Evochron Mercenary cover
FranchiseStar WraithSeriesEvochron

Evochron Mercenary

Critic score1 critic
First release
Jan 17, 2012
Genres
Indie, Simulator · Sandbox, Action, Science fiction

Trading commodities while sneaking past hostile forces, racing the best pilots in the area, mining for diamonds, negotiating for survival, spying for a curious energy company, cleaning dirty solar arrays, transporting an impatient passenger... and that's just on a Monday. The life of an independent mercenary is rarely without excitement. At times, you may choose to work under contract, while at others, you may want to take matters into your own hands in a quest to build your reputation and fortune. Your spacecraft awaits. Your adventure begins in the Sapphire solar system. In Evochron, you are free to seek your fortune as an independent mercenary in an adventure directed by your choices, abilities, and accomplishments. Each player can bring their unique skills and interests to the game, forming clans for cooperative goals or remaining solo to complete objectives on their own in true freeform space-sim gameplay. True freeform gameplay without plot restrictions, conditions, or limitations. No character attribute/skill limitations to hold you back. Experience ultimate gameplay freedom and play the game the way you want to. Your decisions and abilities define your role in the game and establish your reputations, wealth, progress, and ranking.

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Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Jan 17, 2012
Linux
Jan 17, 2012
Game modes
Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player
Keywords
exploration, space, flight, space battle, steam
… All 9, trading, steam trading cards, mining, gamersgate

At a Glance

Critic Score
79

Overview

Steam review summary

Steam users rate this Mostly Positive, 403 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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Multiplayer

  • Online multiplayerIGDB · 28 Oct
  • Online co-opIGDB · 28 Oct
  • LAN co-opIGDB · 28 Oct
  • Co-op campaignIGDB · 28 Oct
  • Drop-in, drop-out co-opIGDB · 28 Oct

Feature data: IGDB

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