Action · April 6, 2023
EVERSPACE™ 2 (2023)
EVERSPACE 2 puts you in the pilot seat in this fast-paced single-player space shooter, where vicious encounters and brutal challenges stand between you and that next epic loot drop. Explore the war-torn star systems of the Demilitarized Zone of Cluster 34—each massive handcrafted area is packed with secrets, puzzles, and perils to encounter. Experience a thrilling sci-fi story following Adam, a clone pilot seeking his place in the universe. The events of his past tangle with clashing factions as the DMZ approaches a boiling point. Escape colonial capture, navigate the intrigues of local warlords, evade energy-maddened cultists, and fend off war-hungry aliens. Adam will need more than wits, luck, and skill to survive—gather a team of experts to achieve his payday and finally achieve his dream of escaping the DMZ. Meet old friends and new allies, each with their own stories to tell. They will join you during missions, provide upgradable perks, unlock new abilities, and aid your path forward. EMBARK ON AN EXCITING JOURNEY Discover alien species, unveil mysteries, find hidden treasures, and defend your cargo against outlaw gangs in an exciting 30-hour campaign. Completionists can dive deep into the EVERSPACE universe and spend more than 90 hours to complete every side mission, finish every challenge, and discover every hidden secret. LET THE LASERS DO THE TALKING Annihilate your foes the EVERSPACE way. Dodge, dash, roll, and boost guns blazing into frantic dogfights, leaving a trail of space scrap behind. Use a wide range of weaponry and abilities to defeat drones, fighters, heavy bombers, and powerful gunships. But don’t get cocky! Massive capital vessels and ancient guardians will push the skills of even the most experienced pilots. Use your environment to your advantage, and gain the upper hand against greater numbers. EXPLORE THE GALAXY Enter the EVERSPACE universe and explore it at your leisure. The DMZ and surrounding areas of Cluster 34 are brimming with main and side missions, activities, events, and secrets to be uncovered. Fire up your hyperdrive to discover more than 100 unique, handcrafted locations spread across seven distinct star systems. and shape your legacy among the stars. HAVE IT YOUR WAY Expand your private ship collection from a virtually endless supply of fighters composed of unique classes to optimize your build to perfection. For a price, traders throughout the cluster will help you acquire improved models or send your current ship off for storage as you try a new ship type. Cleverly combine modules, weapons, devices, and perks to fit your individual playstyle and the current mission. SEEK OUT SECRETS Clever pilots are successful pilots. Loot outlaw caches, salvageable wrecks, and ancient hidden treasures scattered throughout every explorable area of the DMZ. Search structures, solve puzzles, blow up asteroids, and restore ruins to hunt down every one of these treasures. EPIC LOOT AWAITS Hunt for improved gear to expand your arsenal of powerful equipment combinations. Look for loot that fits your playstyle, but be willing to leave your comfort zone and try something new. Be ready to find and exploit synergistic effects between equipment, perks, devices, and ships to fully maximize their potential. LET THE HUNT BEGIN Completing EVERSPACE 2’s extensive campaign is not the end! Engage in high-octane endgame High-Risk Areas and Ancient Rifts that allow you to push your build and luck to the limit against progressively harder enemies. Succeed in a run to acquire legendary gear that holds immense power and extraordinary abilities.
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Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- Shooter · 584
- Space · 551
- Loot · 539
- Exploration · 524
- Looter Shooter · 523
- Open World · 519
- Action RPG · 509
- Action-Adventure · 505
- Story Rich · 499
- Adventure · 495
- Action · 472
- PvE · 470
- Combat · 458
- Simulation · 419
- Flight · 417
Position in Action
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 11.6k Steam reviews | Top 36% in Action |
| Positive rating | 87% positive | Genre average: 83% — this title sits in top 49% |
| Metacritic | 81/100 | Genre average 77 — top 36% of Action titles |
| Concurrent peak | 331 players | Top 19% in Action by live player count |
| Engagement hours | 20 h average | Top 24% for session depth among Action |
Localization Coverage
Interface / Subtitles (12)
- English volume_up
- French
- Italian
- German volume_up
- Spanish - Spain
- Czech
- Japanese
- Korean
- Polish
- Portuguese - Brazil
- Simplified Chinese
- Traditional Chinese
Full audio (3)
- English
- German
- Russian
Reception Metrics
Steam community
87%Very Positive · 11.6k reviews
10.1k positive · 1.5k negative
Metacritic
81/100 critic aggregate
Curator recommendations
11.2k
Peak concurrent players
331
Press Quotes
“Everspace 2 is not Freelancer. It's better.” 85 – PC Gamer “Everspace 2 is the best space game I’ve played in a very long time.” 95 – Gaming Trend “Everspace 2 lets me live out the outer space-related dreams of my youth thanks to its open space exploration and well-designed spacecraft combat.” 85 – MMORPG
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
20h
moderate (15–40 hours)
Median
11h
Typical completion time
2-week avg
1h
Current engagement
Achievements
58
Steam unlocks available
Release & Availability
| Release date | Apr 6, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Developer | ROCKFISH Games |
| Base price | $9.99 |
| DLC / Add-ons | 8 released |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS |
| Estimated owners | 1M–10M |
| External links | Official site · Metacritic page · Support · [email protected] |
Features & Capabilities
Community
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Trading Cards
- Steam Cloud
Input & Comfort
- Full controller support
Other
- Single-player
- Family Sharing
Editions & Packages
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