Games Like Ancient Space

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: Space 38.4%, RTS 34%, Strategy 16.7%, Sci-fi 9.5%, Atmospheric 0.8%

Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive narrative-driven space RTS that mirrors the fleet-management and cinematic scope of Ancient Space.

A ground-based RTS prequel to the classic Homeworld games. Assemble your fleet and lead them to victory on the shifting sands of Kharak in this compelling strategy game for PC from Blackbird Interactive.

Why similar: RTS 46.5%, Strategy 24.8%, Space 14.7%, Sci-fi 12.5%, Singleplayer 0.7%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same creative lineage, this game offers a deeply immersive, story-rich RTS experience focused on ground and air fleet tactics.

Ambitious megacorporations monopolize the conquest of space and the colonization of the solar system. At the very edge of the solar system, the companies make a discovery that will shift the technological advantage and upset the balance. And so a new conflict is born: "The Jupiter Incident."

Why similar: Space 39.1%, RTS 24.8%, Strategy 22.1%, Sci-fi 11.6%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Why You'll Like It: It features highly tactical, narrative-heavy space combat where managing individual ship systems is key to survival.

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: RTS 63.4%, Strategy 32.8%, Singleplayer 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a realistic, deeply tactical approach to space fleet combat that rewards careful positioning and system management.

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: Space 32.1%, Strategy 28.1%, RTS 26.2%, Sci-fi 10.3%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Why You'll Like It: This title emphasizes the survival of a small fleet on a long, dangerous journey, mirroring the core narrative hook of the seed game.

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: Space 38.1%, Strategy 22.1%, RTS 14.9%, Sci-fi 14.8%, Space Sim 8.7% ★

Why You'll Like It: A modern RTS that focuses on fleet logistics and tactical combat, closely matching the mission-based structure of Ancient Space.

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: Space 32%, RTS 28.1%, Strategy 13.8%, Sci-fi 11.2%, Space Sim 9.5% ★

Why You'll Like It: It combines tactical fleet combat with ship management, focusing on the high-stakes nature of space warfare.

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: RTS 33.2%, Space 29%, Strategy 15.2%, Sci-fi 11%, Space Sim 7.7% ★

Why You'll Like It: While larger in scale, it perfectly captures the feeling of commanding massive fleets across a star system in real-time.

Combining the best of space combat and real time strategy. Victory can be tactical, a dogfight or capital ship slugging match - depending on how you decide to achieve it. Space combat on a RTS scale with space sim savagery.

Why similar: Space 36.8%, Strategy 24.6%, RTS 23.8%, Sci-fi 9.4%, Space Sim 3.7% ★

Why You'll Like It: This game blends RTS fleet command with direct ship piloting, providing a more hands-on approach to space warfare.

Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 2 is the new real-time strategy game adapted from Games Workshop’s famous tabletop game that portrays the epic space battles of the Warhammer 40,000 universe.

Why similar: Space 41.4%, RTS 31.9%, Strategy 20.1%, Sci-fi 5.6%, Singleplayer 0.7%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a grand-scale, story-driven campaign centered on fleet-based tactical combat in a dark sci-fi universe.

Take command of Naval Strike Group 7 and lead your fleet to victory in full 3D tactical space combat. Star Hammer: The Vanguard Prophecy is a sci-fi strategy saga that will test your skills as both capital assault ship Captain and naval fleet Commander.

Why similar: Space 47.2%, Strategy 38.3%, Sci-fi 10.5%, Adventure 2.1%, Singleplayer 2%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical, story-driven space game that emphasizes fleet positioning and weapon management during intense combat encounters.

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: Space 34.7%, RTS 30.8%, Strategy 25.2%, Sci-fi 8.6%, Indie 0.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on real-time tactical fleet combat with deep ship customization options.

Build and design your own fleets and stand opposed to the Particulate in this physics/strategy/RTS/fleet hybrid. Build partially destructible and self repairing ships that interact with enemies less controlled by some scripted logic and more driven by a real time massive physics particle simulation.

Why similar: RTS 31.4%, Space 30.2%, Strategy 29.7%, Sci-fi 6.7%, Indie 1.2%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a unique tactical RTS experience where managing fleet positioning against fluid-like enemies is essential.

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: RTS 31.6%, Strategy 27.4%, Sci-fi 22%, Space 18.5%, Singleplayer 0.5%

Why You'll Like It: An RTS that emphasizes tactical map control and resource management in a harsh, sci-fi environment.

Battlevoid: Harbinger is a hard sci-fi space exploration game blending roguelike, turn-based, star map strategy, and real-time space battles. You are a young commander venturing out into enemy territories, to unknown galaxies, never knowing what you will face as you jump out from hyperspace.

Why similar: Space 58.7%, Strategy 31.4%, Sci-fi 7.7%, Singleplayer 1.2%, Indie 0.9%

Why You'll Like It: It combines strategic fleet management with roguelike elements to create a challenging, single-player space experience.

SPACECOM – a strategic-to-the-bone, starfleet command game in which deception, smart movement, and choices to battle decide victory or defeat.

Why similar: RTS 45.6%, Space 23.2%, Strategy 19.1%, Sci-fi 9.3%, Singleplayer 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, tactical RTS that strips away base building to focus entirely on fleet movement and strategic positioning.

As a space bear, human or any other race, venture forth into the galaxy, create custom ships, conquer new worlds, build new colonies and defend your very existence against those who would take what is yours.

Why similar: Space 35.7%, RTS 26.8%, Strategy 26.5%, Sci-fi 9.5%, Indie 0.9%

Why You'll Like It: Combines 4X strategy with real-time tactical ship combat, allowing for a deep, fleet-focused experience.

Take command of a vast interstellar empire and safeguard your species from total extinction in a procedurally generated 3D galaxy (with the option to flatten it) from 1 System to 10,000+! Prove your species' ingenuity through a deep and intricate combat system where anything (from individual components on ships to the stars themselves)...

Why similar: Space 35.5%, Strategy 29.4%, RTS 26.1%, Sci-fi 7.5%, Indie 1%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a large-scale RTS experience with complex ship design mechanics that allow for highly specialized fleets.

Take control of a squadron of ships in full 3D space combat. Explore, battle and trade your way through a pirate, machine and monster-infested solar system.

Why similar: Space 49.4%, Strategy 34.6%, Sci-fi 14.6%, Indie 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical space game that blends RPG elements with fleet management to create a compelling single-player narrative.

Design your battleship and fight your way through unforgiving space. This is a tale of a lone spaceship on a centuries-long mission. As the captain, you´ll make strategic decisions, explore unknown sectors, meet allies and enemies, gather resources, technology and crew. To battle stations!

Why similar: Space 40.9%, Strategy 36.5%, Sci-fi 16.1%, Indie 1.9%, Singleplayer 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the survival and management of a single, upgradeable ship through a dangerous, narrative-driven trek.

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: Space 52.7%, Strategy 31.2%, Sci-fi 14.5%, Singleplayer 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a turn-based, fleet-building experience that focuses on tactical combat and mission completion.

Space Run is a «real-time spaceship construction strategy game». Space Run takes the well-known Tower Defense-style gameplay and twists it, challenging you to manage and protect a spaceship and its cargo against the hazards of deep space!

Why similar: Space 55.7%, Strategy 30.6%, Sci-fi 11.3%, Indie 1%, Singleplayer 0.9%

Why You'll Like It: A tower-defense hybrid that focuses on protecting a ship during dangerous space transport missions.

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 43.9%, Space 39.4%, Sci-fi 14.3%, Singleplayer 1.7%, Indie 0.8%

Why You'll Like It: While turn-based, it captures the same fleet-management and narrative-driven exploration feel found in Ancient Space.

Carrier Command 2 is the real-time strategy game that puts you in command of a futuristic carrier capable of deploying a vast array of aircraft and amphibious units. Compete against AI or human players and hop into every single vehicle to take matters into your own hands!

Why similar: RTS 60.7%, Strategy 31.4%, Exploration 3.3%, Atmospheric 2.7%, Adventure 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a high-stakes tactical experience where you manage a carrier and its fleet of drones to complete missions.

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: Space 48.9%, Strategy 41%, Sci-fi 8.8%, Indie 1.3%

Why You'll Like It: A 4X strategy game that provides a deep, space-focused empire management experience.

A classic single-player RTS set in a Solar System ruled by megacorporations. Journey from Mars all the way to Planet 9 and uncover the secrets of the BlackChain.

Why similar: RTS 39.8%, Space 29%, Strategy 16.5%, Sci-fi 12.4%, Singleplayer 2%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi RTS that focuses on base-building and fleet management in a single-player environment.

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: RTS 34.2%, Space 32.3%, Strategy 15.1%, Sci-fi 9.4%, Space Sim 7.8% ★

Why You'll Like It: Features fleet-based RTS gameplay with a focus on tactical engagements and territory control.

An epic struggle for control!

Why similar: Space 35.7%, Strategy 30.6%, RTS 27.3%, Sci-fi 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic RTS that captures the feeling of space-based resource gathering and fleet combat.

The Spance approaches, a vast and mysterious storm at the edge of humanity. Who shall claim its riches? Brave the perils of the depths in a story-rich singleplayer campaign with numerous distinct factions and bosses. An RTS base builder with huge battles, constant production, and autonomous ships.

Why similar: RTS 38.5%, Space 35.1%, Strategy 14.6%, Sci-fi 9.3%, Singleplayer 1.8%

Into the Void is a strategy RPG and exploration sci-fi game with an epic story and intense battles. Travel through space and discover the origin of a cosmic threat which destroyed Earth centuries ago. Fight or cooperate with the different factions; be a leader !

Why similar: Space 58%, Strategy 36%, Adventure 2.1%, Singleplayer 1.5%, Exploration 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: An RPG-heavy space strategy game that emphasizes exploration and the survival of your crew.

Command an ancient starship and fight your way to the heart of a dying Empire. Fend off attacks from demented cultists, craven space pirates, and xenophobic Imperial soldiers. Discover powerful artifacts and use them to build your ship into a fearsome war engine.

Why similar: Space 56.3%, Strategy 25.3%, Sci-fi 15.6%, Singleplayer 1.7%, Adventure 1.1%

Conquer a vast procedurally generated star system in Falling Frontier, a sci-fi RTS where intel and logistics are decisive factors. Design ships and raid enemy supply lines, lay minefields and construct recon stations, and ambush enemy forces within asteroid fields and nebulae.

Why similar: Space 49.7%, Strategy 25.2%, Sci-fi 17.8%, Exploration 2.9%, Singleplayer 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on realistic fleet logistics and tactical combat, emphasizing the importance of supply lines in space.

Horizon is a turn-based space strategy game of galactic exploration and conquest in which you are in control of humanity’s destiny. You will explore deep space, find new frontiers and discover alien artifacts hidden on long-abandoned planets.

Why similar: Space 48.5%, Strategy 26.9%, Sci-fi 17.5%, Exploration 2.9%, Singleplayer 2.7%

IXION is an unrelenting, city-building odyssey across the stars. As Administrator of the Tiqqun, DOLOS’ prototype space station, you are tasked with balancing preservation and exploration as you manage infrastructure, resources and crew. Can you keep the flame of humanity alight in the cold dark?

Why similar: Space 56.7%, Strategy 25%, RTS 13.6%, Exploration 1.8%, Atmospheric 1.5%

BAFTA award winning fleet-based RTS meets rogue-lite. In Distant Star: Revenant Fleet, build your fleet of up to 5 ships from a choice of 8 classes and traverse a randomly generated galaxy to defeat the Erebus Platform. NOW AVAILABLE ON MAC AND LINUX

Why similar: Space 36%, RTS 25.5%, Strategy 21.2%, Sci-fi 13.4%, Singleplayer 1.8%

Take the role of Captain in this Space Survival Simulation as you explore a massive star system in search of a new home for humanity. Outfit your ship, hand pick your crew and set off on a journey through an open-world where you must scavenge resources, shelter civilians and outrun a hostile alien force.

Why similar: Space 62.3%, Strategy 34.7%, Adventure 1.5%, Indie 1.5%

Phantom Signal is a real-time sci-fi strategy game with unusual mechanics. Explore mysterious star systems and reveal the secret of the phantom signal.

Why similar: Space 33.6%, Strategy 32.9%, RTS 15.7%, Sci-fi 11.5%, Space Sim 4.4% ★

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

Why similar: Space 37.3%, RTS 30.7%, Strategy 25.2%, Sci-fi 6.8%

Massive scale 4X-RTS set in space. Control hundreds of planets, manipulate galactic politics, research numerous advanced technologies, and command thousands of units and hundreds of planets in your quest for galactic dominance.

Why similar: Space 34.2%, RTS 31.3%, Strategy 22.5%, Sci-fi 11.4%, Indie 0.6%

A sci-fi simulation game, in which players must design, assemble and test spaceships, in a bid to build a supreme Galactic Mega-Corporation. Gain your reputation by engineering and selling your own spacecraft, testing them to the limit in RTS missions and simulated emergency and combat situations.

Why similar: Space 45.2%, Strategy 42.9%, Sci-fi 9.9%, Indie 2%

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 33.7%, Space 24.4%, RTS 23.9%, Sci-fi 8.3%, Space Sim 6.6% ★

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: Space 43.3%, Strategy 42.2%, Sci-fi 13.1%, Indie 1.4%

Become the Captain of an interstellar cruiser and journey across the galaxy to save the Republic. During your journey you will have to make important decisions, improve the weaponry of your ship and fight against numerous enemies.

Why similar: Space 53.3%, Strategy 20.7%, Sci-fi 11.6%, Space Sim 9.3% ★, Singleplayer 2.1%

Five Nations is a real-time sci-fi strategy game for PC platform. Encompassing tactical combat in space in real-time mixed with micromanagement of economy, construction, and production featuring different kind of single player modes.

Why similar: RTS 41%, Space 24.2%, Strategy 21.4%, Sci-fi 10.8%, Singleplayer 2%

Take on the role of a spaceship captain. Explore new worlds, and engage in intense ship-to-ship battles. Develop unique battle tactics, upgrade your ship, and recruit crew members as you fight for peace or piracy.

Why similar: Space 53.7%, Strategy 27.8%, Sci-fi 12.3%, Exploration 2.5%, Singleplayer 1.4%

Aeon Command is a tug of war strategy game, where you play as one of three unique factions to help gain dominance over the Aeon Nebula! Take control of your mother ship to gather resources, produce ships and fight off the enemy mother ship. Grow stronger as you progress through the 24 mission campaign and unlock new upgrades.

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

Battle for galactic dominance in this real-time 4X strategy game with unrivaled scale! You’ll explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate through military force, diplomacy, trade, culture, influence, and other underhanded tactics.

Why similar: Space 37.8%, RTS 32.7%, Strategy 18.3%, Sci-fi 9.5%, Singleplayer 1.7%

Ancient Cities is a realistic, survival city builder in an immersive procedural environment. Lead the fate of your tribe through ancient times!

Why similar: Strategy 79.7%, Realistic 11.4%, Exploration 4.3%, Adventure 2.7%, Indie 1.9%

A spaceship building and universe-exploration game. Collect resources, expand and grow your fleet, and conquer your personal galaxy. Stellar ambience by Peaks.

Why similar: Space 63.3%, Strategy 24.2%, Sci-fi 8.1%, Singleplayer 1.8%, Exploration 1.4%

Meridian: Squad 22 is a single-player science-fiction real-time strategy game with a focus on base building and advanced tactics. Every single choice, every tactical decision you make, shapes the outcome of your story.

Why similar: Strategy 53%, RTS 44.7%, Indie 2.3%

Fight for control of a frontier world. Gather resources, build your base, and command your forces in battle. Survive long enough to unleash your ultimate weapon - THE EPIC.

Why similar: RTS 53.7%, Strategy 25.8%, Sci-fi 13.2%, Space 6%, Singleplayer 1.3%

Distant Worlds is a vast, pausable real-time 4X space strategy game. Experience the full depth and detail of turn-based strategy, but with the simplicity and ease of real-time, and on the scale of a massively-multiplayer online game.

Why similar: Space 43.6%, Strategy 26%, RTS 16.8%, Sci-fi 11.9%, Singleplayer 1.3%

StarDrive 2 is an exciting and evolutionary step forward for the StarDrive franchise. In this eagerly anticipated sequel, the core mechanics have evolved to incorporate a turn-based strategic layer, featuring spectacular realtime battles.

Why similar: Space 41.4%, Strategy 41.3%, Sci-fi 15.3%, Indie 1.2%, Singleplayer 0.7%

Your journey to building a vast space empire begins behind the controls of a single ship. Explore the stars, trade goods, fight battles, build stations, buy and equip ships, and command fleets in a living, fully simulated universe that reacts to your decisions.

Why similar: Space 48.2%, Strategy 17.5%, Space Sim 13.9% ★, Sci-fi 12.9%, Exploration 3.3%

Derelict Void is a space survival game involving scavenging for resources and base management. You command a ship and crew searching for resources you need to stay alive.

Why similar: Space 53.2%, Strategy 34.1%, Sci-fi 10.5%, Singleplayer 1.4%, Adventure 0.9%

Habitat is a physics-based space game where you build, fly, and fight with whatever you can find out in space. Upgrade and arm your creations with weapons and structures you find in orbit, fly and explore using rocket physics.Battle deadly enemies in Campaign Mode to save humanity or explore Sandbox Mode for true creative control.

Why similar: Space 63.1%, Strategy 34.6%, Indie 1.5%, Adventure 0.8%

Suddenly thrown into an unknown galaxy, you must explore, fight or befriend aliens and transform your ship from a small survey vessel into a powerful battlecruiser to unravel the mystery of the forces that brought you here and find your way home.

Why similar: Space 68.7%, Sci-fi 17.8%, Space Sim 7.5% ★, Exploration 2.9%, Adventure 1.4%

A space tactics extraction roguelite. Explore space, pick fights, collect loot, then escape. Upgrade and unlock new ships to strengthen your fleet and face tougher foes.

Why similar: Strategy 59.8%, Space Sim 23.1% ★, Exploration 8.9%, Singleplayer 4.5%, Atmospheric 3.6%

In Sins of a Solar Empire: Trinity, you are the leader of a civilization embroiled in a galactic war, fighting for the survival of your entire race against relentless foes.

Why similar: RTS 35.1%, Space 29.5%, Strategy 16.3%, Sci-fi 11.1%, Space Sim 8.1% ★