Sword of the Stars is described as 'It is the year 2405, and human scientists have discovered a new technology that allows travel from star to star at speeds faster than light. But tragedy strikes, as Earth is ravaged by an alien force. The dawning of a new era was stymied by a grim, new reality' and is an game in the games category. There are more than 10 games similar to Sword of the Stars for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Steam, Linux, Android and Android Tablet apps. The best Sword of the Stars alternative is FreeOrion, which is both free and Open Source. Other Sword of the Stars like games are Endless Space, Stellaris, Sins Of A Solar Empire and Galactic Civilizations.