Respite Games, led by ex-EA developer Daniel Baumann, is thrilled to announce that the demo for their debut sci-fi strategy RPG, Station Command, is available on Steam. Assemble an elite starship fleet, arm your ships for tactical turn-based autobattles across the galaxy, and salvage every ship you take down.
Watchpoint Station is Calling
Congratulations on the promotion. Teleston Industries has appointed you the newest Commander of Watchpoint Station, and the job description is simple: restore order to the system and ensure nearby mining operations remain uninterrupted. Set in a corporate dystopian future, design the fleet you take into battle, manage professional relationships with your fellow bridge crew, and oversee the salvage operations by stripping enemy ships of anything useful. Just don’t forget that performance reviews are a thing here. Fall short of expectations, and your time as commander is over.
Customize Ship Builds, Perfectly Fit for Battle
As Commander, only you can decide which ships will make the cut for every mission. Design and customize your vessels with a range of upgrades, including reinforced hulls, improved salvaging systems, and tactical combat improvements. Install a variety of weapon systems from cannons, missiles, field, and rotary weapons sourced from defeated enemy ships or purchased through merchants. But be careful! Reverse engineering tech that isn’t company-issued can lead to copyright strikes on your performance review. Test your upgrades in tactical turn-based autobattles where preparation and smart moves determine victory. Exploit enemy weaknesses, coordinate your ship systems, and deploy abilities at the right moment to outmaneuver your opponents.
Grab the Helm! Lead Your Crew Through Galactic Combat
Watchpoint Station is home to a diverse crew, but manage your relationships carefully; your decisions will shape overall trust and ultimately the station’s fate. Spend your time between the Hangar and the Commander’s Quarters, taking on missions, managing fleet prep, fulfilling requests, and keeping up with corporate correspondence. Support your crew’s goals and learn what motivates them; they may share valuable insights and corporate secrets. But remember, everyone has their own agenda, and accepting one opportunity can mean throwing away another. As your crew gains experience, unlock new tactical abilities through training, station upgrades, and key interactions. Use these upgrades to enhance your combat performance and customize your equipment with advanced science and engineering systems best suited to your strategy.
Gameplay Features:
- Engineer starships to peak corporate efficiency: Customize your forces to exploit enemy weaknesses, and research new weapons and gadgets to upgrade your fleet.
- Engage in strategic turn-based combat, where smart tactics and the right equipment determine the outcome.
- Salvage everything your enemies leave behind: Strip defeated ships for weapons, systems, and technology—and reverse engineer their best ideas for your own fleet.
- Command your bridge crew: Build trust, fulfill requests, and work alongside a quirky cast of corporate officers as you uncover the system’s hidden secrets.
Become a Watchpoint Station Commander and try the demo on Steam.
