Idle Space Raider: Build Your Galactic Empire

7/28/2026, 7:42:44 PM

Release date: 2/5/2019

Tags: #free-to-play #casual #strategy #incremental #idler

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Japan Price: Free to Play
Global Price: Free to Play
Sale Status: Regular pricing
Price Checked At: 7/28/2026, 7:42:41 PM

Key highlight

Idle Space Raider is a free-to-play incremental strategy game where you upgrade your space station and ship, complete missions, and build your galactic empire. Features deep customization for ships and stations, with off

Who this is for

For those who enjoy building a space empire at their own pace. Experience the joy of upgrades and customization, even while offline.

Details

Overview

Idle Space Raider invites players into the vast expanse of space, tasking them with the crucial role of station guards. This free-to-play title from Coconut Shavers blends incremental mechanics with strategic depth, allowing you to patrol the cosmos, complete daring missions and raids, and meticulously upgrade your ship and station to assert dominance. The game offers a compelling loop of progression, where even when you're offline, your empire continues to grow.

Highlights

Deep Ship Customization: Equip your vessel with four weapon slots, four module slots, and a skin slot, tailoring its capabilities to your preferred playstyle. Experiment with different ammo modifications, ranging from simple stat boosts to unique abilities.
Expansive Station Building: Develop a multi-sectioned station featuring an armory, bar, shipyard, development center, mining center, bounty hunter guild, stargate, automation systems, and an academy, each contributing to your overall power and efficiency.
Strategic Ability System: Choose from over nine distinct abilities, filling five available slots with a mix of active and passive skills. These abilities can be further enhanced through upgrades, adding another layer of strategic decision-making to your gameplay.

Who It's For

Idle Space Raider is perfect for players who enjoy incremental and idle games but crave a bit more strategic engagement. If you like the idea of building and upgrading a space empire, customizing your assets, and seeing your power grow over time, even passively, this game offers a satisfying experience. Its free-to-play nature makes it an accessible entry point for anyone curious about the genre.

Game Info

Developed and published by Coconut Shavers, Idle Space Raider was released on February 5, 2019. It falls under the Casual, Strategy, Incremental, and Idler genres, and is available for free on Steam. The game supports multiplayer, features Steam Achievements, and includes in-app purchases. Players can also benefit from Steam Cloud saves. The game is rated for all ages and is currently available in English.