Incline Non-post apocalyptic sci-fi RPG thread

[RNGsus]

Another post-apoc game that doesn't let on it is until later in the plot is Fallout 2.

That "War, war never changes..."-bit didn't give you any hint?

There was a war?

 

[Galdred]

I also forgot to mention Starsector in my list of "Spaceship RPG-ish games".
It is basically Mount and Blade in space in 2D:
I played it ages ago, and it was already quite open ended and fun.


It probably counts even less as an RPG than Mount and Blade, but the gameplay loop is rather similar except you control a flotilla of 2D spaceships instead of a warband.
I think it is still in development (and has been forever, but there has been a lot of progress made, which is another thing that feesl like MnB...)

 

[Catacombs]

Another post-apoc game that doesn't let on it is until later in the plot is Fallout 2.

That "War, war never changes..."-bit didn't give you any hint?

There was a war?

Yes. It never changed.

 

[Catacombs]

I think it is still in development (and has been forever, but there has been a lot of progress made, which is another thing that feesl like MnB...)

The game is still in development, but it's definitely playable. I had a blast for the few weeks I played it nonstop.

 

[rusty_shackleford]

I also forgot to mention Starsector in my list of "Spaceship RPG-ish games".
It is basically Mount and Blade in space in 2D:
I played it ages ago, and it was already quite open ended and fun.


It probably counts even less as an RPG than Mount and Blade, but the gameplay loop is rather similar except you control a flotilla of 2D spaceships instead of a warband.
I think it is still in development (and has been forever, but there has been a lot of progress made, which is another thing that feesl like MnB...)

 

[bataille]

http://www.roguebasin.com/index.php?title=PRIME

Mechanically, it's a nethack variant, but the interesting part is its flavour: a hilariously nonsensical collage of random sci-fi creatures, weapons, and technology. You really need to play it to see how crazy it is.

Some old screenshots from my 1 hour long experience with the game. May cause brain damage.

Spoiler

This is probably my favourite source

What other weapon would they use? A damage type to be reckoned with.

Uh... okay.

Phew, that was close.

 

[rusty_shackleford]

Does E.Y.E.: Divine Cybermancy qualify? I haven't played it, but I've heard it's pretty weird.

 

[jebsmoker]

Does E.Y.E.: Divine Cybermancy qualify? I haven't played it, but I've heard it's pretty weird.

'pretty weird' doesn't really give credit to how weird EYE *is*. the entire game feels like you're in a hazy fever dream - this is accented by the shoddy french to english translation, the art and lighting design, and even some of the design decisions. you get dice rolls when you shoot people, because, i don't know, the devs decided a source total conversions needs dice rolls added for damage when you shoot someone. it does work, but it feels almost out of place

and yes, it does qualify

 

[rusty_shackleford]

Mines of Titan

Mars Saga is an ok sci-fi dungeon crawler.

These are actually (sort of) the same game
Mars Saga was updated and re-released as Mines of Titan.

 

[Lady_Error]

Stellar Tactics is a still in development sci-fi RPG that looks pretty damn good

Looks promising.

 

[Catacombs]

Stellar Tactics is a still in development sci-fi RPG that looks pretty damn good.

I'm curious if anyone's played it. If so, how do you like it? Steam reviews seem :fabulouslyoptimistic:

 

[rusty_shackleford]

Stellar Tactics is a still in development sci-fi RPG that looks pretty damn good.

I'm curious if anyone's played it. If so, how do you like it? Steam reviews seem :fabulouslyoptimistic:

Played it a while back, has had a lot of updates since then. The content that was available was pretty good. Not sure when it will be released though so we have to wait a few more years

 

[rusty_shackleford]

ooh, an obscure 1998 sci-fi diablo-clone
Cybermercs: The Soldiers of the 22nd Century
https://archive.org/details/CybermercsTheSoldiersOfThe22ndCentury

1998 is pretty early. This has to be one of the first, if not the first, diablo clone. Huh.

 

[curry]

ooh, an obscure 1998 sci-fi diablo-clone
Cybermercs: The Soldiers of the 22nd Century
https://archive.org/details/CybermercsTheSoldiersOfThe22ndCentury

1998 is pretty early. This has to be one of the first, if not the first, diablo clone. Huh.

Isn't that more like a Crusader clone?

 

[rusty_shackleford]

I'd consider the Starflight games to be RPGs, too. They're both pretty good for 80s games. Worth a try.
https://www.myabandonware.com/game/starflight-94
https://www.myabandonware.com/game/starflight-2-trade-routes-of-the-cloud-nebula-ru

Starflight is pretty amazing for being released in '86
The Amiga version seems to have a lot of improvements. The Genesis version is an arcade-y remake(with largely the same story), I'd recommend the Amiga version.
The Atari ST version released inbetween the Amiga and Genesis version, anyone know if it has differences?

 

[Galdred]

Stellar Tactics is a still in development sci-fi RPG that looks pretty damn good.

I'm curious if anyone's played it. If so, how do you like it? Steam reviews seem :fabulouslyoptimistic:

My thoughts when I played it: Great potential, but too little content. But it was more than 1 year ago.
The developer is among the most dedicated I have talked to.

 

[Lord_Potato]

How come nobody mentioned Mars: War Logs and Technomancer by Spiders?
It's low tech sci fi with subtle post-apoc elements.

A Solar system wide cataclysm cut contact between human colonies on Mars and Earth. The people of the colonies had to learn to survive on their own. In absence of a functional government the most powerful companies - water corporations responsible for distribution of most crucial resource, stepped in and created quasi-state entities, which quickly started to wage wars on one another for the riches of the Red Planet.

The tech is low - much knowledge was lost in the conflicts, there are no space travels, the most advanced technology are fast trains that connect major cities. Mars rovers of the first colonists are treated as relics. On the other hand, genetics is quite developped, as a response to the mutating effect of Mars radiation (most inhuman enemies you meet in game are the mutated animals brought from Earth; humans also mutate if exposed to radiation, mutants are persecuted and treated as slaves).

It's a decent series with a fascinating world. Looking forward to the next installment.

 

[Taka-Haradin puolipeikko]

https://rpgcodex.net/forums/index.p...ifi-rpg-with-fully-simulated-universe.131454/

 

[FritzedProcess]

Isn't that more like a Crusader clone?

Actually it was more Diablo-like, if memory serves me right. I downloaded it back in 2001 over a 56k connection (took a lot of time and GetRight, as you can imagine). Finished it over a weekend. I liked the sci-fi theme (it had an Aliens vibe), but it got grindy and repetitive after a few levels.

 

[zwanzig_zwoelf]

From the top of my head.

Albion

Hired Guns

Mines of Titan

Alien Logic (more of a hybrid, but beggars can't be choosers)

Whale's Voyage 1 & 2

Xenomorph

Star Cruiser 1 & 2

StarFire

Psychic City

Kaleidoscope

Cosmic Soldier

Cosmic Soldier 2

 

[holla_cabezas_de_mierda]

You started a thread for a genre that only has about a half-dozen games?

We're really lacking those, sadly. Let's see, the Buck Roger games are Gold Box goodness, Megatraveller 1&2, Albion, the Kotors, Deus Ex, Hard Nova, Anachronox, the Battletech Crescent Hawks duology... Do the Starflights and later Star Controls count as RPGs? I think those are all I can conjure from memory. Damn, why are they so rare when they can be so fun? Probably industry wisdom that they don't sell well.

star wolves 3

void expanse-not sure it qualifies, was better than I expected though

 

[V_K]

Another upcoming indie from the devs - Void 9.16
https://oklabsoft.itch.io/void-916

 

[rusty_shackleford]

From the top of my head.

Albion

The 3D scenes gave me motion sickness.
Really great game otherwise.

 

[rusty_shackleford]

How come nobody mentioned Mars: War Logs and Technomancer by Spiders?
It's low tech sci fi with subtle post-apoc elements.

Spoiler

These games are the reason the OP has the disclaimer

RPGs that are actually post apocalyptic but it is not revealed until later in the plot are acceptable.

 

[Nifft Batuff]

Everything is post-apocalyptic. The whole human recorded history can be seen as post-apocalyptic (in particular from the point of view of a dinosaur or a neanderthal).