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Captain your own space ship and roam the galaxy in 3D in this tactical space simulator with tons of RPG depth ! Space has never looked so inviting - but images can betray...It has been two years since the end of the second Gemini war, the situation in the wartorn system is further from resolution than ever.
Starpoint Gemini 2 is a space, simulation and rpg game
developed and published by Little Green Men Games.
Released on September 26th 2014 is available only on Windows
in 5 languages: English, German, Russian, Polish and French.
It has received 4,093 reviews of which 2,843 were positive and 1,250 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. 😐
The game is currently priced at 31.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for less on Eneba.
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- OS *: Microsoft Windows 7, 8
- Processor: 2.2 GHz Dual core or equivalent
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: DirectX 10 compliant graphics card with 512MB RAM
- DirectX: Version 10
- Storage: 8 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card
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Starpoint Gemini 2 is an expansive single-player space RPG and simulator developed by Little Green Men Games that places a strong emphasis on player freedom, ship progression, and open-ended exploration within a large, faction-driven galaxy. Rather than focusing on small fighters or fleet micromanagement, the game makes the bold decision to anchor the entire experience around commanding a single capital ship. This design choice fundamentally shapes the game’s identity, giving combat a slower, more deliberate weight and encouraging players to think like a captain rather than a pilot. From the moment you enter the Gemini system, the game establishes itself as a slow-burn space adventure that rewards patience, planning, and long-term investment over instant gratification. The universe of Starpoint Gemini 2 is structured as a vast sandbox layered on top of a loose narrative framework. You can follow the story campaign, which centers on political instability, hidden conspiracies, and the legacy of powerful figures within the system, or you can largely ignore it and carve out your own path. The sandbox approach is where the game truly shines, offering a wide array of activities such as bounty hunting, escort missions, piracy, trading, exploration, and faction warfare. Missions are plentiful and dynamically generated, ensuring there is almost always something to do, even if many of these tasks share familiar structures. The real appeal lies not in the individual missions themselves, but in how they feed into your broader goals—earning credits, improving reputation, unlocking licenses, and slowly transforming your ship into a fearsome presence in the sector. Combat in Starpoint Gemini 2 is methodical and tactical, reflecting the scale of the ships involved. Battles are not about twitch reflexes but about positioning, timing, and loadout decisions. Shields are segmented, encouraging flanking maneuvers, and weapons vary widely in function, from long-range beam cannons to devastating torpedoes and heavy turret systems. Each encounter feels deliberate, with engagements often unfolding over several minutes rather than seconds. While this slower pace can feel cumbersome to players expecting fast-paced dogfighting, it suits the game’s emphasis on capital-ship warfare and reinforces the fantasy of commanding a massive vessel bristling with firepower. One of the game’s strongest aspects is its progression and customization systems. There is an impressive roster of ships available, each with distinct strengths, weaknesses, and upgrade potential. Outfitting your ship involves far more than simply buying better guns; you must consider reactor output, shield coverage, turret arcs, and auxiliary systems that can dramatically alter how your ship performs. On top of this, your captain develops through a robust skill tree system, allowing specialization into roles such as damage-focused gunners, support-oriented commanders, or engineering-centric builds that emphasize survivability and efficiency. Officers and mercenaries further deepen this system, providing bonuses and abilities that encourage thoughtful crew composition and long-term planning. Exploration and the in-game economy are tightly interwoven with progression, giving the Gemini system a sense of scale and lived-in complexity. Numerous factions occupy different regions of space, each with their own political agendas, enemies, and economic interests. Your reputation with these groups affects everything from mission availability to access to powerful licenses that unlock unique bonuses. Trading and mining offer viable paths to wealth, especially for players who prefer a more peaceful or strategic approach, and learning the ebb and flow of commodity prices can be just as rewarding as winning a large battle. The galaxy feels busy and reactive, with faction conflicts and territorial control shifting over time, subtly reflecting your actions within the larger system. Visually, Starpoint Gemini 2 delivers a convincing sense of space despite its age. The environments feature colorful nebulae, asteroid fields, derelict stations, and large-scale fleet engagements that emphasize the enormity of the setting. While the graphics are not cutting-edge by modern standards, the art direction and scale help maintain immersion, particularly during long journeys between systems or when watching massive ships exchange volleys of heavy fire. Sound design and music further reinforce the atmosphere, lending weight to combat and a quiet sense of isolation during exploration. That said, the game is not without its shortcomings. The learning curve can be steep, and the interface initially feels dense, with many systems layered on top of one another. Some missions can become repetitive over time, especially during the early stages before your ship is powerful enough to handle more varied encounters. The story campaign, while serviceable, often takes a back seat to the sandbox systems and may feel underdeveloped compared to the freedom offered elsewhere. These issues can make the experience feel uneven, particularly for players looking for a tightly paced narrative or streamlined mechanics. Ultimately, Starpoint Gemini 2 is a game that thrives on ambition and scale. It offers a richly detailed space sandbox that rewards players who enjoy gradual progression, deep customization, and the freedom to define their own goals. While it may not appeal to everyone due to its slower pace and complexity, it stands as a compelling experience for fans of space RPGs who value depth, immersion, and the satisfaction of building a powerful ship over time. For those willing to invest the effort, the Gemini system becomes a vast playground of opportunity, danger, and discovery that can easily absorb dozens—or even hundreds—of hours. Rating: 7/10
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An entertaining free-roam space game with satisfying progression and an ultimately forgettable and awkward campaign. If you've played SPG: Warlords like I have, it's basically the same, but with fewer features. Warlords is definitely the better game, but if you can do without territory control and RTS mechanics, you'll have a fun time. Be careful, though, as I ran into a few crashes and soft locks during my playtime, so make sure to anchor to stations and save often. For the prices this goes for on sale nowadays, if you're a fan of space games and upgrade chasing, this is a no-brainer.
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A long overdue thumbs-up for this game! Steam says I've got about 30-odd hours on it. Twenty-something of that was back in 2015. I enjoyed it a lot at the time, but I got distracted by one spacey-game after another and kinda forgot about it. Flash-forward a decade, and I had a space game itch that the usual suspects weren't quite scratching. On a whim I went back to Rebel Galaxy and this game - and I'm glad I did! This is a fun and chill game, and was exactly what I needed. I'm just playing the Free Roam game, as I like that freedom best. I started from scratch again and have been enjoying the gradual build from zero to now 'just-slight-more-than-zero'. Chill exploration, mining, and missions, with a side order of trade and combat. It's got its quirks, and its not perfect, but it's very enjoyable. A little hint of Freelancer, some similarities to Rebel Galaxy and maybe Astrox Imperium, but very much its own thing. A fun spaceship rpg game, and a great way to escape and chill. Now that I've re-discovered it, I suspect I'll be putting a good bit more game-time into it. So: Yes, a recommend - even now, a decade after release.
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Fun fun game. Need more space games that aren't 4k political nightmares.
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If you like traipsing around space getting yourself into trouble while exploring, this is a decent game for it. So while the campaign wasn't terribly gripping, it didn't matter much for me because with these games it's all about the free roam shenanigans.
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Starpoint Gemini 2 is currently priced at 31.99€ on Steam.
Starpoint Gemini 2 is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 31.99€ on Steam.
Starpoint Gemini 2 received 2,843 positive votes out of a total of 4,093 achieving a rating of 6.79.
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Starpoint Gemini 2 was developed and published by Little Green Men Games.
Starpoint Gemini 2 is playable and fully supported on Windows.
Starpoint Gemini 2 is not playable on MacOS.
Starpoint Gemini 2 is not playable on Linux.
Starpoint Gemini 2 is a single-player game.
There are 4 DLCs available for Starpoint Gemini 2. Explore additional content available for Starpoint Gemini 2 on Steam.
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Starpoint Gemini 2 does not support Steam Remote Play.
Starpoint Gemini 2 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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Little Green Men Games
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26 Sep 2014
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