Starcom Unknown Space | [portable]

Combat is fast-paced and rewarding. Enemies can be "shredded like pinatas," dropping valuable loot and resources needed for further upgrades.

True to its name, features a tech tree that doesn't look like a tech tree. You find "Artifacts" and "Anomalous Materials." You feed them into your research bay, and the result is a surprise. You might invent a gravity beam that pulls in resources or a temporal shield that slows down enemy projectiles. This system keeps the late-game fresh, as you never know exactly what you will unlock next. Starcom Unknown Space

The universe is "bespoke," featuring over 230 hand-illustrated anomalies . Scanning planets reveals research points, materials, and "choose-your-own-adventure" style text encounters where crew skills like Astrophysics or Tactical prowess determine the outcome. Combat is fast-paced and rewarding