Best Space Games To Play Today
When we think of space, we tend to imagine distant worlds of
endless imagination. Sparkling stars, radiant nebulas, planets of all shapes
and sizes, and perhaps other species may await us out in the great beyond.
Let’s explore the possibilities.
1. 60 Parsecs!
These will be the most important 60 seconds of your life.
Your space station is about to explode, and you’re rushing to the escape pod.
You grab as many supplies and crew as you can before it blows. Was it enough to
survive the next leg of your journey?
What Makes 60 Parsecs! Awesome
Use your scavenged goods to survive as long as you can.
Encounter dangerous enemies while exploring unknown worlds.
Keep up the morale of your crew. Mutiny may be just around
the corner.
2. Astrox Imperium
It has been 230 years since the Imperium launched from
Earth, taking the remains of humanity with it. No one remembers exactly what
happened. The ship was destroyed, and it took most of mankind with it. The
survivors of this tragedy are the ancestors of the world in which you live.
What Makes Astrox Imperium Awesome
Enjoy an open world atmosphere with a non-linear story
progression. Your decisions decide your end game experience.
Take part in quests and crafting, and choose from over 100
different skills to train to make your character truly unique.
Experience real time combat with hundreds of weapons, bombs,
drones, and more.
3. Between the Stars
Pilot an interstellar cruiser on a mission to protect
civilization against the Children of the Sun. This faction dominates other
planets of the known universe, and is seen as the primary threat. Travel across
the galaxy and save your people!
What Makes Between the Stars Awesome
Real time combat where every decision can mean the
difference between defeat and victory.
Hire crew and upgrade them as they gain experience. Protect
them, for they may save your life.
Discover new technology to add to your own arsenal.
4. Stellar Tactics
Become a mercenary and form your own group of bandits in
this space exploration game. Earn your fortune and fame by selling data, or
establishing your own trade routes between systems. Procedurally generated
worlds and lootable items leaves you with unlimited scenarios and guarantees
new and exciting adventures.
What Makes Stellar Tactics Great
Turn-based team combat brings back a hint of nostalgia of
the older RPG games.
Build your team and train them for specializations in
various abilities.
Explore ancient ruins, caves, and hidden bases on many
planets in search of the best treasure.
5. Imperium Galactica II
Looking for something a little more old-school? This classic
real time strategy game has gotten a rehaul. An updated rendering engine and
higher resolutions means taking over the universe will look better than ever
before.
What Makes Imperium Galactica II Great
Explore galaxies and expand your empire through colonization
or conquest.
Economy and population management means you have full
control of your colonies.
Take part in three unique campaigns for a fresh start every
time.
6. Starpoint Gemini 2
Two years ago the second Gemini War ended. The Gemini League
freedom fighters are now a simple unit while the Empire takes over their
sector. But something is amiss and has the Empire nervous. There’s only one way
to find out.
What Makes Starpoint Gemini 2 Great
Play through the campaign or explore the galaxy as you see
fit.
Choose from fifty different factions to perform missions
for, or to work against, affecting your gameplay by your reputation.
Hire mercenaries to fight alongside you in one of over
seventy unique ships to pilot.
7. Star Conflict
Humans left Earth three thousand years ago, and now the
galaxy is locked in a struggle between mercenaries and empires. But one world
was once inhabited by a great alien civilization, seemingly wiped out by some
cataclysmic event. Not all who explore this region return. Those that do have
acquired great wealth from artifacts and treasures. Will you face the danger of
Sector 1337 for the chance at a new life?
What Makes Star Conflict Great
Features both PVP and PVE experiences. Group up with friends
or play alone in missions.
More than a hundred ships to pilot, from nimble scouts to
giant warships.
Lots of downloadable content to choose from, but it’s not
necessary for a full game experience.
8. Hades' Star
Humans left Earth three thousand years ago, and now the
galaxy is locked in a struggle between mercenaries and empires. But one world
was once inhabited by a great alien civilization, seemingly wiped out by some
cataclysmic event. Not all who explore this region return. Those that do have
acquired great wealth from artifacts and treasures. Will you face the danger of
Sector 1337 for the chance at a new life?
What Makes Star Conflict Great
Features both PVP and PVE experiences. Group up with friends
or play alone in missions.
More than a hundred ships to pilot, from nimble scouts to
giant warships.
Lots of downloadable content to choose from, but it’s not
necessary for a full game experience.
9. Homeworld Remastered
The humanoid inhabitants of the planet Kharak discover a
buried spaceship with a map showing their planet and another one across the
galaxy named “Hiigara”, meaning “home”. The clans of Kharak know they are not
native to this world, so they join together in a mission to reach this new
planet in search of answers to their true origin.
What Makes Homeworld Remastered Great
Choose from a story-driven singleplayer campaign or team up
with friends in multiplayer to destroy opposing motherships.
Watch immersive cut-scenes between levels during the
campaign.
Add points to a technology tree as you level to upgrade your
skills and ships.
10. Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak
Deserts of Kharak is the prequel to the classic Homeworld
games. Navigate the sands of Kharak and discover the origin story of the
characters who first led the journey to find their home planet.
What Makes Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak Great
Ground-based real-time strategy means this isn’t simply an
extension of the original game.
Your choices matter when it comes to resource management and
technology research. Choose the wrong path and you may not survive.
Discover the original story through the single-player
campaign, or jump online for multiplayer in a variety of different game modes.
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