best space games

[PurplDrank]

best space games for someone who loves space but never played one. I was looking at eve online vs Elite dangerous, or any other suggestions

[Versti]

KERBAL, DUHH
has EVERYTHING that has to do with space, i learned 90% of my physics there.
 

[Streetguru]

3 minutes ago, PurplDrank said:

best space games for someone who loves space but never played one. I was looking at eve online vs Elite dangerous, or any other suggestions

Elite is fine if you like space trucking and some combat, would recommend Twin Sticking it.

Or just play FTL

[PurplDrank]

4 minutes ago, Streetguru said:

Elite is fine if you like space trucking and some combat, would recommend Twin Sticking it.

Or just play FTL

what the hell screen is that? you stuck in the 90s?

[Streetguru]

Just now, PurplDrank said:

what the hell screen is that? you stuck in the 90s?

CRTs are still the best display technology we have

[IBM_THINKPAD_R51]

Windows Pinball Space cadet?

[MedievalMatt]

26 minutes ago, PurplDrank said:

best space games for someone who loves space but never played one. I was looking at eve online vs Elite dangerous, or any other suggestions

EVE and Elite are not really apples to apples in comparison.

 

I have played both.  and as a Sci-Fi/Space game enthusiast i have to ask.  what type of space game experience are you after?

[Snapperx]

Freelancer.

There are mods out there and is still played online.

[PurplDrank]

2 hours ago, MedievalMatt said:

EVE and Elite are not really apples to apples in comparison.

 

I have played both.  and as a Sci-Fi/Space game enthusiast i have to ask.  what type of space game experience are you after?

space flying/exploration

[MedievalMatt]

9 minutes ago, PurplDrank said:

space flying/exploration

Then your looking at Elite Dangerous, Star Citizen, No Man's Sky, Everspace.

 

EVE is sort of like those.  but its more of a focus on economy.  If you want to sit back and chill and enjoy the game.  Elite or No Man's Sky.

 

I have 700+ hours of EVE registered on steam... many thousands besides.  and played on 2 accounts..... it gets pretty heavy pretty quick, if you want to play go for it.  there is no other game like it IMO.  but know that to really get good, you have to put the time and effort to do so.

 

damnit....now i want to play EVE again...

[Professor Dingledore]

What genre? My current favorite is Stellaris, but it's a strategy not a combat sim.

[MedievalMatt]

Just now, Professor Dingledore said:

What genre? My current favorite is Stellaris, but it's a strategy not a combat sim.

Stellaris is wonderful.  I just cant keep up with the DLC.

[Professor Dingledore]

2 minutes ago, MedievalMatt said:

Stellaris is wonderful.  I just cant keep up with the DLC.

Tell me about it. I've considered going to the store page gritting my teeth and just clicking "add to cart" over and over. It's only money lol. 

[MedievalMatt]

1 minute ago, Professor Dingledore said:

Tell me about it. I've considered going to the store page gritting my teeth and just clicking "add to cart" over and over. It's only money lol. 

Steam added the ability to add All DLC all at once... and it shows you the total price before you do.... i shat myself lol.

[miagisan]

X3 Albion Prelude is one of those games I spent hundreds of hours on. 

[Cole5]

On 3/29/2018 at 5:05 PM, Streetguru said:

Elite is fine if you like space trucking and some combat, would recommend Twin Sticking it.

Or just play FTL

That looks horrificlly uncomfortable

 

Kerbal if you wanna feel like a mad scientist
Stellaris if you wanna be space furries

Elite Dangerous if you want to explore the depths of space, also trade gold

[Stefan Payne]

On 30.3.2018 at 12:02 AM, PurplDrank said:

best space games for someone who loves space but never played one. I was looking at eve online vs Elite dangerous, or any other suggestions

What do you want? Space Sims like Wing Commander??

 

Sadly most of the games that were really good in this genere are rather old...

 

Like from the 90s old...

Some had some Remakes like X-Wing and TIE Fighter, especially the latter is really good. And there are also some other Games:
Freespace

Tachyon

Starlancer

 

If you want space trade simulations, the X-Series isn't bad...

 

But they all require a Joystick to really play.

On 30.3.2018 at 12:10 AM, Streetguru said:

CRTs are still the best display technology we have

...for moved pictures yes.

For still images (Office Work) TFT was always superior.

[tatte]

Sins of a Solar Empire

Fragile Allegiance

Star Trek Online

StarMade

[Delicieuxz]

I think FreeSpace 2 (available on GoG) is reputed to be one of the best, and there are a ton of graphical and content mods available for it.

 

FreeSpace Open is an essential engine and graphics upgrade: http://www.fsoinstaller.com/