Independence War® 2: Edge of Chaos

Overview
Command four space vessels and a band of revolutionary pirates into an all-consuming battle against impossible odds, because there just isn't enough Space for everyone!
SteamMostly Positive (77%)
99 Steam user reviewsMetacritic83/100
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Screenshots & media
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Gameplay
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About the game
- Developer
- Particle Systems Ltd.
- Publisher
- Atari
- Infogrames
- Released
- May 7, 2015
Description & review sources
- Command four space vessels and a band of revolutionary pirates into an all-consuming battle against impossible odds, because there just isn't enough Space for everyone!
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- Innovative user-friendly interface - 90% of functions can be programmed where you like - on the joystick or on the keyboard or both!
- Online multiplayer support for up to 8 people. Play DeathMatch, Capture the Flag, and various other unique scenarios.
- The revolutionary Flux™ Graphics Engine: Microsoft Direct3D® compatible - surface effects like rust, decay and wear on the ships, and stunning fire and flare effects. All ships in the game are modeled using the textures and details from the ships created for the CGI movies.
- Physically realistic flight model. All ships use a Newtonian mechanics simulation and move according to the same rules as real spacecraft. This includes a simulation of both linear and angular momentum, inertia and rotational moment of inertia. Ships can use either a free-flight mode or use computer-assisted fly-by-wire flight controls.
- Team-up on the enemy with detachable fighters. Keep them on-board as murderous gun turrets or order them to attack as wingmen.
- Superior non-linear gameplay spanning 16 star systems, interacting with dynamically-created space traffic.
- Command 4 flyable ships and over 30 weapons and ship accessories that can be used in near-infinite combinations.
- Get to know the locals. Examples include taxicab ships, freighters, space patrols, and pirates.
- Watch the space opera unfold through a rich storyline in four acts.
Important Note Regarding Multiplayer Gaming: Atari doesn't maintain active servers for this game anymore. However, multiplayer gaming on local networks is still possible.
Important Note Regarding Compatibility: Please note, although successful testing was done on modern machines (Windows 7 and 8) to ensure compatibility, this is an older game and certain configurations may not work. Our testing has found, however, that with most machines if you run this game under Windows XP SP2 compatibility mode it works without issue.
- Developer
- Particle Systems Ltd.
- Publisher
- Atari
- Infogrames
- Released
- May 7, 2015
Ratings & review sources
SteamMostly Positive (77%)
99 Steam user reviewsMetacritic83/100
System requirements
Features, requirements and screenshots describe the Steam PC version. Other stores and editions may differ.
Windows
Minimum
Minimum:- OS *: Windows XP or Windows Vista
- Processor: 1.8 Ghz Processor
- Memory: 512 MB RAM
- Graphics: 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 8
- DirectX: Version 8.0
- Storage: 2 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Optical (CD/DVD) drive required in computer for game to start
Recommended
Not provided by the platform.
macOS — not supported
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Linux — not supported
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Accounts, launcher & DRM
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Features & game information
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Play modes
- Single-player
Steam features
- Family Sharing
Controller & mod support
- Controller support
- Not specified
- Mod support
- Not specified
Game details
- Genres
- Action
- Simulation
- Developer
- Particle Systems Ltd.
- Publisher
- Atari
- Infogrames
- Released
- May 7, 2015
- Content type
- game
- Operating systems
- windows
All community tags
Community tag votes
- Action24
- Simulation24
- Space Sim10
- Space8
Languages & audio
- English
Related editions & add-ons
Steam purchase options; availability and pricing are confirmed on Steam.
Sources, updates & publisher notice
- CheapShark Oct 11, 2026 14:23 UTC
- Steam Spy Oct 11, 2026 16:42 UTC
- Steam Store Oct 11, 2026 16:42 UTC
- Steam reviews Oct 11, 2026 19:57 UTC
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Publisher notice
© 2001 Atari Europe, S.A.S. All Rights Reserved. © 2001 Particle Systems Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Independence War®and the Indepence War® logo are trademarks owned by Atari Europe S.A.S.



