Closed Alpha & Beta Access

Command the First Wave

Game of Planets is a massive online 4X real-time strategy game set across a living galaxy. Join the earliest commanders, help us stress-test the universe, and shape balance before launch.

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Real-time 4X grand strategy with MMO-scale seasons.
Focus on deep strategy & diplomacy instead of twitch micro.
No pay-to-win – your empire rises on skill and alliances.

Why join the beta?

Help tune balance, pacing, and diplomacy before full release.
Get early access to new galaxies, tech trees, and seasonal modes.
Earn a unique in-game emblem as a founding commander.

Sign Up for Beta

Fill in the form below to enlist for closed Alpha and Beta waves. We’ll email selected commanders with activation details and schedules.

Enlist as a Commander

We’re looking for strategy fans across 4X, grand strategy, and RTS. A mix of experience levels, hardware, and regions helps us build a stronger game.

Commander Name / Handle Required

This is how we’ll refer to you in beta communications.

Email Address Required

We’ll only use this to contact you about Game of Planets.

Region / Time Zone Optional

Helps us schedule test shards at reasonable hours.

What best describes you? Optional

We want a mix of perspectives when tuning the experience.

Tell us a bit about your experience Optional

This helps us prioritise invites (e.g., alliance organisers, content creators, hardware variety).

I’ve wishlisted Game of Planets on Steam (optional, but it really helps).

Limited slots per season

How selection works

You submit this form and confirm your email.
We build waves based on region, hardware, and playstyle mix.
Selected players receive instructions, schedules, and shard details.
After each test, you can share feedback directly with the dev team.

What to expect

Game type Online 4X MMORTS
Test focus Balance, UX, server load
Session length Weeks-long seasons
Platform PC / Steam

Boost your chances

You don’t have to do these, but they help us spot highly engaged commanders:

Wishlist on Steam 1-click support
Join Discord Alliance leads welcome
Share feedback Shape the meta

Beta application received

You’re in the queue, Commander.

Thanks for enlisting in the Game of Planets beta program. When your wave is ready, we’ll contact you with your Steam key, download link, and shard details.

Check your inbox (and spam folder) for a confirmation email over the next few minutes.
Make sure Game of Planets is wishlisted on Steam so you don’t miss key updates.
Join the community Discord to find allies, rivals, and test-session announcements.

Massive living galaxy

Explore and contest a huge star map with other human empires. Every jump gate, treaty, and bombardment reshapes the strategic landscape.

Deep 4X, real-time

Research, colonise, build, and wage war in real time, with grand strategy depth instead of click-spam micro.

Player-driven politics

Alliances, research pacts, embargoes, betrayals – the most powerful weapon in the galaxy is your diplomacy channel.