Light-Years Away

About

In Light-Years Away, you play as a starship captain stranded in unknown space after an ambush. Manage resources, build a crew, and fight enemies across alien planets. The game blends top-down shooting with exploration and base-building. Choose upgrades and tactics to survive threats from hostile environments and rival factions. The game supports co-op and competitive multiplayer, letting you team up or battle for control. Available on PC, Switch, Mac, and mobile. Players note the fast combat loops and varied mission design, though some find the story exposition clunky. A 78 on Metacritic highlights its strong action and replayability through procedural maps.

Storyline

Light Years Away follows the story of a starship captain who becomes stranded in a distant and unknown region of space after their ship is mysteriously attacked. Separated from the federation and light years away from home, the captain must explore alien planets, gather resources, and recruit a diverse crew to survive. As they navigate through uncharted galaxies, they uncover a deeper mystery about the forces that attacked them and the hidden dangers lurking in the cosmos. With the clock ticking, the captain must race against time to find a way back to the federation before their attackers strike again, unraveling secrets that could change the fate of their universe forever.