The Banished Vault

July 25, 2023 Lunar Division Bithell Games
Strategy Turn-based strategy (TBS) Indie Card & Board Game
PC Mac
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A strategy game of exploration, endurance, and space travel on an interstellar gothic monastery. Explore solar systems, harvest resources, construct outposts, and face hazards in the challenging universe of The Banished Vault.
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Survive a journey across space in the Auriga Vault, an interstellar gothic monastery crewed by the last remaining exiles of a terrible disaster. Explore hostile solar systems, construct outposts, and craft precious materials to keep your crew alive. During the long hibernation between suns, expand the knowledge and ability of your exiles, and delay the arrival of The Gloom.
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Release Date July 25, 2023
Developer Lunar Division
Publisher Bithell Games
Game Modes Single player
Themes Fantasy, Science fiction
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