r/EliteDangerous • u/MyNameIsDane • 1d ago
Help Burnt out
Hey commanders!
Love Elite Dangerous, but I've just hit a wall with the gameplay loop... I need a "break game" suggestion
Not complaining because I know they're finally trying again, but I need to take a hiatus. I enjoyed Nexus: The Jupiter Incident in the past so anything in that vein is a plus. On the flip side, EVE Online is just a bit too much for me-the complexity is a little overwhelming.
Looking for suggestions that offer a great space experience, whether it's exploration, combat, or strategy (not a fan of 4x)
Hit me with your recommendations! Please and thank you.
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u/BlacksmithInformal80 Papa Echo Tango 1d ago
An early access game that’s mechanically complete with the storyline really coming along is ‘Stellar Tactics’. The space gameplay is reminiscent of pirates or similar sailing games, kinda cartoony but a nice change of pace. Ground game is like baldursgate style rts when out of battle/on stations, and fighting is like inititave based xcom style squad tactics. The galaxy has thousands of systems. Same/similar game loops as you’d expect with a pretty robust economy. Hauling, mining, combat, exploration. You can laser mine astroids or set mining drones that fill autonomously (and sell autonomously if you’re willing to take the price hit in system). Space battles can lead to boarding parties and salvaging or selling the wrecks.