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No Man's Sky
Action 09 August 2016
A science-fiction, sandbox action game with a focus on multiplayer mode. It was created by Hello Games, company known for the colorful arcade production Joe Danger. The game is set in the distant future in the yet uncharted parts of the cosmos, and the gameplay is presented in two forms. We explore the successive corners of the universe piloting a spacecraft, like we do in typical space-sim productions. Upon landing on a newly discovered planet, the game switches to first-person view.
Star Citizen
Simulation TBA (early access since 04 June 2014)
A space simulator created by Chris Roberts and the Cloud Imperium Games developer team. The plot of Star Citizen is set in the 30th century. Humanity, united under the banner of United Earth Empire, has begun the colonization of the universe, encountering many alien races in its course. It is a unique opportunity for adventurous pilots to gain fame and wealth, as well as the treasured status of an intergalactic empire citizen.
Among Us
Strategy 15 June 2018
Among Us is an unusual online game in which we try to prepare a spaceship for the journey together with other players. We are disturbed by saboteurs hidden in a group. The game was developed by Innersloth studio.
Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander
Simulation December 2024 (early access since 24 October 2022)
Sim tactical game, in which we design spaceships ourselves and clash with other ships in interstellar space. Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander lets you play solo or in multiplayer.
EVE Online
Simulation 06 May 2003
Set in science fiction realities, an MMO simulator developed by Crowd Control Productions from Iceland. The action of EVE Online takes place in a universe called New Eden, which consists of over 5,000 star systems. On the beginning of the adventure you create your own hero by choosing his/her e.g. face, past, and origin. At first you get just a small spaceship and some credits. Your mission is to explore remote places of the universe in order to complete various story missions given by NPCs.
Homeworld 3
Strategy 13 May 2024
The third full-fledged part of the cult RTS game series set in space. The game was created by Blackbird Interactive studio, founded by the co-creator of the first part, which has previously developed Homeworld Remastered Collection and Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak.
Void Crew
Action 07 September 2023
An FPP action game designed with four player co-op in mind. In Void Crew we play as crewmates on a spaceship, battling other ships and looting wreckages to gradually increase our combat potential.
Juno: New Origins
Simulation 19 September 2019
The sequel to a realistic space simulator released in 2015. Just like its predecessor, Juno: New Origins revolves around constructing different kinds of vehicles. The game was developed and published by Jundroo.
Starlink: Battle for Atlas
Action 16 October 2018
Starlink: Battle for Atlas is a science fiction action game developed by Ubisoft. The game takes place in a distant future in the titular Atlas planetary system, a place full of breathtaking alien worlds. This part of the galaxy is on the brink of destruction due to the invasion of the machines known as the Forgotten Legion. Our job is to stop the machines and defeat their leader, Grax. Starlink: Battle for Atlas is an action game where we control our own, self-made space ship.
Kerbal Space Program 2
Simulation 24 February 2023
The second installment of an extremely popular space conquering simulator, which allows to construct and pilot rockets and spaceships in a realistic way. Sequel offers many new possibilities, including building extraterrestrial colonies and discovering the secrets behind our solar system.
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.
Beyond Good & Evil 2
Action TBA
A prequel to the iconic Beyond Good & Evil, developed by an Ubisoft's in-house studio led by Michel Ancel. The game takes players on a journey to a planetary system called System 3 – the center of intergalactic trade and the most wretched hive of piracy and illegal business. Players get at their disposal an enormous open world, comprising gigantic planets and moons; however, before exploring it, one has to create their own character.
Spacetime
RPG canceled
A science-fiction role-playing game by Michael Hoge, the creator of the Gothic series and the co-founder of Pirahna Bytes. The game, which started as a free time project, was developed with the help of his friends from small studio Pirahna Bytes Red. Spacetime takes place in outer space, and you play as the captain of a ship, who explores the galaxy, discovers new planets, and fights the encountered enemies. The game gives you a lot of freedom when it comes to gameplay and exploration.
Ostranauts
Simulation December 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.
Starsector
Simulation 29 April 2011
Starsector is a powerful space simulator developed by Fractal Softworks. During the adventure, the player sits at the helm of his own ship; the game does not impose specific objectives, opting for free exploration and character development.
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.
Hades 9
Strategy canceled
MMORTS, in which players take control of the spacecraft fleet and travel along the Milky Way in search of valuable raw materials and the remains of old civilization achievements. As befits a representative of the species, in Hades 9 there is no shortage of battles fought in interstellar space, in which as important as the combat potential of individual units is to choose the appropriate tactics.
Colony Wars
Simulation 05 November 1997
Colony Wars is a space clash simulator with a strong emphasis on non-linear gameplay. As we play, we play the rebellious pilot of the League of Free Worlds, determined to expel the ruthless forces of the Earth Empire from the colony. The player's combat effectiveness will determine the further development of the intergalactic war, and if it turns out to be the Space Ace, the command will assign him better and better combat machines. The game started a series of titles under the same name.
Blast Radius
Action 30 July 1998
Prepared by Psygnosis studio, authors of the Colony Wars series, a space shooter with a high degree of difficulty. Production focuses on the arcade model of fun, testing the player's skills in a number of dynamic missions.
Chorus
Action 03 December 2021
Chorus is a TPP space shooter, in which we direct a self-aware ship. As a pilot named Nara we explore the vast space and fight in spectacular battles. Deep Silver and Fishlabs teams are responsible for the game.
Space Debris
Action 01 January 2000
A three-dimensional action game in which players play the role of a young pilot of a spacecraft, the last hope of humanity's survival. The game offers ten missions, six different spaceships and power-ups to enhance the combat capabilities of the vehicle.
Between the Stars
RPG 07 March 2024
Between the Stars is an RPG game with elements of strategy and rougelike set in a climate of science fiction. The title allows you to embody yourself in the form of a spaceship captain. Isolated Games studio is responsible for production and release.
Philosoma
Arcade 28 July 1995
Arcade shooter released exclusively for PlayStation 1. A unique feature of Epics Inc. production is the changing perspective during play. As a result, Philosoma is sometimes a bird's eye view or isometric view shooter, and sometimes a side-scrolled shoot up.
