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1C, 505 Games: Windows Space sim based on a trilogy of novels written by a famous Russian author, Alexander Zorich; game was originally released in Russia in 2006, however the new release suffered from a poor English translation [37] Virtual Impact: 2003 Erik Koenig VirtualImpactGames Windows Described as space combat sim plus sports match [38]
This genre of computer and video game simulates trading and combat in outer space; as exemplified by Elite. They are often arcade-like in mechanics, as opposed to pure space flight simulators . Subcategories
Tachyon: The Fringe is a first-person space combat simulator. Among several features, (such as power and shield management), the game implements "sliding", where the player can maintain a constant velocity while having free control over the orientation of their spacecraft.
Elite is a space trading and combat simulation video game series created by David Braben and Ian Bell in 1984. The Elite series has been revolutionarily innovative, genre defining, and the longest running space sim series in history. [1] [2] The series was met with commercial success, favorable reviews and near-universal acclaim. [3] [4]
X3: Terran Conflict is a single player, first-person space-based simulator where the player can explore and expand in a constantly changing environment. The player can navigate their ship across numerous sectors owned by the various races (Argon, Boron, Split, Paranid, Teladi, Xenon, Kha'ak, Terran, Pirate and Yaki) which are connected through devices termed Jumpgates, allowing for large-scale ...
Starsector (formerly Starfarer) is a top-down single-player indie role-playing game developed and published by Fractal Softworks for PC, with the Alpha released in 2011. Set in the year 3126, the player commands a fleet of spaceships and engages in trade, exploration, and combat in a procedurally generated world.
Rebel Galaxy is a space trading and combat simulation game developed and published by Double Damage Games. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] It was released for Microsoft Windows and OS X on October 20, 2015. [ 3 ] Xbox One and PlayStation 4 versions were released in January 2016.
The PC version was nominated at the AIAS' inaugural Interactive Achievement Awards in the category "PC Action Game of the Year", [25] but lost to Quake II. [26] The PC version was also nominated for the "Best Sci-Fi Sim" award at the CNET Gamecenter Awards for 1997, which went to Star Wars: X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter. [27]