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A 1999 mech simulation where you pilot heavy BattleMechs, manage weapons and heat, and lead lancemates through tactical combat across more than 20 missions.

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Star Wars: X-Wing Alliance

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A Star Wars space combat flight sim where you start as a member of a trading family and get drawn into the Rebel Alliance's war against the Empire. You pilot iconic ships including the X-Wing and Millennium Falcon, with detailed cockpit controls and power management.

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Ground Control II: Operation Exodus

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A tactical real-time strategy game with no base building: you command a limited army across battlefields and call in reinforcements using acquisition points. Terrain use and smart positioning decide each fight.

MechWarrior Online

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An online mech combat game set in the BattleTech universe, where players pilot heavy BattleMechs with customized weapon and armor loadouts in team-based battles. Positioning, heat management and teamwork matter more than twitch reflexes.

Star Trek: Legacy

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You command a Starfleet task force as admiral and move through campaigns spanning every Star Trek era, from Enterprise to The Next Generation, against a time-travelling enemy. Blending fleet orders with direct control of individual starships, it is built for Trek fans who want to feel the universe from the bridge.

Freespace 2

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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.

Act of War: Direct Action

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A modern-day, near-future real-time strategy game where you lead the elite Task Force Talon against terrorist attacks on major cities. Realistic weapons, vehicles and destructible environments give it a techno-thriller military feel.

Natural Selection 2

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An asymmetric multiplayer shooter pitting marines against aliens, with a commander on each side running the match like an RTS from above. Teamwork, map control and sharp aim or agile alien movement decide every round.

Nuclear Option

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You fly near-future combat aircraft with believable flight physics and take on targets on land, in the air and at sea. The showpiece is deploying tactical and strategic nuclear weapons, either solo against AI or alongside other players.

Star Trek: Starfleet Command III

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Real-time tactical starship combat in the Star Trek TNG universe, where you manage power, weapons and shields. Campaigns for the Federation, Klingons and Romulans, upgradeable ships and a persistent online mode add depth.

Battlezone 98 Redux

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A hybrid of first-person vehicle shooter and real-time strategy, where you pilot a unit from the cockpit while commanding your base and forces in an alternate 1960s space race. The Redux edition adds refreshed visuals, online multiplayer and Steam Workshop mods.

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