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Space Rogue

Take on the role of a spaceship captain. Explore new worlds, and engage in intense ship-to-ship battles. Develop unique battle tactics, upgrade your ship, and recruit crew members as you fight for peace or piracy.

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Developer
Red Beat
Publisher
Red Beat
Release
September 15, 2016
9 years and 323 days ago
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Mixed451 reviews64.3%

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About the Game

Take on the role of a spaceship captain. Lead your crew across the galaxy, where the ultimate goal is up to you. Fight for peace or piracy as you explore new worlds, improve your ship, recruit crew members and engage in intense ship-to-ship battles.

Space Rogue combines strategy, tactics and adventure in a game that gives you complete freedom to explore the galaxy and choose your own goals. In Sandbox Mode, you even have the ability to fine-tune various game parameters (enemy strength, random event frequency, weapon power,etc).

Keep cannons at the ready! Nearly all the random events have several different outcomes.

OTHER FEATURES:

  • Every playthrough is different from the last — the entire world is generated, from scratch, each time you start a new game
    Four playable ships for various strategies and playstyles
  • Over 300 random in-game events and missions
  • A variety of opponents: pirates, raiders, robots, gigantic space monsters and more
  • A unique perks system for your captain
  • 6 races with distinct features and battle tactics
  • Fast and exciting space battles
  • Ability to mine planets for minerals. Exploration for exploitation!
  • Sandbox mode in which you can fine-tune the game world generation algorithm and core game parameters.
  • Stylish graphics inspired by the golden age of science fiction
  • Atmospheric "retro" soundtrack
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