Arcade top-down retro-scifi 2D sandbox spacesim Star Nomad delivers a simplified take on classic sandbox space-sim gameplay. Players roam the Wildlands Sector in a sci-fi noir setting, choosing play-styles like cargo running, mercenary work, mining rare ores, merchant trading, smuggling drugs while evading law, or piracy to build infamy. Fly multiple ship classes from drone carriers to the Yamato Battleship, upgrade them with modules, and shift faction standings through actions that spark friends, foes, or massive fleet battles.
A personal plot fueled by corporate war keeps the sandbox story-driven, with semi-permadeath where insurance covers most ship losses after setbacks. Fans of Elite, Wing Commander Privateer, Escape Velocity, and Freelancer find a nostalgic tribute here on PC.
Star Nomad is an arcade top-down retro-scifi 2D sandbox spacesim. It was created as an arcade tribute to classic spacesims of old such as Elite, Wing Commander Privateer, Escape Velocity and Freelancer. If you are a fan of these games, then you're in for a nostalgic ride!
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* A simplified arcade take on the often complex sandbox space-sim genre.
* Freedom of play-styles.
* Be a Cargo runner.
* Be a Mercenary unleashing firepower for wealth!
* Be a Miner seeking rare ores.
* Be a Merchant trading in goods!
* Be a Smuggler dealing in lucrative drugs & evade the law!
* Be a Pirate attacking merchant ships, become infamous & fight for anarchy!
* Join huge multi-faction Fleet Battles!
* Dynamic faction standing system, where your actions will determine friends or foes.
* Multiple ship classes to fly, including drone carriers & the mighty Yamato Battleship!
* All ships are up-gradable with modules.
In Star Nomad, you roam free in the Wildlands Sector immersed in a sci-fi noir setting rich in depth and humor. While a sandbox at heart, it's also heavily story driven with a personal plot inspired by WW2 & classic sci-fi/cyberpunk such as Blade Runner, Johnny Mnemonic & Gundam that puts you right in the pilot seat to determine the outcome of an escalating corporate war!
Star Nomad has a semi-permadeath system whereby you will lose your ship, but insurance will payout most of the ship value in credits. Death does sting, so take care, please read the brief manual (accessed via this store page, on the right) before starting your piloting career!
