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Helldivers
Action 03 March 2015
Helldivers is an arcade cooperative science fiction shooter developed by Arrowhead, creators of the humorous action RPG Magicka. The game takes place in a distant future where players take the roles of the members of the elite Helldivers unit whose job is to protect the politically divided planet known as Super Earth. It was attacked by three alien races. Players have to finish procedurally generated missions in order to save mankind.
Oddyssey: Your Space, Your Way
Simulation August 2024 (early access since 25 April 2023)
Oddyssey: Your Space, Your Way is an indie game in which we manage a group of astronauts on a spaceship. Expanding the base, cooperation mode, collecting resources and learning new technologies are some of the mechanics that we find in the game.
Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters
RPG 05 May 2022
Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters is a tactical RPG game in which we direct a squad of space marines specializing in hunting down chaos demons and their followers.
Jets'n'Guns 2
Action 24 July 2020
The second part of the shoot'em up series, in which we sit at the helm of a space fighter, fighting with numerous enemy forces. The high pace of Jets'n'Guns 2 is amplified not only by the ubiquitous explosions, but also by the dynamic soundtrack.
Ostranauts
Simulation 2024 (early access since 10 September 2020)
Ostranauts is a space simulator from Blue Bottle Games studio. In this production the player has a lot to do with the captain of the spacecraft, whose task is to manage it and satisfy the needs of the crew subordinate to it.
Overwatch 2
Action 04 October 2022
The sequel to a critically acclaimed 2016 online shooter by Blizzard Entertainment. Overwatch 2 features PvP combat against other players and limited-time PvE events, in which we join forces with others against AI-controlled foes.
30XX
Arcade 09 August 2023
The second installment in a series of roguelike action platformers inspired by Mega Man. 30XX stars Nina and Ace, facing down hordes of enemies to liberate the world from tyranny. The game supports singleplayer and two-player co-op.
Daemon X Machina
Action 13 September 2019
A third action game in which we sit at the helm of a futuristic moss and take part in clashes with other machines. Daemon X Machina is produced by Kenichiro Tsukuda, who was previously responsible for the development of the Armored Core series.
Avorion
Simulation 09 March 2020
A sandbox space simulator, in which we find ourselves in a distant future and try to learn the truth about the great cataclysm. This gives us an excuse to explore the vast galaxy on ships made up of modules, alone or together behind friends.
Hardspace: Shipbreaker
Simulation 24 May 2022
A simulation game, in which we play the role of a space junk collector. In Hardspace: Shipbreaker, we penetrate wrecks abandoned in Earth's orbit in search of valuable components, which we can then sell.
Drox Operative 2
RPG 20 October 2021
Sequel of a 2.5D action space RPG. Once again, we take on the role of ship's captain, perform various orders for races from across the galaxy and explore a dynamic, evolving universe. The second part of the series expands diplomacy and introduces a number of other improvements to the gameplay.
Pragmata
Action TBA
A TPP action game by Capcom. Pragmata has us playing as a futuristic armored hero taking care of a little girl named Diana. We must traverse various locations, fight robots, complete objectives and protect us both from danger.
Kingmakers
Action TBA (early access since 2024)
A combination of a strategy and a TPP shooter, in which we fight medieval battles as a modern day soldier. Kingmakers takes place in England in 1461, allowing to influence the conflicts from the Medieval Ages using modern rifles, grenades, vehicles or helicopters.
Final Factory
Strategy 09 April 2024
A strategy simulation game in which our primary goal is to construct a giant space factory. Our tasks in Final Factory include gathering resources, building modules, exploring the galaxy and designing ships. Combat is optional and it's about defending against alien races.
Hellgate: Redemption
RPG TBA
The fourth action RPG game from the Hellgate series started in 2007. Hellgate: Redemption is being made using Unreal Engine 5 and it should take a lot of inspirations from the original which combined RPG with MMO, and also in a way started the looter shooter subgenre.
Doctor Who: The Edge of Time
Adventure 12 November 2019
Doctor Who: The Edge of Time is a VR adventure game. During the game, players have the opportunity to take on the role of the Time Lord and fight against the destructive virus.
Europa
Adventure August 2024
A narrative adventure game about an android exploring the secrets of an abandoned world. The title is an independent project by one of Blizzard Entertainment's studio employees, who was inspired by films created by Studio Ghibli.
Mars 2120
Action June 2024 (early access since 27 October 2022)
A 2.5D action platformer metroidvania. Mars 2120 stars Sergeant Anna Charlotte, traversing the first human colony on Mars, learning its secrets, fighting robots and horrifying monsters.
Sentry
Action 25 March 2024
A sci-fi FPS with tower defense mechanics. Sentry has us playing as a soldier defending a spaceship from alien invaders. The game supports singleplayer and online co-op.
Out of Action
Action 2024
A cyberpunk-themed FPS in which we use bullet time and perform Max Payne-style moves, including slow-motion jumps and slides. The game features futuristic weapons and gadgets. Out of Action supports singleplayer, but it's primarily meant for multiplayer combat.
Half-Life 3
Action TBA
The third installment in a bestselling series of first-person shooters, its current status still unclear. There's been lots of unofficial leaks surrounding Half-Life 3, rarely commented on (and usually shot down) by Valve.
Convallaria
Action 2025
An online shooter featuring both PvE and PvP content, set in a futuristic fantasy universe. The game was created as part of the PlayStation China Hero Project. It was developed by a Chinese indie studio Loong Force and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment.
Blue Protocol
RPG 13 December 2023
Blue Protocol is an online game with elements of action RPG and MMO game. The gameplay focuses on arcade combat using a rich arsenal of firearms and white weapons, all depicted in an anime style.