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  • Naev – open-source game about space exploration, trade and combat
    For anyone into this sort of game, I always recommend Starsector [1]. It's a beautifully made game that is in active development and already very fun to play. [1] https://fractalsoftworks.com/. - Source: Hacker News / 5 months ago
  • The Ur-Quan Masters: The Open Source Remake of Star Control II
    Yes, Mass Effect did much better job with that story, so does StarSector. I tried playing SC and SC2, but every time jerky, low resolution and unfun arcade space battle gameplay part turned me off. StarSector is Star Control done right. Splattercatgaming: Starsector Is the King of Sci Fi Open Galaxy RPGs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvrkZxyayO8 for hundreds of hours of fun. - Source: Hacker News / 6 months ago
  • Similar games like EV Nova
    Starsector. http://fractalsoftworks.com. Source: 8 months ago
  • Best Space Sim
    Starsector you can more then RP a smuggler, you can literally be a smuggler. Source: 10 months ago
  • Skyrim meets Homeworld
    Starsector... Source: 10 months ago
  • Looking for an open-sandbox style space game with as much customization as possible
    Starsector has everything you listed. Source: 10 months ago
  • Can you tell me about games that are only published on their own websites?
    Starsector Good video by SsethTzeentach (check the description of the video if you don't mind piracy, the devs are fine with it btw). Source: 11 months ago
  • Looking For Recommendations For a Space Game.
    Now, if you don't mind 2d and want a LOT of depth... How about Starsector? Source: 11 months ago
  • Game where you start as nobody
    Starsector. Wikipedia quotes "mount and blade in space", very accurate description. Source: 11 months ago
  • Is there any game to scratch the SpaceSim itch while waiting for SC?
    Starsector is not available on any gaming platforms. The developer's website can be found here: https://fractalsoftworks.com/. Source: 11 months ago
  • [PC][2019] Indie WIP 2d space game, exploration and fleet management, was not on steam
    Yeah, that's Starsector (formerly Starfarer) alright. https://fractalsoftworks.com/. Source: 11 months ago
  • Empire/Country running game where you and the AI can rise and fall
    Starsector, especially with the Nexerelin mod and a couple of mods to add more factions. They will all go invade each other, the one that likes each other will form alliances. You can start your own faction and with the mod your diplomatic options are greatly expanded. Source: about 1 year ago
  • can anyone give me games that focus on rogue-like, long term type gameplay?
    But if those sorts of games aren't your thing, then Kenshi, some of the more longform roguelike games like Tales of Maj'Eyal and Caves of Qud. Star Sector is a really cool game that isn't on Steam so I've given the link. You have to choose to do an ironman run though. Source: about 1 year ago
  • A game on Steam under $20 with lots of content that'll keep me playing it for hundreds of hours
    Not steam but Starsector is the best $15 youll ever spend. Source: about 1 year ago
  • Opinion: Other ARPGs Are Just Not Scratching The Itch
    If you like Nienix, try Starsector. It's not on Steam tho. Source: about 1 year ago
  • Parry this you filthy cas- oh crap!
    I can’t tell if you’re being serious, but if you are the game is called Starsector. It’s a 2D top down space exploration, combat, and colony building game that’s been refered to by many as “Mount and Blade in space.” This is a (very) modded clip of the game, combat is usually done by shooting lasers/missiles/projectiles at each other. There is also a meta game of money making and fleet growing that leads to... Source: about 1 year ago
  • Moneys tight but I really want a new game to play so please give me your favorite free steam games
    Not on steam, but there is lot of fun to be had in Starsector Https://fractalsoftworks.com/. Source: about 1 year ago
  • For players new to space sims?
    If you like Star Valor, you might LOVE starsector. It's superb. It's not on steam, and only available on the devs website (https://fractalsoftworks.com). Source: about 1 year ago
  • Request for collaboration Star Jump Fleet Viewer + SC Pixel Art
    This is very cool stuff, yall could even take the sprites a step further and make them into ships for Starsector. Source: over 1 year ago
  • Something feels... familiar....
    Unironically, 'honeyfew mayhem' here reminds me of a little known game called starsector. Source: over 1 year ago
  • What indie space sim games have a hidden, large community?
    I've heard good things about Starsector, which is probably the most indie thing on this list. Source: over 1 year ago

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