Rank 01Why this
Also Space Sim and Flight, like Lightspeed.
- $5.99 (Price checked Nov 8)
- Deck Verified
- 2016
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The closest matches to Lightspeed: House of the Dying Sun, Freespace 2, X3: Terran Conflict, Starpoint Gemini 2, and Evochron Mercenary. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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- 2008
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Why this: Also Space Sim and Old School, like Lightspeed.
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- Released: 2024
- Developer: MPS Labs, Big Boat Interactive
- Price: $5.99checked Nov 2
- 100% of 2 reviews
- Genres: Action, Simulation
- Platforms: Windows
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Cheaper alternatives
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X: Beyond the Frontier
Why this: Also Space Sim and Flight, like Lightspeed.
CARNAL
Why this: Also 1990's and Old School, like Lightspeed.
DemonStar
Why this: Also Flight and 1990's, like Lightspeed.
Strike Suit Infinity
Why this: Also Flight and Space, like Lightspeed.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Lightspeed, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Shadow Warrior Classic (1997)
Why this: Also 1990's and Old School, like Lightspeed.
Chicken Invaders Universe
Why this: Also Old School and Space, like Lightspeed.
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Other recommendable Steam games by MPS Labs, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Darklands
Why this: Also 1990's and Old School, like Lightspeed.
About Lightspeed
The closest matches to Lightspeed: House of the Dying Sun, Freespace 2, X3: Terran Conflict, Starpoint Gemini 2, and Evochron Mercenary. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Lightspeed is your kind of game, the closest matches are House of the Dying Sun, Freespace 2 and X3: Terran Conflict — picked from the ranked list below. 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 Lightspeed: You're the only human in a huge, robotic space ship, flying at incredible speeds through deep space. Your mission: find and settle a new planet where humanity can thrive. Combat is inevitable, but you'll need more than flying skills to succeed.
Is Lightspeed worth buying?
Too few reviews to call
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- Only 2 Steam reviews so far, not enough to judge.
- Price: $5.99 (checked Nov 2).
People who play it also play: House of the Dying Sun, Freespace 2, X3: Terran Conflict
Frequently asked about Lightspeed
Can I run it?
How much does Lightspeed cost?
Lightspeed is listed on Steam at 5.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Lightspeed?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Lightspeed are House of the Dying Sun, Freespace 2, X3: Terran Conflict.
Who developed Lightspeed?
Lightspeed was developed by MPS Labs, Big Boat Interactive and published by Atari.