Best Online Space Games
In this selection, we have gathered the best space-themed online games for you. In online space games, humanity is already exploring the cosmic expanses. And doing this with friends or just other players is much more interesting. Especially when it comes to MMOs with ongoing support from the developer.
Online space games often offer players the chance to take on the role of a pilot of a single ship, but sometimes you can command an entire galactic empire. Hence the variety of genres - action, simulators, strategy, tactics, and even browser games.
Action, Shooter, Adventure, Simulation, Online, First-person view, Futurism (Future), Survival, Open world, Space, Exploration
August 9, 2016
Players:
7.9/10
Steam:
82/100
Metacritic:
75/100
No Man's Sky is an adventure simulator with a first-person view set in a futuristic environment. You will embark on a journey to explore space and planets, some of...
Action, Shooter, Online, MMO, First-person view, Third-person view, Futurism (Future), Free game, Open world
September 6, 2017
Players:
7.7/10
Steam:
79/100
Metacritic:
85/100
Released in 2017, Destiny 2 is a sequel to the MMOFPS from the first person Destiny. The last city of humanity fell under the onslaught of a massive army led by...
Action, Shooter, Third-person view, Futurism (Future), Free game, Cooperative (co-op), Role-playing game
March 25, 2013
Players:
8.2/10
Steam:
91/100
Metacritic:
76/100
A dynamic online third-person action game where the warrior's journey takes place through an expansive interplanetary system torn by faction conflicts. Under the...
Role-playing game, Simulation, Business / Management, First-person view, Third-person view, Futurism (Future), Free game, Exploration, Open world, Adventure
May 6, 2003
Players:
7.1/10
Steam:
72/100
Metacritic:
69/100
A space MMO set in a shared sandbox universe, EVE Online lets players choose their own pursuits and shape the history of New Eden. Everyone plays on the same...
Arcade, Role-playing game, Action, Adventure, Platformer, Indie, Simulation, Survival, Sandbox, Space
July 22, 2016
Players:
8.5/10
Steam:
88/100
Metacritic:
81/100
Starbound is an indie adventure role-playing arcade game with platformer and action elements. You are forced to flee your planet by hijacking a ship. Fleeing from...
Role-playing game, Simulation, Action, Flight Simulator, Third-person view, Futurism (Future), Open world, Space, Exploration
December 16, 2014
Players:
8.3/10
Steam:
40/100
Metacritic:
79/100
Elite Dangerous is a reboot of the legendary space simulator of the 80s. The Empire is on the brink of chaos. The Emperor is ill, and a fierce struggle for the...
Role-playing game, Online, Action, Adventure, MMO, Third-person view, Futurism (Future), Star Wars, Free game, Open world
December 20, 2011
Players:
8/10
Steam:
90/100
Metacritic:
85/100
Star Wars: The Old Republic is a multiplayer action role-playing game with a third-person view in the Star Wars universe. The events of the game take place 3500...
Action, Science fiction, Online, Simulation, Star Wars, Virtual Reality (VR), First-person view, Cooperative (co-op), Space
October 1, 2020
Players:
7/10
Steam:
68/100
Metacritic:
79/100
Star Wars: Squadrons is a new multiplayer action game in the Star Wars universe, which will take place after the events of the sixth episode, Return of the Jedi...
Online, Action, Shooter, First-person view, Third-person view, Futurism (Future), Combat robots, Star Wars, Science fiction
November 17, 2015
Players:
7.2/10
Steam:
80/100
Metacritic:
73/100
Star Wars: Battlefront is a multiplayer online shooter with a first-person view in the Star Wars universe. You will once again take part in huge battles between the...
Role-playing game, Online, Action, Shooter, Third-person view, Isometric, Futurism (Future), Free game, Science fiction, MMO
February 2, 2010
Players:
7.7/10
Steam:
79/100
Metacritic:
66/100
This massively multiplayer role-playing game is set in the Star Trek universe of the 25th century, where players explore space as captains of their own starships...
Action, Shooter, First-person view, Third-person view, Futurism (Future), Star Wars, Online, Science fiction
September 20, 2004
Players:
7.2/10
Steam:
96/100
Metacritic:
79/100
This science-fiction action shooter is set in the Star Wars universe and features battles from Episodes I through VI. Players choose from several soldier types and...
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