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Tachyon: The Fringe

88% positive of 229 Steam reviews

Released: 2009
Steam Deck: Playable
Platforms: Steam, GOG

Made by NovaLogic. Published by NovaLogic, THQ Nordic.

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Space Sim
Simulation
Space
Sci-fi

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Tachyon: The Fringe is a fascinating reminder of an era when space combat simulators tried to combine demanding piloting with meaningful player freedom and an actual sense of living on the frontier. Originally released in 2000 and developed by NovaLogic, with NovaLogic and THQ Nordic listed as publishers on Steam, it places the player behind the controls of a mercenary spacecraft rather than treating them as another…
14 h played when written. 0 found it helpful.
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Not recommended
When you click Start game, followed by the instruction of selecting a slot, the play button never lights up. This is a broken product in 2026.
7 min played when written. 0 found it helpful.
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