Before you install
4 GB RAM minimum. See all specs.
Free-to-play, in-game purchases
Source-based guide. Hands-on review is not published yet. Our method.
What is Project Entropy?
The year is 2099. In Project Entropy you take command of an alien civilization, expand across uncharted planets and assemble fleets led by heroes, backed by mechs and high-tech weapons.
It mixes real-time strategy with RPG progression, in an MMO world shared with other players and alliances.
What the game is
Project Entropy is a sci-fi strategy game where you build a space station, recruit heroes, research technology and expand across a shared galaxy map. Combat is fleet-based: you position squads of mechs and ships, then watch them fight in real-time. Hero abilities and unit composition determine the outcome.
The alliance system is central. You join an alliance, coordinate territory control, participate in alliance wars and share resources. Solo play is possible for the campaign, but the endgame is alliance versus alliance.
Gameplay loop
- Build and upgrade your station. Unlock buildings, research nodes and production facilities.
- Recruit and level heroes. Each hero leads a unit type with unique abilities.
- Explore the galaxy map. Claim resource nodes, fight NPC enemies, find anomalies.
- Join an alliance. Coordinate attacks, defend territory, participate in events.
- PvP and alliance wars. Compete for control of galaxy sectors with real players.
System requirements
| Spec | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Any modern dual-core | Intel i5 equivalent |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| GPU | Intel HD Graphics 4400 | Dedicated GPU |
| Storage | 8 GB | SSD preferred |
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10/11 64-bit |
One of the lightest games on our list. Runs on integrated graphics and old hardware. See the low-end PC guide for more options.
Monetization
Hero recruitment and speed-ups are the main monetization. Premium currency buys hero summons, construction speed-ups and resource packs. Spending accelerates progression but does not unlock exclusive content. Free players can reach endgame with patience.
Alliance competition creates spending pressure at the highest levels. Casual play is comfortable without paying.
Tips for new players
- Follow the quest line. It teaches mechanics efficiently and gives strong early rewards.
- Join an active alliance immediately. Alliance benefits (tech, gifts, protection) are essential from day one.
- Do not speed through buildings. Save speed-ups for events that reward spending them.
- Focus on one hero team first. A strong main team matters more than many weak teams.
- Log in daily. Daily rewards compound significantly over weeks.
Who should play this
Players who enjoy long-term strategy games with alliance politics and slow-burn progression. If you prefer historical armies over sci-fi fleets, Rise of Kingdoms is the same formula with real civilizations. If you want faster action, Arknights: Endfield adds real-time combat.
Verdict
A competent sci-fi strategy MMO with low hardware requirements. The alliance system provides long-term engagement. Best enjoyed as a daily check-in game over months.
Why play it
Each civilization brings its own abilities, technologies and units.
Explore large maps and fight PvE and PvP battles with a global alliance.
Runs on very modest PCs.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Each civilization brings its own abilities, technologies and units.
- Explore large maps and fight PvE and PvP battles with a global alliance.
- Runs on very modest PCs.
Cons
- Steam reviews are Mixed (52% positive out of 266 reviews when we checked).
- Mobile-style monetization and timers.
- Needs a Google or Facebook login, per the Steam page.
Official art and screenshots
Official promotional images from the publisher. Some are marketing art, not in-game captures. Project Entropy and its artwork are trademarks and copyrights of their respective owners. HudPicks is not affiliated with or endorsed by the publisher, which may pay us for installs through our orange buttons.
Can your PC run it?
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 SP1+ 64-bit | Not published |
| CPU | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHz | Not published |
| RAM | 4 GB | Not published |
| GPU | GTX 460 / Radeon HD 4400 | Not published |
| Storage | 8 GB | Not published |
Minimum from the official Steam page. FunPlus publishes no recommended specs. The Steam client itself needs Windows 10 or later. Not sure what you have? Check your specs in 2 minutes.
Beginner tips
- Pick the civilization whose units match how you like to fight.
- Join an alliance before your first big PvP fight: shared defense matters on crowded maps.
- Balance mech upgrades with hero fleet progression.
- Read recent Steam reviews to see the current state of the game.
Verdict
Should you play it?
Worth a try if you enjoy sci-fi MMO strategy and have a modest PC. Mixed reviews mean you should test it before investing time or money.
FAQ
Is Project Entropy free?
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Can it run on a laptop?
// Sources
- Steam: Project Entropy: source
