Void Destroyer

Void Destroyer combines space combat with real-time strategy. In a war across a desolate asteroid field on the edge of the solar system, you build forces and defenses, repair and upgrade your command ship, and lead your fleet to reclaim and conquer territory. You can pursue victory through tactics, dogfights or clashes between capital ships, and the game’s many controls, features and challenges come with a steep learning curve.

Command the battle

You can fight from a fighter cockpit, a cruiser’s bridge or a tactical battle map, and switch instantly between piloted ships. Every ship is pilotable, from small drones to heavy cruisers. If you prefer not to fly, you can leave a ship’s crew to do its job; Command view also provides camera and mouse controls for turrets and larger ships.

You might pilot a fighter against enemy ships, then switch to a frigate to attack a corvette. You can order attack ships to distract defenders while marine frigates board an enemy base, build defensive platforms to protect your base, and oversee asteroid-mining craft to supply your fleets. You can also capture enemy bases and ships. Time dilation lets you slow time to make room for tactical decisions, and command-ship abilities can be combined—for example, using a tractor beam to pull an enemy closer before attacking it with an upgraded main gun.

Build and develop your forces

Build ships and platforms, research technology and upgrade your command ship. A range of weapon systems is available to both your forces and your enemies, and you can use predefined or custom formations. The flight engine combines six degrees of freedom with Newtonian physics, balanced for dogfights.

Story and modes

The main story includes opportunities, plot twists, boss fights and other surprises. Playing through it unlocks Instant Action scenarios. Arena offers dogfights, while Skirmish uses RTS maps. In the Battle Editor, you can create your own maps and play without limits; ships become available for use in the editor as you research them and defeat enemy ships.

The game supports mods, with a philosophy of making nearly everything moddable. It also includes an in-game guide, manual and tutorial system, as well as difficulty options that can make the game more forgiving when you are stuck.