Everspace
Everspace was in early access for a few months before making its full release earlier this year. It is a 3D rogue-like shooter that is presented like a third-person space flight game. As you explore the expanse of outer space, you come across enemies and backtrack, just as you would in any rogue-like, yet the tight flight-sim controls make it feel like a game from an entirely different genre. You’ll inevitably die, but you’ll get the chance to use your experience and skills to improvise and meet the characters that add the next piece of the puzzle in the compelling story.
Controlling your spaceship feels wonderful and the world you’re given to explore is beautiful and well designed, giving you a huge number of things to see and frequent moments of wonder. It is a deep and unique experience that should be played by any fan of rogue-likes or space sims because it combines the strengths of the two genres excellently.
