naev
The premium Open Source alternative to Endless Sky
🎯 Best for:Players looking for a classic 2D space sim that is fully moddable and free.
What is naev?
An open-source alternative to Escape Velocity for space exploration and combat. Built on a custom engine with Lua scripting for mission development and a focus on open-ended gameplay.
Tech Stack
CGame Development
Why naev?
- • Extensive modding via Lua
- • Cross-platform support
- • Large open-ended universe
Limitations
- • Steep initial difficulty
- • Graphics are 2D sprites
- • Development moved to Codeberg
3/5/2026
Last Update
203
Forks
170
Issues
Other
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Endless Sky)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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