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Also Space Sim and Flight, like X: Tension.
- $4.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- 2010
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The closest matches to X: Tension: X: Beyond the Frontier, X2: The Threat, X3: Reunion, X3: Terran Conflict, and X4: Foundations. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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- Released: 2010
- Developer: Egosoft
- Price: $4.99checked Oct 31
- 73% of 52 reviews
- Genres: Strategy, Simulation
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Dynamic pricing creates unique trading opportunities
- Galaxy map and property menu improve usability over predecessors
- Open ended sandbox appeals to players who dislike linear stories
- Atmospheric
- Challenging
- Contemplative
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About X: Tension
The closest matches to X: Tension: X: Beyond the Frontier, X2: The Threat, X3: Reunion, X3: Terran Conflict, and X4: Foundations. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If X: Tension is your kind of game, the closest matches are X: Beyond the Frontier, X2: The Threat and X3: Reunion — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, challenging and contemplative, and single out its dynamic pricing economy and faction reputation. 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 X: Tension: X-Tension is the eagerly awaited expansion pack to X: Beyond the Frontier. The expansion is not limited by a linear plot line but makes use of new ways to expand your empire. You can now take part in missions that are offered to you throughout the game.
Is X: Tension worth buying?
Mostly recommended
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 73% of 52 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- On sale: 80% off, now $0.99 (checked Nov 7).
- Not supported on Steam Deck.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Dynamic pricing creates unique trading opportunities
- Galaxy map and property menu improve usability over predecessors
- Open ended sandbox appeals to players who dislike linear stories
- Satellite control lets you manage empires remotely
People who play it also play: X: Beyond the Frontier, X2: The Threat, X3: Reunion
Frequently asked about X: Tension
Can I run it?
Does X: Tension work on Steam Deck?
X: Tension is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
How much does X: Tension cost?
X: Tension is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to X: Tension?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside X: Tension are X: Beyond the Frontier, X2: The Threat, X3: Reunion.
Who developed X: Tension?
X: Tension was developed by Egosoft.