Space opera

Genre

A science fiction theme revolving around futuristic warfare and space-based technology. Originally popularized by franchises like Star Wars and Star Trek. Typically involves aliens, large star-faring states, and melodrama involving risk-taking adventures or battles.

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Space opera

Games 151

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Title / Release date

2.00

Dog Star Adventure

1979 1979 Text adventure Science fiction

3.16

Star Wars

1983 may 1983 Rail shooter Space combat simulation

3.30

Space Quest: Chapter I – The Sarien Encounter

1986 oct 1986 Graphic adventure Comedy

2.00

Skyfox II: The Cygnus Conflict

1987 1987 Space combat simulation Space opera

3.26

Space Quest II: Chapter II - Vohaul's Revenge

1987 14 nov 1987 Graphic adventure Comedy

3.21

112

Phantasy Star [ファンタシースター]

1987 20 dec 1987 JRPG Science fiction

2.65

The Adventures of Captain Comic

1988 05 jan 1988 2D platformer Science fiction

2.14

Star Cruiser

1988 may 1988 First-person shooter Action-adventure

3.37

Space Quest III: The Pirates of Pestulon

1989 24 mar 1989 Graphic adventure Science fiction

4.00

Cosmic Wars [コズミックウォーズ]

1989 04 aug 1989 Turn-based RPG Space opera

3.11

Wing Commander

1990 26 sep 1990 Space combat simulation Science fiction

2.33

Wing Commander: The Secret Missions

1990 04 dec 1990 Space combat simulation Space opera

3.45

Space Quest IV: Roger Wilco and the Time Rippers

1991 04 mar 1991 Point-and-click adventure Time travel

2.75

Star Wars: Attack on the Death Star

1991 13 dec 1991 Flight combat Space combat simulation

3.30

Dune

1992 1992 Graphic adventure Space opera

4.10

Star Control II

1992 nov 1992 Space opera Graphic adventure

2.77

135

Super Star Wars

1992 nov 1992 Run and gun Science fiction

2.51

Iron Helix

1993 1993 Graphic adventure Science fiction

3.29

Star Wars: X-Wing

1993 feb 1993 Space combat simulation Space opera

3.49

Space Quest V: Roger Wilco – The Next Mutation

1993 05 feb 1993 Graphic adventure Point-and-click adventure

3.11

422

Star Fox [スターフォックス]

1993 21 feb 1993 Rail shooter Flight combat

2.96

Super Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back

1993 jun 1993 2D platformer Space opera

1.89

Star Wars: Rebel Assault

1993 nov 1993 Interactive movie Rail shooter

3.00

Loadstar: The Legend of Tully Bodine

1994 1994 Rail shooter FMV

3.30

Wing Commander III: Heart of the Tiger

1994 1994 Space combat simulation Space opera

3.54

Star Wars Arcade

1994 apr 1994 Space opera Space combat simulation

3.01

Super Star Wars: Return of the Jedi

1994 22 jun 1994 2D platformer Space opera

2.25

The Orion Conspiracy

1995 1995 Point-and-click adventure Mystery

3.56

Tyrian

1995 1995 Scrolling shooter Space opera

3.26

215

Star Wars: Dark Forces

1995 28 feb 1995 Retro FPS Science fiction

3.24

Space Quest 6: Roger Wilco in the Spinal Frontier

1995 mar 1995 Point-and-click adventure Comedy

3.68

Marathon 2: Durandal

1995 24 nov 1995 Retro FPS Alien

Starwinder: The Ultimate Space Race

1996 30 oct 1996 Alien Futuristic racing

3.14

169

Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire

1996 03 dec 1996 Action-adventure Third-person shooter

Imperium Galactica

1997 mar 1997 4X Space opera

3.84

1,007

Star Fox 64 [スターフォックス64]

1997 27 apr 1997 Rail shooter Science fiction

3.54

146

Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II

1997 30 sep 1997 Space opera First-person shooter

3.84

Descent: FreeSpace – The Great War

1998 19 mar 1998 Space combat simulation Space opera

3.43

163

Star Wars: Rogue Squadron

1998 07 dec 1998 Flight combat Science fiction

3.63

Star Wars: X-Wing Alliance

1999 28 feb 1999 Space combat simulation Space opera

3.50

Cyber Org [サイバーオーグ]

1999 22 apr 1999 Action-adventure Action RPG

2.36

117

Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace

1999 30 apr 1999 Action-adventure Space opera

2.27

X: Beyond the Frontier

1999 01 jul 1999 Space trading and combat Space opera

3.84

Homeworld

1999 28 sep 1999 Real-time strategy Space opera

4.25

FreeSpace 2

1999 30 sep 1999 Space combat simulation Science fiction

3.63

Planet Laika

1999 21 oct 1999 JRPG Science fiction

Star Trek: Hidden Evil

1999 16 nov 1999 Action-adventure Alien

3.50

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine: The Fallen

2000 23 nov 2000 Third-person shooter Action-adventure

3.04

Star Wars Episode I: Battle for Naboo

2000 18 dec 2000 Flight combat Space opera

2.96

Star Wars: Starfighter

2001 19 feb 2001 Flight combat Space opera