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EVERSPACE™ 2

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2023

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Quick resume

EVERSPACE 2 is a fast-paced single-player spaceship shooter with exploration in space and on planets, tons of loot, RPG elements, mining, and crafting. Experience an exciting sci-fi story set in a vivid, handcrafted open world full of secrets, puzzles, and perils.

Global score

86/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Role-playing (RPG), Simulator

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    Pros

    • Addictive and extensive gameplay loop
    • Tight and skillful space combat
    • Rich ship customization and loot system
    • Beautiful graphics and varied environments
    • Open world exploration with puzzles

    Cons

    • Story is average and sometimes forgettable
    • Some puzzles can be tedious or obtuse
    • Endgame grind and scaling issues reported
    • No multiplayer or cooperative modes
    • Loading screens can disrupt immersion

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      "Players have freedom to explore a vast procedural universe, choose missions, customize characters and ships, and decide playstyle."

      Capsule for Stellar Tactics Stellar Tactics

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    • Competence

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      "Combat is skill-based with a high skill ceiling; players learn enemy patterns and improve through repeated runs and mastery of mechanics."

      Capsule for Astral Ascent Astral Ascent

      "Combat is skill-based with tight controls and a high skill ceiling; players receive feedback and can improve through experimentation."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      -3

      "Focus is on single-player experience with no mention of ranked modes or leaderboards; gameplay centers on personal progress and strategy."

      Capsule for Penny Arcade's On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness 3 Penny Arcade's On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness 3

      "Focus is on single-player experience with no mention of ranked modes or leaderboards; players set their own goals and pace."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      5

      "Many reviews mention long play sessions, addictive gameplay loop, and habitual engagement with the game."

      Capsule for Escape From Duckov Escape From Duckov

      "Many reviews mention long playtimes, high replayability, and addictive gameplay loops encouraging extended sessions."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      -4

      "Game is single-player focused with no current multiplayer or cooperative modes; players engage independently."

      Capsule for R.I.P. - Reincarnation Insurance Program R.I.P. - Reincarnation Insurance Program

      "Game is single-player focused with no cooperative multiplayer; players engage independently on personal objectives."

    • Creativity

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      4

      "Strong customization of ships, loadouts, and weapons allows creative player expression and experimentation."

      Capsule for Pacer Pacer

      "Extensive ship and weapon customization, modular builds, and cosmetic options allow creative expression in gameplay."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -5

      "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; interactions are single-player and balanced."

      Capsule for NEOVERSE NEOVERSE

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    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

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      "Strong immersion in space survival provides escape from real life, with many players describing it as calming and immersive."

      Capsule for Star Shelter Star Shelter

      "Strong immersion in space exploration, story, and combat provides escape from real life and stress relief."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

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      "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and enjoyment; no indication of obligation or pressure."

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    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      4

      "Players experiment with different ships, builds, skills, and strategies; game encourages trying new things."

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      "Players experiment with different ships, weapons, builds, and playstyles; encouraged to try new tactics."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      5

      "Large handcrafted open world with many secrets, dungeons, and locations to discover."

      Capsule for The Quest The Quest

      "Game features hand-crafted open world with many secrets, puzzles, and varied locations to discover."

    • Expression

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      4

      "Customization options for ship appearance and loadouts support player self-expression."

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      "Players can customize ship appearance with colors and shapes, enabling self-expression."

    • Fantasy

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      "Set in a fictional sci-fi universe with imaginative characters and storylines."

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      "Set in a sci-fi universe with space combat, RPG elements, and fictional storylines creating imaginative fiction."

    • Fellowship

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      -5

      "Single-player game with minimal social connection or community involvement."

      Capsule for Shadow Warrior Shadow Warrior

      "Single-player game with minimal social connection or community involvement described."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

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      "Players learn mechanics, unlock characters and items, and improve skills over time."

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      "Players learn controls, acquire skills, upgrade ships and gear, and develop strategies throughout gameplay."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -4

      "Game involves sedentary play with no physical activity or health-related features."

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      "Game involves sedentary play sessions with no physical activity or health-related features."

    • Idle

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      "Requires continuous attention and focus during combat and exploration; not suited for background play."

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      "Requires continuous attention and engagement during combat and exploration; not suited for background play."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -5

      "No evidence of close relationships or emotional sharing; interactions are limited and surface-level."

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      "No evidence of forming close relationships or emotional sharing; interactions are limited and surface-level."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

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      "No leadership or group management roles; player acts independently without guiding others."

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      "No leadership or group management roles; player acts independently without guiding others."

    • Progression

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      5

      "Strong focus on acquiring ships, weapons, blueprints, and upgrades through trading and missions."

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      "Strong focus on acquiring items, upgrades, new ships, and completing missions to advance power and abilities."

    • Relaxation

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      3

      "Game provides flow and catharsis through balanced challenge and engaging combat; some tension in boss fights."

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      "Game offers flow and catharsis through smooth combat and exploration, though some tension in challenging fights."

    • Sensation

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      4

      "Visuals, sound effects, and music provide strong sensory stimulation and emotional engagement."

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      "Visuals, sound effects, and music provide strong sensory stimulation and emotional enjoyment."

    • Status

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      -5

      "No social recognition or popularity mechanics; achievements and progress are personal."

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    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      3

      "Narrative is present with voiced dialogue and cutscenes, though story can be hard to follow during gameplay."

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      "Narrative is present with voice acting and cutscenes, though some find it average or forgettable."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      3

      "Ship building and combat require planning and tactical thinking; some missions require problem solving."

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      "Combat and ship builds require tactical thinking and planning; players devise strategies for different encounters."

    • Thrill

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      3

      "Challenging combat and risk of failure create tension and excitement."

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      "Combat provides excitement and tension with risk of failure, though some players note occasional frustration."

    • Value

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      4

      "Players report good value for money with extensive content and long playtime."

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    • Violence

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      "Gameplay centers on space combat, shooting, and destruction of enemy ships."

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    • Survival

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    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Cooperation, Leadership, Violence. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Expression, Violence, Exploration.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

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    Last update: 30/04/2026