The Best Space Game of the Year - 2023

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[@SkullyBones448]

I heard this game was pay to win

[@johan23501]

​@@SkullyBones448yeah, but not entirely. Although I've never seen another mobile game with that much (and very expensive) monetization. I played the game for years, but stopped a while ago. To much focus on buy stuff, and many in-game currencys. They keep adding those. Besides all that it's kinda a nice game.

[@SkullyBones448]

@@johan23501 I don’t mind playing the game, but a lot of strategy games are less strategy and more pay to win

[@grumlop6461]

This game is so hard pay to win and a whale milking machine, im a bit disapointesd u do advertisement for it. Brutal package prices and zero progress after a certain point without investing hundreds.

[@tabarnacus5629]

Ok since you include game from other years I'm gonna have to say X4 and it's not even close. Big learning curve but once you get into it there's is nothing like it. If you only take the games released this year then yeah Everspace 2 def.

[@ROCKFISHGames]

Thanks so much for the shout out! As a team we appreciate everything you do to highlight space games of all kinds! Here's to a future filled with games set in space! 🚀

[@ObsidianAnt]

I'm really looking forward to seeing where the genre goes next!

[@anjayl]

@@ObsidianAnt *"I'm really looking forward to seeing where the genre goes next!"* ... Well... just further in space... duh ! 😉

[@joerhorton]

Please add VR support!

[@johnsc51997]

Everspace is good at what it does but I was really looking forward to a game that is as ambitious as star citizen but fleshed out and complete I was really hoping starfield was going to be that game unfortunately it was not spaceborn 2 looks interesting have to watch how it progresses

[@acurisur]

@@johnsc51997 The only games that come close to Star Citizen in scope are Elite Dangerous and No Man's Sky.

[@holy3979]

"Actually rewards the player's time" Why do I feel like that is shots fired at Elite Dangerous? XD

[@jmroz311]

lol and Starfield as well!

[@adrianwilliams6577]

I've really got to be in the mood to go backwards and forwards between stations in Elite.

[@maxdamagus]

@@jmroz311 Nah you can get a lot done in a short space of time in Starfield. It's too fast to get around if anything.

[@cheesyvoid3143]

TBF, it's always shots fired against Elite Dangerous whenever other space games doing better things are being discussed. Hell, even snobbing the term "Elite Dangerous" is shots fired regardless. Other KZbinrs seem to pretend that a space game called "Elite Dangerous" ever existed because it's not even included in their list of good space games.

[@metzger2863]

@@maxdamagusI agree. It's quick because of the fast-travel system, except when you want it to be...such as walking on foot for 10 minutes on a planet to grab some random miner a slab of space ham. But the bonus is, you can fast-travel back once you get it :D

[@-CrimsoN-]

Yeah No Mans Sky does not deserve the hate it once received. It has had DLC worthy updates for the past several years and they've all been free. The game is solid now. Actually better than the original vision.

[@efxnews4776]

FInally SOMETHING about Spacebourne 2! This game is a gem and it is well worthed the price.

[@paulklein8556]

Bruh it's buggy as fuck. 10 minutes Into the tutorial and my ship guns stop working after they asked me to attack a ship. Like what? It's also boring and the voice lines are like really cheesy. The fps combat is awkward. No first person? No zoom on the guns? The walking sound us obnoxious on metal surfaces. I could go on. It's a cool indie game demo. That's about it.

[@999jay999]

TO RIGHT !

[@torrb420]

Spacebourne 2 is a good game, but it still needs some work around the edges. It can be incredibly ugly around those rough corners and some of the assets/textures could use some work or a facelift. The AI definitely needs some overhauling as well because it can be a bit weird at times. It doesn't help the game is incredibly janky and glitchy. However, with time, a lot of things could be addressed if they continue to support the game unlike their first game which they up and abandoned.

[@SquirrelDad]

I may have a bias toward it because of the tiny dev team, but Spacebourne 2 is probably the top choice for me.

[@honeybadger9425]

Yeah I got it it’s good but a bit of nightmare on steam deck to control unfortunately it’s far to sensitive to be able to fly well and I couldn’t lower the option any further so I couldn’t really enjoy it.

[@Corusame]

Everspace 2 really does deserve more recognition. Its such a great game

[@BOKKENMMB]

I actually thought about it today ... Why it went SO quiet? Like, its EVERSPACE, mabe not the biggest etc. but still solid affff

[@DrBunnyMedicinal]

I'd agree with that, but for myself, Spacebourne 2 is the better game. Not by much, and it's still got more than a few rough edges, but Everspace 2 had an entire studio behind it and has hit 1.0 and then some, while Spacebourne 2 effectively was a one-man-show* until the second half of this year. It's such an impressive achievement and with the exception of multiplayer (which I don't care about at all, but I know many do), is or soonish will be, everything I was hoping for from Star Citizen so many years ago when I backed it via Kickstarter. (*) And he's doing it from Turkey, of all places. The economy there is, not so great, to put it very mildly.

[@Elit3Blaze]

As someone who has completed Everspace 2 and has backed it, the endgame is very bleh. The story itself is okay.

[@arthurdent9281]

​@@Elit3BlazeYeah, I enjoyed the game, but I finished the campaign and just didn't feel any desire to continue after that.

[@RadimentriX]

it is indeed. i didn't like the rogue aspect of everspace so i was really hyped when the devs said that everspace 2 will be open world with resource gathering and stuff. the maps also look so great with those huge structures, it's a really fun game

[@Jasta85]

Picked up Spacebourne 2 because I like supporting solo/small dev teams that have a ton of passion and some good ideas. I do hope it ends up being one of those long term projects that gets continuous improvements and content updates like Caves of Qud, Dwarf Fortress and Starsector.

[@DragonHalo99]

My biggest problem with spacebourn 2 is the ai voices they are so terrible I had to mute the voice audio. After that playing the game is great. It's not the devs fault but whoever wrote the AI really needs to work on its vocabulary and pronunciation.

[@bigrathole]

Mentioning a list of my favourite games all in a row, please stop, I can only get so hard. I better check Spacebourne out.

[@aserta]

I think s2 is a single guy. I might have it wrong, but that's how i recall it.

[@joenobody5913]

@@DragonHalo99 That , the fucking terrible (or rather nonexistant) UI, and the bugs did it for me. For something by a small group of people, or 1...can't recall, it's super impressive and like @Jasta85, I also hope they stick with it, Cyberpunk and of course No Mans Sky showed it WILL be appreciated, and in the case of something like SB2, it's understandable.

[@B.D.E.]

X4 is still being updated! That's a 'must try' for any hardcore sci fi space gamers.

[@greedowins2917]

Maybe, but isn't the full experience is over $100? Will keep an eye out for the opportunity to get the game plus all DLC for $60 or less, but not interested in spending so much on the hope that I like it.

[@izak5356]

​@@greedowins2917Ahoy Matey

[@JB-ue6lf]

@@greedowins2917the DLC’s are on sale right now. Just bought one for 5.99

[@IsegrimSTP]

@@greedowins2917 Around 40 bugs all DLCs at Steam sale currently. Depending on destination.

[@sloenmusic]

​@@greedowins2917the full bundle is currently 40$ on Steam 👍

[@malcmall787]

I have a lot of fun with Everspace 2 from early access to final release. DLC to come next year! Surprised X4 did not get a mention with the DLC that got released this year.

[@fcf8269]

that is because the DLC came out this year, not the game itself; although neither did NMS nor ED

[@budthecyborg4575]

Totally agree, Everspace 2 is a dream come true in a lot of ways.

[@Dagonius.]

Yeah, I'm still a Space Engineer. 🥰

[@spikespike2492]

For me X4 Foundations is I think very worth to mention. It has much improvements in 2023, a lot of new functions and with the borons a very nice nice race and very much new interesting ships never seen before.😊

[@Depriest42]

And with its modding capability you can really tweak the game to your liking. Throw the interworlds starwars mod on there and you pretty much have the FPS starwars space game you always wanted.

[@Kloashut]

Fully agree with you. I gues getting into the game is a bit too steep for most, hence the lack of attention. X3TC and X4 are the space sims where I've got the most played hrs within [3k hrs minimum for each, followed closely by NMS

[@sinner76028]

Id love to see coverage of one the best space games of all time: Starsector

[@LordDivine1]

YES! I really hope they throw it on Steam + Workshop when it finally hits version 1.0. Such an amazing game.

[@TheYdyp]

surprisingly X4 is missing even when it did release a big DLC with Kingdom End this year. So in that regard it even added more content then ED this year. And Everspace 2 is indeed a great game in the genre of space looter shooter. To bad those games mostly don't go bigger then fighter ships. Also another game I think is missing is Space Reign, though haven't played it a lot due to it being Early Access, just like KSP2. But it does look promising and decent for a new spacegame. Though in that category I think Spacebourne 2 is indeed the better option so far.

[@efxnews4776]

OA seems to have a grudge against X4, he almost NEVER talks about this game, and i think it is one of the best space games ever, both in concept as well as a game.

[@Lirka_906]

I don’t disagree with X4 being great, but it didn’t come out this year. Then again, NMS is on the list, sooo…

[@ltcshow6175]

​​@@efxnews4776I've got a grudge against X4 also so I understand. I've put in many hours but then I get hit with immersion breaking things like clipping into an asteroid or space station mid fight or something. This is something they could fix but don't it I'd rather crash and burn than get stuck. Maybe the new fixes fixed that but hard to get back into it and have to relearn everything. I literally was spending hours in one spot managing my empire which is pretty awesome. I know they have made many improvements but the clipping issue throws me off also having to re-learn how to do all the micro managing and other things makes it hard to get back into and buying dlc's when they have not fixed something as basic as clipping is a no go I've given them enough money thinking they would get it done my mistake. 😊

[@efxnews4776]

@@ltcshow6175 you are nitpicking, i'm aware of the clipping bug, yes, it is annoying, but to me this is such a small problem compared with what the game offers, that i'm didn't even think it is worth mentioned. Every game has it's problems and a game with the scope of X4 wouldn't be different.

[@torrb420]

​@@efxnews4776a lot of it comes down to the fact that X4 is incredibly niche, even in context of space sims. It's not a very user friendly game, you end up spending a lot of time in me us which are not exactly easy to navigate and they are rather ugly to boot. And unless you are a die-hard stickler for economy sims and less everything else, X4 had a lot to be desired for when it comes to it's content outside of econ tycoon/empire building. Without a lot of mods and sheer luck, if you want to play the game as some solo Freelancer bounty hunter, you are going to be left wanting and light on actual content. It's a great space sim, but it's not for everyone. I gave a more than enough time and there is a lot that I like about the game, but it wasn't for me at the end of the day. Too much focus on the macro level of things that makes the micro seem like a after thought. If your really big into 4x grand strategy or sandbox strategy sims like Mount and Blade, X4 will be right up there for you. If you are not a fan of those, X4 can be a hard sell.

[@chilliewhk]

My personal favorite space games right now are X4, No Man's Sky, Ixion and Everspace 2. Ironically for players that want an immersive space flight experience (and haven't played it before) I would still recommend ED if they can grab it on a sale.

[@Batlafication]

im so sad that Elite has that focus on Thargoids, they could have used their energy on something exciting, new ships, new ground stuff

[@DragonHalo99]

Honestly with elite I wish they would work on fleshing out the existing features more there are multiple game mechanics in elite that don't play very well with the newer systems.

[@Batlafication]

@@DragonHalo99 agreed, would be nice with more variety in the rocks you visit, atmospheric planets would be a complete gamechanger as well! And when was the last ship added?

[@DragonHalo99]

I'm pretty sure the last ship that was added was the chieftain or the t10 defender. Right around when they launched the thargoid stuff. There is one more ship if I recall but I can't remember what it was.

[@lanceobe6801]

Flora and fauna on worlds with thicker atmospheres that you could fully explore, they really needed to do more with expiration. Extreme weather, snow, rain and the storms, maybe some new minerals are elements to find on these worlds with unique atmospheres something that doesn't exist on the periodic table. There's a laundry list of things they could do to make the game better but think they've lost vision. Still it's the best VR game I have

[@Batlafication]

@@lanceobe6801 yeah, maybe more mining stuff, still love deep core mining in elite, the sound is very satisfying

[@mandalore41]

I actually just picked up Spacebourne 2, it was on sale for really cheap, so I will give it a shot.

[@terrylandess6072]

Who would've guessed that Spaceborn II would actually be the better Starfield in concept and design.

[@Neanderthal75]

So far I played the demo of Everspace 2 and I wasn't disappointed. It reminded me some classic titles from the mid 90s- early 00's, it plays very similar. I was really holding out for Starfield, even spent the $100 to get it early, but after about 40 hrs, I just couldn't find more content after finishing the main quest and most side quests. It was rather tiring by level 25, so I had to push through and start ignoring the copy-paste bases on the planets. Ironically I also think Starfield is a looter-shooter, except not in space, but as an FPS. Bethesda forgot to include space and exploration into it.

[@aaronadams6935]

I said it before and I will say it again. If Frontier do not want to develop ED anymore, hand the reigns over to the players. Just let it go, modders would love to get their hands on it. Look at the ship related builds and mods in Starfield PRE developer kit. I know for a fact if I could tweak some settings I would come back to the game. Increase super cruise acceleration and deceleration by 5x or more would be enough to have my time feel a little more valued. Most friends I had liked private or solo more than open anyways so just let us run a modded server. If people saw that there were fantasy ships from all kinds of sci-fi in a more realistic space sim world like ED it would be game changing, at least in my opinion.

[@scottrandall2019]

Sir, I could just listen to your videos on loop. Your channel is my ASMR to relax and sometimes doze off. And that is a good thing. Thank you for all the awesome content.

[@DivebombMovies]

great video. one title I've been meaning to go back to and check out the recent expansions for is x4 foundations. did you ever get back to x4 kingdom end?

[@migennepravishta9485]

Whist I`ve played all the games mentioned in this video and enjoyed some of them, X4 Foundation with his latest expansion remains the best single player space game experience in my opinion.

[@Hydronide]

I played a good handful of Avorion and X4: Foundations earlier this year. I do wish X4 was multiplayer, but I had a lot of fun playing it solo. Both going from very in control of your own ship to eventually owning a fleet, and even stations. Avorion allowing you to host a server and have friends join you on space conquering.

[@AkantorCZ]

X4 being single player game is actually something Egosoft is doing intentionally. They're focusing more on universe simulation that allows players to shape their universe any way they want. Saying that, they are also working on a feature that would allow players to invade universe of other players.

[@Hydronide]

@@AkantorCZ I could only imagine the shenanigans a group of people could get up to in X4, eventually there would be very few NPC's in that save.

[@piddiification]

I Wonder why he, as a more or less expert on space games, don't talk about the game X4?

[@Baaddger]

I assume that Star Citizen didn't feature as it's not yet released, but I'd be interested to hear your thoughts on it, @ObsidianAnt.

[@Bitfire31337]

Surprised me too, especially since I only knew OA for his Star Citizen videos (he has a Star Citizen playlist with 30 videos in it), though the last one is 2 years old and an Ad. There where some changes to SC since then, but the most notable (Persistence layer and server meshing) are on the horizon for 2024. Maybe he'll pick SC back up then.

[@XCE55IVE]

Star Citizen is the best space game out right now. My .02 cents.

[@rexi1414]

No, I think he has another issue with SC. He included KSP II, which is in EA. SC is in EA as well kind of, they just call it differently, but it's basically the same state. So to be honest I think he is harming SC because i believe SC to be the best space game out there sort of right now. No game can challenge the scope and options you have in that game, not even ED I think.

[@Bitfire31337]

@@rexi1414 Though I personally agree, that it doesn't do SC justice, it doesn't really "harm" SC as well as probably all Space-Sim interested players know about by know. Also, tbf, SC is still in a quite buggy state. Even though I can currently enjoy it, not all gamers will have the required patience to navigate it's bugs and pitfalls.

[@jumblestiltskin1365]

That game is a scam.

[@reaper20charlie]

I still love eve but don't have the time to play. My favourite space game this year though, released in 2019 is astrox imperium. I played for the first time this year and had an absolute blast.

[@bopeswiththemost4415]

Good timing, as I just picked Everspace 2 up recently and have been meaning to give it a go. SpaceBourne 2 looks cool, but I will give it a bit more time in the oven before I jump in.

[@jerrylegion]

Ixion for me is the best game of 2023 because of its unique approach. One fault in your reasoning about starfield, it's not a space game. It's an RPG game in a space setting. Just like Colony Ship is not a space game but an RPG in a space setting. Spacebourne 2, Everspace and Astrox are true space games. Anyway keep up the good work because you are my KZbinr of 2023. 😊

[@ObsidianAnt]

Thank you! ♥️

[@_indrid_cold_]

I just don’t see Starfield as an RPG. Your choices don’t seem to matter much. As an RPG it’s got to be judged even weaker than as a space game.

[@RadimentriX]

yep, everspace 2 is great. already played it a bit in early access and started a new game at release and played completely through the campaign and side missions. i still have to try spacebourne 2, i bought it but haven't played it once. the first spacebourne wasn't bad so i have high hopes for this one to be even better. i still wish there were more space games though, especially ones that you can put hundreds of hours into, like X4. even better if they have good controls for a controller, like chorus so they can be played on the steam deck

[@ryans2848]

Honestly idk why they haven’t come out with open world AAA Star Trek game oh that would be so cool

[@thagomizer8485]

Spacebourne 2 looks cool, but long ago I learned not to pay for "potential".

[@GBennie]

Every time I see ED, it honestly brings such a feeling of sadness how much they ruined such an outstanding core, they could easily recover if they'd just get some focus on it with devs who actually listen to the amazing community around them

[@krypt6679]

it is amazing. odyssee is very cool. if they add alien species on planets and allianzes than it would be eve

[@XV-dj4ug]

Yup completely agree with your selection!! Eversspace 2 just got things right.

[@tlove21]

I picked up Spacebourne and Spacebourne 2 finished the first one but have yet to finish the second one. Will check everspace 2 as I am currently playing Chorus and having a blast with it.

[@JeremyDeere]

Spacebourne 2 could turn out to be something special... I bought this a while back. This developer is the hero we needed!

[@melsilva9158]

Appreciate your feedback. Everspace 2 added to my Steam wishlist.

[@MimikyuPlays]

Space engine: 💀

[@kearseymorton2078]

There should be a place for Eve Online on that list. Eve just celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2023 and a major expansion (Havoc) was released early this month. Eve is by far the most ambitious, the most innovative, the most complex space game ever made. And even 20 years after release, it looks absolutely gorgeous. One of the most important games ever made.

[@fedord01]

No one cares about this p2w trash.

[@GryphonDes]

Great video & thanks for the recommendations!

[@mauriziocorradi1598]

You should have mentioned X4...while it is not the best space game there is, it certainly is top 5 Anyway, I think the problem of spacegames is "ambition"...what I mean is, space is the most vast thing there is...we simply lack the tecnology to reproduce every aspect of what life in space would be, just with the work of a single development team... I think the secret to make a good space game would be to focus on a FEW aspects of life in space, and work to deliver those aspects in detail and close to perfection... Wasting time and resources to try and reproduce everything that could be done by a civilization that lives in space and every aspect of that everyday life, is what ruins potentially good games, delivering half baked products.

[@fredashay]

Elite Safe? Star Foreigner? Starmeadow? Star Trek Red Shirt? No Woman's Sky?

[@Shamustodd1]

Been playing a lot of spacebourne 2 lately (my DayZ crews is missing me}. The game still needs a lot of work but is pretty fun as it is. I feel that it has a pretty solid core that just needs a few wrinkles ironed out then fluffed out and it will be a great game. Most definitely worth the price of admission!

[@peterdrysdale2602]

I'm glad to see ED made the list though totally understand why it didn't get the number one slot (or even the top 5!) - however, I wonder if OA might be up for doing "Best ever space exploration game" and if so would ED fare better? Personally, I'm not a fan of shooter games and so those space games which are really 1st person shooters set in a space theme dont tick the box for me. ANy thoughts on the best ever exploration space game? P.

[@DracoyseZero]

Did you know the game Chorus? Its like Everspace but with a stronger focus on the main character's story.

[@denizo9263]

The guys behind my childhood game are the ones that made a goty this year.

[@Jaimefumer13]

IMHO Spacebourne 2 is the space game of the year. But I guess I'll buy Starfield in 2024 for sure, with mods.

[@IsraelSocial]

We all are waiting the mods

[@Wanelmask]

@@IsraelSocial there are mods available already

[@-CrimsoN-]

Also, I gotta say that Starfield does not deserve the hate that it's getting. I'm still having fun with it and I preordered it.

[@cm42019]

Completely agree. It's the most fun I've had with a game this year.

[@JAZZYLGPRODUCTIONSLLC]

I love Starfield as well, it just lacks a lot of variety in planets, as most are copy and paste, the lack of inner atmospheric flight, no true major threats besides the terramorphs and starbourne, and too many loading screens. Not to mention, Bethesda still doesn't know how to program land vehicles, or transition from space to atmosphere or atmosphere to space in 2023!

[@shaunsmith8494]

I for one love space hoarders.

[@JirocTheViking]

🚀 For survival game fans, Empyrion Galactic Survival is still the best survival space game.

[@crispy9175]

Yeah, had way more fun in that than I thought I would. Great little surprise. If you got some friends you pull into - even better.

[@fcf8269]

it is not new in 2023 though

[@dudeman5392]

I agree the main thing that it does correct is the ship building aspect of the game. I wish a big studio would look at acquiring this title and just flesh out the AI and graphics. It would be the holy grail of space games.

[@cptnoname]

Neither is Elite or NMS

[@fcf8269]

@@cptnoname Good point

[@leelack9691]

For me Starfield is the best game for many years with a really rich world building. I find Elite & NMS too empty. Agree Everspace 2 pretty good and haven’t finished Starbourne 1 yet so will have to try 2 when I have.

[@maxdamagus]

So long as you are willing to accept the RNG content for what it is, it's a lot of fun. He is talking about "space games" in particular though, and I really feel like Starfield is a lot more than that, and sacrifices some spacegame stuff to be a broader game so isn't ever going to be the best space game. No Man's Sky however.. I don't understand why anyone plays that.

[@sparkzmentalz2]

​@@maxdamagusStarfield led me to NMS and it's way more fun. Starfield is outdated and boring af. Dull, barren planets you can't even manually land on. Copy/paste POIs annoying companions, crap outposts and way too many load screens. Not to mention all the bugs and broken quests.

[@n3xusseven]

Maybe because it is early access still it is not a candidate here, but Void Crew is a space game, and trounces most of the competition.

[@Qacona]

I picked it up today and it's really good. I hope he gets the funding and resources to give it the polish it needs to be a classic.

[@robj144]

What's it?

[@sasorilab]

what a great video! Thank you so much for making it

[@seanmacnaughton2981]

If starfield took all of what made spacebourne 2 fun and put it in the game, it’d be nearly flawless

[@urulai]

Yeah I'd have to say I'm tied on NMS and Everspace 2 myself. I'm debating a second playthrough.

[@kairasakamoto3187]

I really need to try out NMS, with all of the changes to it, it looks incredible. Everspace 2 is very promising, like wow.

[@drdisconnect-za]

No Man's Sky is definitely one of the best, it won't dissapoint you.

[@stoney5137]

I really need to buy and play Everspace 2. Been meaning to

[@warburd]

It's been said before but if you are into single player, space exploration and universe domination, X4 is deeper than the mariana trench. Not to take away from the games listed but this overlooked oddity has playability in spades. Thanks for the videos and keep up the good work 😀

[@enteplays3662]

Currently trying to get into X4 but damn this game drives me nuts. Every time I thought I figured out something the game puts me in my place

[@shatner99]

4:38 A tic tac was mirroring the rocket like Fravor’s encounter.

[@cellone710]

My favourite space game has to be Eve online, with big update just released. Disappointed that it has not been mentioned.

[@sirQB]

I love Everspace 2. It feels more like a looter shooter to me though. But then again, there is no clear definition of "space game", so i guess it qualifies. And i agree, it's the best game on your list. Tip: Bind a key to toggle Inertia Dampers on/off!

[@JVAlexis]

!that's what I like about Everpsace 2, yes, it's a Space Looter Shooter yes, but it still has proper 6 DOF controls and a supercruise mode! Some "full" space games don't even have that!

[@ZorroComputers]

How a game with no space legs is Numero uno for you I have no idea...

[@auxxyfoxxy]

this video helped me realize there are no good space sci fi games.

[@WyattFredaCowie]

I'm cursed to love Star Citizen but there were some really good games here, I also backed Spaceborne 2 and was really impressed.

[@gareth0412]

My love for SC is a dried mummified corpse in a forgotten tomb. There's a lot of money in that tomb but it's locked away along with any hopes for a complete and polished game. Please do not give them any more money.

[@KiryuType03]

Space engineers is underrated asf, that game make you able to make your owne civilisation, your own ship, literaly almost everything a Human would do

[@PvtDamion]

There's nothing that can compare with flying into a station and land inside it like in Elite Dangerous, I'm hoping Star Citizen will someday accomplish a similar feeling (even though they beat ED in every other aspect imho, just not very fleshed out yet) and Spacebourne is something I haven't picked up yet. Also No Man's Sky has been going strong and keeps on getting better every year. Everspace 2 is something I've been enjoying on my Steam Deck, still have to test if Ixion will run on it, think that'll be fun and lastly I've been putting off Starfield, even though I pre-ordered it and am very excited to play it, just not yet

[@amrmoussa2490]

what ?? Star Citizen is better than ED on flying into a station and land inside it or land anywhere you like

[@Wanelmask]

@@amrmoussa2490 no.

[@sora2534]

i think travel through jumpgates might surpass any experience that ED might offer, the sneak peek into Pyro's jumpgate was really cool

[@gareth0412]

​@@sora2534Most agree it's just a fancy loading screen and you ain't actually traveling any distance. Just... *Pop* and you in the next system. It's a wait and see feature, just try to remain skeptical, it's CiG after all.

[@lordfraybin]

When was the last time you played Star Citizen?? We've been landing on space stations, pads and in hangars for years now.

[@ianfletcher6475]

I played Elite Dangerous on console for hundreds of hours some years back. Now I've graduated to PC I'm often tempted to return but the grind puts me off. I can't even remember how long it took to get the Corvette lol

[@slaphead90]

My biggest problem with space games at the moment is lack of VR. Elite Dangerous abandoned VR after the Odyssey update. Everspace 2 didn't include VR whereas the original Everspace did. No Mans Sky admittedly has VR, but I can't control the ships - whenever I want to roll the ship does a weird yaw at the same time. I cannot get that. EVE Valkyrie had the servers pulled meaning the game cannot even be played in single player mode. Currently the best space game for VR is House of the Dying Sun which is now 7 years old. What the hell happened to VR?

[@_Jay_Maker_]

VR is and always has been a niche hobby. It's not going to change until the pricepoint drops and, weirdly, not everyone is cool with wearing bulky gear on their faces just to play video games.

[@themollerz]

IMHO, VR won't really take off until the hardware becomes far more ubiquitous.

[@compmanio36]

The same thing that's always happened to VR. It's a buzzword for a few years, the hardware is way too expensive and cumbersome, adoption is way too low because of that so devs don't generally want to put a lot of effort into it when the market share is so small, so it eventually dies off. What killer title do I have to get VR for? HL: Alyx. That's the only AAA game I can think of, and since I can go watch a decent playthrough online, do I need to spend upwards of $1000 to play it myself? The bar to entry is too high, for too little reward.

[@AtrusDesign]

I don’t think the problem is the price of the headset, now they are really affordable. The problem is VR doesn’t allow you to play in your sitting room lying on the sofa as most people prefer to do. VR industries is loosing interest and handheld devices are increasing in number, quality and interest… take your conclusion.

[@mojamph]

In terms of December releases, the only thing that comes to mind is the upcoming combat update for Dyson Sphere Program which I'm cautiously optimistic about. Is that a game you've reviewed before?

[@tuxuhds6955]

Everspace 2 is a great game but I suspect that Everspace 3 will set the bar for the whole genre - It's dev crew has been learning and still are. #everspace3

[@brianfrost7376]

No man’s sky…the longevity is notable…it needs to, and certainly could..break away! Murray has something up his sleeve..he quite possibly will move the genre.. in some fundamental ways! Happy New year to everyone!

[@flea1985]

Agree with everspace 2 - had a great time whit it

[@arcshaw6396]

Agree on the overall best pick, loved it

[@Bennet2391]

Everspace 2 and X4: Kindom End are my goto space games for 2023.

[@harryturner5872]

i was wondering what your opinion is on star citizen?

[@aaronthompson1476]

I finally got together with friends and figured out how No Mans Sky works. I also still love Space Engineers too :)

[@denisaljic]

Everspace 2 is The Best Space Game of 2023 PER|0D.

[@DeadBaron]

I would try the Thargoid content in Elite, but that means yet another weird grind for special weapons and gear, alongside the engineers, alongside the Guardians... screw that

[@axelhopfinger533]

IXION certainly gets my vote for the best space/sci-fi soundtrack of all time! The game itself is basically just a vehicle for the tremendous music. And the jump sequence cutscene is the most impressive and atmospheric jump animation i've ever seen. A piece of art in itself!

[@cml524]

Man, I REEEEEEAAAALLY hope KSP 2 rebounds because SO many people were anticipating it to be a worthy sequel to the amazing first one. KSP is a MUST play for any serious space-lovers and I hope I can eventually say that in the future about KSP2.

[@ringerbart]

'Completed' Everspace 2 in early access and it was already awesome back then but haven't replayed the final version yet. Soooo many great games these days and not enough time to play them all 🙁

[@sirnukealot84]

Everspace 2 is a great game when you want something more relaxed and singleplayery over star citizens simulator approach. Although i love sc to bits i do apreciate switching around what i play every now and then. 😀

[@spankyjeffro5320]

Elite Dangerous is the only game worth playing on the list.

[@billbaggins1688]

Some info about VR for each of these would be useful OA. :)

[@guiguijol]

KSP1 took more than 10 years to become what it was at release.

[@asm2750]

So true, KSP was really rough the first couple of years of its early access period until they added larger parts and maneuver nodes. KSP2 is going through the same experience. The For Science update has been pretty fun so far. There are still a bunch of bugs that need to be worked out but reloading a save can usually fix things.

[@guiguijol]

@@asm2750 The thing was barely working on 32 bits. Remember the rainbow cat when launching the game in 64 bits. Warning you this was a WIP...Stayed like so for at least 2 years. Optimization was even worst than KSP2 at the same state. People tend to forget or comment without even having the proper clues. Not mentioning the definition of early access. Anybody who really believe in this game and want to play it 100% fun should (already bought it or not) wait until full release, and at least 150 mods available on curseforge or spacedocks.

[@AkantorCZ]

I'm a bit disappointed X4 wasn't even mentioned despite having such a great year.

[@cheriluzvillanueva]

I am 36 years old, and I am just waiting for someone to make a STARGATE SG-1 FPS-MMORPG on unreal engine. And I am still aging, I am starting to think that I will have to learn programming and do it myself coz nobody is giving that EPIC franchise a chance to be made. If such a game were made it would make so much profit as there's millions of fans out there waiting for it. Even non-gamers would probably even buy just for the nostalgia.

[@leoismaking]

For some reason, I "bounced off" Everspace 2. I think maybe the early chapters feel like they drag on a bit much. But I'll give it another try soon.

[@jamesguy926]

The latter half of the campaign definitely picks up the pace, and has you participate in large battles more, as well as more interesting plot progression.

[@slavenmatuhina2151]

When I saw the video I thought Everspace 2. It's a no contest no1 for me.

[@teryakibukaki5232]

@obsidianant can you do a video on what's happened to falling frontier? It seems pretty quiet on that game no new updates etc

[@paradoxic1888]

SpaceBourne 2 by far is the best space game. There is so much depth to the game unmatched in any other space titles, and it's an Indie game. From factions, to squadrons, to space stations to mining, it's all there. I can't see myself liking Everspace 2 because I need my space legs and ground combat too.

[@Elitekampfsocke]

For me is the best best Space game is Spacebourne 2.

[@OrinThomas]

Ixion - Frostpunk without the moments of Joy.

[@davidcarr2308]

like your videos, I love space good combo

[@arc00ta]

I might have to revisit everspace 2, I played it in very early access and again when the "full" game launched but I got stonewalled by a glitched out story mission map that I couldn't get out of, and the game somehow lost like 60 hours worth of saves at the same time. The devs asked me to try this and that on the steam forum but none of it worked so I just uninstalled it rather than backtracking weeks worth of work.

[@vladtepith9352]

Have to say I still enjoy X4 foundations anyways always good content coming from you obsidian ant

[@JFrancoDrums]

I had so much fun playing Everspace 2, fantastic game!

[@antwan1357]

5796 hours into elite dangerous and still space trucking

[@ViewBothSides]

"KSP2 ... maybe next year if the dev team continue to work on the title" Wow, not the biggest vote of confidence there !