# Games like Tachyon: The Fringe

> The closest matches to Tachyon: The Fringe: Freespace 2, Evochron Mercenary, Darkstar One, Starpoint Gemini 2, and Strike Suit Zero. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Freespace 2](https://imho.run/games/273620/freespace-2) — Shares mission based progression with Tachyon: The Fringe. 241 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/273620/)
2. [Evochron Mercenary](https://imho.run/games/71000/evochron-mercenary) — Also Space Sim, like Tachyon: The Fringe. 342 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/71000/)
3. [Darkstar One](https://imho.run/games/12330/darkstar-one) — A frequent pick in Tachyon: The Fringe players' libraries, and another Action. 365 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/12330/)
4. [Starpoint Gemini 2](https://imho.run/games/236150/starpoint-gemini-2) — A frequent pick in Tachyon: The Fringe players' libraries, and another RPG. 2,235 Steam reviews, 72% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/236150/)
5. [Strike Suit Zero](https://imho.run/games/209540/strike-suit-zero) — Shares mission based progression with Tachyon: The Fringe. 889 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/209540/)
6. [Rebel Galaxy](https://imho.run/games/290300/rebel-galaxy) — Also Space Sim, like Tachyon: The Fringe. 5,259 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/290300/)
7. [Independence War® 2: Edge of Chaos](https://imho.run/games/359630/independence-war-2-edge-of-chaos) — Also Space Sim, like Tachyon: The Fringe. 69 Steam reviews, 72% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/359630/)
8. [STAR WARS™ Starfighter™](https://imho.run/games/32350/star-wars-starfighter) — Also Space, like Tachyon: The Fringe. 362 Steam reviews, 53% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/32350/)
9. [Nexus - The Jupiter Incident](https://imho.run/games/6420/nexus-the-jupiter-incident) — A frequent pick in Tachyon: The Fringe players' libraries, and another Strategy. 607 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/6420/)
10. [Star Trek: Starfleet Command Gold Edition](https://imho.run/games/364820/star-trek-starfleet-command-gold-edition) — Also Space Sim, like Tachyon: The Fringe. 185 Steam reviews, 62% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/364820/)
11. [FTL: Faster Than Light](https://imho.run/games/212680/ftl-faster-than-light) — Also Space Sim, like Tachyon: The Fringe. 46,262 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/212680/)
12. [Objects in Space](https://imho.run/games/824070/objects-in-space) — Also Space Sim, like Tachyon: The Fringe. 496 Steam reviews, 51% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/824070/)
13. [Project Freedom](https://imho.run/games/34810/project-freedom) — Also Space Sim, like Tachyon: The Fringe. 85 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/34810/)
14. [Battlezone: Combat Commander](https://imho.run/games/624970/battlezone-combat-commander) — Also Space, like Tachyon: The Fringe. 666 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/624970/)
15. [X: Beyond the Frontier](https://imho.run/games/2840/x-beyond-the-frontier) — Also Space Sim, like Tachyon: The Fringe. 167 Steam reviews, 68% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2840/)
16. [X3: Reunion](https://imho.run/games/2810/x3-reunion) — Also Space Sim, like Tachyon: The Fringe. 295 Steam reviews, 65% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2810/)
17. [House of the Dying Sun](https://imho.run/games/283160/house-of-the-dying-sun) — Also Space Sim, like Tachyon: The Fringe. 1,719 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/283160/)
18. [Star Hammer: The Vanguard Prophecy](https://imho.run/games/337680/star-hammer-the-vanguard-prophecy) — Also Space, like Tachyon: The Fringe. 109 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/337680/)
19. [Descent: FreeSpace – The Great War](https://imho.run/games/273600/descent-freespace-the-great-war) — Also Space Sim, like Tachyon: The Fringe. 175 Steam reviews, 77% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/273600/)
20. [Chorus](https://imho.run/games/1153640/chorus) — Also Space Sim, like Tachyon: The Fringe. 2,245 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1153640/)
21. [Homeworld Remastered Collection](https://imho.run/games/244160/homeworld-remastered-collection) — Also Space, like Tachyon: The Fringe. 7,714 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/244160/)
22. [Advent Rising](https://imho.run/games/3800/advent-rising) — Also Space, like Tachyon: The Fringe. 303 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3800/)
23. [Space Rangers HD: A War Apart](https://imho.run/games/214730/space-rangers-hd-a-war-apart) — Also Space, like Tachyon: The Fringe. 1,032 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/214730/)
24. [Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander](https://imho.run/games/371200/halcyon-6-starbase-commander) — Also Space, like Tachyon: The Fringe. 870 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/371200/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=32760&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=32760&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=32760&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=32760
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/32760
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Tachyon: The Fringe

Caught in the middle of a violent conflict on the fringe of the galaxy — your ability to survive will depend on your piloting skills and combat savvy as a mercenary space fighter. But, as you explore the vastly detailed world of Tachyon: The Fringe, you will often find that the most powerful weapon on your ship is in your head.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 32760
- **Developer:** NovaLogic
- **Publisher:** NovaLogic, THQ Nordic
- **Genres:** Simulation
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Single-player, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Jun 18, 2009
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/32760/tachyon-the-fringe)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=32760&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/32760/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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