(Help) Name of (sandbox?) game set on space? (Found: Starsector) (programming.dev)

submitted 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) by bitfucker@programming.dev to c/games@lemmy.world

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So I usually browse the internet at random and sometimes stumble upon some interesting games. Today as I was going to sleep however, I remember I saw a game that I cannot for the life of me find the name again. Not even in my search history (as I regularly wipe those). Can anyone help me find it again? Here is what I know:

I didn't find it from steam. And if I remember it correctly, the developer doesn't publish it there either.
The game website is quite "old" IMHO. Their website is styled like space with galaxy and stuff.
The game features advertised on the very front page is freedom to become anything. Either a trader or even space mercenary
I remember the screenshot of the game UI is like stellaris, with a star view, ship control and such
I don't really remember if the game is online only or not. But most likely not

I know that seems very generic but I am really hyper focused on finding it and failing. I think I also found the game by recommendation somewhere on lemmy.

Edit: It is Starsector

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[-] Essence_of_Meh@lemmy.world 4 points 2 months ago

Some bonus questions that might help narrow it down:

Was it an indie title? I would assume so considering the first point but might as well ask just in case.
Is the game itself old?
How does it look? 2D/3D?
What about gameplay? Was it real time, turned based, mixed?
Is there anything else you remember?