{"id":312426,"date":"2024-09-11T14:31:44","date_gmt":"2024-09-11T14:31:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/?p=312426"},"modified":"2024-09-11T14:31:44","modified_gmt":"2024-09-11T14:31:44","slug":"best-space-games","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/best-space-games","title":{"rendered":"15+ Best Space Games to Play in 2024: Aliens &#038; Spaceships"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Shooting for the stars, trekking through vacant worlds, and playing god with civilizations make galactic exploration one of the most exciting things to experience in the best space games in 2024. The universe is wide and ever-expanding, but we&#8217;ve done the hard work mining the gems.<\/p>\n<p>From titles set &#8216;in a galaxy far, far away&#8217; to shipbuilder timesinks, we&#8217;ve charted a path to find the top 15 best space games.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re an Xbox or PS5 console player or a PC gamer, there are plenty of options for different platforms. Let&#8217;s hope we don&#8217;t run into a Xenomorph; the fun&#8217;s just getting started.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#dddddd;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#f7f7f7;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<h2><span id=\"key_takeaways\">Key Takeaways<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The best space video games to play in 2024 range from inventive indies to massive AAA titles.<\/li>\n<li>Galactic adventures have been crafted for some of the most exciting IPs, including Star Wars, Halo, and Star Trek.<\/li>\n<li>Some of the best space games boast strong RPG elements, enhancing the explorative and wide-eyed feel.<\/li>\n<li>Exciting studios like Creative Assembly and BioWare produced some of the hits on this list.<\/li>\n<li>Many of the best space games on PC are heavily online-based, 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Star Trek Fleet Command<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_312444\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-312444\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Star-Trek-Fleet-Command-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Star Trek Fleet Command is a must-play for Trekkies\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" class=\"wp-image-312444\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Star-Trek-Fleet-Command-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Star-Trek-Fleet-Command-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Star-Trek-Fleet-Command-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Star-Trek-Fleet-Command-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Star-Trek-Fleet-Command-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Star-Trek-Fleet-Command.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-312444\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Star Trek Fleet Command is a must-play for Trekkies. Source: Scopely<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#dddddd;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#F7F7F7;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<p><strong>Highlights: <\/strong>4X strategy, online community, Star Trek multiverse<br \/>\n<strong>Publisher: <\/strong>Scopely<br \/>\n<strong>Developer: <\/strong>Digit Game Studios<br \/>\n<strong>Availability &amp; Cost:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/startrekfleetcommand.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Free on PC<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/star-trek-fleet-command\/id1427744264\" target=\"_blank\">iOS<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.scopely.startrek&amp;gl=ES\" target=\"_blank\">Android<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Star Trek Fleet Command, which has long been one of the best space mobile games, got a PC direct download release in 2021 thanks to Scopely&#8217;s cross-platform strategy. The 4X strategy game is massively popular and boasts a passionate community of players. In it, you can explore and conquer a growing multiverse.<\/p>\n<p>It was originally based on the Kelvin Timeline from the Star Trek movies but has since expanded to include content from The Next Generation, Discovery, and more. If you like oscillating between platforms, you&#8217;ll also be glad to hear Fleet Command features cross-progression between PC and mobile.<\/p>\n<h3>14. The Outer Worlds<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_312447\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-312447\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/The-Outer-Worlds-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"The Outer Worlds has something for every kind of player\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" class=\"wp-image-312447\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/The-Outer-Worlds-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/The-Outer-Worlds-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/The-Outer-Worlds-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/The-Outer-Worlds-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/The-Outer-Worlds-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/The-Outer-Worlds.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-312447\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Outer Worlds has something for every kind of player. Source: Private Division<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#dddddd;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#F7F7F7;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<p><strong>Highlights: <\/strong>Single-player, RPG, story-driven<br \/>\n<strong>Publisher: <\/strong>Private Division<br \/>\n<strong>Developer: <\/strong>Obsidian Entertainment<br \/>\n<strong>Availability &amp; Cost: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/578650\/The_Outer_Worlds\/\" target=\"_blank\">$14.99 on Steam<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/store.playstation.com\/en-us\/product\/UP4581-CUSA16285_00-THEOUTERWORLDS01\" target=\"_blank\">$14.99 on PlayStation<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-US\/games\/store\/the-outer-worlds\/BVTKN6CQ8W5F\" target=\"_blank\">$29.99 on Xbox<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>This is an action-forward RPG set in a retro-futuristic universe. It features the classic RPG hooks: freedom to explore planets, an array of diverse characters, and decisions that shape the narrative. Given the different paths open to you, this is another game with replay value.<\/p>\n<p>Some stand-out elements are its witty dialogue, humor, and solid combat. Upgrading your skillset and defining your character is also key, as you encounter pirates and strange creatures while getting closer to a cosmic mystery. The Outer Worlds also has an upgraded PlayStation edition, so it&#8217;s one of the best space games on PS5 if that&#8217;s your preferred device.<\/p>\n<h3>13. Starfield<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_312449\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-312449\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Starfield-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Starfield is one of the most recent space games\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" class=\"wp-image-312449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Starfield-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Starfield-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Starfield-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Starfield-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Starfield-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Starfield.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-312449\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Starfield is one of the most recent space games. Source: Bethesda Softworks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#dddddd;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#F7F7F7;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<p><strong>Highlights: <\/strong>Huge open world, RPG, character creator<br \/>\n<strong>Publisher: <\/strong>Bethesda Softworks<br \/>\n<strong>Developer: <\/strong>Bethesda Game Studios<br \/>\n<strong>Availability &amp; Cost:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/1716740\/?curator_clanid=4777282&amp;utm_source=SteamDB\" target=\"_blank\">$69.99 on Steam<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-US\/games\/store\/starfield\/9NCJSXWZTP88\/0010\" target=\"_blank\">$69.99 on Xbox<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Starfield&#8217;s hype train may have left its initial launch a little underwhelming, but this open-world (or more accurately, open-worlds) RPG has been tended to since its 2023 release. It&#8217;s now one of the best space games on Xbox, with a healthy mix of grounded combat, space flight, and RPG mechanics like a solid character creator.<\/p>\n<p>If Bethesda&#8217;s ambitious, if not slightly unpolished, adventures call out to you, Starfield is a fine addition to your shelf next to Fallout. Explore a selection of unique worlds, devote yourself to a cause, or become your best Han Solo as you upgrade your ship and take on missions.<\/p>\n<h3>12. Star Wars: Squadrons<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_312452\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-312452\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Star-Wars-Squadrons-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Star Wars: Squadrons is perfect for fans of a galaxy far, far away\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" class=\"wp-image-312452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Star-Wars-Squadrons-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Star-Wars-Squadrons-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Star-Wars-Squadrons-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Star-Wars-Squadrons-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Star-Wars-Squadrons-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Star-Wars-Squadrons.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-312452\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Star Wars: Squadrons is perfect for fans of a galaxy far, far away. Source: Electronic Arts<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#dddddd;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#F7F7F7;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<p><strong>Highlights: <\/strong>Aerial combat, Star Wars ships, multiplayer<br \/>\n<strong>Publisher: <\/strong>Electronic Arts<br \/>\n<strong>Developer: <\/strong>MOTIVE<br \/>\n<strong>Availability &amp; Cost: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/1222730\/?curator_clanid=4777282&amp;utm_source=SteamDB\" target=\"_blank\">$39.99 on Steam<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-US\/games\/store\/star-wars-squadrons\/BV9CWVQWNS4P\/0001\" target=\"_blank\">$39.99 on Xbox<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/store.playstation.com\/en-us\/product\/UP0006-CUSA15080_00-STARWARSQUADRONS\" target=\"_blank\">$7.99 on PlayStation<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Squadrons is one of the best space flight games. It places you in the cockpit of iconic Rebel Alliance and Galactic Empire starfighters from Star Wars, has a compelling single-player campaign, and a robust multiplayer mode with great combat. The immersive visuals and sound design make it a joy to sink into, even if you&#8217;re dogfighting for your life.<\/p>\n<p>Its focus on authentic space combat sets it apart, with tight controls and strategic depth to the battles. There&#8217;s a VR version, too, which is a whole other experience as you fight from the pilot&#8217;s perspective.<\/p>\n<h3>11. Eve Online<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_312454\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-312454\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Eve-Online-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Eve Online is ideal for players looking for PvP and PvE combat\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" class=\"wp-image-312454\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Eve-Online-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Eve-Online-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Eve-Online-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Eve-Online-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Eve-Online-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Eve-Online.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-312454\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Eve Online is ideal for players looking for PvP and PvE combat. Source: CCP<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#dddddd;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#F7F7F7;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<p><strong>Highlights: <\/strong>free-to-play, sandbox, community-driven<br \/>\n<strong>Publisher: <\/strong>CCP<br \/>\n<strong>Developer: <\/strong>CCP<br \/>\n<strong>Availability &amp; Cost:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/8500\/?curator_clanid=4777282&amp;utm_source=SteamDB\" target=\"_blank\">Free on Steam<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>EVE Online is the perfect game for massive PvP and PvE battles, material mining, and a booming player economy. The space MMO is infinitely growing and features regular updates despite first being released in 2010.<\/p>\n<p>The fact it&#8217;s one of the best free space games makes it even easier to recommend. But if that&#8217;s not enough, it&#8217;ll entice you with its countless paths, immense combat scale, and always expanding sandbox. If war strategy paired with rich lore is your bag, there&#8217;s no reason not to give Eve&#8217;s open sci-fi world a shot. The welcoming community is a bonus, too.<\/p>\n<h3>10. Outer Wilds<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_312461\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-312461\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Outer-Wilds-1-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Outer Wilds is perfect for those wanting to dive into the universe's mysterie\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" class=\"wp-image-312461\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Outer-Wilds-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Outer-Wilds-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Outer-Wilds-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Outer-Wilds-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Outer-Wilds-1-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Outer-Wilds-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-312461\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Outer Wilds is perfect for those wanting to dive into the universe&#8217;s mysteries. Source: Annapurna Interactive<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#dddddd;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#F7F7F7;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<p><strong>Highlights:<\/strong> story-rich, atmospheric, mystery-solving<br \/>\n<strong>Publisher: <\/strong>Annapurna Interactive<br \/>\n<strong>Developer: <\/strong>Mobius Digital<br \/>\n<strong>Availability &amp; Cost:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-us\/games\/store\/outer-wilds\/c596fkdkmqn7\" target=\"_blank\">$24.99 on Xbox<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/753640\/?curator_clanid=4777282&amp;utm_source=SteamDB\" target=\"_blank\">$24.99 on Steam<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/store.playstation.com\/en-us\/product\/UP2470-PPSA08101_00-OUTERWILDSSIEA00\" target=\"_blank\">$24.99 on PlayStation<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Annapurna Interactive is one of the most unique game publishers. It makes sense Annapurna, teaming with developer Mobius Digital, is responsible for one of the most distinctive titles.<\/p>\n<p>Outer Wilds is a mystery about a solar system stuck in a time loop. Atmospheric locations, lore embedded in environments, and numerous mysteries to be solved make Outer Wilds one of the best space exploration games. This is the ticket if you&#8217;re less interested in looting and shooting and more in unraveling the universe&#8217;s questions. Don&#8217;t take our word for it; most of the over 60,000 Steam reviews are overwhelmingly positive.<\/p>\n<h3>9. LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_312469\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-312469\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/LEGO-Star-Wars-The-Skywalker-Saga-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"The Skywalker Saga bundles decades of Star Wars stories in one package\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" class=\"wp-image-312469\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/LEGO-Star-Wars-The-Skywalker-Saga-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/LEGO-Star-Wars-The-Skywalker-Saga-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/LEGO-Star-Wars-The-Skywalker-Saga-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/LEGO-Star-Wars-The-Skywalker-Saga-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/LEGO-Star-Wars-The-Skywalker-Saga-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/LEGO-Star-Wars-The-Skywalker-Saga.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-312469\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Skywalker Saga bundles decades of Star Wars stories in one package. Source: TT Games<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#dddddd;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#F7F7F7;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<p><strong>Highlights:<\/strong> Bundle, family-friendly, mischief<br \/>\n<strong>Publisher: <\/strong>TT Games<br \/>\n<strong>Developer: <\/strong>Warner Bros. Games<br \/>\n<strong>Availability &amp; Cost:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/920210\/?curator_clanid=4777282&amp;utm_source=SteamDB\" target=\"_blank\">$49.99 on Steam<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/store.playstation.com\/en-us\/product\/UP1018-PPSA01864_00-LEGOSWTSS0000000\" target=\"_blank\">$59.99 on PlayStation<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/us\/store\/products\/lego-star-wars-the-skywalker-saga-switch\/?srsltid=AfmBOoqnlXgBOjU4_N2YOt6-zxsNgRe9E9AHL4f6nhXwA0WRb7ubSWH8\" target=\"_blank\">$14.99 on Nintendo Switch<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-US\/games\/store\/lego-star-wars-the-skywalker-saga\/9NJN1MC1X5FK\/0010\" target=\"_blank\">$59.99 on Xbox<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Like LEGO? Like Star Wars? Rediscover all nine of the Skywalker Saga movies in one bundled game It has over 300 playable characters, more than 100 vehicles, and 23 planets built brick by brick. Whether doing pod races or attacking droid ships, the varied gameplay keeps things fresh \u2014 even if you&#8217;ve played some or all of it before.<\/p>\n<p>LEGO adventures are fantastic for tongue-in-cheek takes on franchises we know and love, but don&#8217;t get it twisted, the puzzles and level design are not walks in the park. They&#8217;re particularly well-suited for small-scale co-op, making The Skywalker Saga one of the best multiplayer space games.<\/p>\n<h3>8. Kerbal Space Program<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_312470\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-312470\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Kerbal-Space-Program-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Looking for a laugh? Join the program today\" width=\"1200\" height=\"674\" class=\"wp-image-312470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Kerbal-Space-Program-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Kerbal-Space-Program-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Kerbal-Space-Program-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Kerbal-Space-Program-1536x863.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Kerbal-Space-Program-1200x674.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Kerbal-Space-Program.jpg 1918w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-312470\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Looking for a laugh? Join the program today. Source: Private Division<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#dddddd;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#F7F7F7;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<p><strong>Highlights: <\/strong>Silly, funny, physics<br \/>\n<strong>Publisher: <\/strong>Private Division<br \/>\n<strong>Developer: <\/strong>Squad<br \/>\n<strong>Availability &amp; Cost:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/220200\/?curator_clanid=4777282&amp;utm_source=SteamDB\" target=\"_blank\">$9.99 on Steam<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-US\/games\/store\/kerbal-space-program-enhanced-edition\/BRBD7BDK271P\/0001\" target=\"_blank\">$39.99 on Xbox<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/store.playstation.com\/en-us\/product\/UP4581-PPSA03748_00-KERBAL0EEPS50000\" target=\"_blank\">$39.99 on PlayStation<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Kerbal Space Program is one of the best space simulation games. The wacky physics-based adventure invites players to design, build, and launch spacecraft to explore the galaxy. You control everything from rocket design to mission execution, making unsuccessful attempts fun and educational. The sandbox mode is super creative, while the career mode is more strategy-based.<\/p>\n<p>In all honestly, it&#8217;s rather addictive. The lighthearted tone and humor make it easy to pick up for a quick 15-minute session when you&#8217;re not in the mood for something headier or taxing. And the sense of accomplishment when you get a launch right isn&#8217;t bad, either.<\/p>\n<h3>7. Star Traders: Frontiers<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_312473\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-312473\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Star-Traders-Frontiers-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Star Traders: Frontiers will satisfy your turn-based combat needs\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" class=\"wp-image-312473\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Star-Traders-Frontiers-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Star-Traders-Frontiers-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Star-Traders-Frontiers-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Star-Traders-Frontiers-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Star-Traders-Frontiers-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Star-Traders-Frontiers.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-312473\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Star Traders: Frontiers will satisfy your turn-based combat needs. Source: Trese Brothers Games<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#dddddd;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#F7F7F7;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<p><strong>Highlights: <\/strong>open-world space RPG, endless possibilities, turn-based combat<br \/>\n<strong>Publisher: <\/strong>Trese Brothers Games<br \/>\n<strong>Developer: <\/strong>Trese Brothers Games<br \/>\n<strong>Availability &amp; Cost:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/335620\/?curator_clanid=4777282&amp;utm_source=SteamDB\" target=\"_blank\">$14.99 on Steam<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/p\/star-traders-frontiers\/9nptvl27shpn?activetab=pivot:overviewtab\" target=\"_blank\">$14.99 on Xbox<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Star Traders: Frontiers is a charming RPG that sees you captain a spaceship in a dynamic open world. It offers a healthy mix of exploration, turn-based combat, and trading. There&#8217;s loads of player freedom in shaping your experience, too. So whether you dream of being a space pirate, merchant, bounty hunter, or diplomat, no two playthroughs are the same.<\/p>\n<p>One of the best online space games, it&#8217;s got lots of replayability value if that&#8217;s important to you. The combat is tactical and challenging, meaning it&#8217;s not just the RPG elements that feel fresh when returned. The retro aesthetic complements everything beautifully, too.<\/p>\n<h3>6. Mass Effect<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_312477\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-312477\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Mass-Effect-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Mass Effect kicked off the iconic trilogy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" class=\"wp-image-312477\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Mass-Effect-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Mass-Effect-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Mass-Effect-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Mass-Effect-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Mass-Effect-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Mass-Effect.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-312477\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mass Effect kicked off the iconic trilogy. Source: Electronic Arts<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#dddddd;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#F7F7F7;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<p><strong>Highlights: <\/strong>Cerebral, choices matter, third-person shooter<br \/>\n<strong>Publisher: <\/strong>Electronic Arts<br \/>\n<strong>Developer: <\/strong>BioWare<br \/>\n<strong>Availability &amp; Cost:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/17460\/?curator_clanid=4777282&amp;utm_source=SteamDB\" target=\"_blank\">$29.99 on Steam<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-US\/games\/store\/mass-effect\/BV5N90RDT0SH\/0001\" target=\"_blank\">$19.99 on Xbox<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/store.playstation.com\/en-us\/product\/UP0006-CUSA19500_00-METR000000000000\" target=\"_blank\">$8.99 on PlayStation<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>One of the best space games in 2024 despite its age, Mass Effect introduced us to Commander Shepard, who leads an elite squad on a heroic and self-sacrificing mission against an ancient enemy.<\/p>\n<p>From its commitment to romance to the ahead-of-its-time diverse array of aliens you can flirt with, Mass Effect is catnip for RPG fans. The combat and cinematics are clunky (even in the Legendary Edition, which is the greatest way to experience these games), but the endearing elements outweigh the flaws by a wide margin. While later entries are more polished, there&#8217;s lovable nostalgia here and it&#8217;s accessible for new players.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Dead Space (2023)<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_312479\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-312479\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Dead-Space-2023-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Dead Space is one of the all-time great space survival games\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" class=\"wp-image-312479\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Dead-Space-2023-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Dead-Space-2023-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Dead-Space-2023-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Dead-Space-2023-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Dead-Space-2023-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Dead-Space-2023.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-312479\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dead Space is one of the all-time great space survival games. Source: Motive<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#dddddd;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#F7F7F7;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<p><strong>Highlights: <\/strong>Gore, solitary exploration, desolate space station<br \/>\n<strong>Publisher: <\/strong>Motive<br \/>\n<strong>Developer: <\/strong>Electronic Arts<br \/>\n<strong>Availability &amp; Cost:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/1693980\/?curator_clanid=4777282&amp;utm_source=SteamDB\" target=\"_blank\">$59.99 on Steam<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-us\/games\/store\/dead-space\/9nlb6v0gnc9p\" target=\"_blank\">$69.99 on Xbox<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/store.playstation.com\/en-us\/product\/UP0006-PPSA03845_00-BEYONDPS5GAME000\" target=\"_blank\">$69.99 on PlayStation<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>We can&#8217;t talk about the best space games without mentioning the atmospheric, dripping with dread Dead Space. Though the sequels have their merits, the first Dead Space got a 2023 remake worthy of the top spot on the ranking. The remake polishes the sound, gameplay, and visuals, but the core experience is intact.<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;re Isaac Clarke, an engineer sent on a repair job in deep space. The problem is that the mining ship you board hosts an ominous artifact from a remote planet. We&#8217;ve seen Alien; we know what happens when the crew brings things back with them! A bloodbath ensues, of course.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Mass Effect 2<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_312482\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-312482\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Mass-Effect-2-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Mass Effect 2 introduced more complex systems\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" class=\"wp-image-312482\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Mass-Effect-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Mass-Effect-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Mass-Effect-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Mass-Effect-2-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Mass-Effect-2-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Mass-Effect-2.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-312482\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mass Effect 2 introduced more complex systems. Source: Electronic Arts<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#dddddd;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#F7F7F7;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<p><strong>Highlights: <\/strong>Simulation, action, squad recruitment<br \/>\n<strong>Publisher: <\/strong>Electronic Arts<br \/>\n<strong>Developer: <\/strong>BioWare<br \/>\n<strong>Availability &amp; Cost:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/2362420\/Mass_Effect_2_2010_Edition\/\" target=\"_blank\">$29.99 on Steam<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-us\/games\/store\/mass-effect-2\/c0z1n477w100\" target=\"_blank\">$19.99 on Xbox<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/store.playstation.com\/en-us\/product\/UP0006-CUSA19500_00-METR000000000000\" target=\"_blank\">$8.99 on PlayStation<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Mass Effect 2 sees your Shepard character back in action for a new mission. When a mysterious man hires you to stop a universal threat, you must choose between your morals and saving the galaxy. With better combat and a more diverse set of supporting characters, 2 is often heralded as the superior Mass Effect.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for the best space strategy games, you&#8217;ll fall in love with the complex systems that tie into missions. Weapon development, investment in the ship, and more affect outcomes at the most crucial moments. This makes losing characters or saving them impactful, and the roleplaying is grounded. It&#8217;s easily one of the best space video games ever, vastly improving on its predecessor.<\/p>\n<h3>3. No Man&#8217;s Sky<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_312483\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-312483\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/No-Mans-Sky-1-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"No Man's Sky had a dramatic development journey\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" class=\"wp-image-312483\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/No-Mans-Sky-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/No-Mans-Sky-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/No-Mans-Sky-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/No-Mans-Sky-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/No-Mans-Sky-1-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/No-Mans-Sky-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-312483\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">No Man&#8217;s Sky had a dramatic development journey. Source: Hello Games<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>No Man&#8217;s Sky had a dramatic development journey. Source: Hello Games<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#dddddd;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#F7F7F7;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<p><strong>Highlights: <\/strong>Regularly updated, survival, vibrant<br \/>\n<strong>Publisher: <\/strong>Hello Games<br \/>\n<strong>Developer: <\/strong>Hello Games<br \/>\n<strong>Availability &amp; Cost: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/275850\/?curator_clanid=4777282&amp;utm_source=SteamDB\" target=\"_blank\">$23.99 on Steam<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-us\/games\/store\/no-mans-sky\/bqvqtl3pch05\" target=\"_blank\">$59.99 on Xbox<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/store.playstation.com\/en-us\/product\/UP2034-PPSA02110_00-NOMANSSKYHG00001\" target=\"_blank\">$59.99 on PlayStation<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/us\/store\/products\/no-mans-sky-switch\/\" target=\"_blank\">$23.99 on Nintendo Switch<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>No Man&#8217;s Sky had a tumultuous launch. It overpromised and underdelivered on its marketing, and it was a barren experience. However, it&#8217;s a great example of the turnaround that can happen when a developer is committed to improving a struggling game instead of abandoning it. The team worked hard, and free updates improved No Man&#8217;s Sky massively.<\/p>\n<p>More good news: it&#8217;s also one of the best space VR games since an immersive version was released. The colorful visuals, peaceful exploration, and survival mechanics are hosted in an infinite procedurally generated universe, which is what initially reeled gamers in pre-launch.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Mass Effect 3<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_312484\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-312484\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Mass-Effect-3-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Mass Effect 3 concludes the original trilogy with a massive war\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" class=\"wp-image-312484\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Mass-Effect-3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Mass-Effect-3-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Mass-Effect-3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Mass-Effect-3-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Mass-Effect-3-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Mass-Effect-3.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-312484\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mass Effect 3 concludes the original trilogy with a massive war. Source: Electronic Arts<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#dddddd;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#F7F7F7;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<p><strong>Highlights: <\/strong>War, cinematic, RPG<br \/>\n<strong>Publisher: <\/strong>Electronic Arts<br \/>\n<strong>Developer: <\/strong>BioWare<br \/>\n<strong>Availability &amp; Cost:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/steamdb.info\/sub\/851916\/\" target=\"_blank\">$29.99 on Steam<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-us\/games\/store\/mass-effect-3\/c040h652pd98\" target=\"_blank\">$19.99 on Xbox<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/store.playstation.com\/en-us\/product\/UP0006-CUSA19500_00-METR000000000000\" target=\"_blank\">$8.99 on PlayStation<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Rating Mass Effect 3 above 2 and 1 may be controversial, but the dramatic and consequential finale of the original trilogy is so memorable.<\/p>\n<p>The combat and RPG mechanics are their most refined here, and the choices you&#8217;ve made as Commander Shepard have compounded. Decisions feel weighty, even if some are illusory, and characters like Liara are, by this stage, like old friends we don&#8217;t want to say goodbye to.<\/p>\n<p>The challenging routes you must choose between in the third act make Mass Effect 3 a bittersweet venture, and it&#8217;s all the better for it. It&#8217;s our pick for the best space RPG game, and that&#8217;s not an award we give lightly.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Alien Isolation<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_312486\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-312486\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Alien-Isolation-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Alien Isolation is a terrifying experience in deep space\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" class=\"wp-image-312486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Alien-Isolation-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Alien-Isolation-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Alien-Isolation-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Alien-Isolation-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Alien-Isolation.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-312486\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Alien Isolation is a terrifying experience in deep space. Source: Xbox<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#dddddd;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#F7F7F7;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<p><strong>Highlights: <\/strong>Survival, Alien franchise, space station setting<br \/>\n<strong>Publisher: <\/strong>Sega<br \/>\n<strong>Developer: <\/strong>Creative Assembly<br \/>\n<strong>Availability &amp; Cost: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/214490\/?curator_clanid=4777282&amp;utm_source=SteamDB\" target=\"_blank\">$39.99 on Steam<\/a><strong>,<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/store.playstation.com\/en-us\/product\/UP0177-CUSA00363_00-ALIENISOLATIONP4\" target=\"_blank\">$29.99 on PlayStation<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-US\/games\/store\/alien-isolation\/C1H9V6SLK2K5\/0001\" target=\"_blank\">$39.99 on Xbox<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/us\/store\/products\/alien-isolation-switch\/\" target=\"_blank\">$19.99 on Nintendo Switch<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Survive adrenaline-fueled horrors as you&#8217;re relentlessly hunted by a familiar perfect organism through an abandoned space station in Alien: Isolation. The Xenomorph may be nature&#8217;s flawless monster, but Isolation is one of the best space combat games ever.<\/p>\n<p>The action is sparse, but when it arrives you&#8217;re fighting like a caveman; using fire and your environment to evade and push back an apex predator in a 1v1 for the ages. An immersive story, space station setting that holds up wonderfully, and terrific horror atmosphere make Isolation a must-play.<\/p>\n<p>It also has a solid Nintendo port, so is easily one of the best space games for Switch.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"more_of_the_best_space_games_to_play_in_cur_year\">More of the Best Space Games to Play in 2024<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"su-tabs su-tabs-style-default su-tabs-mobile-stack\" data-active=\"1\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-tabs-nav\"><span class=\"\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"blank\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><strong>Rebel Galaxy Outlaw<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"blank\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><strong>Escape Velocity<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"blank\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><strong>Star Wars Outlaws<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"blank\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><strong>Space Engineers<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"blank\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><strong>Stellaris<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"su-tabs-panes\"><div class=\"su-tabs-pane su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt;Rebel Galaxy Outlaw&lt;\/strong&gt;\">\n<p>Rebel Galaxy Outlaw is an underrated space sim set in a blue-collar world filled with outlaws and thieves. <a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/910830\/?curator_clanid=4777282&amp;utm_source=SteamDB\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Cost<\/strong>: $29.99<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-tabs-pane su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt;Escape Velocity&lt;\/strong&gt;\">\n<p>This free-to-play indie seeks to embed an engaging story inside endless runner mechanics. <a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/944450\/?curator_clanid=4777282&amp;utm_source=SteamDB\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Cost<\/strong>: Free<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-tabs-pane su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt;Star Wars Outlaws&lt;\/strong&gt;\">\n<p>Live your best Han Solo roguish life in this new AAA Star Wars title. <a href=\"https:\/\/store.ubisoft.com\/us\/star-wars-outlaws\/645ba713a9ce0448bffa4c12.html?lang=en_US\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Cost:<\/strong> $69.99<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-tabs-pane su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt;Space Engineers&lt;\/strong&gt;\">\n<p>Open-ended sandbox game where you can build anything. <a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/244850\/Space_Engineers\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Cost: <\/strong>$19.99<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-tabs-pane su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" data-title=\"&lt;strong&gt;Stellaris&lt;\/strong&gt;\">\n<p>A grand strategy title that lets you connect with diverse aliens, uncover new worlds, and expand your empire. <a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/281990\/?curator_clanid=4777282&amp;utm_source=SteamDB\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Cost:<\/strong> $9.99<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"the_bottom_line\">The Bottom Line<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The best space games come in all shapes and sizes, but they especially shine in RPG and strategy genres. As game development technology continues to evolve, expect to see games set in space increase in scope and quantity.<\/p>\n<p>That doesn&#8217;t mean we need only look ahead, though. Sci-fi is often concerned with the past, after all. Plenty of all-timer space epics come from the 2000s. Don&#8217;t leave out enriching classics like the Mass Effect trilogy or Dead Space.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately space provides ample opportunity for escapism that stretches the limits of what&#8217;s possible on our PCs and consoles, but it&#8217;s the human heart at the center of these vast games that makes them so compelling.<\/p>\n<h3>FAQs<\/h3>\n<div class=\"man_faq_sec\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"><section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">Which space simulator is the best?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">Kerbal Space Program&#8217;s ludicrous tone and entertaining gameplay take the cake.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">What is the game that lets you explore the whole universe?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">If you&#8217;re looking for endless exploration, Starfield and No Man&#8217;s Sky are a good bet.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">Are there any space survival games?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">There are lots of space survival games. While they&#8217;re technically in space stations, Dead Space and Alien Isolation are amazing ones.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">What is the most realistic space game?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">Kerbal Space Program&#8217;s physics and launch mechanics are actually based on real science, making those elements of the game very realistic.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">What is the best online space game to play?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">Star Trek Fleet Command&#8217;s passionate and welcoming player base gives it the edge here. It&#8217;s so easy to jump into with other people.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">What is the best space MMO game available?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">There are several space MMOs but Eve&#8217;s depth makes it the standout.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">What was the first space game ever made?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">The first space game ever made was Spacewar! In 1962. It was created by students at MIT.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<div class=\"reference-content\">\n<div class=\"reference-heading reference-content-collapsible-heading\">\n<h2><span id=\"references\">References<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reference-content-body\">\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/startrekfleetcommand.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Star Trek Fleet Command | Play the Award-Winning PC &amp; Mobile Game<\/a> (Startrekfleetcommand)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/star-trek-fleet-command\/id1427744264\" target=\"_blank\">\u200eStar Trek Fleet Command on the App Store<\/a> (Apps.apple)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.scopely.startrek&amp;gl=ES\" target=\"_blank\">Star Trek\u2122 Fleet Command &#8211; Apps on Google Play<\/a> (Play.google)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/578650\/The_Outer_Worlds\/\" target=\"_blank\">Save 50% on The Outer Worlds on Steam<\/a> (Store.steampowered)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/store.playstation.com\/en-us\/product\/UP4581-CUSA16285_00-THEOUTERWORLDS01\" target=\"_blank\">The Outer Worlds<\/a> (Store.playstation)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-US\/games\/store\/the-outer-worlds\/BVTKN6CQ8W5F\" target=\"_blank\">Buy The Outer Worlds | Xbox<\/a> (Xbox)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/1716740\/?curator_clanid=4777282&amp;utm_source=SteamDB\" target=\"_blank\">Starfield on Steam<\/a> (Store.steampowered)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-US\/games\/store\/starfield\/9NCJSXWZTP88\/0010\" target=\"_blank\">Buy Starfield | Xbox<\/a> (Xbox)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/1222730\/?curator_clanid=4777282&amp;utm_source=SteamDB\" target=\"_blank\">STAR WARS\u2122: Squadrons on Steam<\/a> (Store.steampowered)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-US\/games\/store\/star-wars-squadrons\/BV9CWVQWNS4P\/0001\" target=\"_blank\">Buy STAR WARS\u2122: Squadrons | Xbox<\/a> (Xbox)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/store.playstation.com\/en-us\/product\/UP0006-CUSA15080_00-STARWARSQUADRONS\" target=\"_blank\">STAR WARS\u2122: Squadrons<\/a> (Store.playstation)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/8500\/?curator_clanid=4777282&amp;utm_source=SteamDB\" target=\"_blank\">EVE Online on Steam<\/a> (Store.steampowered)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-us\/games\/store\/outer-wilds\/c596fkdkmqn7\" target=\"_blank\">Buy Outer Wilds | Xbox<\/a> (Xbox)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/753640\/?curator_clanid=4777282&amp;utm_source=SteamDB\" target=\"_blank\">Outer Wilds on Steam<\/a> (Store.steampowered)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/store.playstation.com\/en-us\/product\/UP2470-PPSA08101_00-OUTERWILDSSIEA00\" target=\"_blank\">Outer Wilds<\/a> (Store.playstation)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/920210\/?curator_clanid=4777282&amp;utm_source=SteamDB\" target=\"_blank\">LEGO\u00ae Star Wars\u2122: The Skywalker Saga on Steam<\/a> (Store.steampowered)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/store.playstation.com\/en-us\/product\/UP1018-PPSA01864_00-LEGOSWTSS0000000\" target=\"_blank\">LEGO\u00ae Star Wars\u2122: The Skywalker Saga PS4 &amp; PS5<\/a> (Store.playstation)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/us\/store\/products\/lego-star-wars-the-skywalker-saga-switch\/?srsltid=AfmBOoqnlXgBOjU4_N2YOt6-zxsNgRe9E9AHL4f6nhXwA0WRb7ubSWH8\" target=\"_blank\">LEGO\u00ae Star Wars\u2122: The Skywalker Saga for Nintendo Switch &#8211; Nintendo Official Site<\/a> (Nintendo)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-US\/games\/store\/lego-star-wars-the-skywalker-saga\/9NJN1MC1X5FK\/0010\" target=\"_blank\">Buy LEGO\u00ae Star Wars\u2122: The Skywalker Saga | Xbox<\/a> (Xbox)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/220200\/?curator_clanid=4777282&amp;utm_source=SteamDB\" target=\"_blank\">Save 75% on Kerbal Space Program on Steam<\/a> (Store.steampowered)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-US\/games\/store\/kerbal-space-program-enhanced-edition\/BRBD7BDK271P\/0001\" target=\"_blank\">Buy Kerbal Space Program Enhanced Edition | Xbox<\/a> (Xbox)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/store.playstation.com\/en-us\/product\/UP4581-PPSA03748_00-KERBAL0EEPS50000\" target=\"_blank\">Kerbal Space Program: Enhanced Edition<\/a> (Store.playstation)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/335620\/?curator_clanid=4777282&amp;utm_source=SteamDB\" target=\"_blank\">Star Traders: Frontiers on Steam<\/a> (Store.steampowered)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/p\/star-traders-frontiers\/9nptvl27shpn?activetab=pivot:overviewtab\" target=\"_blank\">Buy Star Traders: Frontiers &#8211; Microsoft Store<\/a> (Microsoft)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/17460\/?curator_clanid=4777282&amp;utm_source=SteamDB\" target=\"_blank\">Mass Effect (2007) on Steam<\/a> (Store.steampowered)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-US\/games\/store\/mass-effect\/BV5N90RDT0SH\/0001\" target=\"_blank\">Buy Mass Effect | Xbox<\/a> (Xbox)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/store.playstation.com\/en-us\/product\/UP0006-CUSA19500_00-METR000000000000\" target=\"_blank\">Mass Effect\u2122 Legendary Edition<\/a> (Store.playstation)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/1693980\/?curator_clanid=4777282&amp;utm_source=SteamDB\" target=\"_blank\">Dead Space on Steam<\/a> (Store.steampowered)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-us\/games\/store\/dead-space\/9nlb6v0gnc9p\" target=\"_blank\">Buy Dead Space | Xbox<\/a> (Xbox)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/store.playstation.com\/en-us\/product\/UP0006-PPSA03845_00-BEYONDPS5GAME000\" target=\"_blank\">Dead Space<\/a> (Store.playstation)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/2362420\/Mass_Effect_2_2010_Edition\/\" target=\"_blank\">Mass Effect 2 (2010) Edition on Steam<\/a> (Store.steampowered)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-us\/games\/store\/mass-effect-2\/c0z1n477w100\" target=\"_blank\">Buy Mass Effect 2 | Xbox<\/a> (Xbox)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/275850\/?curator_clanid=4777282&amp;utm_source=SteamDB\" target=\"_blank\">Save 60% on No Man&#8217;s Sky on Steam<\/a> (Store.steampowered)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-us\/games\/store\/no-mans-sky\/bqvqtl3pch05\" target=\"_blank\">Buy No Man&#8217;s Sky | Xbox<\/a> (Xbox)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/store.playstation.com\/en-us\/product\/UP2034-PPSA02110_00-NOMANSSKYHG00001\" target=\"_blank\">No Man&#8217;s Sky PS4 &amp; PS5<\/a> (Store.playstation)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/us\/store\/products\/no-mans-sky-switch\/\" target=\"_blank\">No Man&#8217;s Sky for Nintendo Switch &#8211; Nintendo Official Site<\/a> (Nintendo)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/steamdb.info\/sub\/851916\/\" target=\"_blank\">Mass Effect 3 (2012)\u00a0<\/a> (Steamdb)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-us\/games\/store\/mass-effect-3\/c040h652pd98\" target=\"_blank\">Buy Mass Effect\u2122 3 | Xbox<\/a> (Xbox)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/214490\/?curator_clanid=4777282&amp;utm_source=SteamDB\" target=\"_blank\">Alien: Isolation on Steam<\/a> (Store.steampowered)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/store.playstation.com\/en-us\/product\/UP0177-CUSA00363_00-ALIENISOLATIONP4\" target=\"_blank\">Alien: Isolation<\/a> (Store.playstation)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-US\/games\/store\/alien-isolation\/C1H9V6SLK2K5\/0001\" target=\"_blank\">Buy Alien: Isolation | Xbox<\/a> (Xbox)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/us\/store\/products\/alien-isolation-switch\/\" target=\"_blank\">Alien: Isolation for Nintendo Switch &#8211; Nintendo Official Site<\/a> (Nintendo)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/910830\/?curator_clanid=4777282&amp;utm_source=SteamDB\" target=\"_blank\">Rebel Galaxy Outlaw on Steam<\/a> (Store.steampowered)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/944450\/?curator_clanid=4777282&amp;utm_source=SteamDB\" target=\"_blank\">Escape Velocity on Steam<\/a> (Store.steampowered)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/store.ubisoft.com\/us\/star-wars-outlaws\/645ba713a9ce0448bffa4c12.html?lang=en_US\" target=\"_blank\">Buy Star Wars Outlaws on PC &amp; More | Ubisoft Store<\/a> (Store.ubisoft)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/244850\/Space_Engineers\/\" target=\"_blank\">Space Engineers on Steam<\/a> (Store.steampowered)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/281990\/?curator_clanid=4777282&amp;utm_source=SteamDB\" target=\"_blank\">Save 75% on Stellaris on Steam<\/a> (Store.steampowered)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Shooting for the stars, trekking through vacant worlds, and playing god with civilizations make galactic exploration one of the most exciting things to experience in the best space games in . 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