Spacebase DF-9

Released

Release Date: October 27, 2014

Strategy, Science Fiction, Economic, Isometric View, Space, Indie Games, Singleplayer

Set in the reality of science fiction economic strategy, simulating the life of residents of a space base. The game was created by Double Fine, an independent studio known from such titles as Brutal Legend, Costume Quest or Psychonauts. The game boils down to the development of the base and erecting subsequent structures, providing living, entertainment and work space.

1.8

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6.6

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In Spacebase DF-9, you’ll build a home among the stars for a motley population of humans and aliens as they go about their daily lives. Mine asteroids, discover derelicts, and deal with the tribulations of our distant future: meteor impacts! Explosive decompression! Unbearable loneliness!

Platforms:

PC Windows

Developer: Double Fine Productions, Inc.

Publisher: Double Fine Productions, Inc.

Age restrictions: none

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System Requirements

System Requirements for Spacebase DF-9 Video Game:

PC / Windows

Recommended System Requirements:
Core 2 Duo 2.6 GHz, 2 GB RAM, graphic card 512 MB (GeForce 9800 GTX or better), 200 MB HDD, Windows XP(SP3)/Vista(SP2)/7(SP1)/8.

Ratings

Game Ratings for Spacebase DF-9 Video Game.

18%

STEAM Score

All Reviews: Overwhelmingly Negative (4,317)

STEAM

User Reviews Summary generated by AI

The main pros of the game

Promising Concept: Many users appreciate the idea of building a spacebase and managing a diverse crew of humans and aliens, suggesting that the game had a lot of potential.
Gameplay Mechanics: Some reviews mention engaging gameplay elements, such as managing resources and dealing with unexpected events (e.g., fires, alien bugs), which can create a challenging experience.
Community Support: There are mentions of community-driven patches that have helped improve the game, indicating that there is some level of engagement and support from players.

The main cons of the game

Abandonment: The game has been widely criticized for being abandoned in an unfinished state, with many users expressing disappointment that it was released without being completed.
Bugs and Instability: Numerous reviews highlight the game's numerous bugs and instability, making it frustrating to play and detracting from the overall experience.
Poor Value: Many users feel that the game is not worth its price, describing it as a scam and suggesting that it should not be sold in its current state.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users

Completion: Players feel that the game lacks essential features that were promised or expected from a finished product, leading to a perception of incompleteness.
Polish and Stability: Users note that the game requires significant polish and stability improvements, which were never delivered.
Developer Support: There is a strong sentiment that the developers should have provided more support or updates, or even made the game open source for the community to finish it.
Depth and Complexity: Comparisons to other games like RimWorld suggest that players believe Spacebase DF-9 lacks the depth and complexity that could make it a truly engaging experience.

Summary

Overall, while the game has a compelling premise and some engaging mechanics, it suffers significantly from being abandoned and lacking the necessary polish and features to fulfill its potential.

Summary generated on: October 29, 2025

6.6

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