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FTL: Faster Than Light

FTL: Faster Than Light

September 14, 2012
Subset Games
4.3/5.0(965 RAWG ratings)
~6h playtime
Metacritic 84
StrategySimulationIndie

PC · Linux · iOS · macOS

Great

Overall, player feedback on FTL: Faster Than Light is extremely positive, with many praising its depth, addictive gameplay, and the thrill of strategic decision-making. Despite a few negative reviews citing issues with RNG and balance, the vast majority of players consider it one of the best roguelikes ever made, often recommending it to others.

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About This Game

FTL: Faster Than Light is a roguelike strategy game set in a space civil war where players manage a spaceship's crew on a mission to save the Galactic Federation. The gameplay emphasizes strategic decision-making and resource management as players navigate procedurally generated segments, balancing crew skills and encounters with various NPCs and events.

Highlights

  • Engaging and addictive gameplay that keeps players coming back
  • Depth of strategy with diverse crew management and ship systems
  • Variety in each playthrough through procedural generation
  • Excellent soundtrack that enhances the gaming experience
  • A vibrant modding community with popular mods like the Multiverse
  • High difficulty that challenges players with its permadeath mechanic
  • Dynamic interactions with a range of friendly and hostile factions
  • Unique aesthetic that captures the essence of space exploration.

Themes

sci-fiexplorationsurvivaldystopian

Mechanics

real-timeresource-managementcombatexplorationpermadeathcharacter-creationinventory-managementmultiple-endingsstory-driventime-managementhidden-secrets

Platforms

PC
Linux
iOS
macOS

Multiplayer

Single Player Only

Game Information

ESRB Rating:ESRB Everyone 10+
Official site:Visit site

Player Reviews

Great

Overall, player feedback on FTL: Faster Than Light is extremely positive, with many praising its depth, addictive gameplay, and the thrill of strategic decision-making. Despite a few negative reviews citing issues with RNG and balance, the vast majority of players consider it one of the best roguelikes ever made, often recommending it to others.

Pros

  • • Engaging and addictive gameplay
  • • Depth of strategy and mechanics
  • • Variety in each playthrough
  • • Excellent soundtrack and aesthetic
  • • Large modding community, particularly the Multiverse mod

Cons

  • • Frustrating RNG and difficulty spikes
  • • Some users reported balancing issues
  • • Minor complaints about repetitive gameplay from some players

Based on 100 reviews from steam

Screenshots

Gameplay Video

FTL Faster Than Light - Gameplay (PC/UHD)

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FTL: Faster Than Light — Frequently Asked Questions

Is FTL: Faster Than Light worth playing?
FTL: Faster Than Light has a great reception from players.
When did FTL: Faster Than Light release?
FTL: Faster Than Light released on September 14, 2012.
What is FTL: Faster Than Light's age rating?
FTL: Faster Than Light carries an ESRB rating of ESRB Everyone 10+.
FTL: Faster Than Light - Space Strategy Roguelike Game