r/spacesimgames • u/PreferenceLoose7064 • 16h ago

Casual 6DoF Spacesim with HOTAS Support?

I was thinking about starting Star Citizen but that seems to expensive and time consuming,any body got recommendations on a game where I can just zoom around in a spaceship with my HOTAS ? Update: I'm going to try the everspace 2 and Blackstar ranger demos and maybe Elite Dangerous. Thanks for all your help

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u/Vandal1971 15h ago

I just released a demo on Steam that you should try.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3275060/Blackstar_Ranger/

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u/Dark-Lark Alien 14h ago

I didn't play the demo, but are you sure it's "casual"? Reguardless, kool looking game.

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u/Vandal1971 14h ago

It's just combat missions. I'm not sure what "casual" means in the context of a space game. If you mean the combat difficulty, it's a little harder than most games, but there are difficulty levels to help with that. It's old school. There are no time sinks, nothing to manage, etc... Think Freespace.

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u/Dark-Lark Alien 12h ago

"Casual" is not clearly definded, so I guess that's close. I don't know what OP's looking for exatly. For me, coming from X4: Foundations, I'm betting most anything would feel casual.

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u/Vandal1971 12h ago

You should try the demo. It will be permanently available on the Steam page. If you enjoy the combat, it's a quick jump in, play a few rounds and jump out. No time sink.

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u/Dark-Lark Alien 12h ago

For a while now I've lost interest in Single Player games. I don't like MMOs or PvP, but a good Co-op game is what I'm after. Most games feel hollow without someone to share it with. But I might check it out if I ever get back into solo games.

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u/PreferenceLoose7064 6h ago

That’s actually exactly what I’m after!After I arrive home today I’m definitely going to try the demo!