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Tachyon: The Fringe

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App ID 32760
App Type Game
Developer
Publisher NovaLogic, THQ Nordic
Franchise THQ Nordic
Supported Systems
Technologies NovaLogic_Engine Engine
Last Changenumber 37432492
Last Record Update 22 July 2026 – 00:22:42 UTC ()
Release Date 18 June 2009 – 20:00:00 UTC ()
❓ 81.40%
249 reviews
0
In-Game
🖥️ Simulation 🚀 Space Sim 🌠 Space 🕒 Classic 🚀 Sci-fi

Caught in the middle of a violent conflict on the fringe of the galaxy — your ability to survive will depend on your piloting skills and combat savvy as a mercenary space fighter. But, as you explore the vastly detailed world of Tachyon: The Fringe, you will often find that the most powerful weapon on your ship is in your head.

Steam price history

Special Promotion, ends 8 October 2026
Current Price -75% $2.49
Lowest Recorded Price -75% $2.49 23 November 2016
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U.S. Dollar -75% $2.49 $2.49 $2.49 -75% $2.49
Russian Ruble -75% 62 ₽ $0.74 -70.13% $0.74 -75% 62 ₽
Ukrainian Hryvnia -75% 42₴ $0.93 -62.47% $0.93 -75% 42₴
Brazilian Real -75% R$ 4,99 $0.95 -61.66% $0.95 -75% R$ 4,99
Indian Rupee -75% ₹ 92 $0.95 -61.62% $0.95 -75% ₹ 92
Kazakhstani Tenge -75% 462₸ $1.04 -58.16% $1.04 -75% 462₸
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Philippine Peso -75% ₱79.98 $1.27 -48.72% $1.27 -75% ₱79.98
Chinese Yuan -75% ¥ 9 $1.34 -46.09% $1.34 -75% ¥ 9
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Chilean Peso -75% CLP$ 1375 $1.40 -43.75% $1.40 -75% CLP$ 1375
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MENA - U.S. Dollar -75% $1.44 $1.44 -42.17% $1.44 -75% $1.44
Mexican Peso -75% Mex$ 27.49 $1.50 -39.59% $1.50 -75% Mex$ 27.49
Japanese Yen -75% ¥ 245 $1.55 -37.66% $1.55 -75% ¥ 245
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South African Rand -75% R 27.25 $1.63 -34.41% $1.63 -75% R 27.25
New Zealand Dollar -75% NZ$ 2.99 $1.67 -32.62% $1.67 -75% NZ$ 2.99
Qatari Riyal -75% 6.24 QR $1.71 -31.25% $1.71 -75% 6.24 QR
CIS - U.S. Dollar -75% $1.74 $1.74 -30.12% $1.74 -75% $1.74
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Canadian Dollar -75% CDN$ 2.74 $1.92 -22.60% $1.92 -75% CDN$ 2.74
South Korean Won -75% ₩ 2620 $1.93 -22.18% $1.93 -75% ₩ 2620
Peruvian Sol -75% S/.6.98 $2.01 -19.18% $2.01 -75% S/.6.98
Singapore Dollar -75% S$2.62 $2.04 -17.76% $2.04 -75% S$2.62
Taiwan Dollar -75% NT$ 69 $2.16 -13.17% $2.16 -75% NT$ 69
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Hong Kong Dollar -75% HK$ 18.75 $2.38 -4.03% $2.38 -75% HK$ 18.75
Australian Dollar -75% A$ 3.62 $2.50 +0.79% $2.50 -75% A$ 3.62
Costa Rican Colon -75% ₡1150 $2.51 +1.01% $2.51 -75% ₡1150
Polish Zloty -75% 9,99zł $2.56 +3.14% $2.56 -75% 9,99zł
Euro -75% 2,49€ $2.80 +12.47% $2.80 -75% 2,49€
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Swiss Franc -75% CHF 2.50 $3.01 +21.02% $3.01 -75% CHF 2.50
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Additional Information

Developer NovaLogic
gamedir Tachyon - The Fringe
metacritic_name Tachyon: The Fringe
icon empty string
NoServers Yes
primarycache 32761
state eStateAvailable
serverbrowsername empty string
InstallScript 32760_install.vdf
Publisher NovaLogic
Store Release Date 31 March 2000 – 08:00:00 UTC ()
community_hub_visible Yes
Primary Genre Simulation (28)
Store Genres Simulation (28)
Steam Release Date 18 June 2009 – 20:00:00 UTC ()
Original Release Date 31 March 2000 – 08:00:00 UTC () (954489600)
Store Asset Modification Time 15 July 2019 – 10:25:35 UTC () (1563186335)
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review_score 8
review_percentage 88
Detected Technologies NovaLogic_Engine Engine, Miles_Sound_System SDK
Steam Deck Compatibility
  • Steam Deck:
  • Some functionality is not accessible when using the default controller configuration, requiring use of the touchscreen or virtual keyboard, or a community configuration
  • This game sometimes shows mouse, keyboard, or non-Steam-Deck controller icons
  • Entering some text requires manually invoking the on-screen keyboard
  • This game doesn't support Steam Deck's native display resolution and may experience degraded performance
  • In-game interface text is legible on Steam Deck
  • This game's default graphics configuration performs well on Steam Deck
  •  
  • SteamOS:
  • This game runs successfully on SteamOS
  • Note: Some functionality is not accessible when using the default controller configuration, requiring use of the touchscreen or virtual keyboard, or a community configuration
  • Note: Entering some text requires manually invoking the on-screen keyboard
  •  
  • category: Playable
  • steamos_compatibility: Compatible
  • steam_machine_compatibility: 2
  • test_timestamp: 19 July 2023 – 00:00:00 UTC
  • tested_build_id: 19321
  • steam_machine_tests:
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    3 ↴
    display4
    token#SteamMachine_TestResult_DefaultConfigurationIsPerformant
  • configuration:
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    requires_manual_keyboard_invoke1
    requires_non_controller_launcher_nav0
    primary_player_is_controller_slot_00
    non_deck_display_glyphs1
    small_text0
    requires_internet_for_setup0
    requires_internet_for_singleplayer0
    recommended_runtimeproton-8.0-2
    requires_h2640
    requires_voice_files0
    gamescope_frame_limiter_not_supported0
    hdr_support0
    requires_proton_soundfonts0
Content Descriptors General Mature Content (5)
First seen on SteamDB 4 May 2013 – 21:00:52 UTC (), in changelist #150838
Content Descriptors (Including DLC) General Mature Content (5)

Supported Languages

1 Languages Interface Full Audio Subtitles
English Yes

Assets

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last_modified2 October 2024 – 10:27:22 UTC
timestamp2 October 2024 – 10:27:22 UTC
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