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1997PC87 % positive2.99 €

A cult Russian genre blend of space sim, first-person shooter, strategy and RPG: you fly through space, explore planets and robot bases, and decide whether to be a trader, mercenary or pirate.

Sandbox with your own goals
Sci-fi setting
Open world
Deep systems to master

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Best alternative overall: X3: Albion Prelude 93% match – Sandbox with your own goals
Newest alternative: X4: Foundations 91% match – released 2018

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X3: Albion Prelude

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2011PC91 % positive−80 % ~~9.99 €~~ 1.99 €

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