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Pilot a customizable fleet through faction missions, space battles, station trading, and generated star systems.
Released 04 Nov 2020
Trade Between Stations
Command A Fleet
Choose Faction Missions
You take the role of a space commander and pilot, building a fleet and choosing how to make your way through different campaigns. You can work for factions as a mercenary, ranger, or smuggler, with missions tied to their reputations.
Fly ships into combat, escort transports, take contracts, or trade goods between stations. Ship classes include fighters, bombers, and transporters; you can customize and upgrade vessels, develop commander skills, and manage fuel as you plan trade routes.
Earn credits and reputation to access more challenging missions, expand your fleet, and buy stations with production modules. A system generator provides star systems to explore, while a mission editor lets you create and download campaigns.
Players who enjoy the game often point to the choice between trading and fighting, plus the freedom to build and manage a fleet. Some also like its straightforward space-combat feel. Reviews are mixed on controls and combat depth, while recurring criticisms include repetitive missions, limited trade-management options, and costs or progression that can feel frustrating.
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
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| Website | Official website |
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