- #1 Void Miner – Incremental Asteroids Roguelite
97% matchVery Positive84% of 516 reviews2025
Dev: RyanJakob
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Blast. Collect. Upgrade. Repeat. Void Miner is a retro-inspired roguelite asteroid shooter where you pilot a space ship and manage an automated tower to destroy endless fields of chaos. Dodge, blast, and harvest your way through waves of asteroids in a fast-paced loop of destruction and progression.
Why similar: Space Sim 33.4% ★, Space 27.6%, Roguelike 18.3%, Arcade 15.1%, Adventure 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: This title shares the core thematic focus of mining and destroying asteroids while incorporating modern incremental roguelite progression.
- #2 Nova Drift
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 14,407 reviews2024
Dev: ChimericPub: Pixeljam
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Nova Drift distills the mechanical depth and strategy of an ARPG into classic arcade space combat. Control an endlessly evolving bio-mechanical ship, face legions of strange and deadly foes, and ride the wake of a dying star across the void.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26%, Space 25.6%, Roguelike 17.9%, Arcade 13.7%, Retro 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers the most comprehensive ship customization and roguelike progression system in the top-down space shooter genre.
- #3 Asterogues
96% matchVery Positive87% of 111 reviews2024
Dev: pipotchi600Pub: indie.io
Windows
Beat up planets in Asterogues, a cosmic bullet hell shoot-em-up hybrid! Pick your character from a band of outcasts banished to the Asteroid Belt, dodge and shoot your way through a brutal onslaught of bullets, and take revenge against the Solar System!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.2%, Space 27%, Roguelike 20.1%, Top-Down 12.9%, Adventure 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: It directly evolves the classic Asteroids formula by adding bullet-hell mechanics and roguelike dungeon-crawling elements.
- #4 Captain Forever Remix
95% matchVery Positive81% of 377 reviews2016
Dev: Pixelsaurus Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 54 minMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Can you create the raddest spaceship? Captain Forever Remix is the spaceship builder roguelike. Voyage across the Solar System and blast apart randomly-generated enemies for spare parts. This is an officially-licensed re-imagining of the indie classic Captain Forever.
Why similar: Space 51.9%, Action Roguelike 29.2%, Roguelike 7.8%, Top-Down 5.1%, Action 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: It features a unique modular ship-building mechanic that rewards players for scavenging parts from destroyed enemies.
- #5 Space Scavenger
94% matchVery Positive88% of 314 reviews2021
Dev: Red Cabin Games
Windows
Action roguelike where you build and command your own spaceships. Battle enemies, explore planets and customize your ship on the fly. Make the best use of the quirky ship modules you find, ranging from slingshots to ion cannons, to try and avoid certain death.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.3%, Space 20.8%, 2.5D 17.4%, Roguelike 15%, Arcade 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: A top-down shooter that emphasizes tactical movement and roguelike building mechanics in a space setting.
- #6 Starblast
94% matchVery Positive81% of 1,077 reviews2017
Dev: Neuronality
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 22.8 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Fun, fast paced online multiplayer arcade space shooter. Take control of your spaceship, mine asteroids, increase your stats, upgrade to different types of spaceships with improved stats and weapons. Fight against other players and collect their gems.
Why similar: Space 63.4%, Arcade 15.3%, Top-Down 10.7%, Action 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: A multiplayer-focused space shooter that emphasizes arcade combat and ship upgrades in a competitive environment.
- #7 Subdivision Infinity DX
93% 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: Space Sim 39.9% ★, Space 34.6%, Arcade 8.6%, Action 8.5%, Futuristic 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A mission-based space shooter that provides a more structured approach to arcade-style space combat.
- #8 Space Moth DX
92% matchVery Positive81% of 133 reviews2016
Dev: 1CC GamesPub: Chorus Worldwide Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Fact: everything is better with lasers. So we put lasers on over 30 angry giant insects who want to stop you, Space Moth, from escaping Earth and going to the Moon. Show them who's boss and blast your way into space! (Check out the all new SPACE MOTH: LUNAR EDITION, linked below!)
Why similar: Arcade 47.3%, Action 27.3%, Retro 25.4%
Why You'll Like It: A high-energy bullet-hell shooter that emphasizes arcade-style scoring and challenging boss encounters.
- #9 Super Destronaut
91% matchVery Positive85% of 54 reviews2016
Dev: Petite Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
If you love retro games, this is for you! Get ready for some intense retro space shooting!
Why similar: Space 47.4%, Arcade 23.9%, Retro 17.9%, Action 8.3%, Singleplayer 2.4%
Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly captures the retro arcade feel of classic space shooters with a modern, polished presentation.
- #10 Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved
91% matchVery Positive91% of 1,088 reviews2007
Dev: Bizarre CreationsPub: Activision
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 25%
Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved is a old school style shooter, but remixed for the 21st century with next generation graphics and deep, modern gameplay. Playing is simple: you are a geometric "ship" trapped in a grid world, facing off against waves of deadly wanderers, snakes, and repulsars.
Why similar: Arcade 56.8%, Retro 31.7%, Singleplayer 6.4%, Action 5%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive modern arcade shooter that captures the pure, high-intensity action found in classic space combat games.
- #11 EVERSPACE™
89% matchMostly Positive78% of 11,373 reviews2017
Dev: ROCKFISH Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 75%
EVERSPACE™ combines fast-paced combat with roguelike elements, great visuals and a captivating story. It takes you on a challenging journey through an ever-changing, beautifully crafted universe full of surprises. Shoot, craft and loot your way to victory while the odds are stacked against you.
Why similar: Space 35.9%, Action Roguelike 28.3%, Space Sim 21.8% ★, Roguelike 5.6%, Action 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: A high-fidelity space shooter that combines roguelike exploration with deep ship customization and combat.
- #12 Black Paradox
90% matchMixed68% of 132 reviews2019
Dev: Highwalls
Windows · Mac
Median: 42 minMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Buckle up for shoot ‘em up chaos in this fast-paced and hyper-stylized roguelite. As the infamous bounty hunter Black Paradox, it’s up to you to travel through space and defeat the Hellraisers – the most dangerous criminal organization in the galaxy.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 35.9%, Roguelike 18.7%, Space 18.5%, Retro 10.9%, Adventure 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced space shooter that blends retro aesthetics with deep roguelite upgrade systems.
- #13 Captain Starshot
89% matchMostly Positive73% of 276 reviews2019
Dev: Double Door Games
Windows
Fight fierce hostile alien space ships to neutralize their defenses before you board their ships and battle intense on-foot encounters. Eliminate their forces and steal their technology to upgrade your squad with different abilities and save the galaxy!
Why similar: Space 60.7%, Adventure 20%, Action 13.3%, Singleplayer 6%
Why You'll Like It: A roguelite space adventure that emphasizes exploration and action-oriented combat.
- #14 Waves
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,549 reviews2011
Dev: Squid In A Box Ltd
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Waves is an Arcade Twin-Stick Shooter that's all about High Scores. Build your combo and drop bombs in pursuit of Leaderboard dominance over seven game-modes!
Why similar: Arcade 33.1%, Top-Down 33%, Retro 20.2%, Action 9.2%, Singleplayer 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: An intense arena shooter that focuses on tight controls and high-score chasing in a minimalist, neon-drenched environment.
- #15 Stellarion
86% matchVery Positive97% of 76 reviews2025
Dev: Zana Domán
Windows
Upgrade your spaceship and conquer the stars in this thrilling space-mining adventure! Mine asteroids, battle enemies, and trade resources for powerful upgrades to customize your ship. Master the galaxy and embark on the ultimate journey!
Why similar: 2.5D 32.4%, Space 22.7%, Arcade 18.3%, Retro 10.6%, Linear 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: An arcade-focused space shooter that prioritizes exploration and rapid-fire combat mechanics.
- #16 Echoes+
87% matchVery Positive92% of 857 reviews2015
Dev: Binary Zoo
Windows · Mac
Median: 24 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 27%
Echoes+ is an intense retro action space shooter that will test your reaction and concentration levels to the max!
Why similar: Space 37.9%, Arcade 23.4%, Action 20.7%, Retro 14.6%, Singleplayer 3.3%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, high-intensity bullet-hell shooter that focuses on pure survival and reflex-based gameplay.
- #17 Monolith
86% matchMostly Positive77% of 335 reviews2023
Dev: Animation Arts
Windows · Linux
A classical science fiction point and click adventure which takes you into a deep story and murky atmosphere, while solving logical puzzles. Accompany Tessa Carter and her talking robot as she finds out about herself and searches for a way to survive.
Why similar: 2.5D 53.1%, Space 18.3%, Futuristic 16.4%, Adventure 9.7%, Singleplayer 2.5%
Why You'll Like It: A top-down roguelike shooter that features incredibly tight controls and satisfying weapon variety.
- #18 Pewt 'em Up!
85% matchVery Positive96% of 171 reviews2022
Dev: team tsoto
Windows · Linux
Pewt 'em Up! is a retro inspired arcade space shoot 'em up with lots of upgrades, achievements, extras and more.
Why similar: Space 25.9%, Arcade 23.5%, Futuristic 20.4%, Retro 12.7%, Action 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A straightforward arcade shooter that incorporates roguelite elements to keep each run feeling fresh.
- #19 BroodStar
84% matchVery Positive95% of 99 reviews2022
Dev: David Schmidthoffer
Windows · Mac · Linux
BroodStar is a classic arcade shmup with roguelike elements. Acquire crazy item combos, encounter strange events and fight challenging bosses on a quest to destroy the living planet, the BroodStar.
Why similar: Space 25.1%, Roguelike 19.6%, Arcade 13.1%, Character Customization 12.9%, Top-Down 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging bullet-hell shooter with roguelite progression that tests your reflexes and upgrade choices.
- #20 Astro Duel 2
82% matchVery Positive97% of 64 reviews2024
Dev: Rusty MoyherPub: Wild Rooster
Windows · Mac
Astro Duel 2 is a sci-fi combat game combining top-down space dog fights with up-close platforming action. Whether versus or co-op, battle through space and on foot at the same time! Strike within the fully-destructible arenas or just nuke ‘em from orbit.
Why similar: Arcade 82%, Action 18%
Why You'll Like It: A top-down space combat game that emphasizes fast-paced arena action and arcade-style intensity.
- #21 Solaroids
84% matchVery Positive96% of 50 reviews2017
Dev: Chad YatesPub: DynF/X Digital LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Classic Asteroids® updated with modern gameplay and perfected controls. Explore hazardous environments and sneak around asteroids to surprise attack giant bosses. Upgrade your ship to use additional power-ups. Single player or fight with up to 3 friends with intense local coop.
Why similar: Space 29.4%, Old School 17.2%, Arcade 16.7%, Top-Down 16.6%, Retro 12%
Why You'll Like It: An arena-based space shooter that stays true to the classic Asteroids gameplay while adding modern visual flair.
- #22 Drifting Lands
83% matchMostly Positive79% of 271 reviews2017
Dev: Alkemi
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Drifting Lands is an hybrid of classical horizontal shoot'em'up with a lot of strong gameplay elements coming straight from the action-RPG genre. If you want an original diablo-like game or you want a different kind of shoot'em'up, you're in the right place!
Why similar: Action 82.3%, Singleplayer 17.7%
Why You'll Like It: This title uniquely blends the mechanics of a space shooter with the loot and progression systems of an action-RPG.
- #23 Rogue Star Rescue
82% matchVery Positive90% of 136 reviews2021
Dev: Chute Apps
Windows · Mac · Linux
Bullet Hell Insanity + Tower Defense Strategy. Rogue Star Rescue is a quirky new type of rogue-like shooter. Blast your way through diverse planets while rescuing your teammates and gathering traps for your defense strategy. Play solo or online to stop the Rogue Star before it annihilates everything!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 71.8%, Retro 23%, Action 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: A top-down roguelike shooter that focuses on tactical combat and procedural level design.
- #24 Destination Sol
81% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,362 reviews2015
Dev: MovingBlocks
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 30%
Pilot your ship in the seamless open world made of space, planets, and more. Find new ships and equipment, find allies and beat all the enemies in this open source space shooter!
Why similar: Space 62.3%, Arcade 15.2%, Roguelike 10.7%, Action 10%, Singleplayer 1.9%
Why You'll Like It: An open-world space exploration game that features arcade-style combat and roguelike elements.
- #25 Space Killer
79% matchMostly Positive78% of 55 reviews2023
Dev: Two friends
Windows
Take on the role of a spaceship pilot and protect the universe from an alien invasion. Destroy hordes of infected ships and defeat powerful bosses. Unlock new ships, create your own builds in this Roguelite, Survivors, RPG game🚀
Why similar: Space 24.6%, Space Sim 19.7% ★, Action Roguelike 17.5%, Roguelike 10.2%, Arcade 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: A 2D space shooter that incorporates RPG-style loot and bullet-hell mechanics.
- #26 Neon Striker
78% matchVery Positive89% of 81 reviews2025
Dev: Zeno's Adventure Team
Windows · Mac · Linux
Configure the weaponry on your ship to blast away enemies as you navigate through swarms of bullets and space battles. Each ship has unique customization options and playstyles.
Why similar: Space Sim 24.9% ★, Gun Customization 21.7% ★, Action Roguelike 21%, Space 13.6%, Roguelike 11.9%
- #27 Sky Force Reloaded
78% matchVery Positive93% of 2,659 reviews2017
Dev: Infinite Dreams
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Sky Force Reloaded is a classic shoot ‘em up experience packed in gorgeous visuals and excellent gameplay. Enjoy flashy explosions, beautiful scenery and massive bosses in single player or local cooperative modes.
Why similar: 2.5D 23.1%, Arcade 22.4%, Top-Down 19.8%, Old School 17.6%, Retro 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A highly polished top-down shooter that offers satisfying progression and classic arcade gameplay.
- #28 Super Mutant Alien Assault
80% matchVery Positive86% of 175 reviews2016
Dev: CybernatePub: Surprise Attack
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
The Citizen Kane of Super Crate Box clones - dance with death through randomised rooms to clear your space freighter of irradiated aliens in a brutal arcade platformer shooter stuffed to the brim with unlockable weapons, explosives, special abilities and defense moves.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 38.6%, Space 19.4%, Arcade 9%, Futuristic 9%, Roguelike 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, action-roguelike that shares the intense, screen-clearing combat feel of top-down shooters.
- #29 Fly and Destroy
81% 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: Adventure 56.7%, Action 43.3%
Why You'll Like It: A casual arcade space shooter that focuses on quick sessions and simple, satisfying destruction.
- #30 Astro Prospector
74% matchVery Positive93% of 2,861 reviews2025
Dev: Incrementalist
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Endless Coffee is out! Build your ship, survive 21 Days and break the Universe- Astro Prospector is an incremental bullet hell about mining coffee and fighting SpaceCorp. Collect resources, upgrade your ship and become unstoppable. Return AstroCoffee to humanity!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.8%, Space 22.4%, Roguelike 21.1%, Arcade 14%, Top-Down 13.2%
- #31 Galaxy Idle Clicker
76% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,122 reviews2025
Dev: SoehnlePub: TimeLost Gaming
Windows
Median: 12.1 hrsMean: 333.3 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Embark on an interstellar journey with Galaxy Idle Clicker! Conquer galaxies, upgrade your spaceship, and face off against a myriad of enemy ships. With engaging minigames, powerful upgrades, GIC delivers an unparalleled idle space adventure. Join the cosmic conquest today and dominate the universe!
Why similar: Space 39.4%, Space Sim 34.5% ★, Arcade 13.4%, Old School 11.1%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #32 Mobile Astro
79% matchMostly Positive71% of 182 reviews2016
Dev: Raxasoft Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Run, gun, and survive! In this twin stick arcade shooter, you'll be fighting your way through countless waves of enemies to restore maximum peace to the galaxy!
Why similar: Retro 36%, Arcade 33.9%, Action 30.1%
Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled arcade shooter that focuses on simple, addictive gameplay loops.
- #33 Space Will
74% matchVery Positive98% of 87 reviews2024
Dev: 张亮002Pub: Aori Games
Windows
Sixty basic cores, hundreds of base station equipment, and thousands of chips, you can freely cooperate and shoot through the dual-angle joystick operation in a survival Roguelike game! Explore the sci-fi space and build your strongest battleship!
Why similar: Space 24.1%, Action Roguelike 23.5%, Space Sim 15.5% ★, Roguelike 14.8%, Top-Down 7.3%
- #34 Sun Blast: Star Fighter
77% matchMixed66% of 782 reviews2015
Dev: OBLONE SoftwarePub: Senpai Industrial Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Sun Blast is the best 3d space shooter on Steam. Earn upgrades as you fight your way through a huge seleciton of levels. Full gamepad support!
Why similar: Space 42.5%, Arcade 25.9%, Action 16.2%, Adventure 15.4%
- #35 Spaceship Looter
77% matchMostly Positive71% of 232 reviews2017
Dev: Luxorix Games
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Spaceship Looter is an action roguelike game, where mercenaries of all stripes rob drifting schooner, lost transtport ships and abandoned military cruisers - all what is filled with tons of valuable loot and hidden in the deep space.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 46.3%, Roguelike 24.8%, Futuristic 13.6%, Adventure 8.3%, Action 7%
- #36 EON Fighter
73% matchVery Positive90% of 127 reviews2023
Dev: Square Wheel
Windows
Embark on an action-packed adventure with "EON Fighter," a thrilling spaceship shooter game with roguelite elements. Pilot your fighter through space, collect resources, and battle your way to victory. Strive to become the last survivor in the universe!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.8%, Gun Customization 26.3% ★, Character Customization 15.3%, Arcade 13.3%, Top-Down 12.1%
- #37 BossConstructor
76% matchMostly Positive73% of 217 reviews2016
Dev: Neomateria Games GmbH
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Scavenge modules, combine them in the deadliest and most efficient ways imaginable, and fly your very own spaceship through alien space with BossConstructor. Thousands of procedurally generated galaxies await you and your space-faring collection of assembled modules to explore them.
Why similar: Space 50.6%, Futuristic 13.4%, Top-Down 12.1%, Arcade 10.7%, Action 10.7%
- #38 Galaxy Highways
72% matchVery Positive98% of 54 reviews2025
Dev: Nanopike
Windows · Mac
An indie story-driven space shooter with intense battles, escalating enemy waves, and massive boss fights. Choose and upgrade ships, unlock powerful weapons, and protect your allies. Upgrade your base and construct a battleship to take on even stronger enemies. All set to a rock & synth soundtrack.
Why similar: Space 32.3%, Top-Down 24.2%, Retro 17.1%, Adventure 13.9%, Action 8.3%
- #39 Relic Hunters Zero: Remix
73% matchVery Positive93% of 6,757 reviews2015
Dev: Rogue SnailPub: Akupara Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Relic Hunters Zero: Remix is a remaster of the FREE 1 million player hit game about blasting evil space ducks and turtles with tiny cute guns. It’s fast, it’s tactical, and feels deliciously smooth to play. Unlock new weapons, characters and relics to defeat the Ducan Commander!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 38%, Space 24.3%, Roguelike 17.8%, Adventure 10.3%, Action 7.2%
- #40 Asteroid Bounty Hunter
75% matchMixed65% of 803 reviews2016
Dev: EGAMERPub: SA Industry
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Asteroid Bounty Hunter is a space shooter mixed with interesting boss fights and breathtaking visuals, with a reward system to take your skill to another level.
Why similar: Space 48.9%, Adventure 28.8%, Action 22.3%
- #41 Void Scrappers
72% matchVery Positive89% of 608 reviews2022
Dev: 8BitSkull
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Blast hordes of alien ships into junk. Collect the scrap to upgrade your ship into an unstoppable force of destruction. Unlock new characters and weapons and upgrade your stats between runs.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 36.5%, Space 29.4%, Roguelike 22%, Action 6%, Retro 5.2%
- #42 Star Singularity
75% matchMostly Positive78% of 68 reviews2018
Dev: Star Bunny Enterprises
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%
A space action-adventure unlike any other: navigate your spacecraft through a galactic-scale mystery. Make sure to loot, craft and upgrade your space fleet. Play the story campaign or test your skills in vicious arena modes against AI opponents.
Why similar: Space 45.5%, Top-Down 20.8%, Adventure 12.3%, Futuristic 10.1%, Action 8%
- #43 Power of Ten
71% matchVery Positive80% of 249 reviews2023
Dev: Pew Times Three
Windows · Mac
Median: 42 minMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 38%
Fly a star-fighter against a bloodthirsty armada. Gather weapons, resources, and upgrades to help you push back the relentless assault while protecting the galaxies' civilians!
Why similar: Space Sim 25.4% ★, Space 22.8%, Action Roguelike 18%, Roguelike 12.6%, Top-Down 9.5%
- #44 FTL: Faster Than Light
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 77,568 reviews2012
Dev: Subset Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 33.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
This "spaceship simulation roguelike-like" allows you to take your ship and crew on an adventure through a randomly generated galaxy filled with glory and bitter defeat.
Why similar: Space 38.3%, Roguelike 27.8%, Space Sim 20.2% ★, Top-Down 7.9%, Adventure 3.5%
- #45 It's time to get out from the solar system
73% matchMostly Negative55% of 128 reviews2015
Dev: WTFOMGames
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A game with a futuristic anti-utopian story — a hardcore space shooter with RPG elements.
Why similar: Gun Customization 29.6% ★, Dystopian 22.4%, Space 20.9%, Arcade 10.7%, Retro 8.3%
- #46 Space Wars
70% matchVery Positive83% of 122 reviews2020
Dev: High and WidePub: khukhrovr
Windows
Defend Earth's orbital station from alien invaders in SPACE WARS, a fast-paced arcade shooter. Customize your ship, upgrade weapons, and battle through intense levels to save humanity in this action-packed space adventure.
Why similar: Space Sim 39% ★, Space 29.6%, Character Customization 15.4%, Arcade 13.8%, Singleplayer 2.2%
- #47 Deep Space Exploitation
66% matchVery Positive96% of 108 reviews2025
Dev: JuhrJuhr
Windows
Deep Space Exploitation is a space mining game featuring 2D physics, fully destructible asteroids, and a story of survival under an exploitative corporation. Use your equipment wisely, upgrade your ship, and make difficult decisions to secure your future!
Why similar: Space Sim 32.5% ★, Space 18.7%, Dystopian 16.7%, Arcade 10.3%, Retro 9.4%
- #48 VoidExpanse
71% matchMostly Positive71% of 760 reviews2015
Dev: AtomicTorch Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Explore the vast reaches of VoidExpanse -- mine asteroids, upgrade your ship, trade, complete missions, advance your character and survive fast-paced combat with hostile aliens and mercenaries in the rich and exciting Sci-Fi universe of VoidExpanse!
Why similar: Space 61.8%, Top-Down 16.4%, Character Customization 13.3%, Action 6.1%, Singleplayer 2.3%
- #49 WORMHOLE
67% matchVery Positive98% of 64 reviews2024
Dev: Pocket Moon Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Eat, shoot, dash, and explode your way through the cosmos in this adrenaline-fuelled arcade action game. WORMHOLE is a roguelike twist on the classic snake format featuring a stackable perk system and 100+ hand-crafted levels.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.4%, Space 21.4%, Roguelike 16.1%, Arcade 13.2%, Old School 12.8%
- #50 Neon Chrome
69% matchVery Positive91% of 1,170 reviews2016
Dev: 10tons Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A masterful combination of top-down shooter and endless replayability with procedural levels. Blast your way through walls & enemies with guns and cybernetic abilities. Install perks from cyber chambers and upgrade your character stats after each death. Can you stop the Overseer?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26%, Level Editor 24.9%, Dystopian 17.4%, Roguelike 14.2%, Top-Down 12.7%
- #51 Galactic Glitch
65% matchVery Positive90% of 853 reviews2025
Dev: Crunchy Leaf Games
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 62%
A physics-powered action roguelike. Grab asteroids, catch missiles, and hurl them back at swarming enemies. Build wild loadouts, defeat colossal bosses, and push deeper into a collapsing galaxy.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.9%, Space 25.7%, Roguelike 21.7%, Top-Down 15%, Action 4.7%
- #52 Disputed Space
71% matchMixed65% of 99 reviews2017
Dev: ShilohGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Experience epic space battles while piloting a small, fast fighter ship as part of a fleet that lashes out against enemy factions across stunning procedurally generated star systems in Disputed Space.
Why similar: Space 32.1%, Space Sim 29.4% ★, Arcade 15.9%, Action 10.9%, Retro 9.3%
- #53 Cosmic Carnage: Prologue
67% matchVery Positive93% of 69 reviews2023
Dev: LionSwordPub: LionSword Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Prepare for an interstellar showdown like no other in a gripping roguelike top-down twin-stick shooter set in the vast depths of space. Pilot your advanced starship, engaging in relentless battles against hordes of alien adversaries. Destroy, Collect, Upgrade, Die, Unlock, Repeat.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.9%, Roguelike 19.6%, Space 16%, Arcade 15.1%, Top-Down 14.1%
- #54 Particle Wars
69% matchVery Positive94% of 52 reviews2019
Dev: HaDe GamesPub: My Way Games
Windows
Particle wars is a super cool and colorful survival shooter with crazy particle effects, tons of weapons and power-ups! Beat the levels with different approaches and get some great highscores at the infinite mode!
Why similar: Space 57.2%, Arcade 26%, Action 16.8%
- #55 Between the Stars
65% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,427 reviews2024
Dev: Isolated Games
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 49%
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 42.5%, Space Sim 36.7% ★, Adventure 6.9%, Action 5.8%, Roguelike 5.7%
- #56 Bladestar
70% matchMostly Positive70% of 107 reviews2016
Dev: Fair Weather Studios
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Bladestar is a sci-fi cinematic action shooter featuring visually rich worlds with potentially endless enemies on each level. Defend the galaxy flying a Manta Starfighter through asteroid, mine, and debris fields while battling pirates, rebels, and aliens.
Why similar: Space 54.2%, Arcade 27.9%, Action 15.6%, Singleplayer 2.3%
- #57 Yargis - Space Melee
70% matchMixed58% of 236 reviews2015
Dev: PlazSoft
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Yargis is a fast paced, top down spaceship shooter. Customize your ship to join a battle online or offline. Yargis is focused on team based, close combat action. The game has a variety of battle and co-op game modes and a powerful editor make Yargis a great game!
Why similar: Space Sim 33.2% ★, Space 26.9%, Top-Down 14.9%, Arcade 12.4%, Adventure 7.4%
- #58 Reality Break
64% matchVery Positive83% of 699 reviews2025
Dev: Element Games, LLC
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Rewrite the universe! Break reality to change your fate, and use your powers to stop sinister forces from altering existence itself. Discover the origin of your new abilities in a fast-paced ARPG Loot Collection Roguelite where you will bend, break, and change the laws of the universe!
Why similar: Space 25.4%, Action Roguelike 21.5%, Roguelike 16.5%, Character Customization 13.5%, Arcade 11.6%
- #59 Voidship: The Long Journey
68% matchMostly Positive74% of 148 reviews2019
Dev: Cydonian Games
Windows
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 57.3%, Action 15.1%, Top-Down 12.6%, Adventure 11.5%, Singleplayer 3.6%