Endless Sky (Windows Game) is a 2D space trading and combat simulation inspired by classic titles like the Escape Velocity series. In this free‑to‑play open‑source game, you start as the captain of a modest shuttle, cargo ship, or fighter and work your way up to commanding a powerful flagship or even a massive fleet of warships and freighters. As you explore a galaxy filled with hundreds of star systems and planets, you can trade goods, carry passengers, escort convoys, hunt bounties, or engage in pirate battles to earn credits and reputation.
There’s a main storyline you can follow — taking roughly 8–16 hours — but you’re also free to explore, build your own career, or mod the game with community‑created content like new ships, missions, and systems. With dozens of ship types, hundreds of upgrades, and dynamic factions to interact with, Endless Sky offers deep customization and replayability in a sprawling sandbox universe. The game is entirely free, open source, and cross‑platform, with builds available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Key Features:
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Free open‑source 2D space trading and combat simulator.
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An expansivegalaxy with hundreds of star systems to explore.
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Trade, bounty hunt, escort, and pirate activities for profit.
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Story missions with optional campaign paths.
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50+ ships and hundreds of weapons/upgrades.
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Fleet management — grow from a single ship to many.
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Plugin system for custom ships, missions, and mods.
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Dynamic factions and alien species with unique tech.
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Top‑down 2D graphics with smooth space combat.
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Cross‑platform with regular community expansion.
System Requirements:
Minimum:
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OS: Windows (modern supported versions).
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Memory: ~750 MB RAM.
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Graphics: GPU with OpenGL 3.0 support.
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Storage: ~350 MB available space.
Recommended:
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Memory: ~2 GB RAM for stability.
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Graphics: OpenGL 3.3 compatible GPU.
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Storage: ~1.5 GB free (for mods and extras).
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Modern CPU suitable for 2D games.
