- #1 Astro Emporia
97% matchMixed50% of 95 reviews2015
Dev: Squirrelbot Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 14.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 50.7%, Casual 29.5%, Indie 19.8%
- #2 Star Ruler
96% matchVery Positive83% of 340 reviews2010
Dev: Blind Mind Studios
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 41%
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: 4X 37.7% ★, Strategy 28.5%, Grand Strategy 19% ★, Indie 7.6%, Great Soundtrack 7.3%
- #3 Merchants of Kaidan
96% matchMixed79% of 817 reviews2014
Dev: Forever Entertainment S. A.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Regain your riches, restore your honor and avenge your father's murder. A challenging trading game with lots of RPG elements.
Why similar: Strategy 28.2%, Simulation 24.9%, Great Soundtrack 12%, RPG 11.8%, Indie 9.4%
- #4 Star Merchant
95% matchMixed66% of 180 reviews2017
Dev: SimProse StudiosPub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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 45.5%, Simulation 28.1%, Casual 14.8%, Indie 11.6%
- #5 All Guns On Deck
94% matchMostly Negative34% of 504 reviews2015
Dev: Decaying Logic
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 16.7 hrs≥1hr: 29%
All Guns On Deck is a naval strategy, real time tactics action rpg with a unique battle system and unforgiving world to conquer.
Why similar: Strategy 28.2%, Simulation 23.5%, Casual 13.7%, RPG 11.7%, Indie 10.8%
- #6 Astra Exodus
94% matchMixed45% of 53 reviews2020
Dev: Atomic KaiserPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Astra Exodus is a single player turn based Sci-fi 4X strategy game inspired by the classics, with a multiple choice narrative driven epic campaign, top down real time tactical battles and an extensive semi-randomized research grid.
Why similar: Strategy 42.1%, 4X 18.1% ★, Indie 16.2%, Grand Strategy 15.5% ★, Great Soundtrack 8.1%
- #7 Rebel Galaxy
92% matchVery Positive85% of 8,230 reviews2015
Dev: Double Damage Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Rebel Galaxy is a swashbuckling space adventure, with action-packed combat, exploration, discovery, trade, and “negotiation” with the outlandish denizens at the edge of the known universe.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 43%, Simulation 17.9%, RPG 14.6%, Adventure 6.5%, Indie 6.5%
- #8 A Sirius Game
91% matchMixed49% of 80 reviews2015
Dev: Overcloud9, Phantasm GamesPub: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 95%
A Sirius Game is 3D, action-adventure game with RPG elements. It requires the player’s ship to escort other merchant ships to different ports unharmed by the pirates and also trade different items for money.
Why similar: Strategy 28.1%, Simulation 24.7%, Casual 12.8%, RPG 11%, Indie 10.5%
- #9 Unending Galaxy
91% matchMixed62% of 124 reviews2016
Dev: Anarkis Gaming
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Unending Galaxy is a unique space-sim in which you can fill any role from pirate or trader to the leader of a large galactic empire.
Why similar: Strategy 31.8%, 4X 28.3% ★, Simulation 28.3%, Indie 11.7%
- #10 Interstellaria
90% matchMixed56% of 409 reviews2015
Dev: Coldrice Games LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Managing a fleet across a dangerous galaxy. Every star and planet holds untold riches and dangers. Each encounter will require skills in trading, diplomacy, and combat. Allocate power to engines, charge all weapons, and take on the worst the galaxy has to handle.
Why similar: Strategy 69.7%, Indie 19.7%, Adventure 10.6%
- #11 Cosmonautica
89% matchMixed48% of 1,184 reviews2015
Dev: Chasing Carrots
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Cosmonautica is a fresh take on space trading in a procedurally generated universe, paired with quirky humor for your intergalactic enjoyment.
Why similar: Strategy 46.9%, Simulation 43.6%, Adventure 9.4%
- #12 SPACECOM
89% matchMixed68% of 527 reviews2014
Dev: Flow CombinePub: 11 bit studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%
SPACECOM – a strategic-to-the-bone, starfleet command game in which deception, smart movement, and choices to battle decide victory or defeat.
Why similar: 4X 46.2% ★, Strategy 27%, Great Soundtrack 11.8%, Indie 9.6%, Casual 3.8%
- #13 ENDLESS™ Space - Definitive Edition
87% matchVery Positive81% of 9,559 reviews2012
Dev: AMPLITUDE Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 13.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
ENDLESS™ Space is a turn-based 4X strategy game, covering the space colonization age in the ENDLESS™ Universe, where you can control every aspect of your civilization as you strive for galactic domination.
Why similar: 4X 44.7% ★, Strategy 36.6%, Grand Strategy 7.8% ★, Great Soundtrack 6.7%, Indie 2.4%
- #14 Aeon Command
88% matchMostly Positive79% of 414 reviews2014
Dev: Bat Country Games, LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 63.3%, Casual 18.8%, Indie 18%
- #15 Interstellar Transport Company
86% matchMixed67% of 408 reviews2019
Dev: MT Worlds
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Build a galactic transportation empire and supply humanity with everything it needs to colonize the stars. In this sci-fi logistics simulator, grow your company from a local transport agency into an interstellar logistics behemoth! Singleplayer, vs AI, and online multiplayer.
Why similar: Simulation 45.8%, Strategy 31.1%, Great Soundtrack 19.4%, Indie 3.7%
- #16 Vanguard Galaxy
80% matchVery Positive90% of 353 reviews2025
Dev: Bat Roost Games
Windows
A relaxing game about space exploration that can be played full screen or at the bottom of your screen. Trade, fight, mine and salvage your way through a procedurally generated galaxy. Let the game idle while your autopilot handles business and builds your fortune.
Why similar: Simulation 64.1%, Casual 35.9%
- #17 Dawn of Andromeda
86% matchMixed44% of 242 reviews2017
Dev: Grey Wolf EntertainmentPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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: 4X 52% ★, Strategy 38%, Indie 10%
- #18 Astrox Imperium
83% matchVery Positive85% of 1,210 reviews2019
Dev: Jace Masula
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 16.4 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Astrox Imperium is a relaxing space game where you fly around a generated universe. Mining, Fighting, Building, Exploring, and Surviving. What makes this game unique? You have complete control of how it plays. A robust sandbox and lots of MOD tools. Make it your game, and play it your own way.
Why similar: Simulation 74.5%, Indie 25.5%
- #19 Stellar Monarch
84% matchVery Positive80% of 226 reviews2016
Dev: Silver Lemur Games
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Asymmetric space empire builder where you feel like the Emperor, not a logistics officer. No micromanagement, grand scale, fast paced, audiences, assassins, imperial court, disloyal admirals.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 38.8% ★, 4X 34.8% ★, Strategy 14.8%, Simulation 10.4%, Indie 1.2%
- #20 Void Destroyer
85% matchMixed60% of 351 reviews2015
Dev: Iteration 11
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 30%
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: Strategy 40.9%, Simulation 36.2%, Indie 9.4%, Action 8%, Adventure 5.5%
- #21 Gazillionaire
82% matchVery Positive95% of 334 reviews2020
Dev: LavaMind
Windows · Mac
Become a Gazillionaire by starting a tiny trading company and building a business empire!
Why similar: Strategy 36.3%, Simulation 31.8%, Casual 18.1%, Indie 13.9%
- #22 Space Reign
78% matchMostly Positive76% of 377 reviews2026
Dev: Propulsive Games
Windows
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 58.4%, Indie 25.8%, Action 15.8%
- #23 Star Nomad
84% matchMixed60% of 50 reviews2014
Dev: Huy Phan
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Explore, trade, fight & plunder in this tribute to classic sandbox spacesims of old.
Why similar: Strategy 54.5%, RPG 23.3%, Indie 22.2%
- #24 Inventorix
76% matchVery Positive100% of 124 reviews2025
Dev: Arcaludi
Windows
INVENTORIX is an inventory-management money-making roguelike deckbuilder. Creatively pack and synergize items and alien perks to create astronomical wealth and pay a mysterious space debt!
Why similar: Strategy 80.9%, Indie 19.1%
- #25 Neon Space
82% matchMostly Positive71% of 588 reviews2016
Dev: EGAMERPub: SA Industry
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Neon Space is a fun and simple but at the same time highly addictive game.
Why similar: Strategy 36.9%, Casual 27.3%, Indie 17.2%, Action 10.4%, Adventure 8.2%
- #26 Star Tactics Redux
81% matchVery Positive87% of 60 reviews2016
Dev: Devil's Dozen Games
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Turn-based strategy game full of spacefleet battles. 30+ hours of gameplay, randomized battles, huge campaign with different ways of completion. Experience infinite tactical situations and outsmart the tricky AI using dozens of ships and special abilities.
Why similar: Strategy 45.3%, Simulation 37.9%, Indie 16.9%
- #27 Ceres
81% matchMixed52% of 156 reviews2015
Dev: Jötunn GamesPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.6 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
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: Strategy 40.3%, Simulation 22.7%, RPG 14.5%, Indie 13%, Action 9.6%
- #28 Distant Worlds 2
77% matchMostly Positive71% of 3,478 reviews2022
Dev: CodeForcePub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 42.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Distant Worlds 2 is a vast, pausable real-time 4X space strategy game.
Why similar: 4X 32.6% ★, Grand Strategy 30.2% ★, Strategy 20.4%, Simulation 16.8%
- #29 Blackjack In Space
79% matchMixed61% of 56 reviews2018
Dev: FlagmanJeremy
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 16%
Blackjack In Space presents players with a peaceful Blackjack gambling simulation that takes place in outer space! Experience the highs and the lows in real-time as you try to double your money on every single blackjack hand.
Why similar: Strategy 34.6%, Simulation 33.2%, Casual 18.1%, Indie 14.1%
- #30 Helium Rain
78% matchMostly Positive79% of 324 reviews2018
Dev: Deimos Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Trade your wares and eliminate the competition in a cutthroat world. Buy new ships and stations to mine and haul resources. Explore the vast emptiness of space.
Why similar: Simulation 39.8%, Strategy 38.5%, Indie 14.5%, Action 7.1%
- #31 Slipways
74% matchVery Positive93% of 2,269 reviews2021
Dev: Beetlewing
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Weave isolated planets into a vast trade empire. Hatch plans. Research game-breaking technologies. Still be done in time for lunch. Enjoy the endless possibilities of a space grand strategy game in 60 minutes flat.
Why similar: 4X 53% ★, Strategy 39.8%, Indie 7.3%
- #32 Drifter
79% matchMixed54% of 208 reviews2014
Dev: Celsius Game Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Drifter is an open-world sandbox space trading game with a procedurally-generated galaxy 100,000 light years across made up of tens of thousands of star systems to explore and features an original soundtrack by composer Danny Baranowsky.
Why similar: Simulation 46.3%, Great Soundtrack 19.5%, Indie 18.8%, Action 9.2%, Casual 6.2%
- #33 The Last Federation
77% matchMostly Positive75% of 502 reviews2014
Dev: Arcen Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
From the creators of AI War: Fleet Command comes an all-new grand strategy title with turn-based tactical combat, set in a deep simulation of an entire solar system and its billions of inhabitants. You are the last of a murdered race, determined to unify or destroy the 8 others.
Why similar: 4X 27.3% ★, Strategy 25.2%, Grand Strategy 19.4% ★, Simulation 15.1%, Great Soundtrack 7.5%
- #34 Interstellar Space: Genesis
74% matchVery Positive84% of 818 reviews2019
Dev: Praxis Games
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Interstellar Space: Genesis is a turn-based space 4X strategy game in which you attempt to build a thriving galactic empire. Discover mysteries among the stars, colonize worlds, and engage enemies in tactical turn-based combat on your journey to becoming the ruler of the galaxy!
Why similar: 4X 41.3% ★, Grand Strategy 31.8% ★, Strategy 19.6%, Indie 7.2%
- #35 ENDLESS™ Space 2
73% matchVery Positive83% of 22,789 reviews2017
Dev: AMPLITUDE Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 25.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
ENDLESS™ Space 2 is a Strategic Space Opera, featuring the compelling “just one more turn” gameplay, set in the mysterious ENDLESS™ Universe. As the leader of your civilization, will you impose your vision and build the greatest stellar empire?
Why similar: Strategy 88.4%, 4X 6.7% ★, Grand Strategy 3% ★, Great Soundtrack 1.5%, Action 0.2%
- #36 Pax Nova
75% matchMixed57% of 447 reviews2020
Dev: Grey Wolf EntertainmentPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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: 4X 38.6% ★, Grand Strategy 37.3% ★, Strategy 19.7%, Indie 4.4%
- #37 Stellaris
72% matchVery Positive86% of 191,915 reviews2016
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 19.5 hrsMean: 142.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Explore a galaxy full of wonders in this sci-fi grand strategy game from Paradox Development Studios. Interact with diverse alien races, discover strange new worlds with unexpected events and expand the reach of your empire. Each new adventure holds almost limitless possibilities.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 35% ★, 4X 30.4% ★, Strategy 15%, Simulation 11.6%, Great Soundtrack 8%
- #38 Stars in Shadow
75% matchMostly Positive79% of 816 reviews2017
Dev: Ashdar GamesPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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: 4X 60% ★, Strategy 30.1%, Indie 9.9%
- #39 3030 Deathwar Redux - A Space Odyssey
73% matchVery Positive94% of 1,148 reviews2017
Dev: Bird in SkyPub: Crunchy Leaf Games
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%
3030 Deathwar is a unique mix of Adventure and Space Sim. Explore star systems, mine and hunt pirates in top-down mode. Leave your ship and switch into classic Adventuring mode, where you explore derelicts, talk to shady characters or head over to the space bar for a drink.
Why similar: Simulation 34.5%, Great Soundtrack 25%, Indie 17.8%, Adventure 11.1%, Action 8.7%
- #40 Epic Astro Story
71% matchVery Positive87% of 54 reviews2022
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Battle baddies and foster interplanetary diplomacy in an epic space colony sim!
Why similar: Simulation 46.3%, Casual 23.7%, RPG 21.7%, Strategy 6.1%, Indie 2.3%
- #41 Deep Sky Derelicts
72% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,860 reviews2018
Dev: Snowhound GamesPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Deep Sky Derelicts is an original combination of turn-based strategy and RPG, enriched with tactical card combat and popular roguelike elements. Explore derelict alien ships, fight, loot and upgrade your gear, all in distinctive retro-futuristic comic book aesthetic style.
Why similar: Strategy 47.8%, RPG 23%, Indie 16.4%, Great Soundtrack 12.8%
- #42 Naev
71% matchVery Positive81% of 222 reviews2017
Dev: Naev Team
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Naev is a game about space exploration, trade and combat. Players travel the galaxy and earn money by trading, fighting and performing missions.
Why similar: Simulation 48%, RPG 27.2%, Action 13.4%, Adventure 11.5%
- #43 X4: Foundations
68% matchMostly Positive80% of 27,985 reviews2018
Dev: Egosoft
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 94.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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: 4X 44.8% ★, Simulation 28.8%, Strategy 22%, Action 4.4%
- #44 Sol Trader
73% matchMixed66% of 68 reviews2016
Dev: Chris ParsonsPub: Revelation Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Lean on your network of in-game friends and family to trade, mine and explore in this genre-busting space simulation.
Why similar: Simulation 51.1%, RPG 27.2%, Indie 21.7%
- #45 Subdivision Infinity DX
70% matchMostly Positive75% of 105 reviews2019
Dev: MistFly GamesPub: Crescent Moon Games
Windows
Subdivision Infinity is an immersive and pulse pounding sci-fi space shooter featuring stunning graphics and tight spaceship game play. Hunt down and destroy enemy spacecraft, crush capital ships, mine asteroids for rare minerals, and find blueprints to craft amazing new vessels!
Why similar: Indie 30.4%, Great Soundtrack 30.4%, Action 20%, Simulation 19.2%
- #46 Gaia Beyond
69% matchMostly Positive76% of 258 reviews2020
Dev: Warp Turtle
Windows
Gaia Beyond is a handcrafted 2D Action-RPG, an exploration mix built around the core features fighting, mining and trading. Your decisions are footprints within a vast non-linear solar system. Forge alliances among numerous factions and develop relations with hundreds of NPCs.
Why similar: Simulation 45.3%, RPG 28.3%, Indie 15%, Adventure 11.4%
- #47 Distant Worlds: Universe
70% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,845 reviews2014
Dev: Code ForcePub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 23.9 hrs≥1hr: 59%
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: 4X 43% ★, Grand Strategy 24.3% ★, Strategy 20.3%, Simulation 10.7%, Indie 1.2%
- #48 Space Commander: War and Trade
68% matchMixed67% of 688 reviews2020
Dev: Home Net Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Fight, explore the stars, trade, and lead your fleet across the galaxySpace Commander: War and Trade is an ultimate single player space-sim featuring spectacular graphics, intuitive combat and deep mechanics.
Why similar: RPG 59.7%, Action 32.8%, Indie 7.5%
- #49 Fly and Destroy
71% matchMixed59% of 328 reviews2016
Dev: EGAMERPub: SA Industry
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Fly and destroy is a space arcade unlike anything you've experienced before. It combines extremely fun game mechanics with breath taking visuals. The game itself has elements of almost every popular indie genre, but probably the most fitting would be the space bullet hell.
Why similar: Strategy 38.8%, Casual 26.6%, Indie 16%, Action 10%, Adventure 8.6%
- #50 ShipLord
70% matchMixed62% of 844 reviews2015
Dev: EGAMERPub: SA Industry
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%
ShipLord is a space avoid-er mixed with interesting boss fights and breathtaking visuals, with a reward system to take your skill to another lvl.
Why similar: Indie 41.4%, Casual 33.2%, Action 14.9%, Adventure 10.4%
- #51 Sins of a Solar Empire II
61% matchVery Positive84% of 8,167 reviews2024
Dev: Ironclad Games CorporationPub: Stardock Entertainment
Windows
Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 28.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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: 4X 64.3% ★, Strategy 35.7%
- #52 CyberHive
67% matchMostly Positive77% of 77 reviews2020
Dev: Blazing Planet Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
CyberHive is a strategic space travel simulator with a non-linear story, in the cosmic opera setting, and in an anime visual style.
Why similar: Strategy 32.4%, Simulation 26.9%, RPG 14.7%, Indie 10.3%, Great Soundtrack 9.4%
- #53 Jumpdrive
69% matchMostly Negative39% of 164 reviews2018
Dev: Meteoric Games
Windows
Jumpdrive is a sandbox space sim set in an alternative future heavily inspired by classic 80s sci-fi. Fight, trade and explore in a massive procedurally generated galaxy of millions of planets and stars. Amass money and power and upgrade and purchase new ships.
Why similar: Simulation 55.7%, Indie 23.7%, Action 11.6%, Adventure 9%
- #54 Final Stardust: Cosmic Nexus
62% matchMostly Positive76% of 109 reviews2024
Dev: NourSaiFRPub: indie.io
Windows
A fast-paced Collectible Card Game focusing on the essentials, by a casual gamer for casual gamers! Easy to pick up, fast to play, and with no need to waste time on mastering the current meta, Final Stardust is a game for everyone who enjoys CCGs that reward skill, instead of min-maxing.
Why similar: Strategy 34.2%, Simulation 28.4%, Casual 15.3%, RPG 13.5%, Adventure 8.5%
- #55 Infinitum
67% matchMixed81% of 312 reviews2017
Dev: VGstudio
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Travel through space. Attend the planets. Gather resources. Find artifacts.
Why similar: Simulation 45%, Action 22.5%, Indie 21.2%, Adventure 11.3%
- #56 Dominus Galaxia: KS Edition
69% matchVery Positive84% of 242 reviews
Dev: StarChart-Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Dominus Galaxia is a 4X space strategy game with a focus on amplifying strategic decisions and minimising non-strategic busywork.
Why similar: Strategy 73.7%, Indie 26.3%
- #57 Meeple Station
66% matchMixed57% of 941 reviews2020
Dev: Gameclaw StudioPub: Modularity
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 39%
Build your way to success! Trade your way to the top! Explore your way to infamy! Do it all your way!
Why similar: Strategy 39.3%, Simulation 35.1%, Indie 14.5%, RPG 11.2%
- #58 Reassembly
65% matchVery Positive94% of 4,066 reviews2015
Dev: Anisoptera GamesPub: Indie Voyage
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 26.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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: Strategy 48.7%, Great Soundtrack 19.8%, Indie 15.3%, Action 9.8%, Simulation 5.2%