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Tachyon: The Fringe

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App ID 32760
App Type Game
Developer
Publisher NovaLogic, THQ Nordic
Franchise THQ Nordic
Supported Systems
Technologies NovaLogic_Engine Engine
Last Changenumber 28969619
Last Record Update 13 May 2025 – 22:47:39 UTC ()
Release Date 18 June 2009 – 20:00:00 UTC ()
❓ 82.32%
232 reviews
2
In-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.

Additional Information

Developer NovaLogic
gamedir Tachyon - The Fringe
metacritic_name Tachyon: The Fringe
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NoServers Yes
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InstallScript 32760_install.vdf
Publisher NovaLogic
Store Release Date 31 March 2000 – 08:00:00 UTC ()
community_hub_visible Yes
Primary Genre Simulation (28)
Store Genres Simulation (28)
Steam Release Date 18 June 2009 – 20:00:00 UTC ()
Original Release Date 31 March 2000 – 08:00:00 UTC () (954489600)
Store Asset Modification Time 15 July 2019 – 10:25:35 UTC () (1563186335)
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review_score 8
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Detected Technologies (?) NovaLogic_Engine Engine, Miles_Sound_System SDK
Steam Deck Compatibility
  • Steam Deck:
  • Some functionality is not accessible when using the default controller configuration, requiring use of the touchscreen or virtual keyboard, or a community configuration
  • This game sometimes shows mouse, keyboard, or non-Steam-Deck controller icons
  • Entering some text requires manually invoking the on-screen keyboard
  • This game doesn't support Steam Deck's native display resolution and may experience degraded performance
  • In-game interface text is legible on Steam Deck
  • This game's default graphics configuration performs well on Steam Deck
  •  
  • SteamOS:
  • This game runs successfully on SteamOS
  • Note: Entering some text requires manually invoking the on-screen keyboard
  • Note: Some functionality is not accessible when using the default controller configuration, requiring use of the touchscreen or virtual keyboard, or a community configuration
  •  
  • category: Playable
  • steamos_compatibility: Compatible
  • test_timestamp: 19 July 2023 – 00:00:00 UTC
  • tested_build_id: 19321
  • configuration:
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    small_text0
    requires_internet_for_setup0
    requires_internet_for_singleplayer0
    recommended_runtimeproton-8.0-2
    requires_h2640
    requires_voice_files0
    gamescope_frame_limiter_not_supported0
    hdr_support0
Content Descriptors General Mature Content (5)
First seen on SteamDB 4 May 2013 – 21:00:52 UTC (), in changelist #150838
Content Descriptors (Including DLC) General Mature Content (5)

Supported Languages

1 Languages Interface Full Audio Subtitles
English Yes

Tags

🖥️ Simulation 🚀 Space Sim 🌠 Space 🕒 Classic 🚀 Sci-fi

Categories

Single-player Family Sharing Multi-player

Assets

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timestamp2 October 2024 – 10:27:22 UTC

Steam charts

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  • 2 players right now
  • 5 24-hour peak
  • 13 all-time peak 30 September 2019
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  • 1,122 followers
  • 209 positive reviews
  • 23 negative reviews
  • 90.09% positive reviews

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  • 0 viewers right now
  • 0 24-hour peak
  • 344 all-time peak
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User reviews history

  • ❓ Very Positive
  • 82.32% SteamDB Rating
  • 209 90.1% positive reviews
  • 23 9.9% negative reviews

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Tachyon: The Fringe had an all-time peak of 13 concurrent players on 30 September 2019.

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