Rebel Galaxy

Rebel Galaxy is nearly perfect in every way. It provides the perfect mix of player choice, balance, and challenge for fans of space combat games who don't mind the lack of 3D flight.

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Rebel Galaxy is a space combat simulation game set in a procedurally generated open world. Take control of a starship and explore the universe, completing missions, trading goods, and engaging in thrilling battles. Customize your ship, recruit crew members, and upgrade your arsenal as you uncover the mysteries of the galaxy and forge your own path as a rebel leader.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

77%

Audience ScoreBased on 10,117 reviews

story1,263 positive mentions

grinding781 negative mentions

story
7,065 mentions
18 % positive mentions
75 % neutral mentions
7 % negative mentions
The story in "Rebel Galaxy" is generally considered decent but somewhat simplistic and linear, serving primarily as a backdrop for the gameplay rather than a focal point. Players often find the main storyline short, with many side missions that can feel repetitive, revolving around typical tasks like combat, delivery, and escort missions. While the narrative has engaging elements and a few interesting characters, it lacks depth and complexity, leading to a grind-heavy experience as players upgrade their ships and equipment to progress.
- “As an adventure game, the storyline and the side quests are engaging.”
- “Nice main story and an infinite amount of side missions/contracts.”
- “The story is interesting enough, the NPCs are interesting and I liked talking to them.”
- “The story is thin, easily the least developed I've seen in the genre.”
- “The main story quest is short and uncreative... it seems like a cliché.”
- “The story is a barebone minimum.”
music
4,548 mentions
48 % positive mentions
48 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The music in *Rebel Galaxy* has received widespread acclaim for its unique blend of outlaw blues and rock, which effectively captures the game's space western theme reminiscent of *Firefly*. While many players appreciate the soundtrack's ability to enhance the atmosphere and immersion, some have noted that the limited number of tracks can lead to repetitiveness over extended play sessions. The game also allows players to customize their experience by adding their own music, further enriching the overall enjoyment.
- “The choice of outlaw blues for the soundtrack was brilliant.”
- “Best OST since Firefly.”
- “With fat dogfights, a great blues-rock soundtrack and an atmospheric western vibe, the game perfectly captures the vastness of space.”
- “The music is charming in the beginning but gets old really soon.”
- “The music gets old fast.”
- “The soundtrack gets old af after like the first hour.”
gameplay
1,940 mentions
38 % positive mentions
56 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Rebel Galaxy" is characterized by its engaging and accessible mechanics, primarily focusing on 2D naval-style combat in a space setting. Players can enjoy a variety of activities such as trading, combat missions, and exploration, although the gameplay loop can become repetitive and grindy over time. While the game offers a fun and casual experience with a strong soundtrack, some players find the lack of depth and the simplistic mechanics limiting, particularly due to the 2D movement constraints.
- “Basically finished this game but I can't stop playing it since the main gameplay is just so fun and I love the combat in this game.”
- “One of the standout features of Rebel Galaxy is its open-world gameplay that allows players to explore various star systems, take on missions from different factions, and engage in thrilling space battles.”
- “The gameplay is pure fun and easily makes up for the repetition in missions.”
- “Gameplay loop is overly simple and becomes tedious and boring fast.”
- “The gameplay consists of piloting a ship between trade hubs and space stations and completing combat missions that let you advance the story (or not).”
- “The gameplay doesn't change much at all.”
graphics
1,446 mentions
63 % positive mentions
34 % neutral mentions
2 % negative mentions
The graphics of "Rebel Galaxy" have received generally positive feedback, with many players praising the game's vibrant visuals and detailed ship designs. While some reviews note that the graphics may not be cutting-edge compared to modern AAA titles, they are considered impressive for an indie game, especially given its low system requirements. Overall, the aesthetic, combined with a fitting soundtrack, enhances the immersive experience of the game, making it visually appealing despite its 2D gameplay mechanics.
- “In terms of presentation, Rebel Galaxy boasts stunning visuals and a dynamic soundtrack that enhances the overall atmosphere of the game.”
- “The visuals are just beautiful, a fantastic portrayal of deep space with a wonderful blend of colors and hues from star system to star system.”
- “The graphics are polished and detailed, and the soundtrack features a mix of rock and electronic music that adds to the sci-fi setting of the game.”
- “The graphics do more to obscure the locations of locations and items than to enhance the gameplay and the lame writing and delivery of the story really killed any good favor it had built up with its fun tall ship style combat.”
- “The visuals give you a seizure practically and the whole storyline and method of gameplay is just dumb and pointless.”
- “It's not triple-A, but does have the art style.”
grinding
785 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
99 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting that while it can be tedious and repetitive, it is often balanced by enjoyable combat and engaging gameplay. Some players appreciate the grind as a necessary part of progression, while others find it overwhelming and detracting from the overall experience. Overall, the game is characterized by a significant amount of grinding, particularly for upgrades and credits, which may appeal to fans of the genre but could frustrate those who prefer a more streamlined experience.
- “This game is awesome, kind of a short storyline and honestly not a ton of content. Well, at least what I experienced wasn't that much, but it wasn't all grindy, and more importantly, it stayed fun.”
- “The game's really not too grindy... unless you want to get a destroyer early in your playthrough - they are super expensive.”
- “The same-y feeling fights, cookie cutter missions and environments, and tiered equipment list ends up creating a monotonous and grindy experience.”
- “The level of dissatisfaction I had after grinding money to get the biggest ships and progressing through the story only to feel like it was all futile is really quite irritating.”
- “First and foremost, the game is a slog of grinding boring repetitive missions over and over again.”
atmosphere
265 mentions
59 % positive mentions
40 % neutral mentions
1 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its captivating "space western" vibe, reminiscent of beloved series like *Firefly* and *Cowboy Bebop*. Players appreciate the stunning visuals and a dynamic blues-rock soundtrack that enhance the immersive experience, creating a sense of vastness and adventure in space. Overall, the combination of engaging aesthetics, thematic music, and a light-hearted tone contributes to a compelling and enjoyable atmosphere that resonates with fans of the genre.
- “With fat dogfights, a great blues-rock soundtrack and an atmospheric western vibe, the game perfectly captures the vastness of space.”
- “The atmospheric visuals and music (and occasional humor) is where this game truly shines, and outweighs any minor flaws this game has.”
- “Rebel Galaxy has a ton of style and an incredible atmosphere that captures the weird little subgenre of space western to wonderful effect.”
- “There are too few, and they lack proper lore and atmosphere.”
- “The graphics aren't amazing compared to some others certainly, but they work well enough and add somewhat of a gritty feel and atmosphere to the game which all works in its favor.”
- “Shame, because I was kind of digging the atmosphere, music and feel, up to the point where you have to fight things.”
replayability
203 mentions
35 % positive mentions
55 % neutral mentions
10 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is a mixed bag, with some players finding it highly enjoyable due to its procedurally generated maps and various faction choices, while others feel it becomes repetitive and lacks depth after completing the main story. Many reviews highlight that while there are multiple ways to approach gameplay, the overall content can feel limited, leading to a decline in replay value once players reach endgame status. Overall, opinions vary widely, with some praising its replay potential and others noting significant limitations.
- “Chances are you might want to play again though because there is pretty decent replayability - the system maps and galaxy map will be different and you can try a totally different approach on your next run - help the militia to rescue citizens, miners and traders from marauding gangs, stay neutral and work for the merchants' guild, take whatever pays the most as a member of the mercenaries guild - you can even go full pirate and ally with the red devils and double jack bandits.”
- “For the sheer amount of replayability and the realization that there is more than one star system, the game doesn't really get boring thanks to the busy random events that occur on your travels, and should things go awry you'll enjoy that with its highly bombastic and technical combat.”
- “Great casual gameplay, amazing graphics and art style, tons of different options of things to do and things to buy and fit your ship, replayability for hundreds of hours and the music, omg the music!”
- “It also doesn't really have much in the way of replayability.”
- “Once you finished the story the replay value is zero.”
- “On the downside, the factions are a bit bland and there really doesn't seem to be much replayability (at least I personally have no desire to replay now that I've beaten the game).”
stability
120 mentions
32 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
68 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is a mixed bag; while many players report smooth performance with minimal glitches, significant issues arise during escort missions, which are frequently described as buggy and frustrating. Some users experienced game-breaking bugs and save file problems, suggesting that the game feels somewhat unpolished and rushed. However, for many, the game runs well on various systems, and the majority of gameplay is enjoyable despite these issues.
- “It runs great even on my potato PC that struggles with games almost a decade old. I can even play with most of the fancy graphics options, and it also allows full custom music for all instances, be it during combat, ambient exploration, while idling, or while in a station.”
- “It's not buggy... so there's a positive.”
- “I'm not sure what else is important in a review.... it's smooth as hell to play, bug free (I'm aware that of course there'll be bugs these days in most titles, but I haven't found anything I'd call a bug).”
- “Some of the missions are buggy and it gets to be frustrating.”
- “All in all, though, for the price I paid on sale I can hardly give this game a not-recommended, but it comes with a heavy dose of warning: this still feels like an unpolished and buggy early-access game (at one point I got stuck in a piece of debris and had to reload the game).”
- “This game is sadly buggy, you can't save so you're at the will of single checkpoint saves (hence I can't go back after spending so much money on new ships only to have them vanish).”
humor
78 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its quirky and light-hearted humor, which is seamlessly integrated into the gameplay and character interactions. Players enjoy the comedic elements, such as funny NPC dialogues, absurd alien designs, and humorous mission outcomes, all complemented by an engaging soundtrack. Overall, the humor adds a charming layer to the experience, making even repetitive tasks enjoyable.
- “Rebel Galaxy has a great sense of humor, and the combat can be picked up readily even by terrible players such as myself.”
- “The game's light-hearted atmosphere with a few funny lines of text here and there blend well with combat and music.”
- “The character voice acting is humorous and appropriate and gives the game a wonderful charm.”
optimization
78 mentions
44 % positive mentions
51 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is praised for its smooth performance and ability to run well on lower-end machines, with many users reporting no significant bugs or performance issues. While the graphics are generally considered good, some players noted that they are not optimized for 4K resolutions. A few minor bugs were mentioned, but they did not detract from the overall experience, making it a well-optimized title for both casual and dedicated gamers.
- “I was quite impressed by the engine performance of the game - while I didn't have all the anti-aliasing and stuff ramped all the way up, it performed quite well on my aging laptop, in spite of the broad range of visual effects going on.”
- “Well optimized, fun combat, easy controls and simplistic enough to be able to jump into with grace, while also presenting enough challenge and complexity to be fun even after hours.”
- “In terms of performance, the game is pretty well optimized and I haven't experienced any FPS drops nor crashes or glitches in the game so far.”
- “Bugs-wise, you're going to encounter some wacky ones, like a faction sending you to do a hit on their own guys, meaning that sure, you can do the mission, but you're going to lose tons of rep with them, stuff spawning inside other stuff and abysmal, I do mean abysmal performance.”
- “Graphics kinda meh and not optimized for 4k.”
- “Somebody said it might have a data leak, so if that was fixed and it was optimized a bit, that might help.”
emotional
30 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The emotional impact of the game is mixed; while players appreciate the immersive experience and the feeling of being a space pirate or trucker, many criticize the simplistic story and lack of character development, which diminishes emotional attachment. The gameplay offers instant gratification through combat and exploration, but the short main quest leaves players wanting more depth and emotional engagement. Overall, the game excels in creating a vibrant atmosphere but falls short in delivering a compelling narrative.
- “Great game, made me feel like a rebel space pirate/smuggler.”
- “This game made me feel like a mix between Han Solo and Captain Mal.”
- “I'm an emotional gamer, so for me, what makes or breaks a game is the feeling a game emotes.”
character development
24 mentions
17 % positive mentions
67 % neutral mentions
17 % negative mentions
Overall, the character development in the game is criticized for being minimal and lacking depth, with many reviewers noting a weak storyline and limited interaction with characters. While some effort is made to incorporate unique elements, such as alien language translations, the absence of meaningful character arcs and dialogue options leaves players wanting more. Those seeking a rich narrative experience or RPG-like character progression will likely be disappointed.
- “And more varied character development, dialogue, and faction options (a little more role-playing in the space action RPG).”
- “There isn't much character development; however, they put a lot of thought into what was there, such as if you listen to the alien languages, you can actually pick up what words mean in the translations.”
- “I'd like to see more random events and character development/story.”
- “Very thin on story, plot, and character development.”
- “Killer soundtrack, great atmosphere but it loses its novelty quickly due to a super linear storyline and lack of character development.”
- “The story and character development is a bit weak though and could use some novelist skills to bump it up a bit.”
monetization
18 mentions
17 % positive mentions
28 % neutral mentions
56 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its lack of monetization tactics, such as microtransactions and in-game purchases, which is a refreshing change from many modern titles. Players appreciate the straightforward experience without the clutter of additional services or ads, allowing for a more enjoyable gameplay focused solely on fun rather than profit-driven mechanics.
- “No gimmicks, no major tech breakthroughs, no greedy monetization; just a fun space game.”
- “Well, in short, the game is a blast, no previous knowledge of other games required, no need for a gamepad or joystick, and apparently, which is not the norm, no microtransactions.”
- “I don't need 'life services', microtransactions, multiplayer and all the other stuff.”
- “I don't need 'live services', microtransactions, multiplayer, and all the other stuff.”
- “- no in-game purchases bullshit.”
- “(hint: iOS/mobile games mostly suck due to microtransactions)”