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Co-Op Horror Sim Cleaner Company Drops a Demo for PC
The co-op horror game Cleaner Company has released a free demo for PC, available on Steam and the Epic Games Store. Developed by Wildflame Studio and published by Mythwright, the game tasks players with cleaning up gruesome crime scenes in deep space, featuring up to 2-4 player co-op and various sci-fi cleaning tools. A full release is planned for 2026.
No Man's Sky 10th anniversary update is here, and that means orbital bases, space station ownership - and yes, you can finally fly to the sun
Hello Games has released the 10th anniversary 'Cosmos' update for No Man's Sky, overhauling space with features like orbital bases, space station ownership, and alliances. Players can now build anywhere in space, purchase and customize space stations, and explore revamped asteroid belts. The update also introduces new points of interest, salvageable space hulks, and the ability to fly to the system's sun for the first time.
Star Citizen-kampanjen Squadron 42 försenas till andra kvartalet 2027
The single-player campaign for Star Citizen, Squadron 42, has been delayed to the second quarter of 2027. While a limited group of backers and content creators will get to test the game in October, a specific release date for Star Citizen itself has not been provided.
This week's Epic Games Free games are for the space fans and the horse girls
The Epic Games Store is offering Breathedge and Rival Stars Horse Racing: Desktop Edition for free between September 27 and October 3. Breathedge is a space survival crafting game with a humorous tone, while Rival Stars Horse Racing focuses on racing, breeding, and managing a ranch.
Elite Dangerous attacks operations issues and teases its next new vessel
Frontier Developments has been working to address issues with Elite Dangerous' operations feature since its release last month, releasing patches and performing maintenance for reward weirdness, UI behavior, and latency. The studio is also teasing the game's next new vessel with a screenshot, with more details expected on August 6th, leading to speculation it will be a mining-centric planetary ship.
Fly for Free in the Star Citizen Foundation Festival
The Star Citizen Foundation Festival 2026 is currently running, offering players a chance to fly several spacecraft for free in the crowdfunded space game. This event provides an opportunity to experience different ships within the game's universe.
Ostranauts Review
Ostranauts is a space simulation and survival game where players turn scrap into a ship. The review highlights the satisfaction of building a vessel but criticizes the repetitive progress bars and anemic battery mechanics.
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This article analyzes the persistent challenges space games face in accurately representing the vast scale of the universe. It discusses how developers struggle to balance realistic cosmic distances with engaging gameplay mechanics, often leading to compromises in scale or player experience.
Hooded Horse spaceship RPG C-Beams isn't just a riff on Blade Runner - it's a "modern version" of one of my favourite childhood space sims
The upcoming spaceship RPG C-Beams from Distant Light Games and Hooded Horse is described as a modern take on classic space simulators like Ambrosia Software's Escape Velocity, while also drawing inspiration from Blade Runner. Players will explore a black hole system as a ship captain, engaging in dogfights, mining, and managing ship handling with realistic physics. The game aims to blend nostalgic elements with modern 2.5D visuals and gameplay mechanics.
Orbitals Could Be Something Special
Orbitals is a new space simulation and strategy game that aims to offer a unique experience. The article suggests the game has the potential to be something special, hinting at innovative gameplay mechanics or a compelling narrative.
BESIEGE: THE BROKEN BEYOND BLASTS OFF TODAY - THE MEDIEVAL PHYSICS BUILDER LAUNCHES INTO SPACE
Spiderling Studios has launched The Broken Beyond, the largest expansion for its physics-based building game Besiege, today on Steam. This expansion takes the game's signature destruction into space, challenging players to build rockets, navigate gravitational fields, and engage in interplanetary combat. The Broken Beyond introduces 13 new space-themed blocks, a dynamic fuel system, and an 11-level campaign set across a fractured star system.
Star Citizen highlights June 17’s new alien space truck and updates its list of known issues
Cloud Imperium Games is releasing the Gatac Railen, a new alien-manufactured space truck for Star Citizen, on June 17th. The studio is also addressing known issues like inventory problems and UI bugs, while working on fixes for other elements. The article also touches on Star Citizen's long development history, its significant crowdfunding success, and the ongoing delays of its single-player counterpart, Squadron 42.
Starpoint Gemini Co-Creator Returns to Space with Farlane
Farlane, a new sci-fi adventure game from Starpoint Gemini co-creator Zeljko Kos and his studio Siscia Games, has garnered significant early interest, achieving over 8,000 Steam wishlists shortly after its reveal. The game, planned for a 2027 PC release, focuses on commanding a single upgradable ship and its crew on the edge of known space, featuring exploration, trading, combat, and crew management.
X4: Foundations' Empire update, out now, delivers the space sim's biggest bout of battle balancing yet, plus RTS-style ordering and ship showrooms for showoffs
Egosoft has released the 'Empire' update for X4: Foundations, introducing significant combat rebalancing, RTS-style priority orders, and new features like ship showrooms and Kha'ak derelict recycling. This update aims to add tactical depth to combat and improve the flow of strategic gameplay.
EVE Online's survival spinoff Frontier is a hardcore space sim you can play on a gamepad that's unlike…
EVE Frontier, a survival space simulator from Fenris Creations, is evolving beyond its initial blockchain-focused development into a hardcore experience playable with a gamepad. The game aims to blend EVE Online's emergent economy with exploration elements from No Man's Sky and Elite, featuring unique server-side modding and Rust-like survival mechanics. Recent hands-on previews highlight improved combat, striking art direction, and a focus on seamless interior/exterior transitions within its megastructure environments.
A New Sci-Fi Frontier Adventure from a Starpoint Gemini Co-Creator
Independent developer Siscia Games, founded by Starpoint Gemini co-creator Zeljko Kos, has revealed FARLANE, a single-player sci-fi space adventure. The game is planned for release in 2027 on PC and Xbox Series X|S, featuring ship and crew management, exploration, and combat in a frontier setting.
Devlog 11 - Progress Report news - Synthaar: A Space Opera Simulator
Synthaar: A Space Opera Simulator is nearing its 0.3.0 update, which will introduce new species, detailed galaxy maps with regions and governments, and gameplay features like fires, repairs, and threats from raiders. The developer plans a Steam Early Access release this fall, with a demo and trailer to follow soon. Support is currently available through Itch.io.
Star Citizen's latest alpha patch adds 385 asteroid defence missions, but players are reporting problems with broken hangar doors and exploding pilots
Star Citizen's alpha patch 4.8.1 introduces 385 new asteroid defense missions where players defend mining stations against raiders. Despite the new content, players are reporting issues with broken hangar doors and pilots exploding, problems that have apparently persisted from previous iterations of these missions. Development attention may also be focused on the single-player campaign, Squadron 42, which is reportedly in its final stages.
Star Citizen recounts May development, outlines alpha 4.9 features, and launches new defense missions
Star Citizen's May development progress report detailed work on alpha 4.8 features like new ships, item crafting, and AI improvements. Alpha 4.9 is tentatively planned to include instancing, the Siege of Orison, new armor, weapons, and more ships. New defense missions are also live, allowing players to protect asteroid bases for rewards.
X4: Foundations Reveals June 10 Release Date and New Trailer for Massive 9.00 Empire Update
Egosoft announced that the free 9.00 Empire Update for X4: Foundations will be released on June 10th, featuring a new trailer. This major update expands station building, fleet management, combat, mining, and adds new resources and visual improvements to the space sandbox.
