Rebel Galaxy
Rebel Galaxy is a swashbuckling space adventure, with action-packed combat, exploration, discovery, trade, and “negotiation” with the outlandish denizens at the edge of the known universe. As the commander of an immensely powerful star destroyer, you’ll battle pirates, explore anomalies, befriend aliens, scavenge battle wreckage, mine asteroids, and discover artifacts. Choose your path as a roguish do-gooder, crafty space-trader or power-hungry privateer – or maybe a little of each! Buy larger and more powerful craft with your hard-earned credits, and outfit them with a variety of wicked weapons and defenses. Set in a galaxy of fantastic sights, and secrets to be found, Rebel Galaxy is above all a space epic of adventure, exploration, and combat.
Game Discussion
Steam User 21
A Hidden Gem for Space Pirate Fans
Rebel Galaxy feels like the spiritual successor to the naval combat system from Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag — but set in space. The ship battles are weighty and tactical, with broadside cannons and positioning playing a key role. If you enjoyed the naval warfare in Black Flag, you'll feel right at home here.
What makes this game really shine is the freedom it gives you. You can earn your money through bounty hunting, trading, or pure combat — or just by taking advantage of market fluctuations across different star systems. It’s up to you whether you want to become a feared pirate, a respected trader, or a ruthless mercenary.
The faction system adds another layer of depth. Your reputation with pirates, military forces, and other groups changes based on your actions, opening up new missions — or new enemies. It makes the galaxy feel reactive and alive.
Overall, Rebel Galaxy is a surprisingly deep and engaging space adventure that deserves more attention than it gets.
Steam User 16
There are two types of space games: the top-down RTS style games that have about as much action as a spreadsheet, and dogfighting games that require you to have a joystick and actual piloting skills.
Rebel Galaxy is somewhere in the middle. Its space fighting can best be described as "battleships firing broadsides at one another". It's a simplified space flight model, 'technically' 3D, but all the action happens in a 2D plane. It's frantic enough to be fun, but still simple enough for non-pilots to master.
The world of Rebel Galaxy has elements of questing, trading, piracy, and exploration. I would compare it to Freelancer from the 90s. It's all very simplified, of course, because it's a budget title, but getting 20 solar systems with a dozen planets each is still a ton of bang for your buck! Do we really need 10000 planets to be entertained?
The characters are sarcastic, the battles are plentiful, the 'space country' soundtrack sets a great atmosphere. Pilots will trash talk you over comms. The whole thing has a lot of attitude and charm. It reminds me of Fallout 1 / 2. I didn't notice any major bugs, kudos to a small but efficient dev team.
Two thumbs up, a diamond in the rough!
Steam User 12
A fun little space romp game. Not too complicated trying to be one of the "X franchise" games or tedious like some other space sims that feel more like a "point and click adventure in Excel"
Here's a ship, here's how you fly it, here's how you use your "old school pirate ship" broadsides.
Go be the best little murderhobo in the galaxy.
Story is a bit mid range, missions sometimes repetitive or grindy, but then again its not trying to be "Game of the Year" either. Its an old school space sim from 2015. If you grew up on games like this, you'll have fun.
This is a game I often come back to just for some lighthearted "fly around and blow shit up" vibes.
Thumbs up I do recommend :)
Steam User 8
Do you like EVE Online but wish it could be single player? Thats basically what this game is. Great story, combat, and upgrading.
Steam User 12
Space combat, outlaw vibes, and a killer soundtrack — Rebel Galaxy nails it!
Rebel Galaxy is one of my favorite sci-fi games. The mix of space battles, trading, exploration, and that gritty, blues-rock soundtrack creates an unforgettable atmosphere. Flying through asteroid fields, negotiating with shady factions, and upgrading your ship feels incredibly satisfying. It’s Firefly meets rock ‘n’ roll — and I loved every minute of it.
Steam User 10
Ok, I didn't give this game a chance. I messed up. This game is a jewel. It is very intriguing. It hooked me. Granted, it is not a 6DOF type of a game, but it will suck you in with the rpg aspect. Have fun. I am hooked
Steam User 7
A bit grindy, but still fun. Combat is more like a sailing game than a sci-fi space game. No dog fighting, most of your fire power comes from the broadside cannons, with a few auto turrets to augment. It's more than just fighting, though the side quests are basically limited to fetch quests, escort missions, and combat. The map is massive, and it is totally open world. The ship designs are fantastic and being able to not only upgrade your components, but buy a new ship entirely is a fun feature. Feels like there's something to work towards!