In order to avoid accusations that earlier simulators were more simulatory, it’s worth clarifying right away: this is a selection of modern and beautiful space games for PC. Perhaps in the future there will be a separate material dedicated to the classics.

5. X Rebirth

The newest representative of the X series at the moment. A game with an ambiguous fate, ratings and reviews, but you simply cannot ignore it. The thing is that all the traditionally deep and varied gameplay, familiar to fans, went under the knife. But here there is a stunningly beautiful picture, seeing which for the first time, you can even forgive the authors for shortcomings in all other aspects.

The main innovation is the player’s personal presence inside stations and large ships, followed by interaction with quest givers and simple talkers. Otherwise, everything is standard for space games: there is a plot with the secrets of the universe, there are side missions and battles with pirates, and leveling up the ship is also available. Overall, it's not a bad option if you don't want to wade through the complex controls or have never played the X series.

4. No Man's Sky

Long before the release of No Man’s Sky, Hello Games studio promised something that would make the most gullible fans of space games dream of downloading it for free. Alas, as often happens, the reality turned out to be much more prosaic. The authors really did a lot of what they promised, but, as in the case of the space simulator X Rebirth, everything worked far from perfect. As a result, the first buyers of the game could not even launch it for about two days - is it necessary to talk about the presence of bugs and the quality of optimization after that?

If you look apart from the technical problems, then the game really has a lot of interesting things. Here you have a generated galaxy, along with planets on which you can land, and a plot with the history of the world, and trade, and battles. Yes, No Man’s Sky is not exactly a space simulator, but it is a solid space game with complete freedom of action and modern graphics. The authors are trying to smooth out the unsuccessful start of sales with patches and additions, promising more and more functionality.

3. Elite: Dangerous

Our list of space games continues with the next “Dream Project” and the successor to the legendary Elite series. Having decided to re-release a classic simulator in the current realities, Frontier Development studio turned to various publishers, who, after twisting their heads, unanimously refused to finance it. Not wanting to give up, the authors went to Kickstarter, where they were generously given the required amount.

In fact, the “Release” of the game took place a long time ago, but it is very difficult to call it finished. Yes, it has its own engine that produces a gorgeous picture worthy of any modern PC, and yes, Elite: Dangerous has one of the largest game worlds, replicating our galaxy. However, filling with content is very slow, and, objectively speaking, there is nothing to do in the game at the moment. The only good thing is the sheer pleasure of the controls and physics here.

There are tasks in the game, ubiquitous pirates and a semblance of trade, but all this is implemented at the “So that it was” level. Problems are added by the constant jumps in the development course towards MMOs and back, as well as the endless unfounded promises of the authors, followed by skimpy updates. Perhaps in the future Elite: Dangerous will flourish, but now it is just one of the most beautiful space games of our time, to which they forgot to add content.

2. X3: Terran Conflict

It just so happened that the X series will be represented in this rating of space games twice. Compared to its later incarnation, Terran Conflict is a generally recognized successful product from the Egosoft studio. Like X Rebirth, its older sister was impressive in its time, being a true flagship of space games on PC. Today, the graphics are of course a little outdated, but space simulators were created primarily for the sake of gameplay, which is still capable of surprising.

It's all about unprecedented freedom of action and choice. During breaks from the main storyline, the player can trade, hunt pirates, complete many other types of quests, and simply explore space. But what's most impressive is the ability to found your own corporation, even managing fleets and building bases. If you don't mind the slightly outdated visuals and complicated controls, then this game is a great way to dive into the depths of space and enjoy thoughtful and multi-faceted gameplay.

1. Star Citizen/Squadron 42

The list of games about space is completed by a project that hardly needs any introduction. Over the years of fundraising, Star Citizen's ambitions have grown so much that it's hard to remember what Chris Roberts promised when he launched his creation on Kickstarter. Since then, the game has changed engines, managed to appear in the form of a bunch of alpha versions, and has also acquired an unimaginable number of development plans.

To date, the authors of the game, having collected more than $160 million, promise players a lot. Briefly, it can only be described as “The most detailed and vibrant world in the history of space games.” Space exploration in Star Citizen is just one aspect of the gameplay. In addition to it, there is also a planetary part with walks on the moons and planets, and a story campaign called Squadron 42. But all this still remains a dream, and the promised release will take place “as soon as possible.” Whether to be a skeptic about Star Citizen or to believe every word of the developers with bated breath is up to the players to decide. But one thing is for sure - a more detailed and developed game about space simply does not exist.

Although it is common to think that there is a huge gap between fifth and first place, in fact many space games from this rating are equally good and it is quite difficult to put everything in its place so as not to humiliate some worthy product by not ranking high enough. Nevertheless, let's try.

10 best space-themed games

10th place did not immediately find its owner. Completely desperate, I was ready to agree to give it to Spore. But in time I remembered Beyond Good & Evil, which once gave me a sea of ​​positive emotions.

Why is “On the Edge of Good and Evil” only in 10th place? Because the space theme is only a background and is often lost as the game progresses. But still, flights on a spaceship and travel to nearby satellites (the Moon, for example) are present. The game is really cool, but the project was not commercially successful - the release of the sequel remained in doubt for a long time.

In 2008, Ubsoft finally announced the development of the second part, and in May of that year a very promising trailer was released. But the release has not taken place to this day.

UPD. At E3 2017, the release of Beyond Good & Evil 2 was announced. Ubisoft showed the gameplay of the game, which will be released in early 2018.

9th place. Space Engineers

“Space Engineers” was included in our TOP with a specific purpose - to satisfy those who are looking for believable space exploration simulators. Construction of stations and ships, extraction of resources, exploration of the Universe - the game's possibilities are quite extensive, and non-linear passage will appeal to fans of sandboxes.

An excellent option for those who want to feel like a real astronaut, build their own ISS, without any “pew-pew” and futuristic monsters. Space Engineers is a game for everyone. Those who crave action and dynamics will find it a bit boring, but many others will like it.

8th place. Homeworld 2

In Homeworld 2 you have to try on the role of the commander of a space flagship. The atmosphere of this space game will allow you to fully immerse yourself in epic space battles.

It's nice that the graphics are made at a decent level (and this is in 2003). The developers took the sound no less seriously - the rumbles of explosions subside or increase depending on the degree of distance from the camera. The tactical component is also quite thoughtful and dynamic.

7th place. Halo

Although Halo has a fairly average popularity here, abroad this franchise is comparable to Star Wars. The history of the struggle for the survival of human civilization in the Universe has turned into an extensive series, which currently has 9 releases and spin-offs.

The first and second parts of Halo, due to their antiquity, are not recommended for people obsessed with beautiful and high-quality pictures. The most kosher games in the series are Halo: Reach And Halo: Combat Evolved. Rich deserves special likes for her excellent multiplayer - for an online game this is the best part of all. In 2012, the fourth part of Halo was released, which also did not disappoint fans. The fifth part is currently expected to be released.

The main characters also play Halo 3. One episode plays up their addiction to the game, which turns out to be more attractive to them than a group of cute girls.

6th place. StarCraft

When there was nothing yet, there was already. This is a classic that could not be ignored in our TOP. StarCraft was born in 1998 and caused a real sensation among gamers from all over the world. For a long time there was no more modern version, until StarCraft 2: Wings of Liberty was released in 2010.

The sequel turned out to be quite successful and was liked by fans. In 2013, StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm was released, which so far has received mixed reviews. That didn’t stop “Gambling” from giving it second place in the “Best Strategy of 2013” ​​category.

5th place. X-COM Enemy Unknown

Do you think StarCraft is an old game? What do you think of UFO, which came out in 1993? Of course, the first parts have classic DOS graphics, but even they can boast interesting and consistent gameplay. “Ufoshki” has always had a fairly high degree of complexity. In 2012, the turn-based strategy X-COM: Enemy Unknown was released, and in 2013, the third-person shooter The Bureau: X-COM Declassified was released.

X-COM: UFO Defense - simply gorgeous graphics and gameplay for 1993

But in fact, no one has managed to repeat the success of the very first part, X-COM: UFO Defense. Although the closest to this was X-COM: Enemy Unknown from 2012 and, undoubtedly, it is the one that is most playable in harsh reality. The secret of its success is on the surface: for a long time, the X-COM series abandoned the canonical turn-based combat system that fans loved so much in the first part. Enemy Unknown returned to its roots and brought turn-based tactics back to battles against alien invaders.

4th place. Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic

How many games are there based on the Star Wars universe? Offhand - about 20. But the championship crown can be given to SW: KOTOR without any torment. The game does not include many of the canonical heroes of the star saga, because the action takes place thousands of years before the appearance of Luke Skywalker and company. In order not to stray too far from the RPG canons, in the world of SW ordinary swords made of special steel are left, which can withstand light sabers, and special skills require mana.

Despite all the above-mentioned platitudes, Biovar did their best and produced a decent game, which regularly claims to be the best space-themed game, and in 2003 was named game of the year by ten different publications. The subsequent sequel, Star Wars: The Sith Lords, was also not bad.

3rd place. Space Rangers: Dominators

This is truly one of the best domestic games! A space saga with exclusively “our” humor: during the passage the player will encounter references to many films, books... and everything!

The game is made with everyone in mind: action fans will enjoy planetary battles with robots, others will enjoy text quests where they have to think hard, and still others will enjoy completing various secondary quests, rushing throughout the Universe and simultaneously saving the galaxy in massive arcade battles. If you want, take the slippery slope of a space pirate, try on the role of a real warrior, a free mercenary or a peaceful merchant. A variety of possibilities and passage options leave significant freedom of choice.

The Rangers universe develops independently without the direct participation of the player. At easy difficulty levels, the Coalition forces can independently rid the Universe of the Dominator threat. To what extent and in what way to support the just cause of the fight against the rebel robots, each ranger decides for himself.

Various “Revolutions” and “Reboots” are worthy mods, with their own number of bugs that cause conflicting feelings. It makes no sense to review fashion, so we won’t.

Another advantage of the game is its minimal hardware requirements.

2nd place. Portal 2

Another contender for the title of best. The first part was released in 2007. It was an indie first-person puzzle, a kind of trial project - and this trial went off with a bang. Therefore, the development of a full-scale sequel began quickly, the release of which took place in 2011.

Can “Portal” be called a space-themed game? It’s a bit of a stretch, but it’s possible—you’ll be able to see this for yourself as the story progresses. The only drawback that is often mentioned is that Portal 2 is too short. Not as short as the first part, but still. On the other hand, for busy guys this minus may well be perceived as a plus.

Another quality product from BioWare (KOTOR - remember, right?). Of course, you can find a bunch of mistakes and copy-paste in the game: many elements are borrowed, the plot is quite pretentious and straightforward (although with each subsequent part they try to make it more and more twisted and varied). But all the disadvantages absolutely do not spoil the pleasure of playing the game for thousands and millions of gamers.

An important component of Mass Effect is the possibility of multiple playthroughs. To achieve this, BioVar remained true to themselves and crammed into the plot various options for completing the same tasks, as well as freedom of choice in relationships with other characters in the universe. As a result, fans are ready to go through all the parts over and over again, just to see all the options for lines, behavior of characters and passage. An animated series based on the plot of the game is already being filmed, and not so long ago the rights to film the story were purchased.

The space theme has always attracted players of all nationalities and religions. After all, man has always strived to understand the unknown, and the depths of space have always contained an important question: are we alone in the universe? Is there life on other planets?

Since cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin made his first flight into outer space on April 12, 1961, new, unexplored frontiers of space have opened up for humanity. Science fiction writers began to prophesy to humanity the rapid exploration of space, the colonization of new planets, and the construction of interstellar ships. But it’s the 21st century, and man hasn’t even set foot on Mars yet. Online space games should correct this situation, because the mind asks to go into space, and current progress allows us to explore space only in the virtual space of online computer space games.

The space games genre is not inferior in popularity. The ancestor of open space worlds was Elite, released in 1984, since then this project has become a leader among global space simulators with strategy elements. The game's success lay in its open universe and unique trading system. The principle is buy cheap in dangerous systems infested with pirates, sell high on developed planets. The virtual world of this space game was truly surprising; the endless number of stars and galaxies blew the minds of the average person. You heard right exactly infinite, since there were more than 35 trillion variations of stars alone. After 30 years, space themes have not managed to eclipse the scale of this cosmic universe.

Events in space games

The most significant event in space games was the release, the continuation of that same legendary “Elite”. The developers promise 400 billion star systems, an open global world, a realistic physical model and much more. The game has already been Russified and is being sold on Steam.

Fans of online space games are looking forward to the release of a new game project from the creators of Wing Commander. This one promises to captivate with advanced, detailed graphics and a realistic physical model. The game client will require 100 gigabytes of disk space.

The genre of online space games is quite extensive and has long taken root in many subgenres. We will briefly describe their main types.

Space simulators - here we are offered control of a spaceship, interstellar travel, planetary trade, space battles with other online players.

Space strategies - in this subgenre the player will have to focus on global problems, building planetary bases, organizing his space empire, searching for and seizing resources, concluding alliances and waging space wars.

Space MMORPGs - or as they are also called - space shooters, place the main emphasis on leveling up your character, only your hero is usually a spaceship, which, accumulating experience and skills, turns into a real invincible fighting monster. This genre has become very popular among. The most popular type of distribution of space games is the Fre to Play model, that is, they can be played and downloaded for free.

With the exception of starting a career as an astronaut or hitchhiking into deep space on an unmanned probe, computer games are the best and so far the only way available to humanity to leave Earth and go on a journey towards the unknown. Peaceful trade or pirate fishing in the vastness of the Milky Way, or escaping from a terrible alien monster on an abandoned orbital station - all this is on our list of the best games for PC, one way or another dedicated to space. From survival horror to grand strategy games to realistic simulators that allow you to live another life in orbit among a myriad of stars, there is something for everyone here.

One of the best single-player real-time strategy games ever released, it recently received a re-release from Gearbox studio, made with love for the original. The sight of thousands of player-controlled ships stretched out in a battle formation against the backdrop of colorful space landscapes is mesmerizing. The game's intense battles require a tactical approach, especially given the variety of ships in the game, from miniature fighters to colossal battleships. The Remastered Collection still holds its own and looks great on modern PCs, and is also bundled with the original Homeworld and its sequel.

In this large-scale and exciting simulator, an entire galaxy plays the role of an open and accessible world for exploration. Starting the game with a simple ship and a handful of credits, you become the master of your own destiny. Become a fearsome pirate? A famous merchant? Or an outstanding discoverer? The beauty of Elite Dangerous is that it gives the player complete freedom of action. Intense space battles or serene exploration of the nooks and crannies of space - here everyone can find something to their liking. On top of that, the ships in the game are simply fabulous: controlling the nimble fighters and massive cargo ships in Elite is definitely worth blowing off the dust from the old joystick.

Providing the opportunity to live a fulfilling life in space, EVE Online is an unparalleled MMORPG where the development of the world lies entirely in the hands of the players. This is a galaxy teeming with life, where thousands of capsule players fight, trade, mine resources, and explore the unknown side by side. Once you leave the confines of the relative safety of the police-patrolled launch system, you will find yourself in the middle of an uncompromising Wild West in a vacuum of space. Whether you prefer to fight in large-scale space battles, each of which consists of thousands of ships costing thousands of real dollars, or explore the vast expanses of New Eden alone, EVE will provide you with many unforgettable experiences.

Despite its minimalistic, retrofuturistic interface, Duskers is one of the most frightening modern sci-fi horror games on PC. In it, the player will need to take on the role of the pilot of a small “vehicle fleet” of drones, with their help searching abandoned ships in search of fuel, spare parts and threads to understand why the unknown galaxy in which the main character finds himself is completely devoid of life. However, almost completely: the ships being explored are infested with creepy and aggressive creatures, which makes moving through their dark, narrow corridors an unexpectedly stressful experience.

Point-and-click adventure game from LucasArts, for some reason never received due recognition. A mission to deflect the flight path of an asteroid threatening to collide with the Earth turns into a disaster for the participants: due to mysterious circumstances, they find themselves in a distant and lifeless world. Some of the game's mysteries are difficult to understand, even by LucasArts standards, but the colorful and bizarre planet that serves as the setting is one of the most compelling extraterrestrial worlds of all time. Special mention is due to the voice acting with The X-Files and Terminator star Robert Patrick in the title role.

A space god simulator that allows you to control exact 3D copies of real galaxies and star systems and observe the catastrophic results of your intervention. You can start your interstellar experiments by increasing the mass of Jupiter to such a value that all other objects in the solar system will begin to revolve around it, or by completely removing the Sun, which will lead to the scattering of the Earth and other planets in different directions.

Drifting alone around Jupiter in an old spaceship, your only hope of returning home is connecting with an artificial intelligence suffering from severe emotional disturbances. You will have to communicate with Kaizen exclusively through the keyboard, and if you choose the right words and arguments, then in the end he will agree to cooperate. Only to suddenly change his mind the next moment and close the external airlock, leaving the player suffocating from lack of oxygen outside the ship. Overall, it's a thoughtful adventure game with a subtle '70s sci-fi style.

If you've ever imagined yourself in the role of Captain Kirk, commanding his own ship, coming into contact with various types of alien aliens and making difficult decisions that will affect the survival of the crew, then Mass Effect 2 gives you the opportunity to experience all this and more. Combining elements of Star Wars-inspired space opera with a story that rivals the best Star Trek episodes, Mass Effect 2 is one of the best sci-fi games on PC. It has a rather linear story and does not have the freedom of choice that Elite is famous for, but instead the on-rails plot takes the player on an unforgettable journey through the galaxy, including visiting phantasmagoric planets and communicating with their peculiar inhabitants. In principle, the entire Mass Effect series is worthy of mention on this list, but our choice fell on the second part.

In this spine-chilling survival horror, Amanda, daughter of Ellen Ripley from the Original Cinematic Universe, hides in a falling apart space station from a relentlessly pursuing xenomorph. As a large-scale homage to Ridley Scott's 1979 film, the game set the benchmark for slowly building tension. The Sevastopol station itself is designed in the style of low-budget science fiction and is replete with bulky retrofuturistic technological devices and terrifying flashing lights. The developers managed to present the world with one of the most bona fide live-action film adaptations of all time, but at the same time, Alien: Isolation remains an outstanding representative of horror even if you take away its rich cultural baggage aimed at fans.

This is not to say that No Man’s Sky lived up to all the expectations placed on it, but nevertheless, you can still spend many exciting hours in its procedurally generated galaxy. Its sci-fi setting is one of the most aesthetically distinctive, and the ability to jump from outer space to a planet's atmosphere without loading screens is a pretty impressive technical feat. Of course, the planets here are still empty and lifeless, but the ability to build bases, introduced in the recent Foundation update, brings some variety to the activities on their surface.

A rare chance to step into the shoes of a George Lucas space opera villain. Given the unique storyline and variety of missions performed as an Imperial Stormtrooper - including combat between fighters, escorting VIPs and attacks on capital ships - this is one of the best LucasArts games dedicated to the Star Wars universe. Basically, the same could be said about Star Wars: X-Wing, if only playing as the Rebel Alliance forces wasn't so boring. A separate advantage of this line of space simulators is the fact that they have all received re-releases from GOG.com and are compatible with modern computers.

In FTL, the player takes on the role of the captain of a Star Trek-style spaceship, which will have to be controlled through gameplay that combines elements of turn-based and real-time strategy. A solid roguelike action game takes place in a painfully familiar, but no less fascinating sci-fi setting. Full of low-key humor, additional quests, unexpected encounters and plot twists make every attempt to achieve the final goal exciting and unique. And the ability to give your own names to the crew members and the ship makes you really worry about their fate when they find themselves in yet another dangerous situation in the depths of hostile space.

Fans of the series are unlikely to ever stop arguing about which part of Wing Commander is the best, but our choice fell on Privateer due to its darker atmosphere. This is a sandbox rich in possibilities, allowing you to become a mercenary, a pirate, a merchant - or something in between these three options. Most of the gameplay consists of hopping between systems in search of wanted criminals to capture and cargo ships to loot, but it's worth it - the space combat here excites the imagination. The plot is built linearly, but this does not take away the player’s freedom of action and choice.

Defy gravity and the laws of physics as you try to build your own spaceship and explore space! It's a deep, complex and entertaining sandbox, full of both fun and science-based possibilities. The first successful liftoff from the surface of the planet Kerbin and landing on its moon Moon using a ship designed by oneself is one of the most magical sensations that can be obtained while spending time in a computer game.

At the time of this list, ambitious space simulator Star Citizen has raised an incredible $183 million through crowdfunding. This money will be used to develop a grand game set in a vast, interconnected universe. And Luke Skywalker personally took part in the voice acting of one of the game modes - Squadron 42 (more precisely, Mark Hamill, who played him). Star Citizen is still far from its official release, but some of its playable elements are already available to participants in the crowdfunding campaign.

Take On Mars from Bohemia, the developer studio behind the well-known Arma, is an ideal choice for those who prefer a more scientific approach to simulators - the process of space exploration here is based on real astrophysics. In it you can build a Mars rover a la Curiosity and use it to study the surface of the red planet or build your own lunar base. In general, this is a game for people who prefer science without a dash of science fiction.

Combining real-time strategy and 4X elements, Sins is all about galactic conquest. Choose a faction, accumulate enough forces and resources and become the all-powerful ruler of space. Slowly managing large-scale battles in real time is exciting, but the game's capabilities are not limited to this: you can also expand your influence through diplomacy.

To get the most out of this game, you will need 3 to 6 friends. Each player takes control of one of the ships, responsible for different functions - production, research, resource extraction, and so on. To defeat your enemies, you will need to act together, under the strict guidance of a pre-appointed captain. Essentially, this game gives you the opportunity to take the Kobayashi Maru test from Star Trek right in your own room - and it's simply priceless.

Basically Minecraft in space or something. The gameplay consists of extracting building materials from asteroids and making space bases and ships from them. Asteroid exploration is carried out using jetpacks or gravity generators pre-built on them. This is one of the best cooperative construction simulators, which, moreover, constantly receives updates from the developers.

Thanks to the rich tools of the ship design editor, capturing space has never been so creative. And due to the deep and multifaceted artificial intelligence of opponents, each gaming session can drag on for many weeks. To achieve your goal, you will have to form alliances, participate in grandiose space battles and maintain a balance between economic, technological and cultural development. In this, the game is reminiscent of the Civilization series, while having a much greater scope.

Gameplay in this turn-based strategy game from prolific indie studio Blendo (particularly known for Thirty Flights of Loving) moves in 30-second bursts. Give all the necessary orders in pause mode, and then watch the battle unfold until one of the parties involved is completely destroyed. With a relaxing, classical soundtrack that includes songs like Chopin's "Raindrops" prelude, and an original visual style, this is one of the more unconventional games on this list. In-game advisers in the form of schizoid space dogs serve as a humorous outlet for the military action.

A survival simulator in the spirit of Terraria in a sci-fi setting. In this wonderful sandbox you have to fly between randomly generated planets on a spaceship, hunt alien creatures for food, build colonies and underground bases, trying not to die in the process (which is not always possible). The list of playable races includes sentient robots, entities composed of solar energy, ape-like creatures and wingless anthropomorphic birds.

SpaceEngine will allow you to experience all the delights of an existential crisis and feel small and insignificant, as the events of the game unfold on the scale of the entire universe - or, in any case, the part of it known to us. Taking off from Earth and accelerating the engines to full speed, you quickly realize that you are just a speck of dust rushing through an endless void. The variety and elaboration of technologies in the game, allowing you to travel between galaxies and land on planets, is amazing. But, unfortunately, aside from exploring the vast open world, this game doesn’t have much else to offer.

A modern take on the arcade classic Lunar Lander in the form of a unique low-gravity flight simulator. It's not as comprehensive as some of the sims presented here, but the process of fighting the laws of physics presented in it to try to deliver cargo or land on a planet is implemented at an unprecedented level. On top of that, this is one of the best space games for VR headsets, so it's definitely worth a look for anyone with an Oculus Rift or HTC Vive.

While most space simulators use regular airplane physics, FreeSpace takes a more realistic approach, resulting in responsive, weightless controls. The game's combat is similar to World War II fighter dogfights in zero gravity, making it one of the best space combat simulators for PC. We are sure that your first battle within the picturesque nebula will be an unforgettable experience for you.

Computer games often touch on the topic of space travel. If you want to feel like a space wanderer without leaving a comfortable chair, then our top 10 best games about space are for you.

10 Take On Mars

The goal of the game is to create various spacecraft, send them to virtual Mars and travel across the surface of the planet. You can complete various tasks on Mars and its moon Deimos.

9 Star Conflict

This online game is a space simulator. It has excellent graphics. The control of spaceships, as well as the variety of these ships, is pleasantly pleasing. Having chosen a spaceship, the player goes into virtual space. There you can, together with other players, improve your skills in controlling a ship. You can also modify the ship and purchase new ones. The player will not be allowed to get bored with battles in virtual space, which take place almost one after another. You can play alone or in a team.

8 Freelancer

The game has a space simulator genre. The player will have to control space caravels in virtual space, and will have to fly at amazing speeds. In the game you can arrange a battle with another virtual spaceship. When controlling a spaceship, gaming experience will be useful; it will also be important to show good reaction and intelligence, which will be very necessary in the game as soon as the spaceship leaves the orbits.

7 Kerbal Space Program

In the game you have to take control of a space agency. What will need to be done? Basically, the game involves building various rockets and sending people into space. But there are other options to have fun in this game. For example, the latest additions allow you to go to the game moon or some other planet, as well as complete missions outside the ship.

6 Doom

The virtual space of this game is filled with dangerous alien creatures that will happily attack the character you play as. To defend against them, the character will have to shoot accurately. In the later parts of the game, an intricate plot appears in which the character also has to fight his fears and uncover the secrets of space.

5 Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic

About two dozen games have been created around the Star Wars world. But this is what most players call the most interesting. The game takes place thousands of years before the adventures of Luke Skywalker and other characters from the star saga. In the game, characters can use regular swords. Their special material allows them to resist light sabers.

4 Universe Sandbox 2

In this game you can control 3D copies of real galaxies and star systems. You will be able to conduct experiments in virtual space: for example, remove or modify planets and stars. And then you will be able to observe the results to which these changes will lead in virtual space.

3 Elite Dangerous

This simulation game has an open world (the galaxy in the game) that is available for exploration. You start the game on a simple ship, and after that you can choose your path in the game. You can become a space pirate, merchant or explorer. You can get involved in battles taking place in virtual space, or calmly explore unknown places in the galaxy. The game offers a variety of spaceships to travel through the virtual galaxy.

2 Mass Effect

At the beginning of the game, you can choose what gender the character you will play as will be. The game takes place in the 22nd century. People began to communicate with aliens. Captain Shepard, together with his friends, including both earthlings and aliens, travels through space, performing various tasks. On these journeys, Captain Shepard and the rest of the crew meet the Reapers - dangerous intelligent machines. The game allows you to go through the story multiple times, completing tasks in different ways and building relationships with characters in different ways.

In this game you can choose one of various roads for your character. The hero you play as can become a space warrior, pirate, merchant or mercenary. The game is filled with a variety of tasks: battles with robots, text quests, puzzles, massive arcade battles, secondary quests that allow you to travel throughout the entire Universe of the game. There are various options for playing the game.

Such games not only provide interesting stories and a fun pastime. They remind you of the beauty of the Universe. Perhaps, after playing games about space, you will one day leave the hustle and bustle for a while and take a few minutes to enjoy the beauty of the starry night sky.