Starcom Unknown Space

Starcom: Unknown Space is the action-adventure RPG follow-up to Starcom: Nexus by Wx3 Labs, though it's a brand-new story rather than a direct sequel. New players don't need to know the previous game's plot to jump in. The setup: over a hundred star systems open to exploration, alien factions vying for power, ancient mysteries threading through the universe, and a sinister enemy threatening the galaxy with an ancient power.

The shipbuilding system is the standout mechanic. Transform a small scout craft into your own designed starship: deep space explorer, fast strike craft, armor-leaden battlecruiser, or whatever niche you want to fill. Modules and enhancements unlock through scientific discoveries, with a deep technology research tree letting you choose between weapons, armor, shields, crew specializations, hull size and other branches. Blueprints can be shared with other players.

The sandbox includes 230+ illustrated anomalies to investigate, 60+ main and side missions, alien factions with shifting dispositions based on your actions, 100+ artifacts to collect and trade, smart autopilot to known locations, and discoverable fast-travel gateways. Combat is fast-paced and tactical, with the chosen ship design determining your engagement style. Save anywhere outside combat keeps exploration friction-free.