The video showcases a selection of new and affordable space games available in the 2024 Steam Sale. It features games like “Planetcraft,” “Star Trek Resurgence,” “Star Struck VAB Bound,” “Dune Imperium,” and “Everspace 2,” each offering unique gameplay experiences within the space genre.
The video discusses a selection of new and affordable space games available in the Steam Sale of 2024. The first game highlighted is “Planetcraft,” where players act as exiled convicts tasked with terraforming hostile planets. Survival is key as players gather resources, manage food, water, and oxygen, and upgrade their gear to explore further. Base building is crucial, with modular bases created using various components to ensure a continuous oxygen supply. The game emphasizes exploration, resource management, and technological advancements to terraform planets gradually.
Next, “Star Trek Resurgence,” a single-player narrative-driven adventure game, is introduced. Players control two main characters, Java Ryc and Carter Diaz, aboard the USS Resolute, engaging in dialogue choices, QuickTime events, engineering puzzles, and action sequences. The game includes moral dilemmas, impactful decisions, and cameos from well-known Star Trek characters, providing an immersive experience within the Star Trek universe. The game has a very positive reception on Steam with a 91% rating and is currently on sale.
“Star Struck VAB Bound” is a cute title similar to Stardew Valley, focusing on delivering cargo across star systems while managing and maintaining a spaceship. Players face challenges such as limited storage space, special cargo types, and ship maintenance tasks to ensure successful cargo delivery. The game features a humorous narrative centered around a mysterious giant purple egg in the galaxy and interactions with various crew members. With over 80% positive reviews on Steam, the game offers a charming and engaging experience.
“Dune Imperium” is a hybrid board game based on the Dune universe, combining deck-building and worker placement mechanics. Players compete for victory points through strategic card play, agent placement, and political maneuvering within the game. The digital version of the popular board game released in 2023 and has been well-received on Steam with overwhelmingly positive reviews. The game offers a unique gameplay experience rooted in the Dune universe.
Lastly, “Everspace 2” is highlighted as a space game focusing on a lone wolf experience akin to the original Elite series. Players engage in various activities like escort missions, trading, combat, exploration, and crafting within a seamless universe. The game features realistic space flight mechanics influenced by Newtonian physics and offers multiplayer modes for both PvP and co-op gameplay. Despite its steep learning curve, the game is respected on Steam with a very positive user score of 81% and receives regular updates.