List of space flight simulation games
List of some spaceflight games
This is a sourced index of commercial space flight simulation games . The list is categorized into four sections: space flight simulators, space flight simulators with an added element of combat, space combat simulators with an added element of trading, and unreleased space flight simulators.
A space flight simulator game is software that allows the operator to experience space flight with the added elements of gameplay. There are many different types of simulators. These simulators range in purpose from pure simulation to sheer entertainment. Space flight occurs beyond the Earth's atmosphere, and space flight simulators feature the ability to roll, pitch, and yaw . Space flight simulators use flight dynamics in a free environment; this free environment lets the spacecraft move within the three-dimensional coordinate system or the x, y, and z (applicate) axis.
See Lists of video games for related lists.
Space flight simulation games
Title
Release year
Developer
Publisher
Platform
Notes
References
Artemis: Spaceship Bridge Simulator
2010
Thom Robertson
Thom Robertson
Windows, Android, iOS, WINE
Multiplayer co-operative spaceship bridge simulator.
[ 1]
Astroneer
2016
System Era Softworks
System Era Softworks
Windows, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch (January 2022)
Outer space mining resources on planets.
[ 2]
Dreadnought
2016
Yager Development
Grey Box
Windows
[ 3]
Eagle Lander 3D
2010
Ron Monsen
Ron Monsen
Windows
There are another two versions, in 2D and for VR.
[ 4]
Hellion
2017
ZeroGravity Games
Windows
Survival with PvP and PvE elements.
[ 5]
Iron Sky: Invasion
2012
Reality Pump
TopWare Interactive
Windows, Xbox 360 , PlayStation 3 , iOS , Android , Mac OS
Official video game expansion of the 2012 sci-fi film "Iron Sky ". Combines space combat simulation with strategy and RPG elements.
[ 6]
Kerbal Space Program
2011
Squad
Private Division
Windows, Mac OS X , Linux , Xbox One
Features Newtonian physics and patched conic approximation for orbits. It has received critical acclaim and many mods.
[ 7]
Kinetic Void
2014
Badland Studio
Valve
Microsoft Windows , Mac OS and Linux
[ 8]
Microsoft Space Simulator
1994
Bruce Artwick Organization Ltd.
Microsoft
DOS
[ 9]
Spaceflight Simulator
2017
Stef Moroyna
Private (iOS and Android), Steam (Windows Version)
Windows, MacOS, Android, iOS
2D sandbox spaceflight simulator. Available on both PC and mobile.
Noctis
2000
Alessandro Ghignola
Alessandro Ghignola
Windows, DOS
Occurs in an imaginary universe with futuristic/fictional aspects such as planetary landings and sentient aliens; no weapons or combat.
[citation needed ]
Orbiter
2000
Martin Schweiger
Martin Schweiger
Windows
Accurately simulates the physics and it is moddable. Released as freeware . Current release August 2016
[ 10]
Project Space Station
1985
HESware
HESware
Commodore 64 , Apple II , DOS
Four-part gameplay: administration of a space station program; shuttle launches, using a highly abstracted navigation system; assembling space station parts using an EVA pod ; and shuttle landings using a 2D representation.
[citation needed ]
Reentry - An Orbital Simulator
2018
Wilhelmsen Studios
Wilhelmsen Studios
Microsoft Windows
Simulates launch, flight, and reentry for the Project Mercury , Project Gemini , and Apollo program spacecraft
[ 11]
Rendezvous: A Space Shuttle Simulation
1982
Wes Huntress
Edu-Ware Services
Apple II
Simulates shuttle launch, rendezvous with space station, and docking.
[ 12]
Rise: The Vieneo Province
2006
Jason Reskin
Unistellar Industries, LLC
Microsoft Windows
Simulates futuristic VTOL vehicles, space stations, reentry.
[ 13]
Shuttle: the Space Flight Simulator
1992
Vektor Grafix
Virgin Interactive
DOS, Amiga , Atari ST
[citation needed ]
Space Shuttle: A Journey into Space
1983
Steve Kitchen
Activision
Amstrad CPC , Atari 2600 , Atari 5200 , Atari 8-bit, Commodore 64, MSX , ZX Spectrum
[ 14] [ 15]
Space Shuttle Mission 2007
2008
Exciting Simulations
Simsquared Ltd.
Windows
[citation needed ]
Juno: New Origins
2023
Jundroo
Jundroo
Windows, MacOS, Android, iOS
3D aerospace sandbox where players can use customizable parts to construct and test rockets, planes, cars, or anything they can imagine in an environment with realistic physics across land, sea, air, and space. It entered early access on Steam with the name Simplerockets 2 in 2018.
Astra Protocol 2
2022
Slice Bar
Slice Bar
Windows
Retrofuturism inspired survival game with text-based commands
Flight of Nova
2022
Aerovery Lab
Aerovery Lab
Windows, Linux
Based on Newtonian physics and real life orbital dynamics
[ 16] [ 17]
Space flight simulation games under development
Title
Release year
Developer
Publisher
Platform
Notes
References
Age of Ascent
TBA
Illyriad Games
Illyriad Games
Multiplatform, Windows, Macintosh
Space MMO with real-time dog fighting.
[citation needed ]
Cancelled space flight simulation and space combat games
Space combat games
Title
Release year
Developer
Publisher
Platform
Notes
References
3D Star Racer
1994
BlazeDev
ClickGamer
Windows Mobile
FMV -style simulator
[citation needed ]
Absolute Zero
1995
Domark
Domark
MS-DOS, Mac
Acamar Rising
2005
Beteo Software and Games
Beteo Software and Games
Windows
Ace of Angels
2002
Flying Rock Enterprises
Flying Rock Enterprises
Windows
Aces of the Galaxy
2008
Artech Digital Entertainment
Sierra Entertainment
Windows, Xbox 360 Live
Allegiance
2000
Microsoft
Microsoft
Windows
Official servers shut down in 2002; as of 2012, developed and maintained by volunteers and free to download from their official site.
Ambush
1983
Nippon Amuse Co. Ltd
Nippon Amuse Co. Ltd.
Arcade
[citation needed ]
Anthelion: The Galactic Alliance
2003
PDAmill
PDAmill
Windows Mobile
Anthelion 2: Celestial Vigilance
2006
PDAmill
PDAmill
Windows Mobile
[citation needed ]
AquaNox
2001
Massive Development
Fishtank Interactive
Windows
Sequel to Archimedean Dynasty but abandons much of the trading and privateering for which its predecessor was famous; reviews state the feel is that of a space combat sim
[ 20] [ 21]
AquaNox 2: Revelation
2003
Massive Development
Encore Software, Inc., JoWooD Productions
Windows
As noted many places, the addition of lasers in an underwater submarine battle makes the look and feel of the game that of a space combat sim
[ 22]
Ares Rising
1998
Imagine Studios
Imagine Studios
Windows
Argon 3D
2006
Mediaplazza
Clickgamer
Java ME
[citation needed ]
Arvoch Alliance
2011
StarWraith 3D Games
StarWraith 3D Games
Windows
Astron Belt
1983
Sega
Sega
Arcade
Considered the first laserdisc video game
[ 23]
A/X-101
1994
Absolute Entertainment , Micronet
Sega
Sega CD
FMV-style simulator
Backlash: A Turret Gunner Simulation
1995
Sanctuary Software Studio
Sanctuary Software Studio
DOS
Also known as Backlash: Assault on Omicron Station
Babylon 5: I've Found Her
2004
Space Dream Factory
Space Dream Factory
Windows, Mac OS X, Linux
Freeware ; uses its own game engine; set in the universe of Babylon 5
[ 24]
The Babylon Project
2004
The Babylon Project
The Babylon Project
Windows
Freeware mod to Volition's FreeSpace 2
[ 25]
Bang! Gunship Elite
2000
RayLand
Red Storm Entertainment
Dreamcast , Windows
BattleSphere
2000
4Play/ScatoLogic
4Play/ScatoLogic
Jaguar
First video game with a 32-player network ability; one of the most rare and expensive games to find
Battlestar Galactica
2003
Warthog
Vivendi Universal Games
Xbox , PlayStation 2
Battlestar Galactica: Beyond the Red Line
2007
Beyond the Red Line team
Beyond the Red Line team
Windows, Linux , Mac OS X
Freeware mod to FreeSpace Open ; in February 2008, it won Mod DB 's Mod of the Year Award for Best Indie Game
Battlestar Galactica Online
2011
Bigpoint , Artplant
Bigpoint
Windows, Mac OS X
Browser based MMO
Battlezone
1998
Activision
Activision
Windows, Nintendo 64
First-person RTS/Tank Commander. Expansion "The Red Odyssey" – requires original game.
Black Prophecy
2011
Reakktor Media GMBH
Reakktor Media GMBH
Windows
MMORPG with a maximum number of players on each server limited to 300
[ 26]
Blast Radius
1999
Pitbull Syndicate
Psygnosis
PlayStation
[citation needed ]
Cellblock Squadrons
2005
Super Furious Software
Super Furious Software
Windows
Chorus
2021
Fishlabs
Deep Silver
Microsoft Windows, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Stadia, Luna
Codename MAT
1984
Derek Brewster
Micromega
ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC
sub-system damage and repair simulation.
Colony Wars
1997
Psygnosis
Psygnosis
PlayStation
Colony Wars: Vengeance
1998
Psygnosis
Psygnosis
PlayStation
Colony Wars: Red Sun
2000
Psygnosis
Psygnosis
PlayStation
Cosmic Conflict
1978
Magnavox
Magnavox
Magnavox Odyssey
Creature Shock
1994
Argonaut Games
Virgin Interactive
PC , 3DO , PlayStation, Sega Saturn , CD-i
Parts of this FMV game include space combat; these parts are omitted from the PlayStation, Saturn, and CD-i versions
Darklight Conflict
1997
Rage Software
Electronic Arts
Windows
DarkSpace
2000–2014
Palestar
Palestar Inc
Windows
DarkStar One
2006
Ascaron
cdv Software Entertainment AG
Windows, Xbox 360
Darxide EMP
2003
Frontier Developments
Frontier Developments
Windows Mobile, Symbian, Sega 32X , Windows
Death Star
1970s
Gene Ball
University of Rochester
Xerox Alto
Described in 1982 as "you pilot your Alto down a trench in the Death Star and fire a torpedo in its only vulnerable spot to save the Federation ... No still photograph can describe the fine graphic detail".
[ 27]
Deep Space Attack
2003
Pimap
ClickGamer
Java ME
[citation needed ]
Descent: FreeSpace – The Great War
1998
Volition
Interplay
Windows, Amiga
Destination Earthstar
1990
Imagineering
Acclaim
Nintendo Entertainment System
Destiny
2006
Black Bull Studios
ClickGamer
Symbian
[citation needed ]
Diaspora: Shattered Armistice
2012
Diaspora Development team
Diaspora Development team
Windows, Linux, Mac OS X
Freeware game based on FreeSpace Open set in the reimagined Battlestar Galactica universe
Drift: When Worlds Collide
2002
Redward Studios
Cosmi Corporation
Windows
Endless Space 2
2017
AMPLITUDE Studios
Sega
Windows, Mac OS X
Endless Space 2 is a strategic space opera set in a mysterious universe.
Your story unfolds in a galaxy that was first colonized by God-like beings known as the "Endless", who rose and fell eons ago. All that remains of them are mystical ruins, powerful artifacts, and a strange, near-magical substance known as Dust.
Epic
1992
Digital Image Design
Ocean Software
Amiga, Atari ST, MS-DOS, NEC PC-9801
Everspace
2017
Rockfish Games
Rockfish Games
Microsoft Windows, macOS , Linux, PlayStation 4 , Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Single-player 3D space shooter with rogue-like elements and non-linear storytelling.
Eve: Valkyrie
2016
CCP Games
CCP Games
Windows, PlayStation 4
Uses virtual reality headsets
FreeSpace 2
1999
Volition
Interplay
Windows, FS2 SCP was also ported to Linux and Mac OS X
In 2002, Volition released the source code for the game engine which is under development as FreeSpace 2 Source Code Project ; FS2 SCP is the base to many user created mods
FreeSpace Port
2003
GalacticEmperor
Hard Light Productions
Windows, Linux, Mac OS X
Allows users to play full campaign of original FreeSpace and Silent Threat using updated graphics engine from FreeSpace 2 Source Code Project
[citation needed ]
Forced Alliance
1997
Ripcord Games
Orbital Studios
Windows
FurtherTime
2004
Maxim Vorsobine
Maxim Vorsobine
Windows
Galactic Command - Echo Squad: Rise Of The Insurgents
2008
3000AD
GameTap
Windows
Also, Echo Squad SE
Galactic Federation
2004
Radivoj Radivojevic
AM-Games
Windows
[citation needed ]
Galactic Gunner
2009
Ezone.com
iTunes Store
iOS
Rail shooter style combat
[citation needed ]
Galactic Realms
2004
Crimson Fire Entertainment
Crimson Fire Entertainment
Windows
Hellhog XP
2003
StateVector Games
StateVector Games
Windows
HomePlanet
2003
Revolt Games
3Map Games
Windows
Homeplanet: Play with Fire
2004
Revolt Games
3Map Games
Windows
Expansion to original game, installing the expansion adds multiplayer support to the game
[ 28]
House of the Dying Sun
2016
Marauder Interactive
Marauder Interactive
Windows
Inca
1993
Coktel Vision
Sierra Entertainment
Windows
Contains a Myst -like FMV graphic adventure game
Inca II: Nations of Immortality
1993
Coktel Vision
Sierra Entertainment
Windows
Also called Inca II: Wiracocha ; contains a Myst -like FMV graphic adventure game
Inca I & II (Collector's Edition)
1995
Coktel Vision
Sierra Entertainment
Windows
Incoming: The Final Conflict
1998
Rage Software
InterplayUS, Imagineer JP
Dreamcast , Windows
Incoming Forces
2003
Rage Software
Interplay
Windows
Inferno
1994
Digital Image Design
Ocean Software
MS-DOS
Sequel to Epic
Interstellar Flames
2002
Xen Games, Eon Games
Xen Games
Windows Mobile, Linux, Palm OS , Symbian
[citation needed ]
Independence War
1997
Particle Systems
Infogrames
Windows
Released in Europe as I-War
Independence War – Deluxe Edition
1998
Particle Systems
Infogrames
Windows
Released in Europe as I-War Special Edition this installment has the Defiance Expansion Pack; the expansion pack was never released alone
Independence War 2: Edge of Chaos
2001
Particle Systems
Infogrames Entertainment SA
Windows
Lander
1999
Psygnosis
Psygnosis
Windows
Included single and multi-player gameplay; released as a "Special Edition Pack" which included both CD-ROM and DVD-ROM versions; DVD version included added video cut scenes between missions
Leo's Space Combat Simulator
2007
Leopoldo Bueno Castillo
Leopoldo Bueno Castillo
Windows Mobile
This game is freeware
[citation needed ]
The Last Dynasty
1995
Coktel Vision
Sierra Entertainment
Windows
Contains a Myst -like FMV graphic adventure game that occurs aboard a giant space station
[ 29]
Lunar Rescue
1979
Taito
Taito
Arcade
Mace Griffin: Bounty Hunter
2004
Warthog
Vivendi Universal Games
Xbox, PlayStation 2, Windows
Mixed genre game: 80% is first-person shooter , 20% is space combat
[ 30]
Mercenary series
1985
Novagen Software
Novagen Software
Atari 8-bit , Commodore 64 , ZX Spectrum , Amstrad CPC , Atari ST , Amiga , Commodore 16/116/Plus/4
3D open world action-adventure. The second and third parts of the series involved interplanetary travel within a solar system.
Metalion
2002
ZIO Interactive
ZIO Interactive
Windows Mobile
[citation needed ]
Metalion 2: Mutant Uprising
2003
ZIO Interactive
ZIO Interactive
Windows Mobile
[citation needed ]
Mobile Suit Gundam: Last Shooting
1984
Bandai
MSX
Mobile Suit Z-Gundam: Hot Scramble
1986
Game Studio
Bandai
NES
N-Space
2005
Monkey Business
Nokia SNAP Mobile
Java ME
One of the few MMOG space combat sim games for mobile phones
[citation needed ]
Nexus: The Jupiter Incident
2004
Mithis Entertainment
Vivendi Universal / HD Interactive
Windows
Focuses on tactics and ship management instead of resource collection and base construction. Previously "Imperium Galactica 3".
Nihilist
1996
Bits Corporation
Philips
Windows
[citation needed ]
Phoenix
1999
Team17
Titus Interactive
Windows
Has a dynamic campaign structure
Phoenix 3
1995
Gray Matter Inc.
Studio 3DO
3DO
Combination of Flashback /Another World platforming with Wing Commander-esque flight sequences
No Gravity
1998
realtech VR
Titus Interactive
Windows, Linux, Mac OS , Amiga OS , BeOS , PSP
Is also named Space Girl ; released as freeware
No Gravity: The Plague of Mind
2008
realtech VR
PlayStation Store , iTunes App Store
PSP, iOS
Sequel to No Gravity produced 10 years after original title
Open Galaxy
2023
MichaelEGA
indieDB
Windows
Freeware made with the Unity Engine
Project Sylpheed
2006
Game Arts , SETA Corporation
Microsoft, Square Enix
Xbox 360
Psi-5 Trading Company
1985
Distinctive Software
Accolade
Amstrad CPC , MS-DOS , Commodore 64 , Apple II , ZX Spectrum
Romanians in Space
2007
2 Bad Design
2 Bad Design
Windows
Incited controversy in Hungary as it depicts the Romanians having conquered the Earth now beginning to conquer the galaxy; full version released as freeware[ 31]
Shattered Horizon
2009
Futuremark Games Studio
Futuremark Corporation , Steam
Windows
First-person shooter set in zero gravity
Shattered Worlds – Space Combat
2003
Skwork Studis
Astraware
Windows Mobile, Palm OS
[citation needed ]
Shattered Worlds – Planet Assault
2004
Skwork Studio
Astraware
Windows Mobile, Palm OS
[citation needed ]
Shadow Squadron
1995
Sega
Sega
Sega 32X
Shockwave Assault
1994
Dice
Electronic Arts
3DO, Saturn , PlayStation, Mac OS, Windows
FMV style simulator, released on the 3DO as simply Shockwave
Shockwave: Operation Jumpgate
1995
Dice
Electronic Arts
3DO, PlayStation
FMV style simulator expansion pack, included as a bonus in most versions of Shockwave Assault
Shockwave 2: Beyond The Gate
1997
Dice
Electronic Arts
Saturn, PlayStation, Mac OS, Windows, 3DO
FMV style simulator
Silent Threat: Reborn
2008
GalacticEmperor & Goober5000
Hard Light Productions
Windows, Linux, Mac OS X
18 missions based on the original Silent Threat , 8 of the missions are original; all are made possible using the updated graphics engine from FreeSpace 2 Source Code Project
[citation needed ]
Skyfox II: The Cygnus Conflict
1987
Dynamix, Inc.
Electronic Arts
MS-DOS , Amiga, Atari ST , Commodore 64
Set in space, may be viewed as a mix of space sim and first-person shooter
Solar Eclipse
1995
Crystal Dynamics
Crystal Dynamics
Saturn, 3DO
FMV style simulator
Solar Winds : The Escape
1993
Stone Interactive Media
Epic MegaGames
DOS
Chapter 1 shareware version
Solar Winds : Galaxy
1993
Stone Interactive Media
Epic MegaGames
DOS
Chapter 2
SOL: Exodus
2012
Seamless Entertainment
Seamless Entertainment
Windows
Space Encounters
1980
Namco
Namco
Arcade
[citation needed ]
Space Seeker
1981
Taito
Taito
Arcade
Space Tactics
1980
Sega
Sega
Arcade
[citation needed ]
Star Assault
2007
Kalypso
GamesArk
Windows
StarBlade
1991
Namco
Namco
Arcade, Sega CD, 3DO, PlayStation
Early full 3D polygonal game
Star Conflict
2012
StarGem Inc
Gaijin Entertainment
Windows, Macintosh, Linux
Free to play 3D arcade space-shooter, MMO elements.
Star Cruiser
1988
Arsys Software
Arsys Software
NEC PC-8801 , X68000 , Mega Drive
Early full 3D polygonal game
[ 32] [ 33]
Star Crusader
1994
Take-Two Interactive
Take-Two Publishing
Amiga , CD32 , MS-DOS
Star Fighter
1994
Fednet Krisalis
Acclaim Entertainment
Acorn Archimedes , 3DO, Saturn, Windows, PlayStation
Released in 1996 for the 3DO and the Sega Saturn under the slightly changed name Star Fighter 3000
Star Luster
1985
Namco
Namco
Nintendo Famicom , Nintendo Vs. Arcade
StarMade
2013
Schema
Schema
Windows, Macintosh, Linux
Freeware. Currently in Alpha. Voxel based, spaceship building game.
[ 34]
Star Quest I: In the 27th Century
1995
Paul Lauzon
Virtual Adventures Inc.
MS-DOS
3D space combat, exploration and race Simulator
Star Raiders
1979
Atari, Inc.
Atari
Atari 8-bit
Star Rangers
1995
Interactive Magic
Interactive Magic
Windows
Star Trek
1982
Sega
Sega
Arcade
One of the most elaborate vector graphics games ever released
[ 35] [ 36]
Star Trek: Invasion
2000
Warthog
Activision
PlayStation
Star Trek: Klingon Academy
2000
14 Degrees East
Interplay
Windows
Star Trek: Shattered Universe
2004
Starsphere Interactive
TDK Mediactive
Xbox, PlayStation 2
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy
1994
High Voltage Software
Interplay
Windows, Super NES , Mega Drive , Mac OS
Star Trek: Tactical Assault
2006
Quicksilver Software
Bethesda Softworks
Nintendo DS , PSP
Star Trek: The Next Generation: Advanced Holodeck Tutorial
1994
Imagineering
Absolute Entertainment
Nintendo Entertainment System , Game Boy , Game Gear
Star Voyager
1986
ASCII Entertainment
Acclaim
Nintendo Entertainment System
Released in Japan as Cosmo Genesis
Star Wars
1983
Atari, Inc.
Atari, Inc.
Arcade, Acorn Electron , Amiga, Atari 2600 , Atari 5200 , Atari 8-bit , Atari ST, Apple II , Mac, BBC Micro , Commodore 64, ColecoVision , DOS, ZX Spectrum
Star Wars: Arcade
1993
Sega
LucasArts
Arcade, Sega 32X
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
1985
Atari Games
Atari Games
Arcade
Star Wars: Trilogy Arcade
1998
AM3
LucasArts
Arcade
Star Wars: Battle for Naboo
2001
Factor 5
LucasArts
Nintendo 64 , Windows
Star Wars: Battlefront
2004
Pandemic Studios
LucasArts
Windows, PlayStation 2, Xbox, Mac OS X, mobile phone, PSP
Star Wars: Battlefront II
2005
Pandemic Studios
LucasArts
Windows, PlayStation 2, Xbox, PSP
Star Wars Battlefront: Elite Squadron
2009
Rebellion Developments (PSP), N-Space (DS)
LucasArts
Nintendo DS , PSP
Star Wars: Rebel Assault
1993
LucasArts
LucasArts
DOS (Windows re-release), Sega CD, Macintosh, 3DO
FMV style simulator
Star Wars: Rebel Assault II: The Hidden Empire
1995
LucasArts
LucasArts
DOS, Windows, Sega CD, Macintosh, PlayStation
FMV style simulator
Star Wars: Rogue Squadron
1998
Factor 5
LucasArts
Windows, Nintendo 64
Star Wars: Rogue Squadron II: Rogue Leader
2001
Factor 5
LucasArts
GameCube
Star Wars: Rogue Squadron III: Rebel Strike
2003
Factor 5
LucasArts
GameCube
Star Wars: Starfighter
2001
LucasArts
LucasArts
PlayStation 2, Xbox, Windows
Star Wars: Jedi Starfighter
2002
LucasArts
LucasArts
PlayStation 2, Xbox
Sequel to 2001 Starfighter
Star Wars: TIE Fighter
1994
Totally Games
LucasArts
DOS, Windows, Mac OS
Star Wars: TIE Fighter – Defender of the Empire
1995
Totally Games
LucasArts
DOS, Mac OS
Expansion pack for the original TIE Fighter
Star Wars: TIE Fighter (Collector's CD-ROM Edition)
1995
Totally Games
LucasArts
DOS, Windows, Mac OS
TIE Fighter plus the expansion pack and improved features
Star Wars: X-Wing
1993
Totally Games
LucasArts
DOS, Macintosh
Star Wars: X-Wing – Imperial Pursuit
1993
Totally Games
LucasArts
DOS, Macintosh
Expansion pack for the original X-Wing
Star Wars: X-Wing – B-Wing
1993
Totally Games
LucasArts
DOS, Mac OS
Expansion pack for the original X-Wing
Star Wars: X-Wing (Collector's CD-ROM Edition)
1994
Totally Games
LucasArts
DOS, Windows, Mac OS
Includes both expansion packs and improved features
Star Wars: X-Wing Collector Series Edition
1998
Totally Games
LucasArts
Windows
Includes both X-Wing , and TIE Fighter games with all expansion packs from both games, plus a flight training school add-on; integrated in this game is the X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter 3d accelerated engine
Star Wars: X-Wing Trilogy
2000
Totally Games
LucasArts
Windows
Star Wars: X-Wing Trilogy Arcade
1998
AM3
LucasArts
Arcade
Rail shooter style combat
Star Wars: X-Wing Alliance
1999
Totally Games
LucasArts
Windows
Star Wars: X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter
1997
Totally Games
LucasArts
Windows
Star Wars: Squadrons
2020
Motive Studios
Electronic Arts
Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
SpaceCombat
2008
Cilcoder
Xbox Live
Xbox 360
Very basic cartoon styled space combat game
Space Combat
2008
MyRealGames.com
MyRealGames.com
Windows
Freeware
Space Interceptor: Project Freedom
2004
Merscom
City Interactive
Windows
Space Rebellion
2004
Phoenix Games
Phoenix Games
PlayStation 2
Released for PlayStation 2 only; a Windows game with the same name was published by Grabituk.com, but it is not a space flight simulator
Starglider
1986
Argonaut Games
Rainbird Software
Amiga, Amstrad CPC , Apple II, Atari ST, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum
Starship 1
1977
Atari
Atari
Arcade
Starship Command
1983
Peter Irvin
Acornsoft
Acorn Electron, BBC Micro
Starlancer
2000
Digital Anvil
Microsoft
Windows, Dreamcast
Starlink: Battle for Atlas
2018
Ubisoft Toronto
Ubisoft
Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Windows, Xbox One
Starmaster
1982
Activision
Activision
Atari 2600
Starshatter
2004
Destroyer Studios
Matrix Games
Windows
Starshatter: The Gathering Storm
2006
Destroyer Studios
Matrix Games
Windows
Starship Conquer
2004
Michael Molkenthin
Enjoy Soft
Windows
Star Wraith
1999
StarWraith 3D Games
StarWraith 3D Games
Windows
Released as freeware
Star Wraith II
2000
StarWraith 3D Games
StarWraith 3D Games
Windows
Released as freeware
Star Wraith III: Shadows of Orion
2000
StarWraith 3D Games
StarWraith 3D Games
Windows
Released as freeware
Star Wraith IV: Reviction
2002
StarWraith 3D Games
StarWraith 3D Games
Windows
Released as freeware
Strike Suit Zero
2013
Born Ready Games
Born Ready Games
Windows, Mac OS, Linux, Nintendo Switch
Sublevel Zero
2015
Sigtrap Games
Sigtrap Games
Windows, Mac OS, SteamOS
Features 6-DOF gameplay across procedurally-generated levels
SubSpace
1997
Burst Studios
Virgin Interactive
Windows
Tac/Scan
1982
Sega
Sega
Arcade
Tarr Chronicles
2007
Quazar Studio
Akella , cdv Software Entertainment , Paradox Interactive
Windows
Russian name was Tarr Chronicles: Ghosts of Stars , English release removed words from name
Dark Horizon
2008
Quazar Studio
Akella, Paradox Interactive
Windows
Prequel to Akella's Tarr Chronicles: Ghosts of Stars and set 100 years prior, introduces a new race, new control modes, more advanced ship modification; Russian release is named Tarr Chronicles: Guards of the Frontier , English release is named Dark Horizon
The Earth Dies Screaming
1983
Sirius Software
20th Century Fox
Atari 2600
Also was released for VIC-20 and Atari 8-bit under the name Final Orbit
The Tomorrow War
2009
CrioLand
1C , 505 Games
Windows
Space sim based on a trilogy of novels written by a famous Russian author, Alexander Zorich ; game was originally released in Russia in 2006, however the new release suffered from a poor English translation
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Virtual Impact
2003
Erik Koenig
VirtualImpactGames
Windows
Described as space combat sim plus sports match
[ 38]
Void Destroyer
2015
Paul Zakrzewski
Paul Zakrzewski
Windows
RTS/sim hybrid. Pilot a single ship in first-person combat, or control the entire fleet using the mouse.
WarpSpeed
1993
Accolade
Accolade
Sega Mega Drive
Wing Commander
1990
Origin Systems
Origin Systems
DOS, Amiga, Sega CD, Super NES, 3DO
Wing Commander: The Secret Missions
1990
Origin Systems
Origin Systems
DOS, Amiga, Super NES
Expansion pack for the original Wing Commander
Wing Commander: The Secret Missions 2: Crusade
1991
Origin Systems
Origin Systems
DOS, Amiga
Expansion pack for the original Wing Commander
Super Wing Commander
1994
Origin Systems
Origin Systems
3DO, Macintosh
Contained Secret Missions, and special third campaign was also created between the two expansions
Wing Commander II: Vengeance of the Kilrathi
1991
Origin Systems
Origin Systems
DOS
Wing Commander III: Heart of the Tiger
1994
Origin Systems
Origin Systems
DOS, 3DO, PlayStation, Macintosh
Wing Commander: The Kilrathi Saga
1996
Origin Systems
Origin Systems
Windows
Recompilation of the first three Wing Commander games; expansion packs must be downloaded separately as they were not shipped on the CD but were made available online for free
Wing Commander IV: The Price of Freedom
1996
Origin Systems
Electronic Arts
DOS, Windows, PlayStation, Macintosh
Wing Commander: Prophecy
1997
Origin Systems
Electronic Arts
Windows, GBA
Wing Commander: Secret Ops
1998
Origin Systems
Electronic Arts
Windows
Expansion pack for the original Wing Commander: Prophecy
Wing Commander: Prophecy Gold
1999
Origin Systems
Electronic Arts
Windows
Contains the original Wing Commander: Prophecy and the expansion pack Wing Commander: Secret Ops
Wing Commander Arena
2007
Gaia Industries
Electronic Arts
Xbox 360 (XBLA )
X-Plane: Space Combat Sim
2004
Laminar Research
Laminar Research
Windows, Linux, Mac OS X
Released as freeware
X-COM: Interceptor
1998
Microprose
Microprose
Windows
X – Ekkusu
1992
Nintendo
Nintendo
Game Boy
Released in Japan only; to be followed by a DSiWare exclusive sequel, X-Scape
Xenocracy
1998
Simis
Grolier Interactive
Windows, PlayStation
XF5700 Mantis Experimental Fighter
1992
Microprose
Microprose
DOS
Jupiter Strike
1995
Taito
Interplay
Windows, PlayStation
Renegade: The Battle for Jacob's Star
1995
Midnight Software
Strategic Simulations Inc
Windows
Warhead
1989
Motion Picture House
Activision
Amiga , Atari ST
Mission based. Newtonian flight model. Designed by Glyn Williams.
Heat Signature
2017
Suspicious Developments
Suspicious Developments
PC
Top-down shooter which lets players fly through space to board ships and take down factions through killing and strategy.
Void Crew
2023
Hutlihut Games
Focus Entertainment
PC
Space trading and space combat games
Title
Release year
Developer
Publisher
Platform
Notes
References
3030 Deathwar
2007
Bird in Sky
Crunchy Leaf Games
Windows
[citation needed ]
Archimedean Dynasty
1996
Massive Development
Blue Byte
MS-DOS
Play occurs in a submarine and under the ocean; many reviews have stated the look and feel of this game as that of a space sim.
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Battlecruiser 3000AD
1996
3000AD
Take Two Interactive Software , GameTek
Windows
All Battlecruiser and Universal Combat games feature trade.
[ 41]
Starpoint Gemini 2
2014
LGM Games
Iceberg Interactive
Microsoft Windows , Xbox One
Space trading and combat sim / RPG .
[citation needed ]
DarkStar One
2006
Ascaron Entertainment
cdv Software Entertainment
Windows
[citation needed ]
DarkStar One: Broken Alliance
2010
Gaming Minds Studios
Kalypso Media
Xbox 360
Enhanced and extended from its predecessor, on Xbox 360 only.
[ 42]
Earth & Beyond
2002
Westwood
Electronic Arts
Windows, Mac OS X , Linux
MMORPG ; Electronic Arts officially shut down this game's servers in 2004, but as of 2011, a fan-made revival project is working on an emulator.
[ 43]
Elite
1984
David Braben , Ian Bell
Acornsoft , Firebird
Acorn Archimedes , Acorn Electron , Amiga , Amstrad CPC , Apple II , Atari ST , BBC Micro , Commodore 64 , DOS, MSX , NES , ZX Spectrum
A seminal work in the genre; many other games on these lists show influence by it.
[citation needed ]
Elite Dangerous
2014
Frontier Developments
Frontier Developments
Windows, OS X, PS4 , Xbox One
The fourth game in the Elite series featuring a persistent universe and online multiplayer.
[citation needed ]
Escape Velocity
1996
Matt Burch , Ambrosia Software
Ambrosia Software
Mac OS
Effectively a modernized shareware Elite clone with RPG elements, with an extensive modding community.
[citation needed ]
EV Override
1998
Matt Burch, Peter Cartwright, Ambrosia Software
Ambrosia Software
Mac OS
Originally a third-party plugin for Escape Velocity , later adopted as an official sequel
[citation needed ]
EV Nova
2002
Matt Burch, ATMOS Software , Ambrosia Software
Ambrosia Software
Mac OS, Mac OS X, Windows
Third and final game in the Escape Velocity series (like EVO, also originally a third-party plugin), which also spawned a trading card game set in the same universe
[citation needed ]
Eve Online
2003
CCP Games
CCP Games
Mac OS X, Windows
Player-driven, persistent-world MMORPG set in a science fiction space setting
[citation needed ]
Rebel Galaxy
2015
Double Damage Games
Double Damage Games
Mac OS X, Windows
Modern freeform set in a dynamic science fiction space setting
[citation needed ]
Evochron Alliance
2005
StarWraith 3D Games
StarWraith 3D Games
Windows
[citation needed ]
Evochron Renegades
2007
StarWraith 3D Games
StarWraith 3D Games
Windows
[citation needed ]
Evochron Legends
2009
StarWraith 3D Games
StarWraith 3D Games
Windows
[citation needed ]
Frontier: Elite II
1993
Frontier Developments
Konami , GameTek
Amiga , Amiga CD32 , Atari ST, DOS
[citation needed ]
Frontier: First Encounters
1995
Frontier Developments
Konami, GameTek
DOS
Often called Elite III.
[ 44]
Flatspace
2003
Cornutopia Software
Cornutopia Software
Windows
Play is open-ended: activities available include trading, missions, exploration, bounty hunting, space piracy, and police work.
[citation needed ]
Freelancer
2003
Digital Anvil
Microsoft
Windows
Supports keyboard/mouse controls, no joysticks.
[citation needed ]
Hardwar
1998
The Software Refinery
Gremlin Interactive , Interplay
Windows
Ships never leave the planet, yet this futuristic sim is very similar to Elite.
[citation needed ]
Independence War 2: Edge of Chaos
2001
Particle Systems Ltd.
Infogrames
Windows
Like its predecessor, features a Newtonian flight model.
[citation needed ]
Infinite Space
2010
PlatinumGames
Sega
Nintendo DS
First space combat sim with trading to become available for the DS.
[citation needed ]
Jumpgate: The Reconstruction Initiative
2001
NetDevil
3DO , Mightygames, NetDevil
Windows
Prequel to Jumpgate Evolution
[citation needed ]
Lightspeed
1990
MicroProse
MicroProse
Tandy , DOS
[citation needed ]
Moonfall
1991
Jukka Tapanimäki
21st Century Entertainment Ltd.
Commodore 64 , Amiga
[citation needed ]
No Man's Sky
2016
Hello Games
Hello Games
PS4, PS5 , Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S
[citation needed ]
Nomad
1993
Intense Interactive
GameTek
DOS
[citation needed ]
Omnitrend's Universe
1983
William G. M. Leslie, Thomas R. Carbone
Omnitrend Software
Atari 8-bit , Apple II , MS-DOS
[ 45]
Oolite
2006
Giles Williams
aegidian.org
Windows, Linux, Mac OS X
Free software remake of original 1984 Elite
[citation needed ]
The Precursors
2010
Deep Shadows
Game Factory Interactive
Windows
Was released in English on Gamersgate
[ 46]
Protostar: War on the Frontier
1993
Tsunami Media, Inc.
Tsunami Media, Inc.
DOS
Electronic Arts originally contracted Tsunami Media to create Starflight 3: Protostar , this contract was canceled; game was released as Protostar: War on the Frontier, original Starflight and Starflight 2 are not included in this list as they are strategy /role-playing video game oriented and the view of the ship is a top down perspective
[ 47]
RiftSpace
2004
StarWraith 3D Games
StarWraith 3D Games
Windows
Released as freeware
[citation needed ]
Rebel Galaxy Outlaw
2019
Double Damage Games
Double Damage Games
Windows, Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One
Prequel to Rebel Galaxy .
[citation needed ]
Space Vikings
1982
Mitchell Robbins
Sublogic
Apple II
[ 48]
Universal Combat
2004
3000AD
DreamCatcher Interactive, Inc.
Windows
The follow-up to the Battlecruiser series from Darek Smart
[citation needed ]
Wing Commander: Privateer
1993
Origin Systems
Electronic Arts
DOS, Macintosh
[citation needed ]
Privateer 2: The Darkening
1996
Origin Systems
Electronic Arts
DOS, Macintosh
[citation needed ]
Space Engineers
2019
Keen Software House
Keen Software House
Windows, (Xbox TBD)
Open ended sandbox with modelled physics, voxel environment builder game. Single- and Multiplayer. Trade enabled through DLC.
[citation needed ]
Space Force: Rogue Universe
2007
Provox Games
DreamCatcher Interactive, Inc., JoWooD Productions
Windows
[citation needed ]
Space Rogue
1989
Origin Systems
Origin Systems
DOS, Macintosh, Amiga, Atari ST, FM Towns
[citation needed ]
Starfield
2023
Bethesda Game Studios
Bethesda Softworks
Windows, Xbox Series X/S
[citation needed ]
Starpoint Gemini
2011
Little Green Men Games
Little Green Men Games, Iceberg Interactive
Windows
[citation needed ]
Starport: Galactic Empires
2004
PlayTechTonics, Inc.
PlayTechTonics, Inc.
Windows
MMORPG, free to play, with optional items able to be bought with real money
[citation needed ]
Star Wars Galaxies
2003
Sony Online Entertainment , Electronic Arts Japan
LucasArts
Windows
MMORPG
[citation needed ]
Starglider 2
1988
Argonaut Software Ltd.
Rainbird Software
Amiga, Atari ST, DOS, ZX Spectrum
[citation needed ]
SunDog: Frozen Legacy
1984
FTL Games
Accolade
Apple II , Atari ST
[citation needed ]
Tachyon: The Fringe
2000
NovaLogic
NovaLogic
Windows
[citation needed ]
Taikodom
2008
Hoplon Infotainment
Hoplon Infotainment
Windows
Considered a MMOG
[citation needed ]
Terminus
2000
Vicarious Visions
Vatical Entertainment
Windows, Mac OS, Linux
[citation needed ]
Vendetta Online
2004
Guild Software
Strategy First
Windows, Mac OS X, Linux
MMORPG
[citation needed ]
X: Beyond the Frontier
1999
Egosoft
THQ , SouthPeak Games
Windows
[citation needed ]
X2: The Threat
2003
Egosoft
Deep Silver , QV Software International
Windows, Mac OS X, Linux
[citation needed ]
X3: Reunion
2005
Egosoft
Deep Silver, Enlight
Windows, Mac OS X, Linux
[citation needed ]
X3: Terran Conflict
2008
Egosoft
Deep Silver, Enlight
Windows, Mac OS X, Linux
Final chapter in the story of the X series of games
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X3: Albion Prelude
2011
Egosoft
Egosoft
Windows, Linux
Continuation of the X series of space simulation games
[citation needed ]
X Rebirth
2013
Egosoft
Egosoft
Windows, Mac OS X, Linux
Continuation and reboot of the X series of space simulation games
[citation needed ]
X4: Foundations
2018
Egosoft
Egosoft
Windows, Linux
Continuation of the rebooted X series of space simulation games
[citation needed ]
Xiphos
1990
Voodoo
Electronic Zoo
Windows, Amiga, Atari ST
Play resembles Elite , involving first-person space shooting and trading
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