The WhatsNext verdict
Void War is an excellent choice for players who want FTL’s addictive ship-management loop with heavier boarding combat, stranger builds, and a grim techno-gothic world. Players seeking a truly original foundation or a strong narrative should look elsewhere.
What it does best
Every fight is a tactical puzzle
Builds that break the game
One more turn, one more run
Atmosphere you can drown in
What might put you off
Too close to FTL
Uneven writing and event design
The setup
What you are walking into
Command an ancient starship and fight your way to the heart of a dying Empire. Fend off attacks from demented cultists, craven space pirates, and xenophobic Imperial soldiers. Discover powerful artifacts and use them to build your ship into a fearsome war engine.
Where it lives
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Genre
Role-playing (RPG)SimulatorStrategyAdventureIndie
Vibe
ActionScience fictionSurvival
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