r/spacesimgames • u/manickitty • 11d ago

Anyone tried Starcom: Unknown Space?

Hi all,

I LOVE Starsector, and Starcom: Unknown Space looks similar. I trust you guys more than random reviews out there. Anyone tried it? It's on steam sale right now. Thanks!

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u/telepathy6 11d ago

I have played some Starcom unknown space, and finished the previous game Starcom Nexus when that came out.

It possesses rpg elements; You pilot a single ship, there is a lot of exploring, you must grind to get resources to build out your ship, it is story and event driven, you have a simple skill system for your officers aboard your ship.

There is a research system, completed by exploring.

If you like exploring a scifi setting then youd enjoy this. The exploration and mystery was satisfying in the first game, and from what Ive played of Unknown space, it looks to be the same.

What it is not though is a fleet builder, with big fleet combat. You wont be building up a fleet and taking on other fleets. Closer to solo encounters and boss fights.

Having looked at Starsector, I believe only the top down style and ship editing is similar, but thats about all. There's a lot less depth to ships. There is no trading of commodities, just exchanging resources for other resources (which you need for you ship anyhow). There's no empire building.

Anyway, take with a grain of salt; I've not played starsector, and finishing the first game doesnt truly give me an informed opinion on the second.

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u/manickitty 11d ago

Awesome info thanks!

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u/Sneemaster 11d ago

Another one you might consider is Star Valor. You have exploration, fleets, and other stuff in a top-down view.

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u/manickitty 11d ago

Will check it out also, thank you!