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Project Nebula - A Super Stardust inspiration with hand-crafted HD visuals coming to Steam as of this December
MK_Games is set to release Project Nebula on PC this December, a 360-degree space combat shooter inspired by classics like Asteroids and Super Stardust. The game features 100 handcrafted waves across 10 planets, three distinct starships, and both retro and modern modes, along with local co-op and online leaderboards.
Spaceship bullet heaven Seven Suns of Orion has what Vampire Survivors lacks: semi-Newtonian physics and railguns
Seven Suns of Orion is a spaceship bullet heaven game that distinguishes itself from Vampire Survivors with semi-Newtonian physics and railguns. Players must survive seven minutes against an invading drone army, culminating in a boss battle. The game features distinct ship handling and control schemes, encouraging strategic movement and use of environmental gravity wells.
Synvector – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Synvector is a new 3D sci-fi action RPG that combines third-person space combat with real-time fleet command and tactical pause mechanics. Players lead a mercenary squadron at the edge of civilized space, piloting their flagship while coordinating multiple squadrons. The game features four distinct civilizations, customizable fleets, and an evolving galaxy shaped by war and trade. A beta sign-up is currently available.
Nova Offline - Free Online Browser Game
Nova Offline is a single-player, 100% offline space exploration and combat browser game built with HTML5/JavaScript. It features procedurally generated universes with multiple galaxies, factions, trading, mining, and combat, all playable without an internet connection. The game offers a deep progression system with unlockable ships and modular upgrades, accessible instantly in any modern web browser.
Ambitious sc-fi epic Era One will reveal multiplayer and its 1.0 release date at Gamescom 2026
Team Complex will reveal the multiplayer mode and 1.0 release date for its space strategy game Era One at Gamescom 2026. Attendees will have the first public opportunity to play the multiplayer, which combines real-time strategy and fleet combat with modular spaceship construction and base building. The game, which launched in Steam Early Access in August 2025, will officially leave early access on its announced 1.0 release date.
Finally complete after 11 years, Angels Fall First delivers massive FPS space battles with old-school Battlefront vibes, at a must-have price
After more than a decade in development, Strangely Interactive has released Angels Fall First 1.0, an ambitious FPS that blends large-scale space battles with ground combat. The game, which was in early access since 2015, offers 64-player matches featuring infantry, vehicles, and capital ships with fully explorable interiors. It is available at a discounted introductory price.
YOUR BODY IS GONE. YOUR SENTENCE HAS JUST BEGUN. HELL GALAXY LEAVES EARLY ACCESS AND LAUNCHES V1.0 ON STEAM JULY 31
Italian Games Factory announced that Hell Galaxy will leave Early Access and launch its V1.0 version on Steam on July 31, 2026. The dark sci-fi space combat RPG will deliver its definitive form after a year of development, featuring intense dogfights, RPG progression, and a haunting narrative.
Iron Sky: Invasion UHD Director's Cut Released
TopWare has released the Iron Sky: Invasion UHD Director's Cut for Windows PC. This remastered version of the 2012 space combat game is a tie-in with the film Iron Sky.
Star Fox Nintendo Switch 2 launch trailer
Nintendo has released a final launch trailer for Star Fox, which is set to release on the Nintendo Switch 2 tomorrow, June 25. The game is a modernized remake of Star Fox 64, featuring updated visuals, fully voiced dialogue, and new cinematic cutscenes. It includes Campaign, Challenge, and a new 4-vs-4 multiplayer Battle Mode, with additional features like Joy-Con mouse controls and GameChat.
Star Fox review – Top Gun in space with talking animals
This review of Star Fox highlights its "Top Gun in space with talking animals" theme. The game is described as a space combat experience with a unique cast of characters.
Review: Star Fox
Nintendo has released a new Star Fox title, the first in over a decade, following a cameo appearance by Fox McCloud in the Super Mario Galaxy Movie. This review covers the latest entry in the beloved space combat series.
Warframe: Jade Shadows – Constellations Update Expands Story | Invision Game Community
Digital Extremes has released the Jade Shadows Constellations update for Warframe, adding a new narrative chapter that continues the Jade Shadows storyline and explores themes of fatherhood and sacrifice through the Stalker's perspective. The update introduces new gameplay systems, missions, two new Protoframe mentors, and the 65th Warframe, Sirius & Orion, which features dual combat forms. The update is available for free on all platforms, with further announcements expected at TennoCon.
Star Wrath Demo Launches on Steam
Gaijin Entertainment has announced that a time-limited demo for their upcoming multiplayer extraction-action game, Star Wrath, is now available on Steam. The demo allows players to experience PvP and PvE modes, featuring space raids, dogfights, and resource gathering with customizable spacecraft. A closed beta is also ongoing via the Gaijin.Net service, with Founder's Packs available for instant access.
Star Fox (2026) Preview
A preview of the upcoming Star Fox game, set to release on June 24 for the Nintendo Switch 2, highlights its semi-realistic redesigns and cinematic presentation. The demo features the training simulator and Mission 2, showcasing improved Arwing controls and a more fleshed-out narrative for Fox McCloud's origins. Despite some initial negative reception to the new art direction, the game aims to deliver the ultimate Star Fox experience.
EVE Online Cradle of War Released
Fenris Productions has released the Cradle of War expansion for the free-to-play space MMORPG EVE Online. This update introduces new content and implements improvements to the game's systems.
EVE Online Launches Cradle Of War Expansion, Featuring Military Campaigns, New Ships, And More
Fenris Creations has launched the Cradle of War expansion for the sci-fi MMORPG EVE Online. This expansion introduces Military Campaigns, eight new ships, and Exordium Starter Space for new players. The Military Campaigns allow players to contribute to large-scale wars in various roles, shaping the future of New Eden.
Halo: Campaign Evolved launches in July, and its all-new prequel missions have space combat
Halo: Campaign Evolved, a remake of Halo: Combat Evolved, will launch on July 28, 2026, for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. The game will feature three new prequel missions set before the original game, including space combat with pilotable alien vehicles. Pre-orders are available for Standard and Premium editions.
Don't tell Xbox, but Halo: Campaign Evolved screenshots have leaked through the Microsoft Store and revealed space…
Screenshots for the upcoming Halo: Campaign Evolved have leaked via the Microsoft Store, revealing new details about the game. The leaked images showcase remade levels, character designs including a blue Cortana, and the introduction of space combat sections, a feature not present in the original Halo: Combat Evolved. The game is slated for release on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5.
A new Star Fox game should be a crossover with F-Zero - Reader's Feature
A reader proposes a crossover game combining Nintendo's Star Fox and F-Zero franchises. This concept would merge space combat and racing elements, potentially creating a sandbox experience with space exploration and trading, addressing the current lack of new titles for both series.
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (30th May)
Several Nintendo Life staff members share their weekend gaming plans, with titles like Mina The Hollower, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and Star Fox 64 being prominent. Recent news includes Dragon Quest announcements, a Resident Evil 4 demo, and new mobile app and NSO additions.
