Games set in space sorted by release date
Science fiction doesn't always means space battles, space exploration, exploding stars, etc. In some games, though, the "space" element is heavily present. Space simulations, shoot 'em ups, RPGs are some of the genres where science fiction "space" games are abundant.
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EGA Trek
DOS1988remake3.3/5
Gamma Force in Pit of a Thousand Screams
DOS19883.8/5 Tom Snyder Productions
Return to Doom
DOS19883.8/5 Topologika Software
Silpheed
DOS19884/5 Game Arts
Skyfox II: The Cygnus Conflict
DOS19883.7/5 Dynamix
Star Command
DOS1988protected4/5 SSI Strategic Simulations Inc.
Star Trek: First Contact
DOS19883.6/5 Simon & Schuster Interactive
Star Trek: The Rebel Universe
DOS19883.8/5 Firebird
Stellar Crusade
DOS1988protected3.9/5 SSI Strategic Simulations Inc.
Uridium
DOS19883.9/5 Graftgold
Uridium is a classic shoot 'em up video game that was originally developed by Andrew Braybrook and published by Hewson Consultants in 1986 for various home computer platforms (including MS-DOS). In Uridium, players control a spaceship known as the Manta, and the objective is to destroy a series of enemy spacecraft, as well as ground-based inst...
Blasteroids
DOS19893.8/5 Atari
Blasteroids is a video game developed and released by Atari, Inc. in 1987. It's a sequel to the classic arcade game Asteroids, which was released in 1979. In Blasteroids, players control a spaceship tasked with destroying asteroids and enemy ships while avoiding collisions and enemy fire. The game features updated graphics and gameplay mechanics co...
Omnicron Conspiracy
DOS19894.2/5 First Star Software
R-Type
DOS19894/5 Irem Software Engineering
R-Type is a horizontally scrolling shoot 'em up developed and published by Irem in 1987. The game quickly gained popularity for its challenging gameplay and impressive graphics at the time. R-Type is known for its tough and memorable enemy designs, as well as challenging boss battles. The game features various power-ups that enhance the player...
Space Ace
DOS19894.1/5 ReadySoft
Space Quest 3: The Pirates of Pestulon
DOSMac OS1989protected3.9/5 Sierra On-Line
Space Rogue
DOS19894/5 Origin Systems
Space Rogue is a science fiction RPG developed by Richard Garriott's Origin and desined by Paul Neurath. Space Rogue combines a 3D space simulation with a top down view RPG gameplay. As a space pilot you can hunt bounties, buy and sell goods, land on starbases or outposts and talk to NPCs, do quests, etc.
Star Fleet 2: Krellan Commander
DOS19894.2/5 Interstel Corporation
Star Saga: Two - The Clathran Menace
DOS19893.9/5 Masterplay Publishing Corporation
Star Trek Combat Arena
DOS19893.7/5
Star Trek V: The Final Frontier
DOS19893.4/5 Mindscape
Star Trek: The Next Generation - The Transinium Challenge
DOSMac OS19894/5 TRANS Fiction Systems
Star Trek: The Next Generation - The Transinium Challenge is an abandoned adventure game set in the Star Trek TNG universe designed by Ron Martinez, developed by TRANS Fiction Systems and released by Simon & Schuster Interactive in 1989. Star Trek: TNG - The Transinium Challenge was developed for DOS and Mac.
Starflight 2: Trade routes of the Cloud Nebula
DOS19894.2/5 Binary Systems
Tintin on the Moon
DOS19893.5/5 Infogrames
Earthrise
DOS19903.4/5 Interstel Corporation
Hard Nova
DOS19903.7/5 Malibu Interactive
Hard Nova is a sci-fi role-playing game (RPG) developed by Malibu Interactive and published by Electronic Arts. Released in 1990, it is available on platforms such as the DOS, Amiga, Atari ST. Hard Nova is set in a distant future where players navigate through various star systems. The player takes on the role of a mercenary leader in charge of a s...
Imperium
DOS19903.8/5 Electronic Arts
Lightspeed
DOS19903.6/5 MicroProse Software
LineWars
DOS19904/5 Safari Software
MegaTraveller 1: The Zhodani Conspiracy
DOS19903.9/5 Paragon Software
MegaTraveller 1: The Zhodani Conspiracy is a science fiction role-playing game (RPG) released in 1990. The Zhodani Conspiracy is the first installment in the MegaTraveller series and was developed by Paragon Software.MegaTraveller 1 takes place in the Traveller universe's Third Imperium, a vast interstellar empire. The plot revolves around a c...
Sex Olympics
DOS1990NSFW3.9/5 Free Spirit Software