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1999 PC 24.50 € 👍 79 % Mostly positive, 305 reviews on Steam

A classic space combat sim where you fly in huge battles between Terrans, Vasudans and the overwhelming Shivans. Its cinematic campaign and massive capital ship fights have made it a long-lived favourite.

What defines Freespace 2:

  • Sci-fi setting
  • Challenging difficulty
  • Action-packed real-time combat
  • Strong, story-driven narrative

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Strong, story-driven narrative

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