Our Story
We're a software development company that was founded in 1991 and incorporated in 1993 as "Stardock Systems". We initially developed for the OS/2 platform, but were forced to switch to Windows® due to the collapse of the OS/2 software market between 1997 and 1998. We're best known for computer programs that allow a user to modify or extend a graphical user interface as well as personal computer games, particularly strategy games such as Galactic Civilizations®, Sins of a Solar Empire®, Fallen Enchantress and more!
Leadership
- Brad Wardell - President/CEO (BradWardell.com)
- Chris Kowal - VP, Corporate and Business Development
- Derek Paxton - VP of Stardock Entertainment
- Brad Sams - VP of Stardock Software
- Brian Clair - Director of Publishing
Join Our Team
Stardock is currently hiring, check out our careers page!
Our Gaming Side
We Develop...
Our internal Stardock Entertainment division develops strategy games for the Windows PC including Fallen Enchantress, The Political Machine™ 2016, and the award-winning Galactic Civilizations series.
We also Publish...
Stardock Entertainment also works with 3rd party developers to publish Windows PC games like Ironclad Games™ Sins of a Solar Empire RTS franchise and Gas Powered Games® action/strategy hybrid, Demigod™.

Our Software Side
Consumer Software
We specialize in extending and enriching the Windows experience by allowing you to customize the UI.
Corporate Solutions
Stardock solutions simplify user access and improve control over system resources helping increase productivity and reduce support costs.