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SPACE IS FOR EVERYONE. In Next Space Rebels, you will develop from a naive rocket hobbyist into an experienced space activist by designing, building, and launching rockets of increasing complexity.
Next Space Rebels is a simulation, fmv and building game
developed by Studio Floris Kaayk
and published by Humble Games.
Released on November 17th 2021 is available on Windows and MacOS
in 6 languages: English, French, German, Japanese, Simplified Chinese and Spanish - Latin America.
It has received 329 reviews of which 282 were positive and 47 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. 😊
The game is currently priced at 19.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for less on Gamivo.
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Windows
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i5-3470 or AMD FX-6300
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTS 450, 1 GB or AMD Radeon HD 5770, 1 GB
MacOS
- Processor: 3.4 GHz Intel Core i5
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Radeon Pro 560 4 GB
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Next Space Rebels is an unusual and ambitious indie title that blends creative sandbox design, light simulation, and narrative-driven commentary into a cohesive experience that feels unlike most games on Steam. Developed by Studio Floris Kaayk and published by Humble Games, it presents rocket building not as a purely technical challenge, but as a personal, expressive act shaped by experimentation, failure, and public attention. The game frames its mechanics through the lens of internet culture and DIY creativity, resulting in a tone that is playful on the surface yet quietly reflective underneath. At the heart of the experience is the rocket construction system, which uses a deliberately simple drag-and-drop interface. Parts snap together easily, and there are no overwhelming equations or hard science barriers to entry. Instead, the game encourages curiosity and intuition, letting players discover what works through repeated trial and error. Early rockets are crude and unstable, often exploding or tumbling awkwardly out of the sky, but that sense of imperfection is intentional. Each failure feels instructive rather than punishing, and gradual improvements in balance, thrust, and stability make successful launches feel genuinely earned. Launching a rocket is where Next Space Rebels truly distinguishes itself. Rather than presenting launches in a sterile simulation space, the game overlays your creations onto real-world, lo-fi video footage, making each attempt feel like a backyard experiment recorded on a cheap camera. This creative decision gives launches a sense of intimacy and humor, whether your rocket majestically clears the frame or immediately disintegrates in a cloud of smoke. These moments are often unpredictable and memorable, reinforcing the game’s theme of playful experimentation over perfection. Progression is tied to an in-game social platform called StarTube, where your launches earn views, followers, and attention. As your popularity grows, new parts and opportunities unlock, expanding the range of designs you can experiment with. This system cleverly mirrors real-world creator economies, where visibility and engagement often dictate access and success. While this layer adds flavor and thematic cohesion, it also introduces a slower, more text-heavy pacing between builds, as players engage with messages, comments, and narrative events that shape their journey. Narratively, the game leans heavily into satire and social commentary. As your influence increases, you encounter corporations, activists, and fringe groups, each offering different philosophies about technology, fame, and control. These interactions are delivered through stylized text conversations and live-action video segments, which give the story a distinctive, experimental feel. Some players may find these sections intrusive or overly verbose, but for others they provide context and meaning that elevate the game beyond a simple creative sandbox. Visually, Next Space Rebels embraces a mixed-media aesthetic that reinforces its DIY identity. The rocket builder is minimal and utilitarian, contrasting sharply with the grainy launch footage and stylized interface elements. This contrast works in the game’s favor, making the act of creation feel grounded while allowing launches to feel cinematic in their own awkward, homemade way. The soundtrack and sound design further support this tone, oscillating between calm creativity and moments of excitement as rockets leave the ground. In terms of pacing, the experience can feel uneven. Players who are primarily interested in building and launching rockets may find the narrative and social systems slow the momentum, while those who enjoy reflective storytelling may appreciate the pauses between experiments. The game is not designed for rapid progression or endless content, but rather for thoughtful engagement, where each new part or successful launch represents a small personal victory. Ultimately, Next Space Rebels is best understood as a creative experiment as much as it is a game. It values expression over optimization, curiosity over mastery, and meaning over spectacle. While its blend of rocket building, narrative, and social satire will not appeal to everyone, those willing to embrace its unconventional structure will find a memorable and distinctive experience. It is a game about making things, sharing them, and learning what happens when personal creativity collides with public attention, all framed through the joyful chaos of homemade rockets reaching for the sky. Rating: 7/10
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Fun 2D space sim that's got some character to it. The rocket design, despite being limited to 2D, is very fun and has considerable depth to it once you get to liquid fuel engines. The challenges are fun, and the story (though a tad preachy) does it's job decently and holds the game together. As a space nerd, the only thing I really don't like is that there is no real "orbit" in this game, despite it being your primary end-game objective. The world is just one infinite flat plane from what I can tell, so even if you get to space and have orbital velocity, you will still fall back to the earth if you wait long enough.
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i love grinding and pp rockets this game has 2 of those and more only downside is that in one menu the directions are reversed
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Fun story with some oke rocket building. Very original and well done.
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10/10 story. gameplay is alright but neat. would like for there to be a 3D version. would recomend.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Next Space Rebels is currently priced at 19.99€ on Steam.
Next Space Rebels is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 19.99€ on Steam.
Next Space Rebels received 282 positive votes out of a total of 329 achieving a rating of 7.95.
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Next Space Rebels was developed by Studio Floris Kaayk and published by Humble Games.
Next Space Rebels is playable and fully supported on Windows.
Next Space Rebels is playable and fully supported on MacOS.
Next Space Rebels is not playable on Linux.
Next Space Rebels is a single-player game.
Next Space Rebels does not currently offer any DLC.
Next Space Rebels is fully integrated with Steam Workshop. Visit Steam Workshop.
Next Space Rebels does not support Steam Remote Play.
Next Space Rebels is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
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Studio Floris Kaayk
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Humble Games
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17 Nov 2021
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