Space Pirates And Zombies is a top-down open-world science-fiction space action / combat RPG somewhat reminiscent of classic games like the Star Control series but far more advanced. A completely new universe is generated every time you start a new game. You are in charge of an ever growing and evolving fleet of ships and there is a huge universe to explore. You do missions for the different factions in each area and make friends and enemies based on your actions. There is a detailed technology and a level-up system as you would expect from an RPG. You collect resources, do research, build & upgrade you ships and can trade collected resources for new weapons schematics and parts schematics. All the while, a larger threat, a Space Zombie infection is spreading throughout the system and you must find ways to deal with and combat this as well.