Flatspace

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Flatspace
Developer(s) Cornutopia Software
Designer(s) Mark Sheeky, Andrew Williams
Version 1.09 (Flatspace)
1.04 (Flatspace II)
Platform(s) Microsoft Windows
Release date December 4 2003 (Flatspace)
2005 (Flatspace II)
Genre(s) Space trading and exploration
System requirements DirectX 8.0+, 500MHz CPU, 60MB free disk space, sound card
Input methods Keyboard, Mouse

Flatspace is an "indie" game for Microsoft Windows released in 2003, in which the player assumes the role of a spaceship captain. A sequel, Flatspace II: The Rise of the Scarrid, was released in 2005.

Both versions use 3D graphics with a top-down view. They combine features from space simulators like Frontier: Elite 2 (optional missions that earn money, trading) and roguelikes such as NetHack (randomized setup). Flatspace II adds guilds and an alien race.

Play is notably open-ended: activities available include trading, missions, exploration, bounty hunting, space piracy, and police work.

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