For those wishing to use an IDE, project files are provided for XCode and Code::Blocks to simplify the project setup. Most development is done on Linux and Windows, using the SCons build tool to compile the project. The most restrictive requirement is likely that your device must support at least OpenGL 3. System RequirementsĮndless Sky has very minimal system requirements, meaning most systems should be able to run the game.

Other package managers may also include the game, though the specific version provided may not be up-to-date. Official releases of Endless Sky are available as direct downloads from GitHub and on Steam. See the player's manual for more information, or the home page for screenshots and the occasional blog post. The game includes a major plot line and many minor missions, but you can choose whether you want to play through the plot or strike out on your own as a merchant or bounty hunter or explorer. You start out as the captain of a tiny space ship and can choose what to do from there.

Or leave human space behind and hope to find some friendly aliens whose culture is more civilized than your own.Įndless Sky is a sandbox-style space exploration game similar to Elite, Escape Velocity, or Star Control. Use your earnings to buy a better ship or to upgrade the weapons and engines on your current one. Earn money by trading, carrying passengers, or completing missions.