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[allegretto2500]

A game just like this one called Stardrive is now on steam. the full game releases in a month but you can pre-order and get immediate access to the beta. More or less the game is EXACTLY like this one but with the added feature of detailed planet colonization and combat.
its also the #9 seller on steam even though its a preorder for a month from now.

[Aozora7]

It does not look exactly like Starsector. I think it's more about strategy than piloting.

[Decer304]

I saw that game. It really did remind me of SPAZ and this game. Well, from the screenshots, i think that game seems more text based compared to this. I dont mind having other games using these concepts cos in my opinion, there arent enough of these types of space 4X games, the more the merrier. With that game selling at #9 when it entered, and SPAZ being highly successful, i think Starsector will do really well on steam. Spaz is more casual, and by the looks of it, Stardrive seems more serious, i think this game sits exactly in the middle, but its only in alpha, so who know?

[allegretto2500]

actually when it went on sale Friday it was #5 or #6!

[allegretto2500]

dissentient the description says you can take over combat and fly the ships arcade style.

[Upgradecap]

Hmm, looks like a very interesting game, I'll probably get it aswell.

Also, is it wrong of me to instantly think "I need to mod this" as soon as i saw the pictures of spaceships? xP

[allegretto2500]

you can! according to the description it will have good support for modding.

[Decer304]

LOL, See description "Supports modding" Instantly click add to cart, process payment and play.

[BillyRueben]

A game just like [StarSector] called Stardrive is now on steam.

StarDrive sets a new benchmark for the ‘4X Space Strategy’ genre.

I don't really think StarSector is a 4X strategy game. I think a more apt comparison would be Sins of a Solar Empire. However, I do love me some 4X games, so I did pick it up.

[allegretto2500]

I cant get it until tomorrow. how do you like its gameplay?

[Decer304]

I found a really good video talking about Stardrive.


After watching the video, it looks abit like gratitious space battles when making ships as you have to designate engines, reactors and shields, not just weapons. Combat and operations looks really cool.

[hadesian]

I saw this a good while back, it looks amazing.

[allegretto2500]

definitely not a clone of this game but the mechanics are still incredible. combat appears to be similar but its definitely not a combat sim like this game.

[Decer304]

Can someone buy me Stardrive? In return, I'll give you steam codes for Solar 2, Beat Hazard Ultra. I'll also give you gift pases of super monday night combat, Dota 2 and a gift copy of Edge.

[Saranis]

So you'll give 2 games you got in a bundle, 2 free games, and a copy of a game that routinely goes on sale for $2.99 for a game that costs $24.99. *sigh* its no wonder the world economy is what it is when people think they can actually get deals like this.