iOSPCRoguelikeSpace SimulationStrategy
FTL: Faster Than Light
Developer: Subset Games · Published by Subset Games · 2012
One ship, one life, an entire galaxy chasing you.
About This Game
FTL: Faster Than Light is a spaceship roguelike from indie studio Subset Games. You command a single starship fleeing across randomly generated sectors, staying one jump ahead of a pursuing Rebel fleet while managing power, crew, and resources in real-time-with-pause combat. Every run is permadeath: lose your ship and you start over, but each restart spins up an entirely new galaxy. Funded on Kickstarter, it became a touchstone of the early-2010s indie boom.
POCG Review
5
Masterpiece
Review Verdict
FTL: Faster Than Light Review
A simple premise, endless replayability, and permadeath that makes every jump count, FTL is an indie masterpiece.
How to Play TodayYour options for running this game in 2026
Original Hardware
Play the original release on Windows, Mac, or Linux via Steam, GOG, or the Humble Store. Runs comfortably on very modest hardware.
Modern Re-release
The free Advanced Edition update is bundled with all current PC purchases and adds a new race, systems, and events. An iOS port (iPad-optimized) is also available.
Emulation / Other Options
No emulation required, FTL is a native PC title still sold and patched on modern storefronts.