These sci-fi games are great for people who like fighting in space.
As you might expect, space is a popular setting for science fiction games. It makes sense then that many of these games have combat in space, where there is no end. Because of how they are made, space environments are perfect for complicated aerial battle. When combined with simulation-heavy gameplay, they can make some of the most immersive science fiction experiences.
Space battles are used in a lot of games, with different levels of success. Space battles aren’t the main point of some games, like Starfield. Other games, on the other hand, are built around them. These examples are all about the second type of game. The games that aren’t just about fighting are there because they are unique or very immersive and emotional.
House Of The Dying Sun
This space simulation game is an action-packed space opera that can only be played by one person. The 14 scenarios that make up the campaign are all about battle. The thing that makes House of the Dying Sun stand out is that it has both first-person space combat and a tactical fleet-command game.
Also, House of the Dying Sun works perfectly with VR, which makes the battle feel real and immersive.The fleet can also be upgraded in House of the Dying Sun, and the game’s mix of tactics and first-person shooter space action makes it truly unique.
FTL: Faster Than Light
This modern classic 2D indie game is a rogue-like where players take control of a spaceship’s crew and keep it powered up while traveling through galaxies.
In FTL, players control their crew’s movement around the ship to work at different stations, fix systems, and protect it from invaders while giving power to different systems. Players also have to think about defenses, hulls, and which enemy systems to focus on during battle.FTL can be hard to get into because players have to make choices all the time while in battle, but the real-time with pause mode makes it easy to learn.
Freespace 2
Although it came out in 1999, Freespace 2 has been loved by many gamers and has a strong community and hacking scene that has kept the game alive. The game has a lot of fighting, and players are in the cockpit of a fighter in an arcade-style shooter with simulation features.
Freespace 2 models the ship’s different systems, like its engines, shields, and communications. All of these systems can get broken or even turned off, but they can all be fixed later. These simulation features make players worry about the health of their ship as they fight in the game’s many space battles, which gives the game more meaning. Players can also control their different wingmen with easy-to-understand tools. It’s very important for players to learn how to use these wingmen well because they can be very helpful in a pinch.
Star Fox 64
This 3D space shooter was first released for the Nintendo 64. It is praised for having tight, easy-to-use controls and a wide range of settings. Some levels of Star Fox 64 take place in the airspace of different planets, so the game isn’t completely set in space. However, the 3D space combat in the air was both new and easy to learn. Star Fox 64 is still one of the easiest fighting games in the air to pick up and play, but it’s hard enough that you should play it over and over again until you get good at it.
As of now, Star Fox 64 is thought to be the best Star Fox game ever. It has both an on-rails shooter mode and a “All-Range” mode where players fly around a 3D battlefield freely, which takes a bit more piloting skill than the other parts of the game. Star Fox 64 has simplified space fighting that’s great for people who just want to play without getting stuck on complicated mechanics and small details.
Elite Dangerous
The battle system in Elite Dangerous might not be the most complicated in terms of how to play, but the game is more about what you do in the cockpit. Elite Dangerous makes it feel real and realistic to fly a spaceship. Because of this, fighting in the game can be very intense.
For some reason, Elite Dangerous is best when things are going badly. For example, when players choose to fight a ship that is a little too strong for them, they end up in a fight for their lives. However, getting good at Elite Dangerous’s fighting can be fun, even though there are other things to do in the game.
Star Wars: Squadrons
One of the most famous things about the Star Wars series is the space dogfights between fighters. They have even been the focus of video games like Star Wars: TIE Fighter. Though, Star Wars: Squadrons might be one of the best video games based on Star Wars dogfights. It can even be played in VR.
The goal of Star Wars: Squadrons is to balance the power of your ship’s guns, thrusters, and shields. Power management is very important for success, and picking the right method to focus on at the right time can mean the difference between life and death.
NEBULOUS: Fleet Command
Both the ships in this tactical space simulation game and the way fights are fought are influenced by science fiction TV shows like “The Expanse.” The battles are slow-paced and strategic, with short bursts of high-speed action.
NEBULOUS: Fleet Command puts players in charge of a group of spaceships in 3D space. The game’s advanced movement controls let players make complicated moves and the realistic radar lets them keep an eye on their enemies. NEBULOUS: Fleet Command is a simulation game that focuses on patience and tactical planning. It’s not for everyone, but it’s a fun big-game experience for those who are willing to learn how it works.
Infinity: Battlescape
There are no loading screens in this space combat game; it’s all about big battles in a procedurally created star system with hundreds of ships. Infinity: Battlescape might be the most visually stunning of all the games we’ve talked about so far.
Infinity: Battlescape is a massively multiplayer large-scale space fight simulator, but it’s still a lot of fun to play by yourself when there are no other people on the server. This is because Infinity: Battlescape battles start with AI fighters and then add humans as they join the fight.
Freelancer
This old-school space flying simulator from 2003 is the follow-up to Starlancer, which came out in 2000. Trading and, more importantly, space battles are big parts of Drive Mad.
When you play Freelancer, the fighting is easy to learn but hard to master. As you go through the game, more weapons and ship types make it more difficult to master. Getting through battle in Freelancer, on the other hand, is easy thanks to its fluid, intuitive movement controls and smooth camera. There is also a large community of people who modify the game, and some amazing, large-scale mods are available that make the game more fun to play again and again.
EVERSPACE 2
This single-player action RPG is very well polished and plays like a looter-shooter in space. It has a full story campaign and fast-paced, explosive space battle. The fighting in EVERSPACE 2 is what makes it stand out. The game has an open world, mining and crafting, and puzzles.
EVERSPACE 2 is very easy to use and doesn’t have any simulation-heavy features that slow it down. Instead, the combat is simple, and the spaceship is easy to handle and can be changed in many ways. However, this focus on fighting can be a double-edged sword for players who want a more complete experience. No matter what, EVERSPACE 2’s combat mixes easy-to-use flight controls with arcade-style looter shooter action to make what is probably the best space combat experience ever.
