starsector ☆

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Description:
Open-world single-player space combat and trading RPG

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 0.98a-RC8@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Other

Tags: game rpg space-combat simulation indie-game

Install: brew install --cask starsector

About:
Starsector is a top-down open-world space RPG and combat simulator. Players can trade, fight, and explore across a vast procedurally generated star sector, customizing their fleet and pilot skills. The game features deep simulation mechanics, modding support, and emergent gameplay driven by factional conflicts.

Key Features:

Procedurally generated open-world sector
Deep ship customization and fleet management
Complex economic simulation and trading
Extensive modding API and community content
Tactical real-time combat with pause

Use Cases:

Exploring a dynamic sci-fi universe and uncovering secrets
Building and commanding a diverse fleet of starships
Engaging in trade, piracy, or mercenary work for profit

Alternatives:

Endless Sky – Open-source space trading and combat game with a similar genre but different scope and mechanics
EVE Online – Massively multiplayer online space game with a focus on player-driven economy and large-scale PvP

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