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The Last Federation

From the creators of AI War: Fleet Command comes an all-new grand strategy title with turn-based tactical combat, set in a deep simulation of an entire solar system and its billions of inhabitants. You are the…

18 April 2014 from $4.99

The Last Federation is an indie developed by Arcen Games, released 18 April 2014 on Linux, Mac and PC (Microsoft Windows). It currently starts at $4.99 at GOG. The main story takes about 9 hrs to finish.

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What The Last Federation is

The Last Federation is an indie game developed by Arcen Games and released in 2014. It is available on Linux, Mac and PC (Microsoft Windows). It runs on Unity.

The premise, in the publisher's words

From the creators of AI War: Fleet Command comes an all-new grand strategy title with turn-based tactical combat, set in a deep simulation of an entire solar system and its billions of inhabitants. You are the last of a murdered race, determined to unify or destroy the 8 others. As the last remaining Hydral, it is up to you to create a lasting federation of planets and usher in an era of peace and prosperity to the solar system. Bring spacefaring technology to underdeveloped societies, manipulate their economies, political systems, and diplomatic relations. Do whatever it takes to end strife in your solar system. Remember, when helping civilizations evolve, sometimes they evolve faster when…
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How it plays

It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. Its themes are 4x (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate) and science fiction. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.

How long it takes, and what that costs

The main story runs about 9 hrs. At its current cheapest price of $4.99, that works out to about $0.55 per hour of the main story.

What it costs, and where

The cheapest verified price right now is $4.99 at GOG, 75% below its usual price.

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What it launched against

The Last Federation launched on 18 April 2014, within three weeks of Child of Light, Monument Valley, The Elder Scrolls Online and FTL: Advanced Edition.

Released around the same time: Child of Light, Monument Valley, The Elder Scrolls Online, FTL: Advanced Edition.

Official trailer

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Quick answers

The Last Federation — frequently asked questions

When did The Last Federation come out?
The Last Federation was released on 18 April 2014 for Linux, Mac and PC (Microsoft Windows).
How much does The Last Federation cost?
The cheapest current price for The Last Federation is $4.99 at GOG, which is 75% off its usual price. Prices on this page are checked daily.
How long does it take to beat The Last Federation?
The main story of The Last Federation takes around 9 hrs.
Is The Last Federation worth it?
That depends on what you want from it, so here are the numbers rather than an opinion: the cheapest price we track today is $4.99, and the main story takes about 9 hrs, which works out to $0.55 per hour of play. Our cost-per-hour tool compares that with other games.

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