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24 alternatives to X-Wing Special Edition

It's not a trap! The classic PC game re-released on Steam.

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. X-Wing Special Edition launched in 2015; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   TIE Fighter - Special Ed.▲53

   Re-released on Steam! Playing as the bad guy rocked.

   2015 · store.steampowered.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter▲2

   The mid-90s space sim returns with a Steam-friendly version.

   2015 · store.steampowered.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   GoldenEye Source▲64

   The classic multiplayer FPS remade for the PC (unofficially)

   2016 · geshl2.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Impossible Creatures▲60

   The classic gene-splicing RTS is re-released on Steam.

   2015 · store.steampowered.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Wildstar: Reloaded▲66

   Carbine's MMO now free-to-play

   2015 · nc.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Planescape: Torment▲66

   Classic Forgotten Realms DnD based cRPG. Possibly the best.

   2015 · gog.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Wings.io▲73

   Another fast paced multiplayer game

   2016 · wings.io · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Endless Sky▲76

   A 2D space trading and combat game

   2015 · store.steampowered.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Doom (2016)▲86

   The classic shooter franchise returns.

   2016 · store.steampowered.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    BattleTech▲71

    Tactical 'mech combat returns to the PC

    2015 · battletechgame.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Space Shooter▲61

    The classic retro game recreated using Pygame and python.

    2016 · github.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    The Chaos Engine▲62

    Classic steampunk CO-OP action, remastered

    2015 · rebellion.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Alienware Steam Machine▲56

    Combines the awesome experience of console gaming with a PC.

    2015 · store.steampowered.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Shadowrun: Hong Kong▲82

    Classic styled cRPG with stunning artwork, complex story.

    2015 · store.steampowered.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Refunct▲70

    Vibrant first-person platformer

    2015 · store.steampowered.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    System Shock: Enhanced Edition▲66

    Take the role of a hacker in this classic sci-fi shooter me…

    2015 · gog.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Sky Force Reloaded▲66

    The last shoot'em up you will ever play!

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Astroneer▲98

    A game of aerospace industry and interplanetary exploration

    2015 · astroneer.space · its alternatives →

19. 19
    XCOM 2▲79

    Sequel to XCOM. Eliminate the alien occupation

    2016 · store.steampowered.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Headlander▲63

    A science fiction comedy game in Metroid style

    2015 · adultswim.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Midair▲74

    Fast-paced shooter with high-flying freedom of movement

    2016 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Aeronaut▲118

    The prettiest game of memory you'll ever play

    2016 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Age of Empires: World Domination▲72

    Your empire, your legend

    2015 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Gears of War: Ultimate Edition▲56

    Re-geared for a new generation

    2015 · gearsofwar.com · its alternatives →

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