Tachyon: The Fringe
Released Jun 2009
Caught in the middle of a violent conflict on the fringe of the galaxy — your ability to survive will depend on your piloting skills and combat savvy as a mercenary space fighter. But, as you explore the vastly detailed world of Tachyon: The Fringe, you will often find that the most powerful weapon on your ship is in your head.
88% positive · 247 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to buy
Steam $9.99 Green Man Gaming Steam key $9.99
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Evaluation
Tachyon: The Fringe is a classic single-player space combat game originally released in 2000 and made available on Steam on June 18, 2009. The store description focuses entirely on the game's original features — single-player missions, a branching story, and multiplayer base wars — with no mention of downloadable content, updates, expansions, or post-launch support of any kind. NovaLogic has made no public communications about additional content or ongoing development. This is a legacy title that was packaged and sold as a complete, finished product. There is no evidence of any content ever being planned or delivered beyond the base game itself.
Evidence
Store description describes a complete, self-contained single-player and multiplayer space combat game with no mention of DLC, updates, or future content.
Short description provides no indication of ongoing development or planned content.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
NovaLogic
Achievements
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Platform
Windows
Controller
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Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer
About this game
Caught in the middle of a violent conflict on the fringe of the galaxy — your ability to survive will depend on your piloting skills and combat savvy as a mercenary space fighter. But, as you explore the vastly detailed world of Tachyon: The Fringe, you will often find that the most powerful weapon on your ship is in your head.
Features
Features
- Single Player Features — Decide where you want to go and what missions you will fly as you explore the vast and richly inhabited universe.
- Fight in furious space combat battles around the most massive ships and stations ever created in a space game.
- Explore a multi-sided in-game story line and make crucial decisions that will change your future.
- Featuring intense team tactics and BASE WARS. Talk to other star pilots and coordinate attacks with Voice-Over-Net.
- CHOOSE SIDES — Battle across multiple sectors as you fight to destroy opponent's base.
- Featuring Bruce Cambell as the voice of Jake Logan
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Last evaluated Jun 28, 2026
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