Star Fighter, released for the Sony PlayStation 1, is a 3D space combat simulator belonging to the action-adventure genre. Players pilot advanced spacecraft through various missions that span across interstellar environments. The game features dogfighting against enemy fighters, attacking capital ships, and completing objectives such as escort duties and strikes on enemy targets. With a first-person or third-person perspective, players navigate the cosmos, upgrade their vessel, and engage with a dynamic enemy AI in an attempt to secure victory in the depths of space.