Space Nerds in Space for Linux

Spaceship bridge simulator

Overview

Space Nerds in Space is an open-source starship bridge simulator designed for Linux.

It offers cooperative multiplayer gameplay where players work together to control a spaceship.

The game features fully 3D graphics and lets players take on different bridge roles such as Captain, Helms, Weapons, Communications, Science/Scanning, and Engineering/Repair.

This setup requires teamwork to run the ship effectively, making it best played with a group of two or more people.

The game allows players to join forces using multiple computers, which can be connected in the same room for an immersive experience.

It supports custom missions written in the Lua scripting language, giving players and a dungeon master the ability to change and shape the game universe during play.

Players can explore various game elements like warp gates, nebulae that hide ships from sensors, mining operations, courier tasks, and encounters with hostile forces.

While solo play is possible, the full experience depends on having multiple players cooperating.

Because of this, you may need to gather friends and computers to enjoy the game fully.

Space Nerds in Space focuses exclusively on the Linux platform and does not list support for other operating systems.

This makes it a strong choice for Linux users looking for safe, open-source, and cooperative starship simulation software with flexible gameplay and customization options.

Pros

  • Open source and cooperative multiplayer starship simulator for Linux.
  • Fully 3D gameplay with multiple bridge control stations like Captain, Helms, Weapons, and others.
  • Supports custom scriptable missions in lua and a dungeon master role to modify the game universe.

Cons

  • Best experienced with a crew of 2 or more players, limiting solo gameplay appeal.
  • No information provided about categories or broader platform support.
  • May require gathering friends and multiple computers to fully enjoy the multiplayer experience.

Software details

Platform
Linux
Free license
Yes
Project license
GPL-2.0-or-later
Mobile friendly
No

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