
An open-world space exploration game. Explore, trade and fight to rise the ranks, discover new worlds and new species, and leave your mark on the Galaxy.
60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Space, Space Sim, Exploration, Simulation.

An open-world space exploration game. Explore, trade and fight to rise the ranks, discover new worlds and new species, and leave your mark on the Galaxy.

Darkstar One
Darkstar One offers a fantastic amount of freedom of choice. The story-based missions gradually lead you deeper into the galaxy to new races, new technologies and ever stronger opponents. Explore a vast array of solar systems in search of hidden artifacts of ancient races, essential objects for upgrading your ship--the Darkstar One.

Super Starship
A futuristic sci-fi persistent universe exploration game with one million stars and 18 million planets and moons. Fly your ship to any star and explore its solar system. Claiming stars, planets and moons will make them yours forever - other players will see your discoveries and you will see theirs.
Darkstar One offers a fantastic amount of freedom of choice. The story-based missions gradually lead you deeper into the galaxy to new races, new technologies and ever stronger opponents. Explore a vast array of solar systems in search of hidden artifacts of ancient races, essential objects for upgrading your ship--the Darkstar One.
Why similar: Space Sim 36.8% ★, Space 29.8%, Exploration 7.9%, Open World 7.8%, Action 6.8%
A futuristic sci-fi persistent universe exploration game with one million stars and 18 million planets and moons. Fly your ship to any star and explore its solar system. Claiming stars, planets and moons will make them yours forever - other players will see your discoveries and you will see theirs.
Why similar: Space Sim 42.7% ★, Simulation 13.3%, Space 12.6%, Exploration 10.9%, Procedural Generation 6.6%
Explore a precisely recreated lunar surface built from real data and a JAXA-backed simulation.
Why similar: Space Sim 43.7% ★, Space 20.1%, Simulation 13.1%, Exploration 11.5%, Open World 8.5%
Far from Earth, mankind hasn't changed in the centuries since we've reached the stars. Across this wide-open galaxy, you'll find merchants, builders, and explorers. The more adventurous are colonizers, conquerors, and even space pirates. And you, Voyager? What will you be?
Why similar: Space Sim 31.2% ★, Space 21.5%, Exploration 9.9%, Procedural Generation 8.1%, Open World 8%
The world's first science-based photorealistic interactive 3D planetarium that models the entire Universe, using procedural generation for uncharted areas.
Why similar: Space Sim 45.9% ★, Space 19.2%, Simulation 15.2%, Exploration 11.6%, Open World 7.7%
Space Travellers is a unique open-world sandbox space simulator set in the year 2343. Travel the galaxy, trade, explore unexplored worlds, fight, build bases and factories, forge alliances and experience new adventures!
Why similar: Space Sim 35.3% ★, Space 18%, Procedural Generation 10.6%, Open World 8.5%, Exploration 8.3%
Experience a 1:1 scale, procedurally generated universe with seamless exploration from planets to stars. Journey across the cosmos with zero loading screens and realistic Newtonian physics. Trade, fight, and survive in a post-apocalyptic galaxy where gravity is your only boundary.
Why similar: Space Sim 34.3% ★, Space 13.6%, Vehicular Combat 10.7% ★, Exploration 8.8%, Procedural Generation 8.6%
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: Space Sim 40.3% ★, Space 25.7%, Exploration 9.4%, Action 8%, Sci-fi 5.6%
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: Space Sim 50.7% ★, Space 27.2%, Simulation 9.6%, Exploration 8.5%, Action 4%
MICROVERSE is a sci-fi action/adventure game. It includes weapons such as laser pistols, melee weapons and a 'merchant center' where you use in-game credits to buy new weapons and upgrades.
Why similar: Space Sim 39.4% ★, Space 13.4%, Exploration 12%, Action-Adventure 10.2%, Open World 9.2%
Explore and unravel the mysteries of Rheksetor!
Why similar: Space Sim 34.3% ★, Space 19.5%, Exploration 10.6%, Action-Adventure 8.9%, Open World 8.1%
After a galactic portal failure you find yourself lost millions of light years away from home, in a foreign galaxy... With your main propulsion systems disabled you are unable to traverse space, so you try to collect resources you find near you in order to create a galactic portal to return back.
Why similar: Space Sim 38.1% ★, Space 14.4%, Simulation 13.1%, Action-Adventure 11%, Exploration 9.4%
Take control of your own starship and blaze your trail in an ever-changing galaxy. Master the arts of combat, mining and trade or venture out into the unknown across a 1:1 scale universe.
Why similar: Space Sim 44.3% ★, Space 23.5%, Open World 10.6%, Exploration 8.7%, Simulation 5.4%
Against the overwhelming might of the Empire stands a small but growing Rebel Alliance. Scattered resistance groups are uniting and what is needed most now are Starfighter pilots. Will you join their struggle to end this tyranny and become a hero of the Rebellion?
Why similar: Space Sim 52.3% ★, Space 25.6%, Action 9.8%, Simulation 9.7%, Sci-fi 1.8%
A single-developer passion project. A seamless full scale solar system. Thrilling action. Be part of an incredible journey as a Universe is built from the ground up!
Why similar: Space 34.3%, Space Sim 21.7% ★, Exploration 14.4%, Open World 13.4%, Sci-fi 4.8%
First person space combat and exploration in an open world in a variety of star systems. Pilot ships, fight, run missions and trade.
Why similar: Space Sim 32.2% ★, Space 14.9%, Vehicular Combat 14.2% ★, Procedural Generation 8.1%, Open World 7.5%
Conquer the heights of space by navigating treacherous landscapes. Battle gravity and test your skill to reach the top. Get ready for the climb of your life.
Why similar: Space Sim 38.5% ★, Space 22.2%, Open World 9.2%, Action-Adventure 8.9%, Exploration 8.2%
Caught in the middle of a violent conflict on the fringe of the galaxy — your ability to survive will depend on your piloting skills and combat savvy as a mercenary space fighter. But, as you explore the vastly detailed world of Tachyon: The Fringe, you will often find that the most powerful weapon on your ship is in your head.
Why similar: Space Sim 55.1% ★, Space 26.1%, Simulation 18.9%
Remove fog, look for and mine minerals, construct buildings, upgrade the rover and reach the portal.
Why similar: Space Sim 40.4% ★, Simulation 12.1%, Space 10.1%, Action-Adventure 10%, Exploration 8.2%
Lead a group of interstellar pilots dedicated to free the Atlas Star System from Grax and the Forgotten Legion. Start your adventure with the full original Starlink: Battle for Atlas™ Initiative team. Included : * Starlink Game * 4 Starships : Zenith, Neptune, Pulse, Lance * 6 Pilots : Mason, Judge, Chase, Hunter, Levi, Razor * 12...
Why similar: Space Sim 32.9% ★, Space 29.1%, Action 12.2%, Open World 11.2%, Adventure 9%
Explore a seamless endless universe with an uncountable number of galaxies, stars, planets, and moons. Make friends or enemies with unique alien civilizations. Research upgrades for your vessel with scientific phenomena and alien tech that you've acquired.
Why similar: Space Sim 38.7% ★, Space 15.4%, Open World 10.6%, Procedural Generation 10.3%, Exploration 10.1%
Build rockets and shoot them into space. Once you reach orbit, you are halfway to explore anywhere in the Solar System.
Why similar: Space Sim 42.6% ★, Space 29.4%, Exploration 12.7%, Simulation 12.2%, 3D 2.6%
In the midst of a seemingly hopeless war among the stars, take control of highly customizable spacefighters to experience classic space combat action throughout a story-driven campaign.
Why similar: Space Sim 53.6% ★, Space 26.2%, Simulation 8.1%, Sci-fi 5.9%, Action 5.6%
In the distant future, the X universe faces a period of profound and irrevocable change. While the universe stumbles towards an uncertain future, countless adventures await as new enemies rise in search of power.
Why similar: Space 39.3%, Space Sim 28% ★, Simulation 14.1%, Sci-fi 6.3%, Open World 5.4%
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: Space 29.1%, Space Sim 26.3% ★, Open World 10.6%, Simulation 9.2%, Exploration 8.2%
Our goal is to depict the possibilities of space exploration & combat within a realistic environment- to emphasize the "science" in science-fiction. Key features to include: proper orbital mechanics for all objects in space, detailed ship system control, functionality, inter-dependency & damage reaction.
Why similar: Space Sim 63.4% ★, Space 19.3%, Simulation 17.3%
A physics-based mining sim, set in the thickest debris field in Sol. Every action has a reaction, lasers are invisible without a medium, and your thrust is a potent weapon. Find trade, adapt your equipment to your playstyle, hire a crew to help. Unravel the mysteries of the rings, or just get rich.
Why similar: Space Sim 27.7% ★, Space 19.5%, Vehicular Combat 16.3% ★, Procedural Generation 8.4%, Exploration 8.3%
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 Sim 36% ★, Space 30.7%, Simulation 9.2%, Action 5.3%, Open World 5.2%
The Imperial Navy is called upon to eradicate the last of the rebellion and restore law and order. As an Imperial navy starfighter pilot, you will safeguard imperiled lives thoughout the galaxy. Join the Emperor's cause in eliminating the Rebel uprising as the Empire strikes back!
Why similar: Space Sim 55.2% ★, Space 30.5%, Action 10.1%, Simulation 3.3%, Singleplayer 0.9%
Starfield is the first new universe in 25 years from Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning creators of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and Fallout 4.
Why similar: Space 28.1%, Space Sim 19.9% ★, Open World 13%, Character Customization 11.5%, Exploration 9.6%
Parkan II is an original concept game that will allow you to feel as a pilot of a spacecraft lost somewhere in the universe. Become a pirate or mercenary, get money to buy the most powerful cruiser and show them all who is to be the new master of the galaxy. Unforgettable adventures in the Parkan II universe await you!
Why similar: Space 35.1%, Space Sim 28% ★, Simulation 16.3%, Action 9%, Adventure 7.2%
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 37.3%, Space Sim 27.4% ★, Exploration 11.8%, Open World 9%, Sci-fi 6.1%
The story takes place in the distant future. You will play a captain of a star ship and go into deep space. You need to manage your resources carefully. In the game, you can investigate the outliers of various planets, discover the wonders of the universe or learn the stories of lost civilizations.
Why similar: Space Sim 47.6% ★, Space 28.4%, Exploration 12.6%, Simulation 3.5%, Adventure 3.2%
Out of cash, out of luck, out on the fringe. Juno Markev has a killer to tail, a debt to pay, and more trouble headed her way. Rebel Galaxy Outlaw takes place in a greasy, blue-collar world of outlaws, truckers, cops and thieves.
Why similar: Space Sim 42.5% ★, Space 11.9%, Open World 11.2%, Action-Adventure 10.3%, Simulation 6.4%
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: Space 40.6%, Space Sim 28.2% ★, Open World 11.8%, Sci-fi 5.6%, Simulation 3.9%
Realistic simulation of spaceflight in a full sized Solar System, with all the planets and their major moons. using real forces, distances, velocities and time. Chapter 1: The Apollo Days. Incredibly detailed Apollo Program missions starting with Apollo 8 lunar orbit missions.
Why similar: Space Sim 42.9% ★, Space 35.6%, Simulation 21.5%
The Battle of Sol is an intense space action game where you participate in epic capital ship battles, thrilling dogfights, space station raids, and much more as you liberate humanity's solar system from enemies determined to bring us to its fiery end.
Why similar: Space Sim 38.2% ★, Space 28.1%, Simulation 18.5%, Action 10%, Sci-fi 5.1%
Endless Sky is a 2D space trading and combat game inspired by the classic Escape Velocity series. Work your way up from a relatively wimpy shuttle, cargo ship, or fighter, to a highly upgraded and customized flagship or to a massive fleet of warships or freighters.
Why similar: Space 42.7%, Space Sim 22.4% ★, Open World 11.9%, Exploration 6.1%, Simulation 6.1%
Starcom: Unknown Space is an action RPG of space exploration and adventure. Build your own starship while discovering an epic story in a universe of strange mysteries, alien factions and uncharted worlds.
Why similar: Space Sim 33.7% ★, Space 27.6%, Exploration 11%, Open World 10.8%, Action-Adventure 5.6%
Real-time against real pilots; this is Star Wars space combat as it was meant to be! Featuring challenging real-time dogfights of 2 to 8 players, Star Wars™: X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter is one of the most historically significant space combat simulators ever made.
Why similar: Space Sim 46.8% ★, Space 26.5%, Simulation 13.9%, Action 11.4%, Sci-fi 1.4%
Worlds Of The Future is a sci-fi open world, action/adventure game. Explore a fully seamless solar system full of adventures, mysteries and colorful characters. Build your space delivery company, climb the company rankings and become a legend among the worlds!
Why similar: Space Sim 39.7% ★, Space 16.2%, Exploration 10.5%, Procedural Generation 7.8%, Open World 7.4%
Retro arcade space combat meets action-adventure exploration. Blast through a 90s-inspired sci-fi romp as Max Savage and fight to save the one person she can’t lose.
Why similar: Space Sim 47.3% ★, Space 20.7%, Action-Adventure 11.4%, Exploration 7.4%, Action 5.2%
The hit mobile game Interstellar Pilot 2 has come to Steam. Join the TEF forces heading to the Gatopean sector to find a new home for mankind. Play how you like in this open world space-sim developed by Pixelfactor.
Why similar: Space Sim 40.7% ★, Space 17.2%, Simulation 13.5%, Action 8.6%, Open World 7.6%
2d space combat like no other. From the perspective of a single crew member, explore the fully destructible interior of any ship in a massive living world. Engage in space combat with no hitpoints where you know your enemy is dead when you see them fall out of their ship into the cold dark of space.
Why similar: Space Sim 37.4% ★, Space 17.9%, Vehicular Combat 14.2% ★, Open World 10.9%, Simulation 6.7%
A neutral family fights for its business - and its survival - and is swept up in the struggle against the encroaching Empire. You must defy the strong-arm tactics of a rival family who will stop at nothing to destroy your trading company.
Why similar: Space Sim 55.2% ★, Space 29.2%, Action 9.7%, Simulation 3%, Sci-fi 2.2%
Spaceflight add-on for Microsoft Flight Simulator X
Why similar: Space Sim 46.2% ★, Space 29.8%, Simulation 24%
Experience large space ship battles. Uncover the secrets of the mysterious alien race. Upgrade your ship or even start a fleet. Survive
Why similar: Space Sim 36.2% ★, Space 13.9%, Vehicular Combat 12.3% ★, Open World 10.9%, Exploration 9.7%
Spacebourne is an open space exploration game with Rpg elements. Its world consists of different factions at war. You as an expert pilot need to choose your side or be on no one's side and create a force of your own. Load up your weapons, Ready your ship and warp to adventure.
Why similar: Space Sim 39.7% ★, Space 37.3%, Simulation 14.3%, Exploration 8.7%
Space Salvage is a first-person adventure seeking game. Your job is to skillfully maneuver your spaceship through wreckage and asteroids while destroying mines and enemy factions! All while your eager yet amoral ship AI guides you. Do you have what it takes to dominate space?
Why similar: Space Sim 27.7% ★, Space 19.2%, Vehicular Combat 14.9% ★, Action-Adventure 8.4%, Exploration 8.4%
Don your space helmet and fire up your star drive as you blaze a trail across the stars in this 1980s inspired space exploration game.
Why similar: Space Sim 38.4% ★, Space 12.9%, Procedural Generation 10.5%, Open World 10.3%, Exploration 9.1%
"The Flagship" is a singleplayer third-person space warship roguelike game. From destroyers to battleships, choose your vessel and equip it to face node-based roguelike challenges, each adventure is a different experience. Your ship, equipment, skill level and roguelike ability build will be tested.
Why similar: Space Sim 40% ★, Space 21.1%, Vehicular Combat 16.5% ★, Simulation 6.8%, Sci-fi 4.9%
Experience fast action, thrilling levels, spectacular explosions and lots of pew-pew-pew. Star Horizon is a reboot for the on-rails space shooter genre.
Why similar: Space Sim 29% ★, Space 28.2%, Simulation 10.1%, Exploration 7.6%, Open World 7.5%
Pilot your ship across a procedurally generated star map as corruption spreads inward. Each sector holds a stabiliser; protect it from raiders and pump energy into its shields. Jump between nodes, prioritise threats, and manage energy. Hold the line until time runs out, or be consumed by corruption.
Why similar: Space Sim 50.2% ★, Space 32%, Simulation 6%, 3D 5.1%, Sci-fi 3.8%
A sci-fi exploration & survival game where you take on the role of a spaceship’s AI. Explore, fight, and survive across a mining colony in the Main Asteroid Belt. Rebuild your ship. Rescue your crew. Reveal the truth behind your mission.
Why similar: Space Sim 35.5% ★, Space 20.7%, Open World 10.4%, Exploration 9.9%, Action-Adventure 8.7%
You are a pilot, seeking revenge on your deceitful father who threw you into unknown space. Can you find your way back and get revenge? Experience a mix of 2D topdown space adventure and explore planets to discover quests, negotiate trades, mine, hunt and survive in an expanding universe.
Why similar: Space Sim 32.4% ★, Space 24.3%, Open World 10.8%, Simulation 7.5%, Exploration 7.1%
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: Space 28.9%, Space Sim 26.8% ★, Simulation 10.6%, Open World 10%, Procedural Generation 8.1%
Stellar Archipelago is a third-person base builder with a space western flair. Gather resources, build colonies on miniature planets, and grow your population to prove habitability. Unlock the warp junction and open your frontier system to future settlers.
Why similar: Space Sim 40.5% ★, Space 16.2%, Exploration 11.9%, Procedural Generation 10.7%, Open World 9.4%
Welcome to this innovative sci-fi open-world! As the last survivor of humanity, build a home on a wild alien planet. Reignite civilization—from primal survival to advanced energy systems. Use the Planetary Control Module to reshape the world, uncover human secrets, and journey back to Earth.
Why similar: Space Sim 30.9% ★, Space 22.8%, Open World 10.9%, Exploration 9.9%, Simulation 6.7%