Game overview
Tachyon: The Fringe
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.
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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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All news on Steam ↗System requirements Windows
Windows
Minimum
- OS *: Windows 2000, XP & Vista
- Processor: Pentium II 450MHz or better
- Memory: 128MB minimum
- Graphics: Direct3D w/ 16MB or better
- DirectX®: DirectX version 6.0 or higher (included)
- Hard Drive: 500MB Free
- Sound: DirectX compliant
Game details Languages, features & support
- Publisher
- NovaLogic, THQ Nordic
- USK rating
- 12
- Brazilian rating
- 10
- Steam Germany rating
- 12
- Features
- Single-player, Multi-player, Family Sharing
- Languages
- English
- Website
- Official website ↗
Compatibility & accessibility Steam Deck, controllers & access features
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Input
Controller support: unknown
Structured language support (1)
| Language | Interface | Full audio | Subtitles |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | No | No |
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Buy Verdict
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Value Score
Great Value — 94th percentile.
Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 94th percentile. Priced as Market at $2.49.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tachyon: The Fringe worth buying right now?
Wait — $9.99. Not the best time to buy. Price could improve with future sales.
When does Tachyon: The Fringe go on sale?
Not the best time to buy. Price could improve with future sales.
Is Tachyon: The Fringe free to play?
Tachyon: The Fringe costs $9.99 on Steam.
What genre is Tachyon: The Fringe?
Tachyon: The Fringe is a Simulation game.
Who developed Tachyon: The Fringe?
Tachyon: The Fringe was developed by NovaLogic and published by NovaLogic.
What platforms does Tachyon: The Fringe support?
Available on Steam for Windows.
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