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A handcrafted 2D space action RPG where you roam a solar system freely, mining, trading, fighting pirates and building relations with factions and many NPCs.
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A top-down space game set in a randomly generated universe where you freely trade, fight and explore while upgrading your ship. Every playthrough differs since you pick your own profession and path.
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Shooting and gunplay
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Open world
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87 % 31.99 €
Open world
You captain your own spaceship in an open galaxy, mixing real-time space combat with trading, missions and RPG-style progression through ship upgrades and skills.
86 % 2.99 €
Open world
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.
86 %
Open world
A space sandbox where you pilot a ship and build a fleet, trading, exploring and fighting in tactical real-time battles. You choose freely whether to become a trader, mercenary, pirate or warlord.
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Shooting and gunplay
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