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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Master of Orion 2: Battle at Antares

DOSWindows XP/98/951996protected4.3/5 SimTex

Master of Orion II is a 4X turn-based sci-fi strategy game set in space. Master of Orion 2 gives the player an empire to run by controlling food and production, managing economy and researching new technology. The player can wage war against other races or use spies and diplomacy to achieve victory.

Star Control 3

DOS1996protected4/5 Legend Entertainment

Star General

Windows XP/98/95DOS1996protected4/5 Catware, Inc.

Star General is a turn-based strategy game developed by Catware and published by SSI (Strategic Simulations, Inc.). It was released in 1996 for MS-DOS and later for Windows. The game is set in a science fiction universe where players take command of one of five different factions, each vying for control of the galaxy.In Star General, players comman...

Super Stardust

DOS19964.2/5 Housemarque

CHAMP Asteroids

DOS1997remake3.9/5 ChamProgramming corp.

Independence War

Windows XP/98/951997protected3.9/5 Particle Systems

The Feeble Files

Windows XP/98/95Mac1997protected3.9/5 Adventure Soft

Warheads

Windows XP/98/9519974.1/5

Descent: FreeSpace - The Great War

Windows XP/98/951998protected4/5 Volition

Star Wars Rebellion

Windows XP/98/951998protected3.7/5

Noctis

DOSWindows XP/98/9520003.9/5

Xenon 2000: Project PCF

Windows XP/98/952000remake4.1/5 Bitmap Brothers

Xenon 2000: Project PCF is a vertical-scrolling shoot 'em up video game and originally released in 2000. It is a sequel to the earlier game "Xenon 2: Megablast," which was developed by The Bitmap Brothers and released in 1989.In Xenon 2000, players control a spaceship and engage in fast-paced shooting action as they face off against waves of enemy ...