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Star Nomad
Explore, trade, fight & plunder in this tribute to classic sandbox spacesims of old.
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Mixed (40) - 50% of the 40 user reviews for this game are positive.
Release Date:
Dec 29, 2014
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Huy Phan
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“There is usually some sort of contact going on, be it patrol ships checking in on you, other pilots warning of space pirates that have been spotted, and the countless ships zipping by and going on about their business. It feels like a populated world and in someways borderline MMO.”
Recommended – Indie Game Mag

About This Game

Star Nomad is an arcade top-down retro-scifi 2D sandbox spacesim. It was created as an arcade tribute to classic spacesims of old such as Elite, Wing Commander Privateer, Escape Velocity and Freelancer. If you are a fan of these games, then you're in for a nostalgic ride!

[FEATURES]
* A simplified arcade take on the often complex sandbox space-sim genre.
* Freedom of play-styles.
* Be a Cargo runner.
* Be a Mercenary unleashing firepower for wealth!
* Be a Miner seeking rare ores.
* Be a Merchant trading in goods!
* Be a Smuggler dealing in lucrative drugs & evade the law!
* Be a Pirate attacking merchant ships, become infamous & fight for anarchy!
* Join huge multi-faction Fleet Battles!
* Dynamic faction standing system, where your actions will determine friends or foes.
* Multiple ship classes to fly, including drone carriers & the mighty Yamato Battleship!
* All ships are up-gradable with modules.

In Star Nomad, you roam free in the Wildlands Sector immersed in a sci-fi noir setting rich in depth and humor. While a sandbox at heart, it's also heavily story driven with a personal plot inspired by WW2 & classic sci-fi/cyberpunk such as Blade Runner, Johnny Mnemonic & Gundam that puts you right in the pilot seat to determine the outcome of an escalating corporate war!

Star Nomad has a semi-permadeath system whereby you will lose your ship, but insurance will payout most of the ship value in credits. Death does sting, so take care, please read the brief manual (accessed via this store page, on the right) before starting your piloting career!

System Requirements

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    Minimum:
    • OS *: Windows 7+
    • Processor: Duo Core or greater
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Intel HD3000 or greater with updated DX10 drivers
    • DirectX: Version 10
    • Storage: 100 MB available space
    • Sound Card: Onboard or better
    • Additional Notes: Supports mouse/keyboard or touchscreen
    Recommended:
    • OS *: Windows 7+
    • Processor: Duo Core or greater
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Intel HD4000 or greater with updated DX10 drivers
    • DirectX: Version 10
    • Storage: 100 MB available space
    • Sound Card: Onboard or better
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.
    Minimum:
    • OS: Marvericks or greater
    • Processor: Duo Core or greater
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Intel HD3000 or greater with updated drivers
    • Storage: 100 MB available space
    • Sound Card: Onboard or better
    Recommended:
    • OS: Marvericks or greater
    • Processor: Duo Core or greater
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Intel HD4000 or greater with updated drivers
    • Storage: 100 MB available space
    • Sound Card: Onboard or better
* Starting February 15, 2024, the Steam Client will no longer support 32-bit games or macOS 10.14 or lower.
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