I also noticed that Nookrium has posted a 2 hour video on Starsector, which was updated in March. For those that have never heard of it, it's basically attempting to be the be-all-end-all of top down space games and it's been in Early Access development for 8 years now.

• Pilot your ship in top-down 2D combat
• Command your fleet in tactical battles
• Gain experience to level up your skills
• Detailed space combat mechanics
• Customize your ship’s loadout before battle
• Hire officers to give skill bonuses, pilot auxiliary ships, and oversee your operations
• Explore war-torn star systems
• Exploit events to trade goods for profit
• Win the favor or scorn of powerful factions
• Discover new worlds and salvage lost derelicts
• Mod Support for diverse user-made content
• Claim new worlds, build outposts and industry
• Complete narrative missions and uncover hidden technology

It's nice to see this game getting an update. It's got a learning curve though, mainly because there's a LOT to do. So, if you have a space itch, there's your scratch.