Games Like Aeon Command

Play as humans or robots in a brand new sci-fi strategy adventure! Travel into the far reaches of space, through cleverly designed star constellations and variable game modes, conquering enemy planets using 15 combinable technologies.

Why similar: Strategy 93.2%, Indie 3%, Space 2.6%, Sci-fi 1.2%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a similar casual-strategic experience with a focus on capturing space lanes and managing unit flow.

Conquer the stars in this straightforward multiplayer real-time strategy game from the creators of First Strike and become a Stellar Commander!

Why similar: Strategy 36.6%, Space 29.9%, Sci-fi 17.4%, Indie 16.1%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, lane-focused space strategy game that emphasizes quick tactical decisions over long-term empire building.

Nomad Fleet is a RTS game where you must lead the last remnants of Mankind to safety after a mysterious alien race has hunted them near extinction. Lead a fully armed fleet of battleships, carriers and fighters through a series of randomized scenarios and encounters where they must fight for their survival while scavenging for resources,...

Why similar: Strategy 51.1%, Space 24.2%, Indie 12.5%, Sci-fi 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the specific feel of space-based lane combat and fleet management in a hostile environment.

Lead an armored squad through the perils of this reversed tower defense action-strategy game!

Why similar: Strategy 74.2%, Sci-fi 13.2%, Indie 12.6%

Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive reverse tower defense game that perfectly mirrors the tug-of-war lane mechanics found in Aeon Command.

Classic RTS gameplay fused with a modern roguelite. Shape your build each run by assembling an evolving arsenal of powerful units and facilities. Harvest resources, build out your base. Raise your army and call down orbital strikes to overcome the forces threatening your survival.

Why similar: Strategy 45.6%, Space 32.9%, Sci-fi 21.5%

Why You'll Like It: It blends classic lane-based RTS mechanics with modern roguelite progression for a highly replayable experience.

Experience the celebrated strategy gameplay of Eufloria HD. Conquer asteroids in space and use their resources to grow floral creatures that do your bidding. Expand your empire and fight against several teams of AI opponents that all vie for the same resources and can offer fierce opposition.

Why similar: Strategy 74.3%, Indie 16.4%, Casual 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on strategic unit flow and territory expansion, sharing the minimalist yet tactical charm of the seed game.

Galcon 2 is a demolition derby in space! Send swarms of ships from planet to planet to conquer the galaxy in this fast paced multiplayer strategy game!

Why similar: Strategy 59.3%, Space 20%, Indie 15.1%, Sci-fi 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, minimalist space strategy game where controlling territory and managing unit flow is the primary objective.

Ancient Space is a story driven single player real time strategy game where you take command of a fleet embarking on a scientific mission to chart undiscovered reaches of space called ‘The Black Zone’. Overcome overwhelming odds and fight for your life and the survival of your ship and its crew.

Why similar: Strategy 53.5%, Space 33%, Sci-fi 11.6%, Indie 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic space RTS that focuses on mission-based progression and tactical fleet management.

This is a fun yet challenging RTS game. To survive in the vast galaxy, you need to build up your own fleet and customize your warships. You will also learn to control them efficiently in battle to defeat your enemies, conquer planets, and expand your galactic empire!

Why similar: Strategy 51.3%, Space 29.2%, Sci-fi 11.4%, Indie 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on tactical ship positioning and real-time combat in space, emphasizing individual ship capabilities.

An epic struggle for control!

Why similar: Strategy 61.8%, Space 29.8%, Sci-fi 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic space RTS that shares the resource management and ship production focus of Aeon Command.

The first ever auto-battler game, from way back in 2009Who needs backstory? Who needs resource-gathering? Diplomacy is so last year. Gratuitous Space Battles cuts right to the chase of sci-fi strategy games, and deals with large, completely unjustified space battles between huge opposing space fleets.

Why similar: Strategy 45.5%, Space 28.7%, Sci-fi 16.5%, Indie 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes fleet composition and automated combat, allowing players to focus on the strategic setup of their space forces.

2D casual strategy

Why similar: Strategy 51.7%, Space 17.8%, Casual 15.6%, Indie 14.9%

Why You'll Like It: A simple, casual-friendly space strategy game that keeps the focus on direct combat encounters.

Creeper World 3 is what happens when cellular automata takes over a strategy simulation. Instead of discrete units that attack your base, a fluid-like substance spreads over the terraformable terrain. Your base, your weapons, your strategy... you must adapt them all.

Why similar: Strategy 72.1%, Sci-fi 15.9%, Indie 12%

Why You'll Like It: The flow-based combat mechanics provide a similar strategic satisfaction to tug-of-war games by requiring constant territory management.

After assuming command of one of four human or alien factions vying for galactic dominance, immediately define your game’s scope. Play for minutes to hours across tens to hundreds of planets in single-player skirmish or multiplayer modes—it’s entirely up to you.

Why similar: Strategy 66.5%, Space 20.1%, Indie 13.4%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on tactical space combat with a heavy emphasis on fleet positioning and unit interaction.

Etherium is a real-time strategy game set in a science-fiction universe, where three factions battle it out for a mysterious and rare resource known as ‘Etherium’.

Why similar: Strategy 55.5%, Sci-fi 29%, Space 15.5%

Why You'll Like It: A real-time strategy game with a strong focus on resource control and territory management across diverse planets.

Experience the epic space strategy games that redefined the RTS genre. Control your fleet and build an armada across more than 30 single-player missions. Choose unit types, fleet formations and flight tactics for each strategic situation.

Why similar: Strategy 43.1%, Space 41%, Sci-fi 16%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for space RTS combat, offering deep tactical control over fleets in a 3D environment.

Assume command of a battle fleet and deploy immediately to the Dust Zone, commander. Our main food supply station has gone dark and the United Earth Nations (UEN) needs to know why in this 4X RTS space sim. Manage your ships, control space stations, and watch your back.

Why similar: Strategy 42.2%, Space 30.3%, Sci-fi 18.4%, Indie 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: Combines real-time tactics with fleet management, allowing for complex space combat scenarios.

Star Merchant is a galactic trading sim where you become a space entrepreneur. Buy and sell items, fight pirates, upgrade your ship and try to meet your goal without going broke!

Why similar: Strategy 58.9%, Casual 12%, Indie 11.5%, Space 11.4%, Sci-fi 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the economic and resource management side of space strategy, providing a different perspective on the genre.

Command a space-faring empire in Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion, the new stand-alone expansion that combines 4X depth with real-time strategy gameplay.

Why similar: Strategy 44.2%, Space 34.9%, Sci-fi 20.9%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a grand-scale space strategy experience with tactical fleet combat that rewards careful unit positioning.

Mine asteroids, salvage space debris, design your own small or massive spacecraft using individual functional components, complete missions, and engage in battles against enemies in a vast galaxy with realistic physics based on orbital mechanics or in a classic physics mode.

Why similar: Space 41.4%, Strategy 35.5%, Sci-fi 12.3%, Indie 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a more physics-based approach to space ship management and combat for those who enjoy the technical side of space strategy.

The most devious and acclaimed artificial intelligence in strategy gaming is better than ever. A grand strategy/RTS hybrid that reverses many conventions of both genres. Take territory without attracting attention, build your empire with care, and adapt to an ever-evolving galactic battleground.

Why similar: Strategy 41.7%, Space 36.2%, Sci-fi 22.1%

Why You'll Like It: A deep space strategy game that focuses on asymmetric warfare and managing resources against an overwhelming force.

Defense Grid: The Awakening is a unique spin on tower defense gameplay that will appeal to players of all skill levels. A horde of enemies is invading, and it's up to the player to stop them by strategically building fortification towers around their base.

Why similar: Strategy 66.4%, Sci-fi 21%, Indie 12.7%

Why You'll Like It: While a tower defense game, it shares the core lane-management and strategic placement DNA of Aeon Command.

Command or corrupt an entire galaxy in the definitive Star Wars strategy collection. It is a time of galactic civil war. Will you take up the reins of the Rebellion, assume control of the Empire, or rule the Star Wars Underworld?

Why similar: Strategy 57.3%, Space 27.7%, Sci-fi 15%

Why You'll Like It: Features tactical space battles with lane-like positioning and strategic fleet management.

Astro Emporia is a CASUAL turn based randomised trading game where your objective is to make as much money in a limited amount of turns.

Why similar: Strategy 60.2%, Casual 21.8%, Indie 17.9%

Why You'll Like It: A casual space-themed strategy game that prioritizes accessible mechanics and quick play sessions.

An indie space-sim and strategy game featuring ship and fleet combat mixed with RTS elements. Complete contracts and Claim sectors for your faction in the near-future, where resource exploiting corporations are in a state of constant conflict over territory control.

Why similar: Strategy 35.4%, Space 34%, Sci-fi 18.7%, Indie 11.9%

Assemble your fleets, fill your silos with nuclear warheads, conduct research, gather resources, and wage war in a vast galaxy in this unique take on 4X Strategy. Appoint Colony Supervisors to manage your colony and deploy Spy Satellites for the ultimate in skulduggery.

Why similar: Strategy 75.3%, Space 24.7%

Why You'll Like It: A retro space strategy title that emphasizes resource management and base expansion.

Build amongst the stars in Starport Delta, a light sci-fi strategy game that focuses on survival. Station Commanders across the universe will turn to you for guidance to expand, defend, and survive. Help them build a thriving station, but watch out, there are many dangers hiding in space...

Why similar: Strategy 57%, Space 17.1%, Indie 16.7%, Sci-fi 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A space-themed strategy game that focuses on station management and defensive positioning.

A sci-fi idler. Upgrade your ships, get new items, and conquer the stars.

Why similar: Strategy 54.6%, Space 18.1%, Casual 15.5%, Sci-fi 11.9%

Construct your Taskforce and lead your forces to domination in the ultimate Fleet Warfare RTS!

Why similar: Strategy 55.9%, Space 34.3%, Sci-fi 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: Combines space simulation with strategic fleet command, offering a more immersive take on space warfare.

Take command of your hand-tailored fleet of space warships and use realistic radar, electronic warfare, advanced movement controls in 3D space, and precision targeting to outmaneuver and outwit your opponents in a simulation-heavy tactical space game like no other.

Why similar: Strategy 100%

Dominus Galaxia is a 4X space strategy game with a focus on amplifying strategic decisions and minimising non-strategic busywork.

Why similar: Strategy 78.6%, Indie 21.4%

Why You'll Like It: A 4X strategy game that retains a strong focus on space combat and tactical fleet movement.

Take command in the ultimate starship simulator: Star Command Galaxies. Become a Captain, recruit your crew, customize and upgrade your starship, battle alien vessels, teleport to away missions and repel boarding invaders in this real-time strategy simulation adventure from indie studio Warballoon.

Why similar: Strategy 42.4%, Space 25.1%, Sci-fi 19.4%, Indie 13%

Take command of one race to join the struggle for supremacy in the galaxy. As the leader of your empire you are tasked with exploring the stars, colonizing new worlds, managing your empire and conquering whoever dares to oppose you.

Why similar: Strategy 54.9%, Space 27.2%, Indie 10.2%, Sci-fi 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based space strategy game that focuses on empire building and strategic fleet deployment.

Colonise solar systems and watch them grow. Explore the galaxy to find its strategic choke points. Build up your empire and your fleet and then use the power of the media to prepare your people for the inevitable war. At the same time watch your opponents, keep on an eye on their own media and watch for threats and opportunities.

Why similar: Strategy 43.8%, Space 34.5%, Sci-fi 11.9%, Indie 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A 4X strategy game set in space that emphasizes long-term planning and tactical combat.

Stars in Shadow is a turn-based 4X strategy game and a vivid tribute to the genre classics. Compete with alien factions to explore and colonize nearby starsystems, build fleets to defend against rivals, negotiate or conquer them. Win by unifying the galaxy, through diplomacy or force.

Why similar: Strategy 51.4%, Space 23.8%, Indie 12.9%, Sci-fi 11.8%

Aetherspace is a game about turn-based battles between outlaw gangs. In space. With starships.

Why similar: Strategy 77.1%, Indie 22.9%

Iron Armada is a multiplayer, space-faring combat game where players must team up to build a fleet of ships in order to survive the perils of space and defeat the opposing player faction. Build ships of all shapes and sizes, mine resources, and scavenge parts with friends to conquer the universe!

Why similar: Strategy 67.1%, Casual 20.9%, Space 9.1%, Indie 2.9%

Dawn of Andromeda is a pausable, real-time 4X space strategy game providing an accessible, fun and immersive experience, introducing fresh ideas to the genre. Build your empire, colonize new planets, interact with other factions and characters, research technologies and build great fleets.

Why similar: Strategy 54.7%, Space 23.3%, Sci-fi 11%, Indie 11%

Space resources are the battleground for warring factions. As a Space Defense Officer, protect your faction's assets in a vast, hostile universe. Allocate resources, upgrade defenses, and repel relentless enemy attacks! With over 50 unique units and deep strategy, experience real-time tower defense!

Why similar: Strategy 39.3%, Space 29.6%, Sci-fi 17%, Indie 8.8%, Casual 5.3%

Project Tarvotan allows you to explore the depths of the Milky Way and local universe. Use your wit and resources at hand to plan out your path through each sector. Your demise lurks around every decision. Can you survive long enough and restore balance to the universe?

Why similar: Strategy 65.6%, Space 22.2%, Indie 12.3%

Build your base and battle with other players to control the galaxy! Galaxy Control is an ultimate space combat strategy game with fast-paced combats! Gather minerals and extract uranium, defend your base with laser towers, missile turrets, cannons, walls and mines.

Why similar: Strategy 71.3%, Space 28.7%

Apollo4x is a casual-to-difficult space trading tycoon game, where success is measured in earnings from how efficient your trade routes are in transporting supplies to demands on your planets. Combat is card based, and uses a unique system never before seen.

Why similar: Strategy 63.3%, Casual 18.8%, Indie 18%

Build and command a fleet of starships and travel between planets as you explore, build, negotiate, and fight to preserve your vision for humanity.

Why similar: Strategy 48.2%, Space 33.7%, Sci-fi 14.6%, Casual 3.4%

The RTS/FPS phenomenon has moved into space! Build your base on an asteroid, command fleets of starships for epic battles, pilot fighters, mine and trade resources, assemble robots to defend or assault other stations. Take sole command or share the glory as you fight for control of the quadrant.

Why similar: Strategy 50.4%, Space 33.7%, Sci-fi 15.9%

Helm your own ship, battle for supremacy in a multi-faction war, and conquer the cosmos in this science fiction turn-based strategy game. Select from more than 100+ diverse star ships and fight for territory across a 2D hex-based grid.

Why similar: Strategy 88.1%, Indie 11.9%

A sci-fi turn-based 4X strategy game where you lead the fate of one of several factions divided between three races. Explore new worlds and new star systems filled with exciting secrets as well as dangers. Build cities, expand your influence and fight great battles on land and in space.

Why similar: Strategy 46%, Space 27.8%, Sci-fi 18.3%, Indie 7.9%

Take control of a fleet commander returned from exile, rise through the ranks of the United Space Federation forces and join an epic war across the stars.

Why similar: Strategy 43.7%, Space 38.7%, Sci-fi 17.6%

Conquer the Galaxy In This ‘4x’ Strategy Game. Lead one of 18 different alien races to become a mighty pan-galactic empire. Manage your colonies, deploy your fleets and conduct research. Plot your strategy and turn your planets into mighty bastions.

Why similar: Strategy 66.1%, Space 18.1%, Indie 15.8%

Luminosity is a fast paced arcade game. You take the control of a space ship and your objective is to close off the enemy drones and conquer a certain percent of the map in order to blow them up. Things quickly escalate and you face an increasing number of unique and challenging enemies and environments all trying to destroy your laser...

Why similar: Casual 69.1%, Strategy 23.6%, Indie 7.4%

Hyperspace Deck Command is a complex deck building roguelite. Command a massive space fleet that operates on individual turn timers, combine a wide variety of cards into powerful decks and master the dual-use status effects to defeat the hegemonising swarm.

Why similar: Strategy 36.1%, Space 34.6%, Sci-fi 21.6%, Indie 7.7%

Travel across the universe and save dying suns from extinction in this unique and challenging puzzle strategy game. You are the last hope to bring salvation to a perishing universe as you collect and deliver fragments of plasma using your omni-directional ship.

Why similar: Strategy 57.2%, Space 24.9%, Indie 17.9%

Beyond the Void is a new hybrid strategy game in space, with RTS and MOBA mechanics. It's F2P. Experience the thrill of being a Captain and lead epic space wars in 1 vs1. Design your own strategy and fleet to become the one who'll dominate the galaxy!

Why similar: Strategy 62.2%, Space 23.7%, Indie 14.1%

Capture and upgrade planets, outsmart your enemies, and conquer the galaxy! Simple yet addicting, you can play alone or outsmart your friends in this 2D top-down space RTS. Completely free, no monetization, just fun!

Why similar: Strategy 49.1%, Space 31.3%, Sci-fi 19.6%

Ancient Frontier is a turn-based strategy RPG set in the far future. You command the fleet. Buy new ships, outfit them with crew and equipment, then deploy and destroy the enemy. Take control of massive fleets of capital ships and support craft as you play through two unique campaigns.

Why similar: Strategy 59.1%, Space 22%, Sci-fi 12.5%, Indie 6.4%

Galaxy Admirals is a multiplayer turn-based cosmic strategy with pretty innovative and challenging gameplay. Improve your command skills with AI and conquer the whole universe by fighting with real players.

Why similar: Strategy 82.2%, Space 12.3%, Sci-fi 5.5%

"Forbidden Planet" is a Space Strategy and Tower Defence like Game. You control a small spaceship and your main goal is to protect your own home planet. Explore the universe for resources. Colonize other planets. Defend from the asteroids.

Why similar: Indie 58.4%, Strategy 25.5%, Space 16.1%

Project Astra Dominium is a Tower Defense game with Basebuilding and Automation elements. Build up your base to become a supply hub for Earth's desperately needed materials, gather resources while defending against an unknown alien threat and improve your tower's and AI capabilities.

Why similar: Strategy 38.5%, Space 32.8%, Sci-fi 15.4%, Indie 13.4%

Take the helm as a new Station Commander and exploit an alien star system in this stunning space-station factory automation game. Amass resources and construct starships using increasingly advanced manufacturing and expand your station in a hostile universe.

Why similar: Space 42.1%, Strategy 40.8%, Sci-fi 17.1%

Starship Theory is a ship building survival game. Mine and trade to gather resources. Plan and construct new upgrades. Train and manage crew. Fight to survive.

Why similar: Strategy 40.3%, Space 30.5%, Sci-fi 12.9%, Indie 10.5%, Casual 5.6%