Tachyon: The Fringe

by NovaLogic

Steam · Very Positive

Steam Facts

Data current as of Apr 25, 2026. We re-crawl reviews and metadata every 14 days.

Steam Sentiment89

Very Positive

This puts the game in the top 30% of all reviewed games on Steam.

Quick Stats

Reviews

203en

245 total (all languages)

Current as of Apr 25, 2026

Released

Jun 18, 2009

Price

$9.99

Velocity

0/day

—

Metadata current as of Apr 25, 2026 · Source: Steam

Market Reach

Not enough reviews yet to estimate (245/500).

About

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.

Sentiment History

Sentiment over time

Playtime Sentiment

Sentiment by time invested

· 203 post-launch reviews

66%44 rev

<2h

88%17 rev

2-10h

93%59 rev

10-50h

99%70 rev

50-200h

100%11 rev

200h+

100%2 rev

Sentiment is consistent across all playtime ranges — players feel the same way whether they've played 2 hours or 200.

Competitive Benchmark

Compared to 21 similar games in the Simulation genre released in 2009.

Sentiment vs. similar gamesTop 15%

Popularity vs. similar gamesBottom 45%

Get more analyses like Tachyon: The Fringe

Free reports today. Pro launches soon. No spam.

View on Steam Store →