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Out of Space

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2020

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Quick resume

Strategy co-op online multiplayer game about living on a spaceship with your roommates. You'll need to generate resources, take care of a deadly alien infestation, upgrade your appliances and build your sustainable space home. Living together is never easy, especially when you are in outer space!

Global score

79/100

Genres

Casual, Indie, Strategy

Pros

  • Fun and engaging cooperative gameplay
  • Randomized maps increase replayability
  • Active developer support and updates
  • Suitable for casual and family play
  • Weekly challenges add variety

Cons

  • Online matchmaking issues and low player base
  • Repetitive gameplay after extended play
  • Some bugs and control clunkiness
  • Limited enemy variety and content
  • Solo play can be frustrating and less enjoyable

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    3

    "Players can choose how to clean rooms, manage resources, and strategize item placement, showing control over actions."

  • Competence
    4

    "Game requires skillful coordination, multitasking, and strategic planning to overcome challenges and progress."

  • Competition
    -4

    "Focus is on cooperative play and personal/team progress rather than competing against others."

  • Continuation
    3

    "Players report habitual play and returning for weekly challenges, though some find it repetitive after hours."

  • Cooperation
    5

    "Strong emphasis on teamwork and coordination to clean rooms and manage resources effectively."

  • Creativity
    2

    "Some customization in furniture placement and strategy, but mostly working within predefined structures."

  • Domination
    -5

    "Interactions are cooperative and balanced, with no evidence of dominance or power imposition."

  • Escapism
    4

    "Players use the game as a fun distraction and stress relief, enjoying its casual and chaotic nature."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily for fun and social interaction, not out of obligation or pressure."

  • Experimenting
    3

    "Players experiment with strategies, item usage, and room layouts to optimize gameplay."

  • Exploration
    2

    "Randomized ship layouts encourage some discovery, but environments are limited and repetitive."

  • Expression
    1

    "Limited character choice and some furniture placement allow modest self-expression."

  • Fantasy
    3

    "Imaginative setting with alien infestations and space apartments, blending fiction with casual gameplay."

  • Fellowship
    5

    "Strong community and social play aspects, with players enjoying shared experiences and teamwork."

  • Growth
    3

    "Players learn strategies and improve coordination over time, unlocking new items and challenges."

  • Health
    -5

    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related mechanics."

  • Idle
    -3

    "Requires active attention and coordination; not suitable for passive or background play."

  • Intimacy
    3

    "Close social interactions with friends and family during cooperative play foster emotional connection."

  • Leadership
    2

    "Some players take lead roles in strategy and resource management, but overall cooperative balance."

  • Progression
    4

    "Unlocking items, achievements, and new ship sizes provides a sense of advancement and growth."

  • Relaxation
    1

    "Game can be relaxing but also involves moments of tension and challenge, balancing both."

  • Sensation
    2

    "Colorful visuals and sound provide moderate sensory enjoyment without intense stimulation."

  • Status
    -4

    "Little focus on social recognition or ranking; emphasis on cooperative fun over status."

  • Story
    -3

    "No narrative or plot; gameplay centers on repetitive cleaning and survival tasks."

  • Strategy
    4

    "Requires planning, resource allocation, and tactical decision-making to succeed."

  • Thrill
    2

    "Some suspense from alien infestations and time pressure, but overall controlled gameplay."

  • Value
    3

    "Players feel the game offers good value for time spent, especially with cooperative fun."

  • Violence
    1

    "Mild combat with aliens using non-lethal tools; more about cleaning than destruction."

  • Survival
    3

    "Managing threats from aliens and resource depletion creates a survival challenge."

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