looking for an old isometric PC game. late 90's, early 00's

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picklemafia1 1 Apr, 2024 @ 12:02am

like the title says, isometric game on the PC. Futuristic, set on either an alien planet or an asteroid, maybe a moon? You control multiple people.

The game starts off in a somewhat large common area filled with people and technology, like healing pods of some type. Alien creatures attack and the game begins.

You also had to deal with things like space suits and the need for breathable air.

I wish I had more info at the moment, but the last time I played was maybe 20 years ago at my uncles house.

*edit* If it helps jog anyone's memory, its older style graphics I believe. Pixel graphics, similar to the old Command & Conquer Red Alert 2 graphics style, but much darker.

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Originally posted by TwinEdgedBastard:

Possible candidate I found just by searching your description.

https://www.myabandonware.com/game/enemy-infestation-a2o

The website might still be of use if Enemy Infestation isn't it.

Edit: you could also maybe see if an AI such as Bing's AI can figure it out.

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sleeps 1 Apr, 2024 @ 12:08am

i can't think of any game other than roller coaster tycoon 2. at least it has space themed deco tho.

sorry. can't help you

picklemafia1 1 Apr, 2024 @ 12:11am

Originally posted by sleeps:
i can't think of any game other than roller coaster tycoon 2. at least it has space themed deco tho.

sorry. can't help you

not it but thank you lol

Tonepoet 1 Apr, 2024 @ 12:11am

I don't remember playing any games like that, but I know old school xcom used to be isometric[jasonlefkowitz.net] if that is of any help.

picklemafia1 1 Apr, 2024 @ 12:15am

Originally posted by Tonepoet:
I don't remember playing any games like that, but I know old school xcom used to be isometric[jasonlefkowitz.net] if that is of any help.

xcom is a very cool series, but unfortunately not it. thank you though lol

Yew Nough 1 Apr, 2024 @ 12:17am

I've looked around and found,
https://store.steampowered.com/app/315260/Space_Hack/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/22610/Alien_Breed_Impact/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2500/Shadowgrounds/

picklemafia1 1 Apr, 2024 @ 12:22am

Originally posted by Yew Nough:
I've looked around and found,
https://store.steampowered.com/app/315260/Space_Hack/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/22610/Alien_Breed_Impact/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2500/Shadowgrounds/

Unfortunately none of these are it. They're all too new I believe. Thank you for your time and help though!

picklemafia1 1 Apr, 2024 @ 12:29am

Originally posted by Plaid:
Do you know what type of game it was? Action focused or more RPG'ish?

From my very limited memory, it should have been a bit of a mix of both. I believe I remember RPG elements, but I don't remember any pause function, and it definitely wasn't turn-based.

Grimmz 1 Apr, 2024 @ 12:37am

surely its not starcraft or dark reign?

picklemafia1 1 Apr, 2024 @ 12:41am

Originally posted by Grimmz:
surely its not starcraft or dark reign?

No, but I did play both of those, and this elusive title around the same time!

When I say control multiple people, I don't mean grand RTS like starcraft, I mean closer to the likes of Fallout. Start with 1 to 3 people, hopefully find more, but never have an army.

Perquisitore 1 Apr, 2024 @ 12:43am

I'm gonna say Space Colony even though I think it isn't this one, but just in case.

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picklemafia1 1 Apr, 2024 @ 12:43am

Originally posted by Nigel:
xenophobia

No, unfortunately not, but thank you!

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picklemafia1 1 Apr, 2024 @ 12:44am

Originally posted by Perquisitore:
I'm gonna say Space Colony even though I think it isn't this one, but just in case.

It is not, but it does look really cool. Thank you!

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picklemafia1 1 Apr, 2024 @ 12:51am

https://store.steampowered.com/app/380150/STASIS/

Just to hopefully clear up some confusion, this game is very similar to how it would look and feel, just about 15 years too late lol.

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