space trading and combat game
X3: Terran Conflict
By Egosoft, released 1 Jan 2008
- Microsoft Windows
- Linux
- macOS
- science fiction video game
- space flight simulation game
- space opera video game
What it is
X3: Terran Conflict is a single-player space trading and combat game from Egosoft, set in the X Universe in the year 2938. Earth and the wider universe have finally made contact, but the encounter brings tension among different races, cultures and life forms alongside flourishing trade. Players can take part in a large universe with the Terrans, people of Earth, as a new faction. The game features non-linear missions and jobs, more than 100 new spaceships, new ship classes and weapon systems. Its controls are designed for mouse, keyboard and joystick, and a group management tool supports organizing ships. Large battleships can also be boarded by an outside team. Steam lists single-player, achievements, full controller support, captions, Steam Cloud and Family Sharing. Egosoft developed and published the game, which released on October 16, 2008, for Windows, macOS and Linux.
What players like, and what they don't
- More than 100 new spaceships.
- Terrans appear as a new faction.
- Non-linear missions and jobs.
- Supports Windows, macOS and Linux.
- Single-player only among listed modes.
- Released in 2008.
Who it suits
It suits players interested in solo space trading, combat and non-linear missions. Its listed controls and platforms cover mouse, keyboard, joystick, Windows, macOS and Linux.
X3: Terran Conflict centers on spacefaring, trade, combat and missions in the X Universe. Its range of ships and platforms may appeal to players looking for a solo simulation and strategy experience.
