Everyone has, at one point or another, pined for a galaxy far, far away. We’ve all wondered what it would be like to explore space, its many planets, and encounter alien beings. Some of us even fear it.
The best space games allow us to journey to places we’ve never been. They craft exciting, focused worlds, and many times offer up narratives that are hard to stop thinking about.
ALIEN: ISOLATION
There should be more space horror games. Alien: Isolation is a survival horror game (one of the very best) that takes place 15 years after the original Alien film. You play as Amanda Ripley, daughter of Ellen, looking for her mother on the space station Sevastopol.
AMONG US
You’re sus, buddy. Among Us was, and still is, a bit of a global phenomenon. It’s a great party game filled with teamwork and a sprinkling of betrayal if you’re the impostor.
CONQUEST FRONTIER WARS
Real time strategy games can often be overwhelming. There are a lot of moving parts, things to wade through, and mechanics to master.
DEAD SPACE
Dead Space is a horrifyingly delightful experience. If you’re a fan of survival horror games like Resident Evil or Silent Hill and haven’t played Dead Space, go now! Dead Space is one of the best space games of all time.
DESTINY 2
While Destiny 2 didn’t change the game too much from its predecessor, it did improve upon much of what existed already. You play as a Guardian in a mythic sci-fi world protecting the last safe space on Earth.
Distant Worlds: Universe is one of our favorite 4X games. It’s also one of the best space games. It is a space-based real time strategy game with many layers, but once you get everything under control, it offers up some really great fun.