Reclaim the stars before the Nexus does

A tick-based multiplayer strategy game about rebuilding humanity after its greatest creation turned against it. Forge alliances, wage galactic warfare, and fight for survival.

Full galaxies win. Every player you bring strengthens your team.
1,440
Ticks per round
4
Races
92
Ship types
3
Game speeds

Tick-Based Warfare

Rounds unfold over hours, days, or months in discrete ticks. Every decision echoes across time. Plan your moves, time your strikes, outthink your enemies.

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Galaxy Teamwork

Form a galaxy of up to 10 players. Elect ministers, share research, pool defenses, coordinate fleets. Your team is your lifeline.

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81-Node Research Tree

Nine branches plus race-specific tech. Unlock ships, defenses, intelligence systems, and galaxy-wide bonuses. Pause and resume research as priorities shift.

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Galactic Governance

Vote for Commander and Ministers. Control ship taxes, treasury spending, research priorities. Real politics with real consequences.

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The Nexus Threat

Humanity's AI turned hostile. Nexus drones patrol asteroid fields, intercept trades, and launch escalating assaults. Unite or be consumed.

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Browser + Mobile

Quick check-ins on phone. Deep sessions on desktop. Same account, same war, same galaxy. Play anywhere.

Four paths through the dark

Choose Your Faction

Each race adapted differently when the Nexus shattered civilization. Their survival shaped their culture, technology, and philosophy of war.

Korvath

Korvath

Offensive · Raiders · Shock Troops

They survived by attacking — raiding Nexus installations, taking what they needed by force. Their culture values strength, speed, and decisive action. Their ships are angular, blade-like, and built to hit hard.

"The void doesn't care if you're afraid. Neither do we."
Oblivion Lance Bloodwake Dread Phantom
Valdren

Valdren

Defensive · Fortress Builders · Protectors

They survived by fortifying — building impenetrable stations deep in asteroid fields. Their culture values patience, planning, and protection. Their ships are broad, symmetrical, and built to endure.

"We build what lasts. Let them break against our walls."
Aegis Eternal Iron Sovereign Bastion Gate
Selvari

Selvari

Allrounder · Explorers · Survivors

They survived by adapting — constantly moving, never settling long enough to be targeted. Masters of improvisation, their modular ships reconfigure for any situation.

"The plan changed. Good thing we planned for that."
Horizon Breaker Nomad Ark Echo Veil
Tessek

Tessek

Support · Engineers · Force Multipliers

They built the Nexus before it turned. They survived because they understood the enemy — its protocols, weaknesses, blind spots. They carry guilt and channel it into helping others.

"We built the thing that broke everything. Now we fix it."
Nexus Weaver Signal Ghost Forge Bastion
92 ships across 5 tiers

Build Your Fleet

From expendable swarm drones to galaxy-unique command vessels. Every ship has a role. Every fleet composition is a strategic statement.

Tier V — Capital Ships
Dreadnought
Korvath
Dreadnought
Valdren
Dreadnought
Selvari
Dreadnought
Tessek
Unique — Signature Ships
Oblivion Lance
Korvath
Aegis Eternal
Valdren
Horizon Breaker
Selvari
Nexus Weaver
Tessek
Dread Phantom
Korvath
Iron Sovereign
Valdren
Nomad Ark
Selvari
Signal Ghost
Tessek
Tier III — Cruisers & Carriers
Heavy Cruiser
Korvath
Heavy Cruiser
Valdren
Carrier
Korvath
Carrier
Valdren
Stealth Bomber
Korvath
Armed Miner
Korvath
The enemy

The Nexus Went Cold

Humanity's greatest achievement — a vast AI network managing mining, navigation, and defense across all colonized space. Then it turned. Communications severed. Drone fleets deployed against the creators.

It doesn't want to exterminate you. It wants to optimize the universe without you.

Scout
Hunter
Harvester
Sentinel
Swarm
Your universe

Explore, Claim, Defend

Build your solar system, mine asteroid fields, and wage war across the galaxy. Every resource matters. Every territory is contested.

Solar System

Your Solar System

Home planet, orbital infrastructure, mining operations, and repair bays. Your base of power.

Asteroids

Asteroid Fields

Discover, claim, and mine for Shardmass, Frostane, Cryonite, Voidstone, and rare Pulsarite Crystal.

Galaxy

Galaxy Warfare

Coordinate fleets, launch raids, steal asteroids, and defend against rivals and the Nexus threat.

The story

After the Nexus Went Dark

Humanity expanded into deep space over centuries, building a vast AI network that connected every colony, ship, and mining operation. Then it went cold. Communications severed overnight. Drone fleets turned hostile.

Now four factions rebuild from the ashes. Each adapted differently. Each believes they hold the answer.

Read the full storyline →
Stronger together

Your Galaxy Needs You at Full Strength

In Cold Nexus, you don't fight alone. You're part of a galaxy — a team of up to 10 players who share resources, coordinate defense, elect leaders, and wage war together.

A full galaxy isn't just nice to have — it's a competitive advantage. More players means more ships in the galactic defense fleet, more research funding, more asteroid coverage, and more eyes watching for incoming threats. A galaxy of 10 will outperform two galaxies of 5 every time.

Bring your friends. Fill your galaxy. Dominate the round.

Shared Defense
A galactic fleet protects every member automatically
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Shared Research
Pool resources for galaxy-wide tech upgrades
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Galaxy Treasury
Trade tax funds your team's war chest
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Full Roster
10 players = maximum competitive power
Galaxy 07 — Roster
7/10 slots filled
YOU
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Three empty slots weaken your galaxy. Every missing player is fewer ships defending you, less research funding, and one more gap the enemy can exploit. Invite friends and fill your roster.

Fill your galaxy

Invite a Friend

Every player you bring strengthens your galaxy. Send them a direct invite or share the link — when they sign up, you'll be matched together.

or share the link
Your friend gets the same beta access. No spam — just a single invite email.
Coming soon

Join the Beta

Be among the first to play Cold Nexus. Sign up for beta access and launch updates.