Rebel Galaxy Outlaw
Rebel Galaxy Outlaw
Game
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Rebel Galaxy
Developer Double Damage Games
Rebel Galaxy is a space trading and combat simulation game developed and published by Double Damage Games. It was released for Microsoft Windows and OS X on October 20, 2015. Xbox One and PlayStation 4 versions were released in January 2016. A prequel to the game, Rebel Galaxy Outlaw, was released for Microsoft Windows on 13 August 2019 and later for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One on 22 September 2020. From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
282 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Lemmy, Mastodon) · newest Nov 2, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
79
LovedLoved
156 positive · 41 negative
95% range 73–84%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 156 | 41 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 28 | 3 | 37 |
| Lemmy * | 4 | 0 | 6 |
| Mastodon * | 4 | 0 | 3 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
5,273 of 6,125 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
80% recommend · 152 yes, 38 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 190 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (7,142 of 8,400 positive).
Players praise the game's atmosphere, soundtrack, and simple naval-style combat. [1][2][3] A few players report save file corruption and poor menu design. [4][5]
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Representative posts
- [4]
A console port with non-intuitive menus and that overwrites one save file, without telling you. A week's progress destroyed due to the game loading only into a no escape kill zone. I play these games to adventure and invest to build up. Destroying that progress due to a weak single save that's not mentioned is not forgivable in this genre with weeks to months of investment. An auto-save feature is rather standard …
- [1]
It has been years since i played this, i remember i liked the concept very much, the broadside battles in space were fun. What i didn't like was that whole game was scaling upwards, so you always fought an uphill battle to progress, but when you returned to some older locations for whatever reason, the lowly rusty space pirates you fought at level one on equal footing now has same insane battlecruisers as you do... …
- [3]
Space combat, outlaw vibes, and a killer soundtrack — Rebel Galaxy nails it! Rebel Galaxy is one of my favorite sci-fi games. The mix of space battles, trading, exploration, and that gritty, blues-rock soundtrack creates an unforgettable atmosphere. Flying through asteroid fields, negotiating with shady factions, and upgrading your ship feels incredibly satisfying. It’s Firefly meets rock ‘n’ roll — and I loved …
- [12]
Me start in smol tin can, me weak, me sad. I shoot other tin can get loot, me richer. Me buy bigger tin can with big gun, me happy. Me repeat until me biggest tin can with all the big guns, me invincible, me happy. Found sad robot on the way, me and robot friend. I loose robot me sad, but still got big ship with all the big guns me complete game me happy. 9/10 Big tin can make me brain happy. : )
- [2]
The game is pretty dang fun if you're looking for an uncomplicated space battle sim & you're ok with 2d naval type combat. However it's really more about style & atmosphere than substance. On the plus side: the combat is simple & fun, atmosphere & music are pretty great & the game maps are very, very pretty. Turn up the volume & shoot some baddies while carrying cargo from station to station (or system to system) & …
Summarised from 34 of the 275 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 10, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
Players who liked Rebel Galaxy talk about great soundtrack and atmosphere; those who didn't talk about repetitive gameplay towards the end. Which matters more to you?
Critics, per Wikipedia
Rebel Galaxy has received generally favorable reviews, according to review aggregation website Metacritic based on 28 reviews.
From the “Reception” section of Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Critic context only — not part of the audience score.
Reactions
60 of 282 · most liked firstIt has been years since i played this, i remember i liked the concept very much, the broadside battles in space were fun. What i didn't like was that whole game was scaling upwards, so you always fought an uphill battle to progress, but when you returned to some older locations for whatever reason, the lowly rusty space pirates you fought at level one on equal footing now has same insane battlecruisers as you do... That and bit of a repetitivnes towards the end. What i absolutely loved about…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game is pretty dang fun if you're looking for an uncomplicated space battle sim & you're ok with 2d naval type combat. However it's really more about style & atmosphere than substance. On the plus side: the combat is simple & fun, atmosphere & music are pretty great & the game maps are very, very pretty. Turn up the volume & shoot some baddies while carrying cargo from station to station (or system to system) & you'll feel like a space trucker / space cowboy. On the downside: combat,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →My Steam Deck game this month has been Rebel Galaxy Outlaw. It's a modernized version of Privateer or Freelancer and captures the space trucker vibe perfectly. I had to do a protontrick (see ProtonDB) to get it working, but the game runs flawlessly on both the Deck and Steam Machine.
positive · AI labelView post →[GOG via Prime] *Rebel Galaxy*, space RPG. > Rebel Galaxy is a swashbuckling space adventure with action-packed combat, exploration, discovery, trade, and "negotiation" with the outlandish denizens at the edge of the known universe. > > As the commander of an immensely powerful star destroyer, you'll battle pirates, explore anomalies, befriend aliens, scavenge battle wreckage, mine asteroids, and discover artifacts. Choose your path as a roguish do-gooder, crafty space-trader, or power-hungry…
neutral · AI labelView post →Rebel Galaxy is a praiseworthy AA attempt at creating an open ended space sim single player experience. The most spot on description I can give to sum it up (paraphrasing my friend Emilio for recommending it to me) is: Rebel Galaxy is a space sim that plays like AC Black Flag and scratches the Elite Dangerous itch while being 90% less complex and time wasting. That's about all you need to know!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →TONIGHT AT 8PM EST! We shall be streaming Rebel Galaxy! A game that was sadly overlooked, under appreciated, and forgotten to time. But i remember it. I remember being a driving a massive frigate through the stars. Fighting pirates, delivering packages, and finding loot. #PNGTUBER #Vtuber
positive · AI labelView post →Steam keys up for grabs (one or two left). I did a little gambling on Fanatical while I was picking up Clair Obscura, and didn't end up with anything that wowed me from the mystery games. But maybe they're exactly your jam? Let my loss be your gain. ~~[Rebel Galaxy Outlaw](https://store.steampowered.com/app/910830/Rebel_Galaxy_Outlaw/)~~ [Kingdom Wars 2: Definitive Edition](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1036440/Kingdom_Wars_2_Definitive_Edition/) To enter, share me a channel that does…
neutral · AI labelView post →For 17 euros, this game is a good buy. Honest 40hr playtime to finish the game, while not rushing it at all and its only 2.2GB to download. What I liked : - Beautiful space environment, I mean just gorgeous to be in and fly around. I was surprised to notice that the lens flares were not in my face and were quite realistic. Whoever was doing lighting knew what they were doing. - Naval Style engagement was definitely the right choice. Even though the game itself is 2D in the movement of all…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Back in 2021 I played Rebel Galaxy Outlaw and I really enjoyed it and the main character: Juno Markev. So a little fan art was in order :)
positive · AI labelView post →I've been following a remake called Wing Leader that shows what paying homage to WC's art style and technical limitations may look like. For a modern Privateer game I recommend Rebel Galaxy Outlaw that was developed with WC in mind. www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgYQ...
neutral · AI labelView post →[GOG via Prime] *Rebel Galaxy Outlaw*, indie space RPG. > Out of cash, out of luck, out on the fringe. Juno Markev has a killer to tail, a debt to pay, and more trouble headed her way. Rebel Galaxy Outlaw takes place in a greasy, blue-collar world of outlaws, truckers, cops, and thieves. > > Strap into a variety of spacecraft, settle a score in a filthy space-bar over a game of 8-ball, rock out to over 24 hours of music, and engage in white-knuckle dogfights. > > In the Dodge Sector it's hard…
neutral · AI labelView post →A console port with non-intuitive menus and that overwrites one save file, without telling you. A week's progress destroyed due to the game loading only into a no escape kill zone. I play these games to adventure and invest to build up. Destroying that progress due to a weak single save that's not mentioned is not forgivable in this genre with weeks to months of investment. An auto-save feature is rather standard for PC games. Particularly those you build upon over time.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I went into Rebel Galaxy expecting space exploration and ended up captaining what is basically a flying 18th-century warship… in space. Forget elegant dogfights: this is broadside simulator 3000. Line up, turn sideways, fire cannons, repeat. There are other weapons, sure, but let’s not pretend they matter when the game clearly wants you to roleplay as a cosmic pirate frigate. The campaign? I played it, I finished it, and I’m still not entirely sure what it was about. It’s one of those stories…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's been a minute but i think i know what might be bugging you about the controls. If it's the having to move and look with the same control, check the settings. There might be a way to adjust it. As for other options... -The Farming Simulator games are great for controller. - Story of Seasons is on sale on Steam right now. - Out of Ore - Mini Metro - Jalopy - Shipbreaker - the My Time At ... series - No Mans Sky - Never Alone - Hokko Life - Staxel - Rebel Galaxy - Olli Olli - Arctico…
neutral · AI labelView post →Giving away another game! This time it's Rebel Galaxy on Steam. It looks like a fun space game that someone is going to win on Sunday! Just follow me, like this post and RT! That's it. #giveaway www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNVe...
neutral · AI labelView post →Space combat, outlaw vibes, and a killer soundtrack — Rebel Galaxy nails it! Rebel Galaxy is one of my favorite sci-fi games. The mix of space battles, trading, exploration, and that gritty, blues-rock soundtrack creates an unforgettable atmosphere. Flying through asteroid fields, negotiating with shady factions, and upgrading your ship feels incredibly satisfying. It’s Firefly meets rock ‘n’ roll — and I loved every minute of it.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Do you like EVE Online but wish it could be single player? Thats basically what this game is. Great story, combat, and upgrading.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Honestly, it's fairly simple yet great game. Simple enough premise, decent story. Plenty ships, factions and weapons etc. The fact I have completed it multiple times over the years and have this many played hours should say something.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Me start in smol tin can, me weak, me sad. I shoot other tin can get loot, me richer. Me buy bigger tin can with big gun, me happy. Me repeat until me biggest tin can with all the big guns, me invincible, me happy. Found sad robot on the way, me and robot friend. I loose robot me sad, but still got big ship with all the big guns me complete game me happy. 9/10 Big tin can make me brain happy. : )
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I love this game and I was looking forward to what the sequel could be. the sequel is meh
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →great game with a good soundtrack so far. It has an almost Cowboy Bebop atmosphere to it. Easy to dive in to without to many complicated mechanics to learn
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →🚀 GOG GAME GIVEAWAY! 🚀 We’re giving away a copy of the space-combat adventure Rebel Galaxy Outlaw on GOG! Dogfight, trade, and scheme your way to the top. 🛸💥 👇 How to enter: 1️⃣ Follow us! 2️⃣ Like this post ❤️ 3️⃣ Repost 🔁 Giveaway April 5th #Giveaway #RebelGalaxyOutlaw
neutral · AI labelView post →I'm back playing this old gem because I never finished the campaign the first time around, and decided to start over and see the sights again. It's so good to be back! This is not Freelancer, but feels a bit like it. This is not Windward, but feels a bit like it. Maybe a hybrid of the two. This is a 2D flight game, meaning it's more like a ship game (ie, Windward) in terms of movement during combat. Like Freelancer, there's a dynamic trading market. Like both games, there are missions…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Played over 12 hours, and now my save state is gone. I start the game and it says new game. My settings were reset as well. Apparently, this is an old problem that looks like never got addressed. I can't recommend this to people if the game is just going to screw you over whenever it wants.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The first game i ever played was Freelancer by Anvil Games, and later bought out by Microsoft. I loved the game and have been looking for something similar since. Then I heard about Rebel Galaxy on a podcast that chose the best games of the year (Giant Bombcast?). I bought it and have played it on and off since then. Now 2026 and it does not get old. Great fun. The soundtrack is awesome too. I highly recommend those who like single player games.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I was a big Freelancer fan, but Rebel Galaxy didn't seem to work for me - I didn't hate it, but I never loved playing it. I gave it (I think) three sessions to win me over and show me that it would get better, but it was just more of the same. I've been trying to think about why it didn't click. The horizontal-plane broadside-based combat wasn't my preference but I guess I didn't hate it, and there was enough to do that it was generally engaging enough once you had slightly-better-than-starter…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Okay so 3:30-4 didnmt happen but I want to game a bit so I’m in on the Twitch now with Rebel Galaxy Ourlaw
neutral · AI labelView post →Got this game at a great discount, and for the prize of a quarter of sandwich, I got 45 hours of fun wandering around the galaxy. Learning curve is perfect (using all the tools and tactics is not necessary at the beginning, but it becomes relevant and enjoyable later on), the naval combat system is solid (different combat styles can be tried depending on ship, weapons and components). But most of all, the atmosphere is spot on, I could feel the pleasure of being a space cowboy.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Seemed alright to begin with starting out, for me, the music feels a bit out of place for a space enviroment - but I get the rebel undertone it was going for. Thought after stopping at a distress signal I have a grasp on combat, killed a few small ships and a missile cruiser and moved on. Grabbed some missions, VERY LOW RISK, it claimed. I had three tries trying to do this very low risk mission, just constantly being bombarded by missiles from two cruisers while small bombers tore me to…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →For me this is a space game i have been looking for, for a very long time. For those who have tried Elite Dangerous and like me, didn't like it, this game has removed some annoying aspects of and keeps it a lot more engaging. The game is played in third - person, which gives you a unique experience of traversing the Void and admiring at the galaxy around you untill you reach your destination. The visuals are great, Space Ships are not exactly good looking, more like second or third hand…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Too simple. Lacking in substance. Forgettable.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →actual hot garbage. tried to like it but i bought a sniper laser for it to miss all the shots. and yes the game cuz all you get to do is charge up the side and press a button. Could look over the fact it's just menu if the space part was any good. approaching or leaving space stations slows to an awful crawl for no reason. You make it a point to not hit the environment so why is that different? Again combat is just wack. No way to aim. Maneuverability is literally left and right. No up no down…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Still my favourite space freelancer game. Love the simple but replayable design, the open universe, the ships, the weapons, and the quirky two-dimensional battleship-style gameplay that lets me scratch ANOTHER naval itch as well. Great game for blowing off steam every night after work, just doing random quests and adventures
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I think this game is pretty mid but solid in the middle. No memorable characters or story. Just pure pew pew in the galaxy. The gameplay is actually fun. Most of the characters are just rednecks and that's there personality.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →good game but not being able to go from point A to B without getting attacked and interrupted 5 times in a row gets old and annoying very fast
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is a Yikes from me dawg. First off you can only move 2D, yes you read that right. The 3D spaceship game in space, only let's you move in 2 dimensions, left and right, das it. That's truly the primary reason I'm giving up so early. If I'm playing an open world space game...I want to be able to go up and down. Another huge hang-up is you can only use some functions when the game lets you, like going to Warp. You can't just warp, you have to wait until you're in a specific position, away…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game is probably fine, it seemed neat at first, but then I had my first combat ew
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →absolute STEAL when on sale
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Great game, beautiful space!! Finished main campaign. This game is like Freelancer, but 2D, imagine like pirate ship in open sea. The story is like Galaxy On Fire 2 Valkyrie DLC, Virax in this game is equivalent to Void, Trell is equivalent to Khador. Jump Gate system is like in Fishlabs Deep 3D. Early game is kinda hard, mid to late game is easy as long as you have ship with many turrets, Death Star everything with Particle Laser easy win!! Broadside cannon is only useful in early…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I prefer this over Everspace personally, the weight of the spaceships make fights feel impactful, I played this all the way back in 2015 on my PS4. I highly recommend this game if you want a space cowboy wild wests feel in your spaceship shooter. I use to do a hit and run build because you could cheese fights, I feel like trying maybe a more heavier build this time.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I miss Freelancer. This scratches the itch. If you know, you know.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Nice arcade game .has trading and so on. Difficulty scales with you so the game is always a challenge. Be aware its buggy with steam cloud and you could overwrite your save
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Played on steam deck, worked perfect. this game was exactly what i was after, a nice non complex space battle game. that is as difficult as you make it. only issue, when you get best ship, and good weapons, everything is easy. no longer a challenge - but this is at endgame. is there grinding, yes. perhaps you need to do 2 or 3 side missions toget enough credits, but thats just playing the game. worth a buy for quick deck gaming blasts. if its on offer, get it
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Narco-Cola, Greel Whiskey, Slaves. Its only missing space tits. Not sure how people are having issues with running this game, I have a potato and this runs great at full graphics. Visuals are mesmerizing. Sweet space game. Almost like mixing Star Trek with Assassins Creed Black Flag (ship battles).
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →space pirates with broadside only gunfights
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Taking the Freelancer or Rebel Galaxy model of gameplay and bolting on the Star Wars license, maybe with some VN/decision tree dialogue (like how FTL handles events) for making deals/dealing with situations would also be an ideal SW: Smuggler game. It doesn't need to be a complex formula either way.
neutral · AI labelView post →This is probably my favorite chill space game that can still get big crazy battles. Rebel Galaxy takes a lot of features you would see in the big space sim games but makes it simpler and streamlined. A commodity market that is different from station to station and system. Do you want to be a miner you can do that. Space Pirate check. Do you want to grind out becoming the big and bad ship in the galaxy you can do that as well. I like that the battles are essentially Master and Commander in…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Heya folks, here's a 1st short featuring Rebel Galaxy Outlaw by Double Damage Games. Truth be told, I've tried playing this game a few times now, but I always get bored of it at the 7-8h mark. This attempt was no different, sadly. #rebelgalaxyoutlaw #videogames #indiegames #spacesim #shorts
negative · AI labelView post →A Wing Commander retrospective. Rebel Galaxy Outlaw feels closer to Privateer but it as a modern space game it's the closest to feeling like part of the Wing Commander series.
neutral · AI labelView post →Get missions, fly to mission, fight a bit, fly to station, get missions, fly to mission, fight, back, progress quest, fly, plot happens, fly, then fly some more. 8 hours in, nothing much happened besides flying a lot and fighting some. It's alright, if you are looking for something basic but that's about it.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Ok game, combat was pretty enjoyable. Story was pretty good too. Once I hit the point where grind profit to buy my next gun or ship it became a slog. Buy low, sell high, space capitalism! Figuring out where to even find places to sell stuff and then flying all the way there to find the price had dropped. So pretty good, but not good enough to make me fight through to follow the story.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I always get stuck in a game trying to do everything and not quite hitting the mark. Like I may be in the mood for Stellaris or Rebel Galaxy/ Wing Commander but rarely both. But maybe I'll give it a shot! Thank you
neutral · AI labelView post →I've been looking for a good Freelancer style game. This one definitely fits the bill. Tons of fun, love the ships and combat. Still learning everything and loving the freedom. Now if they can just do a remaster of Freelancer
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I really enjoyed playing Rebel Galaxy. It’s a breath of fresh air, with arcadey but fun 2D naval battles in space. The combat is pretty unique and a nice change from dogfighting — can’t believe the second game went back to that, though. good plus, The game is on the short size: can prob finish it in 20-30hrs even if you take your time doing side quests. Still, each ship feels somewhat different esp in combat, so there is some replayability there. And the music is amazing!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game lags to the point of being unplayable on machines that run games like Helldivers 2 on maximum graphics settings without issue.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Great game. Remembered good all days when I was playing Freelancer. Solid 8.5 out of 10.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Rebal Galaxy This game is truly something, Something remarkable and amazing! I went into this game not knowing anything or anywhat is going on therefore my blind playthrough I learnt a lot of mistakes that would of course be known that I need to take advantage of the mechanics and everything in the game to allow me to improve. Story The story in this game is basic and pretty much understanding of what's going on f rom start to finish however the story blends really well in this game…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Rebel Galaxy is a spacefaring adventure that deliberately carves out its own identity within the crowded space simulation genre by blending arcade sensibilities, sandbox freedom, and a distinctly relaxed “space western” atmosphere. Developed by Double Damage Games and later published in partnership with SNEG, the game places players in command of a heavily armed capital ship rather than a nimble fighter, immediately setting expectations for a slower, more deliberate style of space combat.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's dated, feels like playing a retro space pirate sim, but the sound track alone keeps everything light and exciting. Reminds me of watching Firefly. You get your ship and cruise the galaxy, meeting aliens, mining asteroids, and being attacked by pirates. Choices influence your reputation, which is really cool, save other traders from the pirates, or become a space pirate yourself. You can upgrade your ship, weapons, and armor, you can make friends or enemies, its a well thought out game with…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →In totally unrelated news Everspace 2 and Rebel Galaxy have been great additions to my Steam Library. Picked up the latter for like 3 dollars on the latest Steam sale.
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