x42dex

Spreadsheets in Space: 2D Trading & Logistics

x42dex is a 2D space sim where you manage an interstellar economy with a focus on economics, logistics and resource flows. Rather than constant dogfights, you set high-level orders—mining, trading, construction—and let your fleet’s AI handle the nitty-gritty. It’s a bit like watching a well-oiled machine adjust to a universe that’s constantly shifting beneath the surface.

Built with inspiration from X4 Foundations and Eve Online, the game strips away the clutter to let you dive into strategic thinking. Focus on the big picture as you oversee economic flows across a network of hex-grid zones and strategically placed warp gates, all while dealing with a minor yet persistent pirate threat. Every choice is an opportunity to refine your trade routes and adapt to an ever-evolving supply and demand cycle.

Explore a universe where the thrill isn’t in direct combat, but in the subtle art of economic warfare. Whether you’re adjusting your fleet’s order queue or watching the market shift due to sector-wide conflicts, x42dex invites you to experience a deep, layered simulation that challenges you to think both tactically and strategically.

Controls

• Left mouse select, drag to pan view
• Right mouse to target
• Scrollwheel to zoom
• Spacebar for pause
• F to follow selected ship
• C to focus on the player ship
• WASD to fly player ship
• X to full stop