The Steep Learning Curve Is Optional
Learn Stellaris by Playing, Not Reading.
Stellaris is famous for "The Cliff"—that moment 2 hours in when your economy crashes and you don't know why. We built the parachute.
The Infinite Wiki Problem
You have a simple question: "Why do I have no consumer goods?"
The Wiki gives you a spreadsheet of formulas. The YouTube tutorial is 45 minutes long. You just want to play the game.
"I spent 3 hours designing a fleet, then my energy credits hit -500 and my ships vanished. I uninstalled."
Stop Tab-Switching
The Wiki
- x 47 open tabs and counting
- x "This page may be outdated"
- x Doesn't know you're a Hive Mind
YouTube
- x Ads for Royal Match every 30s
- x Your answer is at the 47-min mark
- x Probably outdated by 2 patches
Companion
- ✓ Reads YOUR save file
- ✓ Context-aware answers
- ✓ Fixes problems instantly
Top 5 Features for New Players
Real-Time Economy Diagnostics
Know exactly why your Energy, Minerals, or Consumer Goods are negative—and which planet to fix first.
Context-Aware Answers
Ask "What tradition should I pick?" and get advice based on YOUR empire's ethics, not generic tips.
Works with Ironman Mode
Not a mod—it's a desktop app. Your checksum stays clean and achievements remain enabled.
Discord Integration
Ask questions from your phone while the game runs. No alt-tabbing required.
BYOK: Bring Your Own Key
You use your own free Google Gemini API key. No subscription, no hidden costs, and your data never touches our servers.
Companion vs The Alternatives
| Feature | Companion | Wiki | YouTube |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knows your current game state | ✓ Yes | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Up-to-date with latest patch | ✓ Auto-detects | ~ Sometimes | ✗ Often outdated |
| Specific fix, not just theory | ✓ "Fix Planet X" | ✗ Generic formulas | ✗ General strategy |
| Time to get an answer | ~10 seconds | 5-15 minutes | 10-45 minutes |
| Works offline | ~ Needs API | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Ironman compatible | ✓ Yes | ✓ N/A | ✓ N/A |
| Cost | Free (BYOK) | Free | Free |
Common Crises (Explained)
"My Energy Credits are negative and dropping."
Advisor Insight: "Your recent industrial expansion on 'Prime' increased upkeep by 40 credits, but you didn't add new power plants to match. In Stellaris, specialists consume energy; workers produce it. You need to balance the ratio."
Lesson: Upkeep Management"How do I beat the Neighboring Empire?"
Advisor Insight: "Their ships are using Mass Drivers. Kinetic weapons deal double damage to Shields but are weak against Armor. If you refit your ships with more Armor plating, you will effectively neutralize their damage bonus."
Lesson: Counter-Building (Rock-Paper-Scissors)"What Tradition should I pick?"
Advisor Insight: "It depends on your goal. 'Discovery' will boost your research speed, which fits your Materialist ethics. However, 'Expansion' reduces the influence cost of starbases, which helps you grab that choke point at Alpha Centauri faster."
Lesson: Opportunity CostAsk Questions From Your Phone
Stellaris runs in real-time. Sometimes you don't have time to Alt-Tab to a Wiki.
Connect the Companion to your Discord. Ask about that weird anomaly or why your faction is angry, right from your phone while the game runs.
I just found a "Shady Cho-Ja" on my planet. He wants 500 energy. Scam?
Not a scam. That is the Numistic Order event.
Insight: The Governor they offer provides +10% Trade Value. Since you are playing a Trade League, this will pay for itself in about 15 years.
Training Wheels with
Rocket Boosters
We don't cheat. We don't play the game for you. We just give you the confidence to unpause the game and watch your empire grow.