Turn-based sci-fi tactics
Your command.
A moon full of secrets.
Lead your squad into the unknown. Secure your base. Discover what awaits beyond the light.
01 The game
Darkline combines classic turn-based tactics with strategic base management on a remote, dark moon.
Command a squad, explore unfamiliar terrain and plan every move. Between missions, expand your base, research new technology and prepare your team for the next deployment.
Position, line of sight and remaining time units shape your options. Create the advantage you need.
Build, research and equip your team. The decisions you make between missions follow you into combat.
Watch the moon, respond to contacts and decide when and where to deploy your squad.
One signal. Many questions.
Far from Earth, your task is to protect a human expedition on a dark moon. But the silence does not last. Unidentified contacts appear. A routine assignment becomes a mission with an uncertain outcome.
What is waiting out there?
That is yours to discover.
02 Screenshots
New captures from Darkline 1.0.0.
24 Oct 2026 · Development footage subject to change.
03 Getting started
A few pointers for your first steps.
You decide how much you want to know.
These tips reveal basic game mechanics. If you want to discover everything yourself, leave this section closed.
Your enemies have the upper hand. Use the tactical options the game gives you. Flares or motion scanners can make the difference between victory and defeat.
Target several enemies or empty half your magazine into one overwhelming threat. It uses plenty of ammunition, but it can get you out of a bad situation.
Research is only the beginning. Upgrades and new weapons also need to be produced.
Your funding will never cover everything. You will need to find alternative sources of income — by force, if necessary.
You will lose soldiers. Get used to it. But soldiers who rush ahead without their squadmates are guaranteed to die.
You will miss much of the background story if you only follow the main objective.
Storage is limited. It will be bursting at the seams unless you clear it out. But be careful what you sell ...
04 Roadmap
These improvements are next on the horizon.
The 3D models of alien ships and bases will be refined with more distinctive silhouettes, richer detail and a stronger sense of atmosphere.
Reworked movement animations will give units a more natural feel and make their actions easier to read in combat.
Targeted improvements to resource usage will help Darkline run more efficiently and deliver a smoother experience.
New side missions will take you deeper into the moon’s hidden stories. Follow new leads and uncover more of its secrets.
05 Feedback
Found a bug or thought of a way to make Darkline better? Your feedback helps shape its development.
Darkline is made by a solo developer. I read every report and will get to it as soon as I can.