Gratuitous Space Battles Free Download (v1.63)

Classics Nov 16, 2009 123.26 MB v1.63 787 views

Game Overview

Who needs backstory? Who needs resource-gathering? Diplomacy is so last year. Gratuitous Space Battles cuts right to the chase of sci-fi strategy games, and deals with large, completely unjustified space battles between huge opposing space fleets. Gratuitous Space Battles combines the visual appeal of an RTS, with the addictive unit-placement and design gameplay from tower defense games. In GSB, the player does not control individual ships at all during battle. The ships fight to a pre-determined set of orders and formations given to them by you before the battles. GSB casts you as supreme space admiral, tasked with the design of individual spaceships, and the composition of your fleet, as well as general orders of engagement. This is not a twitch-based real time arcade game like many an RTS, but a game of careful thought, planning and big-picture strategy. Huge space battles can be won or lost depending on just how cleverly you balanced the needs of defensive shielding and armor against the expensive punch of laser cannons and plasma torpedoes. GSB also features an innovative multiplayer challenge system. You can upload your ultimate fleet to serve as the enemy to other players, and keep track of how many other players have won and lost against your challenge. That way, you will never run out of cunningly designed enemies to battle against!

  • 4 different unlockable player races
  • Over 40 different ship hulls
  • Over 120 spaceship modules
  • Choice of skirmish vs AI, never-ending survival mode or play against other player’s fleets with the online challenge system
  • Play with different rules as each battle has different spatial anomalies to deal with.

Installation Instructions

  1. Click the green button below to be redirected to UploadHaven.
  2. Wait 15 seconds, then hit “Free Download.” (Free downloads may be slower — upgrade to UploadHaven Pro for faster speeds.)
  3. Once downloaded, right-click the .zip file and choose “Extract to Gratuitous Space Battles.” (You’ll need 7-Zip for this.)
  4. Open the extracted folder and run the game as administrator.
  5. Enjoy! 🎮 If you see missing DLL errors, check the _Redist folder inside and install what’s needed.

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Setup Guide & Troubleshooting

How do I fix missing DLL errors for Gratuitous Space Battles (v1.63)?

After extracting Gratuitous Space Battles (v1.63), navigate to the _Redist or _CommonRedist folder inside the game directory and install DirectX, Vcredist, and any other dependencies included.

What should I do if the downloaded file is corrupted?

The full archive is 123.26 MB — make sure your download completed fully before extracting. Use 7-Zip to extract the files. If you still see a "file corrupted" error, re-download and try again.

Why should I run the game as administrator?

Right-click the game executable and select "Run as Administrator" to avoid save file issues and permission errors. This is especially important on the first launch.

How do I update my GPU drivers for this game?

Gratuitous Space Battles (v1.63) requires a 3D Card with 128MB video memory or equivalent. Update your NVIDIA or AMD drivers to the latest version for the best performance.

The game won't launch — what should I try?

Try running in compatibility mode, install the latest DirectX runtime, or install the All-in-One VC Redist Package.

My antivirus is blocking the game — is it safe?

Antivirus false positives are common with pre-installed games. Temporarily pause your antivirus during extraction to prevent it from quarantining game files. You can re-enable it after the extraction completes.

Need more help? Browse our FAQ & Troubleshooting Guide for solutions to common issues.

System Requirements

  • OS: Windows XP or Vista
  • Processor: 1.5 GHz processor
  • Memory: 1GB
  • Graphics: 3D Card with 128MB video memory
  • DirectX®: 9.0c
  • Hard Drive: 300 MB
  • Sound: Any

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