Tauri Labs' debut title pits autonomous war machines against each other across procedurally generated planetoids. Demo arriving in mid-July. Steam wishlists open now.
Warsaw, Poland, May 19, 2026. Indie studio Tauri Labs today announced Sectron, a fast-paced turn-based strategy game where forgotten war machines battle for control of procedurally generated planetoids. The game launches on Steam on November 6, 2026, with a playable demo arriving in mid-July ahead of Steam Next Fest participation in October. Players can wishlist Sectron on Steam now.
Watch the announcement trailer: https://youtu.be/t5QZK9zFdNo
A War Without Purpose, Fought to Its End
Long after the war's purpose was lost, the machines kept fighting. On small worlds far from anywhere, autonomous factions redeploy, reclaim, and rebuild. Every cycle erases the last.
In Sectron, players step in as commander and turn an aimless war into their war. The game emphasizes positioning, diplomacy, and tactical adaptation over brute force. Strategic decisions that matter on every turn.
Hex by Hex, Planetoid by Planetoid
Each hex tile claimed generates the energy needed to field and maintain an army. Units can be built and merged into stronger tiers. Alliances can be struck when it suits the player, and broken when it suits them more.
Every planetoid is procedurally generated, with terrain, biome, and hazard variations that reshape the strategic picture. Conquer one planetoid. Then the next.
Designed for Strategy Veterans and Newcomers Alike
"Sectron was built because I wanted a strategy game that respects the player's time without sacrificing depth," said Artem Chystikov, founder of Tauri Labs. "A match should feel like a complete strategic experience in 30-45 minutes, not a five-hour epic."
Sectron emphasises accessibility without sacrificing depth. Simple rules. Deep tactics. Easy to learn, hard to master.
Key Features
- Hex-based tactical gameplay on procedurally generated planetoid arenas
- Unit merging system for evolving forces from basic units into powerful tiers
- Dynamic diplomacy. Strike and break alliances based on shifting strategic conditions
- Three-chapter campaign with progressive challenges
- Skirmish mode with multiple AI difficulty levels
- Map editor with shareable seed codes
- Global leaderboards for competitive comparison
- Localized in 11 languages, including Japanese, Korean, and Simplified Chinese
About Tauri Labs
Tauri Labs is a solo indie game studio based in Warsaw, Poland, founded by Artem Chystikov. With over a decade of professional software development experience spanning game development and automotive systems, Artem founded Tauri Labs to focus on accessible, deeply strategic games. Sectron is the studio's debut title.
Availability
Sectron launches on Steam on November 6, 2026 for Windows and macOS. A playable demo arrives in mid-July 2026, with Sectron participating in Steam Next Fest in October.
Wishlist Sectron on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4711570/Sectron/
Media Contact
Artem Chystikov
Tauri Labs
X (Twitter): @taurilabs
Website: https://taurilabs.io
Game: Sectron
Developer: Tauri Labs
Publisher: Tauri Labs (self-published)
Release Date: November 6, 2026
Demo: Mid-July 2026 (also participating in Steam Next Fest, October 2026)
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genre: Strategy, Turn-Based, Hex Grid, Sci-Fi