Smugglers V + Invasion
Updated v1.7 + DLC
Updated February 2, 2026 11:09 pm (4 months ago)
Smugglers V + Invasion is a turn-based sci-fi role-playing game where players build a character, take on quests, and push through story-driven challenges. It stands out for turn-based decision-making, and focused moment-to-moment design, especially if you enjoy role-playing experiences with a clear identity.
Smugglers V + Invasion overview
Smugglers V
The galaxy is at war - the Federation, the Coalition, the Outer Rim systems and the criminal Syndicate battle for control. It's a dangerous life for a pilot on the front lines, but it can also be a lucrative one - are you an honest trader, or does smuggling illegal goods sound more profitable? Will you join the war effort for your faction, set up your own empire, or simply explore the galaxy?
The fifth installment in the long-running Smugglers series features a completely revised turn-based combat system and a range of new ships to fly, as well as a host of exciting features.
- Explore a dynamic universe by trading, fighting, managing a crew and factories, boarding ships, and plundering planets
- 80,000 words of new and dynamic short stories plus a non-linear campaign
- 4 factions, 6 professions with 100+ different skills, 30+ spaceships ranging from fighters to battleships, cruise missiles and star bases
- You can start and rule your own star empire or perform a hostile takeover of a pirate base!
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Smugglers V: Invasion
Smugglers 5: Invasion starts where the original game ended. After years of civil war, the Federation finally emerged victorious, crushing all rebellion. The galaxy looked forward to a period of peace, a chance to repair the damage of a long and bitter war.
Then came the Jalkath, a new alien race looking much like the tigers of Old Earth. Their attacks were swift and brutal and they subjugated entire systems before the Federation even knew what was happening.
To the humans, they looked much like the tigers of Old Earth, and they soon proved themselves to be every bit as cunning and dangerous. The newcomers were swift and brutal in their assault, deploying terrifying weapons and subjugating entire systems before their victims even knew what was happening. The Federation has rallied a defence against the invaders, and now both sides struggle for dominance.
War has returned to the galaxy. For the right kind of captain, it’s a whole new chance for fame and fortune. Will you fight for the survival of your race? Trade and smuggle goods to make your fortune? Or play both sides against each other for your own profit?
- Explore a dynamic universe by trading, fighting, managing a crew and factories, boarding ships and plundering planets. You can even rule your own star empire.
- A new, playable alien race (the Jalkath) with new skills and professions.
- Carriers added to the game with unique abilities - launch bombers, interceptors and escort vessels.
- Six new alien star systems, new exploration stories, 10 new alien ships ranging fromfighters to capital ships.
Will this game run on your PC?
Minimum
- System: Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8
- Processor: 1.8 GHz
- Memory: 512 MB RAM
- Graphics: 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 9.0c
- Storage: 100 MB HDD
- Sound: DirectX 9.0c-compatible soundcard
Recommended
- System: Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8
- Processor: 1.8 GHz
- Memory: 512 MB RAM
- Graphics: 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 9.0c
- Storage: 100 MB HDD
- Sound: DirectX 9.0c-compatible soundcard
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We have tested the game and until now the link is downloading with good speed
==second does not want to download what is the problem is it outdated link
===it says seating what does it mean and for 30 minutes it stays like this what should I do
The good old smugglers formule + a little extras,a better “polished” version of the previous games,yet don’t expect much.If you give it a go,maybe try to play the game through 3-4 times to get the full experience.Vanilla game with the two sides,there is a tiger race in the dlc, and i think you can also play as a pirate.All kind of playthrough rely on a certain build,means you’ll always have strentgh and weaknesess,but they can be off set or strengthen further(and weakning yourself further) by buying certain equipment.Small game that can provide great entertainment if you watch videos while doing it, or listening to music and just wanna chill.
Cons:can be grindy some times,but becuase it is rather easy the grind is just a bit boring,and not that annoying as in other games.
Thanks for the review first. Glad you like the game. 😀