Rank 01Why this
Also 6DOF and Space Sim, like Descent: FreeSpace.
- $24.99 (Price checked Nov 8)
- 2014
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- Updated May 4, 2026
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Also Spaceships and Space Sim, like Descent: FreeSpace.
- $14.99 (Price checked Nov 6)
- 2012
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- Deck Playable
- 2017
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Descent 2
Why this: Also 6DOF and Flight, like Descent: FreeSpace.
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Why this: Also Spaceships and Flight, like Descent: FreeSpace.
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Also Spaceships and Real Time Tactics, like Descent: FreeSpace.
- 87% of 607 reviews
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Also Space Sim and Real Time Tactics, like Descent: FreeSpace.
- 84% of 153 reviews
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Also Real Time Tactics and War, like Descent: FreeSpace.
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- Released: 2014
- Developer: Volition Inc.
- Price: $19.99checked Nov 7
- 77% of 175 reviews
- Genres: Action
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Capital ship dogfights feel cinematic
- Customizable loadouts tailor playstyle
- Retro controls become intuitive with practice
- Atmospheric
- Epic
- Nostalgic
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Why this: Also Space Sim and Flight, like Descent: FreeSpace.
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Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Descent: FreeSpace.
Cheaper alternatives
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Why this: Also Spaceships and Real Time Tactics, like Descent: FreeSpace.
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Why this: Also Spaceships and Space Sim, like Descent: FreeSpace.
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Why this: Also Space Sim and Flight, like Descent: FreeSpace.
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Why this: Also 6DOF and Space Sim, like Descent: FreeSpace.
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Why this: Same epic mood as Descent: FreeSpace.
Wings of Prey: Special Edition
Why this: Also Flight and War, like Descent: FreeSpace.
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Endless Sky
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Descent: FreeSpace.
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Why this: Also Flight and War, like Descent: FreeSpace.
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About Descent: FreeSpace – The Great War
The closest matches to Descent: FreeSpace – The Great War: Freespace 2, Evochron Mercenary, EVERSPACE™, Chorus, and Descent 2. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Descent: FreeSpace – The Great War is your kind of game, the closest matches are Freespace 2, Evochron Mercenary and EVERSPACE™ — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, epic and nostalgic, and single out its capital ship dogfighting and customizable loadouts. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About Descent: FreeSpace – The Great War: Volition's classic is back. Descent: FreeSpace is the quintessential old school space shooter. With a deep story, great graphics and engaging battles against fighters to capital ships it keeps you moving. Breakout that flight stick and enroll with the Grand Terran Alliance today.
Is Descent: FreeSpace – The Great War worth buying?
Mostly recommended
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 77% of 175 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $19.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 12 h when they wrote their review.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Capital ship dogfights feel cinematic
- Customizable loadouts tailor playstyle
- Retro controls become intuitive with practice
- Story explores wars moral cost
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“This version is garbage. It no longer works on modern hardware and Steam doesn't update it. So you you spent money on this you've now got an unplayable game. It's better you buy off GOG or get yourself the original CD version. On GOG they…”
“Main campaign is bugged. The 6th mission, Paving the Way is bugged. The ship you have to escort never flies into the warp zone. It just keeps circling. Even tried this with cheats making the escort target invincible. If anyone has a fix…”
People who play it also play: Freespace 2, Evochron Mercenary, EVERSPACE™
Frequently asked about Descent: FreeSpace – The Great War
Can I run it?
How much does Descent: FreeSpace – The Great War cost?
Descent: FreeSpace – The Great War is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Descent: FreeSpace – The Great War have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Descent: FreeSpace – The Great War supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player).
What games are most similar to Descent: FreeSpace – The Great War?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Descent: FreeSpace – The Great War are Freespace 2, Evochron Mercenary, EVERSPACE™.
Who developed Descent: FreeSpace – The Great War?
Descent: FreeSpace – The Great War was developed by Volition Inc. and published by Interplay Inc..