Everspace 2 review

Everspace 2 is the most direct answer for players who want fast space combat without simulator controls. ROCKFISH Games calls it a fast-paced single-player space shooter: you dodge, dash, roll and boost through dogfights against drones, fighters, bombers, gunships and capital vessels, and pick up loot that feeds RPG upgrades. The story follows a clone pilot named Adam through the Demilitarized Zone of Cluster 34, with a roughly 30-hour campaign and more than 90 hours for players who chase every side mission and secret across more than 100 handcrafted locations. Companions join missions and grant perks, and you can mine and craft. It runs on Windows and macOS, and 87% of 7,345 English Steam reviews are positive. It was on a temporary Steam sale when we checked, so we list the regular price as pending. There is no multiplayer.

Who it is for

Action fans who want arcade dogfights and loot

Price

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Key features

• Single-player space shooter with RPG elements, mining and crafting
• 30-hour campaign, with more than 90 hours to finish every side mission
• More than 100 handcrafted locations
• Companions who join missions and provide upgradable perks
• Exploration in space and on planets

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: 87% of 7,345 English Steam reviews are positive
• Strength: Runs on Windows and macOS
• Strength: Campaign length is published: about 30 hours, more than 90 for completionists
• Weakness: Was on a temporary Steam sale when we checked, so the regular price is pending
• Weakness: No multiplayer
• Weakness: Needs 35 GB of storage and 8 GB of RAM

Key facts

• Developer: ROCKFISH Games
• Released on Steam: April 6, 2023
• Campaign: About 30 hours
• Locations: More than 100 handcrafted
• English Steam reviews: 87% positive of 7,345

Where it ranks

Everspace 2 is No. 6 in our Best Space Games verdict.