Noctis is a space flight simulation video game for Windows released in 2000 for free by Italian programmer Alessandro Ghignola.

Tags: Exploration, flight, Galaxy, no man's sky, noctis, RETRO, space

Aurora is a 4X (eXpand, eXplore, eXploit, and eXterminate) science fiction strategy game. Players develop their interstellar empire from the humble beginnings on their homeworld to conquer the universe, or be pummeled into the ashes of history by opposing races.

Some say it has the graphical charm of an income tax assistant software from the late nineties, but a playing depth that more than rivals any commercial 4X game. Aurora is different because it places emphasis on fleet operations and detailed tactical combat.

The game is under constant development and there is an active and friendly player community in the game’s forum that will help you with any question or problem you might encounter.

Tags: Aurora, dwarf, Exploration, fleet, flight, fortress, space, strategy

Space Runaway, a compelling intergalactic journey in bullet hell. Enemy vessels, lasers and larger than life bosses in a 16-bit authentic arcade experience.

Tags: ACTION, arcade, RETRO, runaway, scroller, shmup, side, space

Posted about these games some time ago, there is a new version of Space Quest 2, made some years ago.

Infamous Adventure’s remake of the classic 1987 Sierra game “Space Quest II” by The Two Guys from Andromeda, Scott Murphy and Mark Crowe!  Join Roger Wilco on an intergalactic adventure as he is pursued by the agents of the sinister Sludge Vohaul!  Lovingly recrafted in simulated VGA colors by Infamous Adventures! And King’s Quest III.

FOR Windows(both), Mac(both) and Linux(Space Quest 2 only)!

Tags: ADVENTURE, King, Point&Click, quest, remake, RETRO, space, vga

Endless Sky is a 2D space trading and combat game inspired by the classic Escape Velocity series. Work your way up from a relatively wimpy shuttle, cargo ship, or fighter, to a highly upgraded and customized flagship or to a massive fleet of warships or freighters.

Tags: combat, endless, RPG, sky, space, trade

Cosmoteer is a starship design, simulation, and battle game. Design a fleet of ships by placing individual modules including weapons, shields, engines, and hallways. Battle A.I. starships to earn bounties or test your design skills against other players. A dynamic crew and combat simulation makes every design decision important and interesting.

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Tags: cosmoteer, design, ship, simulation, space, starship, strategy

Seek adventure, fortune and fame in a sector of space riddled with faction conflict, dastardly pirates, & deft merchants.

Tags: ACTION, Sector, simulation, space

Helm your own ship, battle for supremacy in a multi-faction war, and conquer the cosmos in this science fiction turn-based strategy game. Select from more than 100+ diverse star ships and fight for territory across a 2D hex-based grid.

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Tags: empires, Interstellar, MMO, space, strategy, wars

Allegiance is a multiplayer space combat sim about cooperating with your teammates to conquer the other team’s bases, flying agile scouts, powerful fighter craft, turreting fragile bombers and massive cruisers, or commanding your team to victory from an overhead map!

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Tags: allegiance, Free, MICROSOFT, multiplayer, online, RTS, sim, SIMULATOR, space

Earthling Priorities is a subtle mini-adventure game.

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Tags: ADVENTURE, Earthling, Priorities, quest, space