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Deck & Conn is a cat-and-mouse MicroProse homage to a 55-year-old Star Trek game that might not be chunky enough for today's simulation sickos
Deck & Conn is a turn-based space combat simulator by Elissa Black and MicroProse, inspired by the 1971 Star Trek game. While it captures a claustrophobic intimacy and offers a deliberate pace, its interface and simplified mechanics may prove too threadbare for hardcore simulation fans.
The Last Mission: Space TD Is an Auto-Battler and Space Battle Sim Out on Android
The Last Mission: Space TD, a new sci-fi strategy game developed by amarks, is now available on Android. The game blends tower defense, roguelike progression, auto-battler mechanics, and space battle simulation, tasking players with commanding a fleet to defend Earth from alien waves. It features offline gameplay with extensive ship customization and upgrade options.
Star Wars: X-Wing and MechWarrior veterans release In The Black, a "serious" space combat sim with Newtonian physics
Impeller Studios, led by veterans from Star Wars: X-Wing Alliance and MechWarrior 2: Mercenaries, has released In The Black, a new space combat simulator emphasizing realistic Newtonian physics and the pilot experience. The game is currently in early access on PC and supports various control inputs including HOTAS and Steam Deck, with plans for a full release after at least a year.
Nuclear-Powered Space Combat Simulator In The Black® Launches May 5
Impeller Studios announced that its decade-in-development space combat simulator, In The Black®, will launch into Early Access on Steam on May 5th. The game features skill-based dogfighting, corporate warfare, and realistic space combat set in our solar system, with extensive control support including HOTAS and Steam Deck.