Space Rogue (2016)

Developer: Red Beat
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating: 3.2 of 5, 451 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 8.8 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You pilot a ship through a lonely galaxy, balancing survival and ambition with every trade, battle, and random event, knowing one mistake could end everything.

atmospherictensetacticalopen-endedpunishingexplorativerogue-like

What players say

Players compare it heavily to FTL but find it lacks the polish and urgency, offering a more relaxed pace with no fuel or time mechanics. Many warn the game has been abandoned by its developers, leaving bugs and a lack of content unfixed.

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