It was only a decade ago that many of us were lamenting the decline of the space game genre. Fortunately, the scene has since turned around. While most new space fighters, traders, and simulations are retail releases, there’s a large free selection to choose from as well. The genre of “space” is an all-encompassing one. Here you’ll find games that let you pilot fighter ships, as well as chart new planets and explore new systems. You can also buddy up with other players online, or build your empire as a trader or pirate. This laissez-faire approach to space sims has been ingrained in the genre since…
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