
FTL: Faster Than Light Wiki
by Subset Games · 2012
Guides in progress · 4 guides
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Tips for Beginners
In progressThis beginner guide covers the basics of a first run in unmodded FTL: Faster Than Light, a "spaceship simulation roguelike-like" in which you take a ship and crew on an adventure through a randomly generated galaxy. Steam store page Know how a run works The game has two major…
Common Questions
In progressThis FAQ answers common questions about pausing, runs and unlocks, difficulty, Advanced Edition, multiplayer and achievements in FTL: Faster Than Light, a single-player "spaceship simulation roguelike-like" by Subset Games. Steam store page Can I pause during combat? Yes. The…
Power and Shields
In progressPower and shields are connected parts of ship management in FTL: Faster Than Light, where the player manages the distribution of the ship's power during battle Steam store page and can reroute power to the shields. Original official FAQ Distribute power during battle The…
The United Federation
In progressThe United Federation is a Kestrel Cruiser achievement in FTL: Faster Than Light, and its official description reads "Have six unique aliens on the Kestrel Cruiser simultaneously." Steam achievement list Scope: what that description requires in unmodded FTL. Set up the correct…
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Game information
This "spaceship simulation roguelike-like" allows you to take your ship and crew on an adventure through a randomly generated galaxy filled with glory and bitter defeat.From the Steam store page
- Released
- Sep 14, 2012
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Genres
- Simulation, Strategy
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About the game from Steam
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The free expansion, FTL: Advanced Edition, is available now! Content additions include: new alien race, events, weapons, playable ships, drones, and more! Also adds additional musical tracks by Ben Prunty, and events by Tom Jubert and guest writer Chris Avellone.
If you already own FTL it should update the new content automatically. Advanced Edition is included free for anyone who purchases the game from this point forward.
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In FTL you experience the atmosphere of running a spaceship trying to save the galaxy. It's a dangerous mission, with every encounter presenting a unique challenge with multiple solutions. What will you do if a heavy missile barrage shuts down your shields? Reroute all power to the engines in an attempt to escape, power up additional weapons to blow your enemy out of the sky, or take the fight to them with a boarding party? This "spaceship simulation roguelike-like" allows you to take your ship and crew on an adventure through a randomly generated galaxy filled with glory and bitter defeat.
Key Features:
- Complex Strategic Gameplay - Give orders to your crew, manage ship power distribution and choose weapon targets in the heat of battle.
- Play at Your Own Speed - Pause the game mid-combat to evaluate your strategy and give orders.
- Unique Lifeforms and Technology – Upgrade your ship and unlock new ones with the help of six diverse alien races.
- Be the Captain You Want - Hundreds of text based encounters will force you to make tough decisions.
- Randomized Galaxy - Each play-through will feature different enemies, events, and results to your decisions. No two play-throughs will be quite the same.
- No Second Chances! - Permadeath means when you die, there's no coming back. The constant threat of defeat adds importance and tension to every action.
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