Space games are a genre that is hard not to like. The unique universe crafted by space-themed games, distant galaxies and the vast universe where imagination mixes with reality contains all the ingredients to form the dough for a fun game. In this content, we take a closer look at the most entertaining space games that bring the vast universe to our screens.
Space theme; It has become an indispensable part of our daily life in many areas. From literature to movies, games, science, physics and every field we can think of, space exploration and space themes are discussed. When this is the case, space games that have been with us since the early years of the game world also attract great attention.
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We will be able to discover and own different planets: No Man’s Sky
- Released: 2016
- Platform: PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Android
No Man’s Sky is one of the games that divides the game world into two. It is also one of the most free games with the largest space-themed open world. This is why some claim that the huge open world is repetitive and full of bugs, while others enjoy the endless exploration aspect of the game. Regardless, No Man’s Sky is a game that will not upset especially space games and open world lovers. However, it is better not to have too high expectations.
Space and Strategy combined: Star Wars: Empire At War
- Released: 2006
- Platform: Microsoft Windows, Classic Mac OS, Mac OS, Mac OS X Tiger
Developed by Petroglyph studio, founded by Westwood veteran developers, Star Wars: Empire At War has everything Star Wars fans look for in a strategy game. Despite being a 16-year-old game, Empire At War, which has surprisingly smooth controls, offers players an exciting Star Wars experience with fast-paced land and space battles.
A real space simulation: Kerbal Space Program
- Released: 2013
- Platform: PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Linux, macOS
One of the first steps to doing something in space will naturally be to be able to go into space. Kerbal Space Program starts you exactly from this point. In this game where you try to build your rockets and go to the planet you want with endless trial and error method, we help the creatures called Kerbal, which we can not say that they are very cute, to conquer the universe. With Kerbal Space Program, you can discover the laws of physics and experience the pleasure of building a successful spacecraft.
You can upgrade your spaceship and participate in battles: Star Conflict
- Released: 2012
- Platform: PC, Linux, macOS, SteamOS
Star Conflict, with its spaceship-based and combat-based gameplay, relies heavily on the level and “equipment drop/upgrade” system. Star Conflict, which can be regarded as a “PvP dog fight” game with a classic spaceship, stands out in the number of playable ships. There are over 240 spaceships in Star Conflict, which has several different maps and points to explore. It’s also free to play Star Conflict.
Amazing combination of Space and Horror theme: Alien: Isolation
- Released: 2014
- Platform: Android, PlayStation 4, Microsoft Windows, Classic MacOS, MacOS, Linux, iOS, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Instead of offering massive space battles or cute strategy elements like the other games on our list, Alien: Isolation combines the sci-fi theme with the thriller genre. Alien: Isolation, whose main inspiration is Ridley Scott’s 1979 Alien movie, offers players a very different science fiction experience with its slow pace and increasing tension with each step.
It’s kind of a spaceship simulation, and it also has a story: Star Wars: Squadrons
- Released: 2020
- Platform: PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
If you want to drive legendary Star Wars spaceships and participate in Galactic wars in the primary perspective, Star Wars: Squadrons is exactly what you need. Squadrons, which also has a unique short story mode, is mainly based on online gameplay. Squadrons, which has features that can be considered as a kind of spaceship simulation, provides the opportunity to use the X-Wings and TIE Fighters that we have watched in movies for years, in real time.
Colorful planets and extraterrestrial life: The Outer Worlds
- Released: 2019
- Platform: PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
The Outer Worlds, one of the unforgettable names of space-themed action role-playing games in a short time, is produced by a studio that is very experienced in RPG. The Outer Worlds, produced by Obsidian Entertainment, the studio that made Fallout: New Vegas, which is considered one of the best RPG games, gives us the chance to navigate a solar system with colorful planets and races.
Planet Exploration Simulation: SpaceEngine
- Released: 2010
- Platform: PC, MacOS, Linux
SpaceEngine isn’t exactly a game, it’s more of a planet exploration simulation. SpaceEngine contains almost every planet recorded by humankind. Moreover, the technology used in the game is quite impressive for 2010, the year it was published. It is possible to travel between different galaxies and planets with one click.
