RiftSpace

RiftSpace is a space combat/trading/mercenary simulator. It is a spin-off of the Star Wraith series, based on the "Mercenary Mode" from Star Wraith 2. The game takes place in the same Star Wraith universe but instead of a mission-based, story-driven campaign, in RiftSpace the player picks contracts to complete various missions, and uses the funds earned by completing them to buy better equipment, upgrade the ship and hire other mercenaries to aid in future assignments.

RiftSpace was developed concurrently with Star Wraith IV, with both games based on the updated engine of Star Wraith 3. As such, the visuals and gameplay are very similar, but RiftSpace adds a completely new dimension in how the player manages their equipment, wingmen and assignments. The funds available for ship upgrades, ammo supplies and wingmen salaries are limited and depend on the player's contract performance, whereas in Star Wraith campaigns resupplying between missions is free, and wingmen are assigned based on the mission conditions and not the player's choice. RiftSpace also features a dynamic universe, with the situation changing dependent on the player's actions among other things (for example, excessive supply of certain goods into a system by the player will result in prices falling etc.).

While RiftSpace has no campaign mode, there's an overarching plot line for the player to pursue, which involves collecting artifacts that will allow to discover a hidden world which is crucial to mankind's survival. However, this "main quest" is completely optional and the player may forego it altogether, building up the mercenary career in any way desired.