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People love big, expansive space games. That goes double when they have to put in the work to make things work. if you love those kinds of games, and getting them for free, here are five ones to try out.
#5 Gods and Idols
There are many “god games” out there for you to try, but Gods and Idols will let you feel a god’s power as you expand your reach and worship base across the universe.
In the title, you’ll play as a former human turned divine being, and you’ll want nothing more than to expand the reach of those who worship you. Shape planets into homes for your followers and temples. Then, expand across the stars so you can further shape it in your image.
There will be those that try to stop you and your reign. Smite them with godly power and show them the price of their folly.
#4 Istrolid
Do you think you can make some powerful starships that can take on all comers? If so, then you’ll want to try your hand at Istrolid.
The game puts you in the role of a ship maker, and you’ll have to build a ship to whatever style and design you want. You’ll have full creativity on how it looks and how it defends itself. Then, when you’re ready to prove its worth, send it out into the field of battle!
As you do that, you’ll test yourself against waves of enemy ships. Then, if you do well, you can slowly conquer the universe and build more ships for your fleet!
#3 Hades Star
Hades Star starts off as a game about building a space empire, but it’s a bit more complex than that. For example, in the game, you’ll have to go to star systems with different suns at their core. Each one has a different lifespan and what you can do in them. Some of them, like Yellow Dwarf Stars, are the perfect places to build up a civilization and expand your reach.
But then, there are Red Dwarf Stars. These places have artifacts and resources you can get, but only if you can get them and get out before the star goes supernova.
So jump into space and see how big you can grow!
#2 Pixel Starships
Here’s an interesting twist on the formula. Pixel Starships puts you in control of a ship of your own construction. That sounds pretty standard so far. Right? Except that in the title, you’ll command every part of the ship from big things to small ones.
It’ll be up to you to use the ship wisely as you head out into the universe to do whatever you wish. You can explore the universe, battle alien beings you come across, and more.
What’s more, you can expand your ship, build a fleet of ships to help you in battle and conquest, etc. There’s much going on at any given moment, so pay attention!
#1 EVE Online
EVE Online isn’t just a space strategy game that you can play for free. Instead, the game puts you in an expansive universe that you affect with everything you do. While many other games won’t let you feel like you’re impacting anything, this one enables you to influence everything you touch.
For over 20 years, the game has been growing through players’ actions. Empires have risen and fallen because of it, and wars of every scale have been waged. That gives you much freedom to have fun in this universe and do whatever you want.
Be a hero, villain, or someone who only looks out for themselves; the universe will let you do that, and more.
