A physics-driven shipbuilder roguelite where you design and fly spaceships to hunt the galaxy’s worst supervillains. Every mission is randomized. Rank up, unlock modules, and twist the rules with modifiers.

Sign in to add this item to your wishlist, follow it, or mark it as ignored

Early Access Game

Get instant access and start playing; get involved with this game as it develops.

Note: Games in Early Access are not complete and may or may not change further. If you are not excited to play this game in its current state, then you should wait to see if the game progresses further in development. Learn more

What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“I want to involve players directly in the development process. While eXoSpace is already fun and polished, I’m continuing to build new content and features that will make the full release even better. So join our Discord or the Steam Forum to share your feedback and ideas!”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“Early Access will begin on September 15, 2025, and is expected to last for less than six months.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“During the Early Access period, I intend to introduce a variety of new features, including a game mode where players can compete with their fleets, hangars featuring player-designed fighters, a Linux version, and more. Please note that these are plans that may change during the development process.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“eXoSpace is already a polished game with enough content to keep players engaged for many hours. For details on the features currently available, please refer to the “About This Game” section below.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“The price may increase during Early Access as additional features and content are introduced.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“There is already an active community of players contributing to the development of eXoSpace, and you are invited to join them! I remain actively engaged on the Steam discussion boards and in our Discord server, and many player suggestions have already been successfully implemented.”
Read more

Buy eXoSpace Combat Engineer

Buy Some Assembly Required BUNDLE (?)

Includes 2 items: Star Vortex, eXoSpace Combat Engineer

-15%
$33.98

Buy Void Miner X eXoSpace Combat Engineer BUNDLE (?)

Includes 2 items: Void Miner – Asteroid Roguelite, eXoSpace Combat Engineer

-15%
$17.83

Buy Cosmic Hunt BUNDLE (?)

Includes 2 items: Star Valor, eXoSpace Combat Engineer

-15%
$33.98
 
See all discussions

Report bugs and leave feedback for this game on the discussion boards

About This Game

eXoSpace Combat Engineer is inspired by Reassembly, FTL, Cosmoteer, Nova Drift, Starsector, Avorion and more. It fills a unique niche as a mission-based, gridless spaceship-designing roguelite.

Easily snap modules into place and quickly build your gunship or juggernaut. Improve your design using newly discovered modules. Balance thrusters, armor, weapons, shields, energy systems and even rotators and pistons to prepare for your next fight. Gridless building and loads of modules allow your destructive creativity to run wild!


Pilot your ship through explosive, physics-driven battles. Each mission starts with a fresh ship and a handful of blueprints, and your unlocked modules force you to adapt every run.

Survive the unknown, push deeper into eXoSpace, and brave unpredictable encounters. Make friends and mortal enemies. Explode heroically, improve your design and try again. To succeed, you must defeat one of many brutal bosses.

Progress through the ranks to access better starting ships, train your crew to improve your ship's performance, and unlock game-changing modifiers that change the game's rules.

  • No two missions are the same: randomized maps, enemies, events, and outcomes.

  • Rank up by completing missions to access new starting ships and increase your starting resources.

  • Unlock game-changing modifiers and train your crew using the bounties you collect.

  • Sandbox mode lets you freely build ships and command massive space battles.

  • Hundreds of modules to discover, including pistons, rotators, and powerful unique parts.

  • Extensive modding support for ship modules, encounters, and more.

  • Seamless Steam Workshop integration for sharing and downloading designs and mods.

  • Optional Permadeath Mode for those who want the ultimate challenge where death is permanent.

eXoSpace is a passion project by Fantastimaker, an independent game studio consisting of just Bas, its developer, marketeer and designer.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Microsoft Windows 10, 11, or newer
    • Processor: 2 GHz Dual Core
    • Memory: 1 GB RAM
    • Graphics: DirectX 12, OpenGL ES or Vulkan
    • Storage: 500 MB available space
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Microsoft Windows 10, 11, or newer
    • Processor: Quad-core Intel 2.5 GHz (or AMD equivalent) or better
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: 2GB DirectX 11 Graphics Card or better
    • Storage: 1 GB available space

Customer reviews for eXoSpace Combat Engineer About user reviews Your preferences

Overall Reviews:
Positive (28 reviews)






To view reviews within a date range, please click and drag a selection on a graph above or click on a specific bar.




Filter reviews by the user's playtime when the review was written:



No minimum to No maximum

Show reviews in selected display order





Learn More
Filters
Excluding Off-topic Review Activity
Playtime:
Played Mostly on Steam Deck
There are no more reviews that match the filters set above
Adjust the filters above to see other reviews
Loading reviews...