Naev

2026-04-01T02:46:41Z

Bobbens: Updated out of date details, and added some story stuff.

{{Gameinfo
|title = Naev
|image = File:Naev.png
|caption = Naev
|genre = [[:Category:Space simulation games|Space]], [[:Category:Third-person shooter games|Shooting]]
|developer = [[Naev DevTeam]]
|code license = [[GNU General Public License|GPLv3]]<ref name="naev_lic"/>
|media license = Varies<ref>https://codeberg.org/naev/naev-assets-lossy/src/branch/main/gfx/ARTWORK_LICENSE.yaml</ref> (Generally CC-by-sa 3 or later)
|engine =
|latest release = 0.13.4
|release date = March 31{{st}}, 2026
|release date iso = 2026-03-31
|release announcement= https://naev.org/blarg/2026-03-31_0.13.4/
|language = [[:Category:Rust games|Rust]], [[:Category:C games|C]], [[:Category:lua games|lua]]
|library = [[Simple DirectMedia Layer|SDL]] , [[OpenGL]] , [[OpenAL]] , [[libxml2]] , [[freetype]]
|platforms = {{Windows}}, {{Linux}}, {{Mac}}
|link homepage = https://naev.org/
|link blog = https://naev.org/page/1
|link chatweb =
|chat =
|link feed = https://naev.org/feed
|link forum = https://forum.naev.org/
|link pad =
|link project =
|link tracker = https://codeberg.org/naev/naev/issues
|link scmweb = https://codeberg.org/naev/naev
|scm = https://coderberg.org/naev/naev.git
}}
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|Arch =
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|Fedora = naev
|Ubuntu = naev
|Gentoo =
|Mageia =
|Slack = naev
|Suse = naev
|Flatpak = org.naev.Naev
|Snap = naev
|FreeBSD = naev
|Haiku =
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'''Naev''' is a [[:Category:2D games|2D]] [[:Category:Space simulation games|space]] [[:Category:Top-down shooter games|top-down shooting]] and trading game. It requires [[Simple DirectMedia Layer|SDL]], [[OpenGL]], and [[OpenAL]]. The source code is licensed under the [[GNU General Public License|GPLv3]].<ref name="naev_lic">[https://codeberg.org/naev/naev/src/branch/main/LICENSE LICENSE file in Naev's Codeberg repository] accessed on March 31{{st}}, 2026</ref> The project was inspired by the proprietary game ''Escape Velocity'', among others.

==Story==

The Universe was ripped open by a humongous explosion that destroyed Earth and the surrounding areas with billions death, leaving a highly volatile Nebula in its wake. The Empire and Great Houses have scrambled to recover after the incident that has left severe physical and mental scars on humanity itself. It is not clear what happened, nor how things will change from now own, and the player is thrust into this uncertain situation to fend for their own.

You start out in a new ship in the middle of the Empire territory, and are free to pursue missions as you please that may change the shape and future of the Universe. Conduct experiments with the technological House Za'lek, explore the depths of the Nebula to find out what happened, and what is lurking, become a pirate and raid the decadent Houses, or simply explore the universe to your heart's content, Naev is an open game where you are in charge of your destiny.

==Features==
* Real-time semi-Newtonian physics
* Large amount of content with hundreds of systems, missions, ships, and outfits to find.
* Many different factions with unique mechanics and personalities.
* [[:Category:lua games|Lua]] scripting support for developing missions, events, etc.
* Plugin support with a plugin manager built in.

==Similar Games==
* [[Endless Sky]]

==External links==
*[https://naev.org/ Naev blog and main website]
*[https://codeberg.org/naev/naev Naev Codeberg project page]

==References==
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