NovaLogic*

Tachyon: The Fringe

2000 space flight simulation game · space trading and combat game

Cover art for Tachyon: The Fringe

At a glance

Genres

Play modes

  • single-player video game
  • multiplayer video game

Game facts

Developers

  • NovaLogic*

Publishers

  • NovaLogic*
  • THQ Nordic*
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Platforms

Compatibility and community reports

  • Linux · Community reports · 2026-06-27*
    Community Linux compatibility tier
    Platinum*
    Reports
    12*
    Community confidence
    moderate*
  • Steam Deck · 2026-06-27*
    Compatibility category
    Playable*

System requirements

  • Windows · Unspecified tier*
    Operating system
    Windows 2000, XP & Vista*
    Processor alternatives
    Pentium II 450MHz or better*
    Memory
    128MB minimum*
    Graphics alternatives
    Direct3D w/ 16MB or better DirectX®: DirectX version 6.0 or higher (included)*
    Storage
    500MB Free Sound: DirectX compliant*
  • Windows · Minimum*
    Processor alternatives
    Pentium II 450MHz or better*
    Memory
    1 GB*
    Graphics alternatives
    Direct3D w/ 16MB or better*

Steam version platforms

  • Windows*
    Supported
    Yes*
  • Linux*
    Supported
    No*
  • macOS*
    Supported
    No*

Interface languages

  • English*

Game features

  • Single-player*
  • Multi-player*
  • Family Sharing*

Store genres

  • Simulation*

Screenshots

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Screenshot 3 from Tachyon: The Fringe

* Provisional data