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Spacebase DF-9
By Double Fine, released 1 Jan 2014
- Linux
- Microsoft Windows
- macOS
What it is
Spacebase DF-9 is a space simulator from Double Fine, set in humanity’s distant future. You build a settlement for a mixed population of humans and aliens, starting with a small oxygen-filled room and expanding as you mine nearby asteroids for materials. The base can grow to include gardens, pubs, fitness areas, research facilities and other structures. Citizens need assignments to keep essential work moving, while their needs and morale must be balanced against the demands of survival.
The settlement also faces threats and discoveries beyond its walls. Security forces can investigate derelict ships, and the base can be defended against hostile invaders and parasites. Research unlocks equipment, armor, weapons and structures; derelicts can also hold blueprints, while research can produce cures for space diseases. The game supports single-player and is listed for Windows, macOS and Linux. Steam features include Cloud, Trading Cards and Family Sharing.
What players like, and what they don't
- Build and expand a base using mined materials.
- Includes citizen duties and morale management.
- Investigate derelicts and defend against threats.
- Research equipment, structures, and disease cures.
- Available on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
- Listed as single-player only.
- Base survival depends on managing citizen needs and duties.
Who it suits
Suited to players who want to build and manage a space settlement, assign citizens, and respond to threats and discoveries. It supports single-player on Windows, macOS and Linux.
Spacebase DF-9 combines settlement construction with citizen management, research and defense. Its listed features suit players interested in running a space outpost rather than a purely combat-focused game.
