Station Arkhon Tactical Survival Strategy

A tactical survival strategy game set aboard a derelict space station. Command survivors, build your base, and fight to escape — every decision matters.

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Reach a Forgotten Station

Fleeing an alien invasion, your survivors reach a derelict space station at the edge of the system — humanity's last refuge.

Build, Train, Equip

Restore 19 facilities, recruit up to 50 crew, craft 63 weapons, and forge bonds that turn strangers into soldiers.

Fight or Fall

Lead turn-based grid combat against alien and pirate factions. Lose a soldier and they're gone forever.

What to Expect

A deep, single-player tactical campaign that blends base management with XCOM-style grid combat and crew progression.

Permadeath

Lose a crew member and they're gone forever. No reload, no resurrection. A memorial tracks every soldier who gave their life.

Unique Crew

Randomized skills, abilities, and synergy bonds that grow through shared combat. Your best sniper might also be your squad's morale anchor.

Tactical Combat

Cover, flanking, overwatch, suppression, and ability combos give you the tools to outthink enemies — not just outgun them.

Evolving Station

Build and upgrade 19 facilities — from hydroponics and reactors to armories — each unlocking new capabilities and creating new demands.

Escalating Tension

An alien threat meter rises with every setback. At critical thresholds, they assault your station directly.

Tactics Over Luck

Cover, flanking, vigilance overwatch, suppression, and ability combos reward careful planning over random dice rolls.

Gameplay Screenshots

A look inside Station Arkhon.

Screenshots coming soon!

Base Building & Station Management

19 upgradeable facilities powering humanity's last stronghold. Hover or tap any facility to learn more.

Multi-level upgrades — Each building scales from level 1 to level 3–10, unlocking new capabilities at each tier

Energy management — Every facility draws from your station's power grid; balance expansion against energy output

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19 facilities — Command Center, Reactor Core, Hydroponics Bay, Fabrication Lab, Salvage Bay, Cargo Hold, Refinery, Security Wing, Comms Array, Medbay, Research Lab, Defense Grid, Crew Quarters, Engineering Workshop, Combat Simulator, Officers' Academy, Hangar Bay, Armory, and Xenobiology Lab

Station integrity — Your station takes damage from raids and incursions; neglect repairs and it's game over

Command Center gating — Building availability unlocks progressively as you upgrade your central hub

Crew & Progression

Up to 50 unique crew members recruited from rescue missions.

Up to 50 unique crew — Recruited from rescue missions with randomized names, appearances, skills, and abilities

6 trainable skills — Accuracy, Evasion, Speed, Fortitude, Reflexes, and Strength, each leveling from 0 to 10

16 special abilities — From Field Medic and Sharpshooter to Adrenaline Shot, EMP Blast, Rallying Cry, and Shield Wall

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Military promotions — Militia, Marine, Commando ranks with stat bonuses, earned through combat

Crew synergy system — Permanent bonds build between crew who fight together, granting accuracy and damage bonuses

Morale system — Base-wide morale affected by victories, losses, buildings, and events; low morale degrades performance

Permanent death — No second chances. Fallen crew are memorialized with their service record and turn of death

Passive training — Assign crew to buildings to slowly improve skills between missions

Turn-Based Grid Combat

Procedurally generated battlefields with deep tactical mechanics.

Procedurally generated battlefields — Every mission creates a unique map with cover positions, hazards, and objectives

Action Point economy — 5 base AP per turn, expandable through skills and abilities; every action has a cost

Cover mechanics — Half cover, full cover, diagonal penalties, and destructible environments

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Initiative system — Speed + dice roll determines turn order each round; fast units act first

5 mission objectives — Eliminate All, Extract VIP, Retrieve Item, Sabotage, and Survive Rounds

Overwatch & Vigilance — Set up reaction fire zones to punish enemy movement

Hunker Down — Sacrifice your turn for a massive defensive bonus

Consumables — Med kits, frag grenades, smoke grenades, flash grenades, and gas grenades

Line of sight — True LoS system with smoke, gas clouds, and terrain blocking vision

Flanking — Bypass cover by positioning around enemies for devastating shots

Enemy AI — Enemies reload, use medkits, throw grenades, seek cover, set up overwatch, and coordinate attacks

Weapons & Gear

63 individually named weapon variants across 18 weapon types and 5 rarity tiers.

Pistol

Revolver

Shotgun

Alien Pistol

Alien Sniper Rifle

18 distinct weapon types — Combat knives, pistols, revolvers, assault rifles, shotguns, sniper rifles, machine guns, plasma rifles, stun batons, xeno blades, alien lances, and 6 throwable/support items

5 rarity tiers — Common, Uncommon, Rare, Epic, and Legendary, each scaling damage and crafting cost

63 individually named variants — Faction-specific models like the Corsair P-2 revolver, Vk'thal assault rifle, Night Stalker plasma rifle, and more

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3 weapon factions — Human military-grade, alien-tech, and pirate jury-rigged, each with unique visual styles and stat bonuses

Armor & helmets — Multiple gear tiers with visual progression from basic utility caps to spec-ops combat suits

Weapon crafting — 30+ recipes using tiered materials; build exactly the loadout you need

Schematic discovery — Higher-tier blueprints found through exploration and combat, not just handed to you

Missions & Operations

8 expedition types across 4 difficulty tiers with multi-leg operations.

8 expedition types — From low-risk debris field salvage to legendary colony ship rescue missions

4 difficulty tiers — Routine, Dangerous, Critical, and Legendary with scaling rewards and enemy compositions

Multi-leg operations — Campaign-length missions spanning multiple combat encounters with carry-forward HP and ammo

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8 named boss enemies — Unique commanders with fixed loadouts and custom portraits leading each faction at every difficulty tier

Procedural encounters — Investigation, stealth, and hazard events during expeditions with branching outcomes

Defense missions — When the alien threat escalates, they assault your station directly

Two Enemy Factions

Face off against alien invaders and opportunistic raiders.

The Xenos

An advanced alien force with energy weapons, airborne drones (KV units), armored heavies, and four named commanders: Xeno Sergeant, Commander, Warden, and Overlord.

The Raiders

Opportunistic pirate factions with scavenged weapons, from low-tier scavengers to organized militias led by the Raider Captain, Lieutenant, Warlord, and Kingpin.

Difficulty-scaled enemy gear — Higher difficulty missions feature enemies with upgraded armor, scavenged human/alien weapons, and tougher compositions

Economy & Crafting

Manage resources, refine materials, and trade for survival.

5 resource types — Credits, Rations, Materials, Components, and Energy Cells

13 crafting materials across 4 rarity tiers — From common iron and copper to rare alien alloys and plasma crystals

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Refinery system — Transmute lower-tier materials into higher-tier ones through 15 refinement recipes

Trade convoys — Every 20 turns, convoys arrive with rare schematics, weapons, and materials for purchase

Evacuation windows — Rescue survivors to earn bonus resources each cycle

Campaign Progression

A 20-turn cycle system with escalating threats and strategic milestones.

20-Turn Cycle System

Each cycle brings trade convoys, recruitment opportunities, and escalating threats. Plan ahead or get left behind.

Dynamic Threat Escalation

Alien activity scales from 0 to 100 based on your successes and failures. Every decision shifts the balance.

Station Defense Triggers

At critical threat levels, aliens launch direct assaults on your station. Prepare or perish.

Research Lab

Invest in research to slow threat escalation and boost schematic discovery rates — knowledge is power.

Audio & Presentation

Full audiovisual experience with original soundtrack and pixel-art style.

Original soundtrack — Atmospheric music for base management, combat, and story moments

Full sound design — Weapon fire, explosions, UI feedback, and environmental audio

Voice acting — Character voice lines for combat events and story sequences

Pixel-art character portraits with layered equipment rendering — helmets, armor, and weapons visually reflected on your crew

Development Updates

What we've been working on lately.

March 2026

Weapon Crafting System Complete

30+ crafting recipes implemented with the full material tier system. Schematics now drop from combat and exploration.

February 2026

Crew Synergy & Morale Systems

Crew bonds now form through shared combat, and base-wide morale dynamically affects performance across the station.

January 2026

Multi-Leg Operations Deployed

Campaign-length missions spanning multiple encounters are now live, with carry-forward HP, ammo, and status effects.

Pricing & Platform

Free to try. $3.99 to unlock the full campaign.

Feature	Free Demo	Full Unlock — $3.99
Campaign turns	40 turns (2 cycles) — reset & replay anytime	Unlimited
All 19 facilities	✓	✓
Tactical grid combat	✓	✓
Crew recruitment & progression	✓	✓
All 8 expedition types	✗	✓
Legendary difficulty missions	✗	✓
Full campaign progression	✗	✓
Ads	None	None
Microtransactions	None	None
Platform	Android (tablet & phone) · Browser · Google Play Games cloud saves

Coming Soon

Station Arkhon is currently in development. Follow us for updates!

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Frequently Asked Questions

What platforms will Station Arkhon be available on?

Station Arkhon is being developed for Android (phones and tablets) and browser play, with Google Play Games cloud saves integration. Additional platforms may be considered in the future.

Is there multiplayer or online play?

Station Arkhon is a single-player experience. The game is designed around a deep, strategic campaign that you play at your own pace — no internet connection required after download.

How long is a typical campaign?

A campaign runs on a 20-turn cycle system. Each cycle introduces new threats, trade opportunities, and recruitment events. The length depends on how long you can survive — the alien threat escalates continuously.

Is it really free to try?

Yes — the first 40 turns (2 full cycles) are completely free with no ads or microtransactions. You can reset your save and replay those 40 turns as many times as you like — no limits. The one-time $3.99 unlock removes the turn cap and grants access to all expedition types and difficulty tiers.

Will there be updates after launch?

Yes. We plan to continue adding content, balancing adjustments, and quality-of-life improvements based on player feedback.

How does permadeath work?

When a crew member dies in combat, they're gone permanently. There are no reloads or resurrection mechanics. A memorial system tracks every fallen soldier with their service record, combat stats, and the turn they fell.

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"XCOM meets FTL aboard a derelict space station."

Every soldier matters. Every loss is permanent.