SpaceUpcoming Video Games
Video Games Encyclopedia by Gamepressure.com
A list of Upcoming Space video games sorted by popularity among gamers.
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Star Citizen
Simulation TBA (early access since 04 June 2014)
A space simulator created by Chris Roberts and the Cloud Imperium Games developer team. The plot of Star Citizen is set in the 30th century. Humanity, united under the banner of United Earth Empire, has begun the colonization of the universe, encountering many alien races in its course. It is a unique opportunity for adventurous pilots to gain fame and wealth, as well as the treasured status of an intergalactic empire citizen.
Mass Effect 5
RPG TBA
The fifth part of the extremely popular action RPG series. Mass Effect 5 was developed by BioWare studio, responsible for the brand, known among others for Dragon Age and Baldur's Gate series and games such as KotOR or Jade Empire.
Homeworld 3
Strategy 13 May 2024 (early access since 10 May 2024)
The third full-fledged part of the cult RTS game series set in space. The game was created by Blackbird Interactive studio, founded by the co-creator of the first part, which has previously developed Homeworld Remastered Collection and Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak.
Squadron 42
Action TBA
A combination of space simulator and action adventure game, referring to such titles as Wing Commander. The production was initally designed as a solo campaign in Star Citizen, a game from Cloud Imperium Games - a company founded by the famous game developer Chris Roberts.
SpaceBourne 2
Action 2024 (early access since 17 February 2023)
SpaceBourne 2 is a sequel to a sandbox action game with RPG elements from 2020, set in a sci-fi world filled with celestial bodies to explore. It was developed and published by an independent developer, Burak Dabak.
Kerbal Space Program 2
Simulation TBA (early access since 24 February 2023)
The second installment of an extremely popular space conquering simulator, which allows to construct and pilot rockets and spaceships in a realistic way. Sequel offers many new possibilities, including building extraterrestrial colonies and discovering the secrets behind our solar system.
Solar Warden
Action TBA (early access since 2024)
An economic strategy game inspired by series like Transport Tycoon and Industry Giant. Project Automata takes place during the beginning of 20th century and gives the player a task of creating a financial empire. In order to achieve that, they must mine resources, build factories, produce valuables, construct transportation services and create trade relations with cities all over the world.
Exodus
RPG TBA
A third-person action RPG developed by former BioWare employees. Exodus has us playing as a space Traveler on a quest to steal technology from a civilization threatening humanity. The game's key mechanic is time dilation, as space travel makes time flow differently for us.
Ostranauts
Simulation 2024 (early access since 10 September 2020)
Ostranauts is a space simulator from Blue Bottle Games studio. In this production the player has a lot to do with the captain of the spacecraft, whose task is to manage it and satisfy the needs of the crew subordinate to it.
Drifter
Arcade TBA
A simplified space simulation game created by the independent studio Celsius Games. The action of this production takes place in a distant future, where humanity has developed enough to colonize other planetary systems. The player assumes the role of a spaceship captain, and decides what path will the protagonist take. We can deal in trade and mining or even choose the career of a bounty hunter, an interplanetary convoy guard, or a pirate.
Mars Horizon 2: The Search for Life
Strategy 2025
A sequel of the 2020 game, combining elements of economic strategies and simulators. In Mars Horizon 2: The Search we control the space agency and our main goal is to find proof of extraterrestrial life. We can design rockets, control rovers and complete various tasks.
Oddyssey: Your Space, Your Way
Simulation August 2024 (early access since 25 April 2023)
Oddyssey: Your Space, Your Way is an indie game in which we manage a group of astronauts on a spaceship. Expanding the base, cooperation mode, collecting resources and learning new technologies are some of the mechanics that we find in the game.
Starbase
RPG August 2024 (early access since 29 July 2021)
An ambitious MMORPG set in a science fiction universe. The unique feature of this production is the very high interactivity of the environment - we can freely build and destroy the surrounding three-dimensional world. The title was made by developers from the Frozenbyte studio.
Factorio: Space Age
Strategy August 2024
The expansion to a warmly received indie strategy game by the Czech studio Wube Software. Factorio: Space Age continues the base game after it ends, letting players expand to space, discover new planets and use brand new resources.
Breachway
Strategy TBA (early access since July 2024)
A strategy game with a sci-fi setting and elements taken from roguelikes and card games. In Breachway we become the captain of a spaceship and explore randomly generated galaxy, making tough choices, engaging in turn-based battles and making good use of the available cards.
Fragile Existence
Strategy 2024
Fragile Existence is a strategy game in which we command a fleet fleeing across the galaxy, chased by a much more powerful enemy armada. Along the way the player must gather resources, manage crews and fight enemies.
Alliance of the Sacred Suns
Strategy 2024
Strategy game with RPG elements inspired by the Crusader Kings and Master of Orion series. In Alliance of the Sacred Suns we take on the role of an emperor of an intergalactic empire, which is about to fall as a result of internal disputes and an attack of an alien race Xyl.
Falling Frontier
Strategy 2025
A space RTS taking a more realistic approach to space warfare and expansion. Developed by the single-person team at Stutter Fox Studios, the game takes an unusual approach to resources and logistics, which impacts on gameplay as a whole.
Stardeus
Strategy October 2024 (early access since 12 October 2022)
Strategy game with simulation elements, in which we play the role of AI in charge of a colonization spaceship. In Stardeus, everything related to keeping the ship and its crew in good shape rests on our shoulders.
X4: Timelines
Simulation September 2024
An expansion to a 2018 sandbox space simulator. X4: Timelines introduces various scenarios and many unlockable rewards. The DLC debuted alongside a large, free update 7.00.
Space Haven
Strategy 2024 (early access since 21 May 2020)
An independent strategy game in which we command a starry colonization ship. Our tasks include crew management, conflict and crisis management, as well as ship expansion. The production was developed by Bugbyte studio.
Starmancer
Strategy 2024 (early access since 05 August 2021)
Starmancer is a real-time strategy that focuses on the development of a cosmic colony. The title is inspired by Dwarf Fortress, developed by the brothers Tarn and Zach Adams. The Ominux Games studio is responsible for the production. Chucklefish has made the release.
XO
Strategy October 2024 (early access since 02 December 2019)
A space strategy inspired by the TV Show Battlestar Galactica, The Lost Fleet series of novels by John Hemry, and the video game FTL: Faster Than Light. In a distant future, the player assumes the role of a captain of the last remaining ship from a destroyed armada and hunted by a mysterious enemy. XO is played in real time, but the game offers an option of active pause. In battles the ships' movements are limited to two dimensions, but their behavior is simulated by an advanced physics engine.
Star Command Galaxies
Strategy TBA (early access since 18 December 2014)
Star Command Galaxies is a PC-based real-time strategy in which we play the role of spacecraft captain. We build our own unit ourselves, recruit a crew and then set off to explore a randomly generated galaxy full of secrets, adventures and alien civilizations.