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Frantic Freighter (2016)

Frantic Freighter cover
Developer
Phr00t's Software
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Casual, Indie, Simulation
Rating
4.0 of 5, 31 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A tense, high-stakes space delivery sim where every warp risks a critical breakdown, forcing you to juggle repairs and evasion while pirates hunt your cargo.

tenseunpredictableresource managementsurvivalpunishingvr immersivehigh stakessimple premise

What players say

Players describe a tense space survival game where your ship constantly breaks down, forcing frantic repairs between warp jumps. It is compared to FTL and The Oregon Trail, but with no ability to pause. Reviews split on replay value and some report VR compatibility issues early on, though the developer fixed problems quickly.

Screenshots

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