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Destination Sol

Pilot your ship in the seamless open world made of space, planets, and more. Find new ships and equipment, find allies and beat all the enemies in this open source space shooter!

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February 5, 2015
11 years and 180 days ago
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Mostly Positive1,359 reviews78.8%

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About the Game

Destination Sol is an open-source, free-to-play hardcore arcade/RPG. You start as a pilot of a small fighter ship on the edge of a star system, and you're free to explore the game world, land on planets, fight with enemies, upgrade your ship and equipment, hire mercenaries, mine asteroids, and more.

Key Features:

  • Randomly generated open world, consisting of 2 star systems, planets, asteroid belts and mazes.
  • Ability to seamlessly land on planets.
  • 3 planet types.
  • Enemies of many different types, ally fighters, traders, outposts.
  • 6 ship types to pilot.
  • Over 50 items to equip -- weapons, shields, armor.
  • Open Source

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