

First Milestones:

Research Energy 1, Computer 1, Laser 1
Build first Fighters for defense
Establish resource production (Metal Processing)
Unlock Shipyard construction

Income: 5-20 credits/hour

Mid Game

Month 1-2

Empire Scope: 3-4 colonies, stellar-drive ships, warp drive technology

Key Achievements:

Unlock Warp Drive, explore distant systems
Build Orbital Shipyards (requires Cybernetics 2)
Field Cruisers and Frigate Carriers
Establish regional dominance

Income: 50-200 credits/hour

Tech Levels: Energy 5, Computer 4, Laser 3, Warp Drive 2

Late Game

Month 3+

Empire Scope: 10+ colonies, optimized economy, capital building, dreadnoughts

Major Milestones:

Build Capital (10 credits/hour single building)
Unlock Dreadnoughts, specialized fleet compositions
Research advanced defenses (Planetary Shield, Planetary Ring)
Dominate multiplayer regions

Income: 1000+ credits/hour

Fleet Strength: Multiple fleets with specialized roles

Endgame

Month 6+

Empire Scope: Optimized economy, Titans, fleet composition strategies, multiplayer dominance

Endgame Content:

Construct Titans and Leviathans (+5% fleet bonuses)
Build Death Star (ultimate fleet unit, +10% bonuses)
Optimize tech tree for specific strategies
Engage in high-stakes conquest and politics

Income: 5000+ credits/hour (unlimited growth)

Playstyle Options: Economic dominance, military supremacy, alliance control, or hybrid strategies

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Attrition different from other space games?

Attrition focuses on strategic depth over action gameplay. The 17-branch tech tree with prerequisites means your progression path is unique. Energy budget forces real economic tradeoffs. Fleet composition requires planning. No dominant strategy exists.

Is Attrition pay-to-win?

No. All progression is through tech research and infrastructure building. No microtransactions for power. Skill and strategy determine success, not wallet size.

How long does a game take?

Games span months to years depending on playstyle. Early game is days to weeks. Mid-game is months. Late-game metagame can continue indefinitely. You control your pace.

Can I play casually?

Yes. Resource production is passive. Log in whenever you want. Buildings and research continue offline. No twitchy real-time gameplay required. Strategy, not reflexes.

How does the tech tree work?

17 technology branches with prerequisites. Example: Must research Laser 4 before unlocking Plasma 1. Prerequisites create unique progression paths. Your tech choices define your empire's identity.

What's the resource management like?

You manage Credits (economy) and Energy (power). Energy is a hard constraint. Can't run all buildings simultaneously. Forces strategic choices: bigger economy means higher power consumption. Real tradeoffs.

How many ships are in the game?

20 distinct ship types with unique roles. Fighters (cheap, weak), Cruisers (balanced), Carriers (hangar space), Battleships (expensive, powerful), Titans (megaship, fleet bonuses), Death Star (ultimate unit). Each has strategic purpose.

Is this like EVE Online?

Similar setting, very different gameplay. EVE is real-time twitch action. Attrition is deep turn-based strategy. Think Civilization in space. Strategy over reflexes. Tech trees over instincts.

What happens in multiplayer?

Play in shared universe with other empires. Form alliances, negotiate treaties, wage wars. Control territory. Build economy. Engage in politics. Player-driven galaxy where your choices impact everyone.

When is the full release?

Attrition is actively being developed. Current version is in open beta. Download the launcher and join the empire now. Patch notes and roadmap available in Discord.