- #1 Inter Solar 83
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: First Time Games
Windows
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 28.8% ★, 1980s 13.1%, Procedural Generation 11.6%, Open World 8.8%, Sci-fi 8.6%
- #2 Super Starship
96% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Les Bird
Windows · Mac
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 40.1% ★, Space 10.5%, Simulation 9.6%, Procedural Generation 9.1%, Sci-fi 7.6%
- #3 Infinite Voyager
96% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: cGh ONE
Windows
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 28.7% ★, Space 17.5%, Sci-fi 12.6%, Procedural Generation 11%, Open World 8.4%
- #4 Shrouded Suns
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Benjamin Cid Pérez
Windows
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 47.2% ★, Space 20.4%, Sci-fi 12.7%, Retro 9.9%, Simulation 5.5%
- #5 Space
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Digital Traveller
Windows
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 33.3% ★, Space 14.9%, Procedural Generation 14.7%, Sci-fi 10.3%, Open World 9.1%
- #6 Worlds Of The Future
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Moonmen Games
Windows
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 34.8% ★, Space 12.5%, Procedural Generation 10.1%, Stylized 8.8%, Sci-fi 7.6%
- #7 Darkstar One
93% matchVery Positive83% of 609 reviews2008
Dev: Ascaron Entertainment ltd.Pub: Strategy First
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 50%
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 39% ★, Space 27.8%, Sci-fi 13.7%, Open World 9.4%, Exploration 5.2%
- #8 ARESDA
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Drnagol
Windows
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.
Why similar: Space Sim 36.9% ★, Space 19.3%, Procedural Generation 11.4%, Open World 8%, Exploration 7.6%
- #9 Psi 5 Trading Company
91% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2020
Dev: Accolade, Inc.Pub: Ziggurat
Windows
Captain a space freighter on its perilous voyage to deliver vital supplies to the Parvin Frontier! Select your crew, then lead and command their efforts to manage the ship's navigation, engineering, weapons, and more on the fly as crises and obstacles arise in real time.
Why similar: Space Sim 42% ★, Space 18.1%, 1980s 12.3%, Sci-fi 8.5%, Simulation 7.3%
- #10 Star Explorers
91% matchVery Positive83% of 250 reviews2018
Dev: Schmidt Workshops
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Planets, aliens, resources, upgrades, caves, mapping & documenting star systems ... seek a new home for the human race. An all-inclusive (admittedly janky) procedural space-sim made by solo developer Schmidt Workshops.
Why similar: Space Sim 32.2% ★, Space 15.4%, Procedural Generation 14.1%, Open World 9.8%, Retro 9.3%
- #11 REAL MOON
89% matchMixed68% of 112 reviews2025
Dev: historia Inc.
Windows
Explore a precisely recreated lunar surface built from real data and a JAXA-backed simulation.
Why similar: Space Sim 48% ★, Space 19.5%, Simulation 11.1%, Open World 10.6%, Exploration 7.8%
- #12 Star Horizon
90% matchMixed60% of 150 reviews2015
Dev: Orbital Knight
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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 26.6% ★, Space 22.8%, Sci-fi 13.2%, Open World 7.9%, Survival 7.3%
- #13 Subdivision Infinity DX
89% 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 41.5% ★, Space 23.4%, Sci-fi 14.1%, Exploration 6%, Open World 5.7%
- #14 Stellar Archipelago
88% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Gogodinosaur
Windows
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 37.8% ★, Procedural Generation 14.7%, Space 13.3%, Open World 10%, Sci-fi 9.2%
- #15 Elite Dangerous
87% matchMostly Positive77% of 105,113 reviews2015
Dev: Frontier Developments
Windows
Median: 18.4 hrsMean: 146.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 45.3% ★, Space 21.2%, Open World 12.3%, Sci-fi 10.2%, Exploration 5.5%
- #16 Rodina
86% matchVery Positive93% of 1,329 reviews2014
Dev: Elliptic Games
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 71%
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 30.9%, Space Sim 22.1% ★, Open World 15.6%, Sci-fi 11.8%, Exploration 9.1%
- #17 无尽星海(Endless Stars)
86% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: Lxy
Windows
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% ★, Space 24.8%, Futuristic 10.5%, Exploration 7.7%, Sci-fi 4.9%
- #18 Space Zone
85% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Astroviz
Windows
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 50.2% ★, Space 18.5%, Simulation 12.8%, Open World 9.6%, Exploration 7.8%
- #19 Mission Rovee
84% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2024
Dev: Sphere Province Games
Windows
Control Rovee and complete her mission. Using the terminal and clever pathing, ensure Rovee finishes her mission successfully. Be careful, or she'll run out of battery and her mission will come to an end.
Why similar: Space Sim 32.9% ★, Typing 28.8% ★, 1980s 12.1%, Space 6.4%, Simulation 5.4%
- #20 Starcom: Unknown Space
82% matchVery Positive93% of 4,082 reviews2024
Dev: Wx3 Labs, LLC
Windows
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 16.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 33.2% ★, Space 24%, Open World 12.1%, Sci-fi 9.6%, Top-Down Shooter 9.1%
- #21 3030 Deathwar Redux - A Space Odyssey
84% 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: Space Sim 26.7% ★, Space 26.1%, Sci-fi 12.3%, Open World 12.2%, Simulation 7.2%
- #22 Rebel Galaxy
83% 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: Space 35.5%, Space Sim 27.9% ★, Sci-fi 13.6%, Open World 13.3%, Simulation 3%
- #23 Solar System Colonist
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Asteroid MinersPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
The conquest of the Solar System has begun – prove yourself as a space colonist! Pilot the spaceship, choose the planet you wish to inhabit and build your new home. However, remember that there are no rules or laws in outer space. Don't underestimate the danger and stay vigilant – enemies are near!
Why similar: Space 19%, Space Sim 17.3% ★, Procedural Generation 15.8%, Open World 13.2%, Sci-fi 11.9%
- #24 X Rebirth
82% matchMixed44% of 7,305 reviews2013
Dev: Egosoft
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 19.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 35.5%, Space Sim 28.7% ★, Sci-fi 15.7%, Simulation 11.2%, Open World 6.3%
- #25 The Earth Sucks
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Insert Developer NamePub: Great North Gorilla
Windows
A casual space simulation game where you perform orbital manoeuvres on satellites to change their orbit and complete missions.
Why similar: Space Sim 46.7% ★, Space 18.9%, Simulation 12.8%, Sci-fi 10.1%, Futuristic 6.7%
- #26 Endless Sky
80% matchVery Positive92% of 6,938 reviews2015
Dev: Michael Zahniser
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 50%
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 37.8%, Space Sim 22.5% ★, Open World 13.6%, Sci-fi 12%, Simulation 4.7%
- #27 Astrox Imperium
79% 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: Space Sim 38.6% ★, Space 31.6%, Open World 10.6%, Sci-fi 7.7%, Simulation 7.4%
- #28 Instarion
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Animus Digital
Windows
Massive ground and space battles with hundreds of units. Seamless landings on huge spherical planets. Interplanetary flights with explorable ship interiors. Boarding vessels anywhere in combat, space or surface. All in a single-server PvE co-op space-sim shooter.
Why similar: Space Sim 41% ★, Space 16.4%, Open World 12.8%, Sci-fi 11.4%, Futuristic 8%
- #29 Stardust Origins
78% matchMostly Positive73% of 22 reviews2022
Dev: Nikolaj Piet PaghPub: PetskullGames
Windows
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% ★, Space 21.2%, Open World 12.1%, Sci-fi 10.7%, Procedural Generation 8.4%
- #30 PowerCorp
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: byteZorroPub: byteZorro Games
Windows
A hard sci-fi survival sim where each decision costs power. Every system drains your dying reactor. Pilot a crippled spacecraft across a real-scale solar system using true orbital mechanics, manage critical systems, and fight to reach Earth — where space itself is the only enemy you need.
Why similar: Space Sim 26.8% ★, Space 21.9%, Survival 13.4%, Simulation 10.8%, Procedural Generation 6.6%
- #31 Deep Claims
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Promination Studios
Windows
Deep Claims is a space exploration game where you upgrade your ship and equipment in order to mine increasingly valuable and hazardous asteroids. Can you make it to the core?
Why similar: Space Sim 31.2% ★, Space 18.3%, Procedural Generation 12.2%, Exploration 9%, Open World 8.7%
- #32 Astrobound
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Doink Studios
Windows
Survive and explore space in Astrobound! Visit strange planets, encounter cosmic calamities, and keep your crew alive as you journey through the stars in a retro-inspired whimsical space adventure.
Why similar: Space Sim 32.6% ★, Space 18.1%, Procedural Generation 11.6%, Survival 10.2%, Exploration 7.1%
- #33 Starship Simulator
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Fleetyard Studios
Windows
Explore a scientifically accurate Milky Way galaxy and discover distant uncharted worlds, while having unrestricted access to every deck of your Magellan Class deep space exploration vessel. Interact with numerous fully simulated ship systems, or simply relax in the bar and watch the stars drift by.
Why similar: Space Sim 34.7% ★, Space 16.3%, Procedural Generation 12.2%, Open World 10.6%, Sci-fi 9.2%
- #34 Starcom: Nexus
76% matchVery Positive91% of 2,274 reviews2019
Dev: Wx3 Labs, LLC
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 34.1%, Space Sim 28.3% ★, Sci-fi 15.5%, Open World 10.6%, Exploration 7.6%
- #35 Void Tech
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: We Cure Boredom
Windows
Repair satellites in orbit. Reduce space debris. And enjoy the view. Void Tech is space repair simulation game, where every mission extends satellite life and restores critical infrastructure.
Why similar: Space Sim 38% ★, Space 25%, Sci-fi 15.5%, Investigation 13%, Simulation 6.8%
- #36 No End
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Thomas Martin
Windows
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 41.2% ★, Procedural Generation 16.2%, Space 14.5%, Open World 12.9%, Exploration 6.7%
- #37 Solo Defender
74% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: JokerHeadOG
Windows
Solo Defender is a fast-paced vertical space shooter where you battle waves of enemies, unlock upgrades with Gems, and face epic bosses—including a drone-spawning Mothership. One life, multiple planets, and a secret level await. No ads—just pure arcade action.
Why similar: Space Sim 39% ★, 1980s 15.5%, Space 13.8%, Sci-fi 9.5%, Retro 7.7%
- #38 Between the Stars
72% 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 Sim 37.8% ★, Space 28.5%, Sci-fi 10.8%, Simulation 7.5%, Open World 6.3%
- #39 Suborbital
73% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: Pat Traynor
Windows
A sci-fi survival game with a twist. Set in a sub-orbit of a black hole, collect materials and scavenge wrecks in order to repair your damaged ship. However, time is not on your side.
Why similar: Space Sim 42.2% ★, Space 16.9%, Survival 12.7%, Open World 9.9%, Sci-fi 9.5%
- #40 Voyager-19
71% matchVery Positive88% of 941 reviews2024
Dev: MizizizizPub: Deep Root Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
A short horror game where you control a decaying spacecraft exploring distant star systems.
Why similar: Space Sim 34.3% ★, Space 23.3%, Sci-fi 15.3%, Retro 13%, Exploration 6.5%
- #41 Among The Stars
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Hidden Universe Games
Windows
You find yourself in a distant galaxy full of merchants, diplomats, bandits and powerful factions. Explore unknown galaxies, trade, fight pirates or become one. Uncover mysteries and shape the universe!
Why similar: Space Sim 52% ★, Exploration 9.6%, Space 8.8%, Open World 8.1%, Sci-fi 7.8%
- #42 Drifter
74% 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: Space Sim 27.2% ★, Space 25.9%, Procedural Generation 12.1%, Open World 11.5%, Simulation 8.3%
- #43 Quantum Void
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tactical Nounours
Windows
Lost in an unexplored star system after a dimensional anomaly dispersed your fleet, you pick up signals scattered throughout the system. Explore the wrecks of the corpo-fleet, discover the secrets of the anomaly, and try to escape from this star of doom!
Why similar: Space Sim 36.3% ★, 1980s 16.5%, Space 16%, Sci-fi 12.3%, Retro 10.5%
- #44 Jitter
69% matchVery Positive86% of 153 reviews2025
Dev: Berko Games
Windows
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 35.8% ★, Space 18.4%, Open World 11.9%, Sci-fi 11.5%, Retro 10%
- #45 Tachyon Dreams Anthology
70% matchPositive92% of 24 reviews2024
Dev: Cosmic Void
Windows
Time itself is breaking up, and Dodger, the dishwashing dude onboard Penrose Space Station, is the unlikely fixer. Join the chaos in this 80s-style comedy, sci-fi text-parser adventure as Dodger tackles a cosmic crisis like no other! This version includes all three episodes + new extra content!
Why similar: Typing 36.8% ★, 1980s 18.5%, Sci-fi 12.4%, Retro 11.7%, Space 9.1%
- #46 Rogue System
71% matchMixed67% of 274 reviews2022
Dev: Digits Crossed Interactive, LLCPub: Image Space Incorporated
Windows
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 67.7% ★, Space 18.1%, Simulation 14.2%
- #47 Rheksetor
73% matchNo user reviews2018
Dev: Trokardia
Windows
Explore and unravel the mysteries of Rheksetor!
Why similar: Space Sim 38% ★, Space 19.1%, Open World 10.3%, Sci-fi 8.6%, Exploration 7.3%
- #48 No Man's Sky
69% matchVery Positive85% of 402,164 reviews2016
Dev: Hello Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 20.2 hrsMean: 70.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
No Man's Sky is a game about exploration and survival in an infinite procedurally generated universe.
Why similar: Space 21.3%, Space Sim 18.1% ★, Open World 14.9%, Procedural Generation 13.5%, Sci-fi 10.9%
- #49 Tachyon: The Fringe
71% matchVery Positive89% of 244 reviews2009
Dev: NovaLogic
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 36%
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 59.4% ★, Space 24.8%, Simulation 15.7%
- #50 Transcendence
70% matchVery Positive88% of 221 reviews2015
Dev: Kronosaur Productions
Windows
Explore the farthest reaches of Human Space in this open-world space adventure. Compelled to journey to the Galactic Core by a mysterious hyperintelligence, you must fight your way through dozens of star systems teeming with clashing empires, expansionist AIs, and fearsome xenophobes.
Why similar: Space Sim 26.3% ★, Space 20.3%, Procedural Generation 15.4%, Open World 11.2%, Sci-fi 10.3%
- #51 Flowrate
67% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Arekcuta
Windows
A minimalist space survival game about managing fuel in a field of procedurally generated planets. Scan atmospheres, land carefully, and keep moving—because if you run out of antimatter, it's over.
Why similar: Space Sim 30.9% ★, Procedural Generation 20.8%, Space 19.2%, Survival 13%, Stylized 5.8%
- #52 Mikseli: Genesis
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mikseli Oy
Windows
A sci-fi FPS where a pirate ambush scatters your family across alien planets. Play as Arin, fight bosses, travel through portals, and reunite the Mikseli family. Demo available now. Wishlist for launch updates.
Why similar: Space Sim 24.6% ★, Space 18%, Sci-fi 17.1%, Survival 12.3%, Open World 6.6%
- #53 Landinar: Into the Void
69% matchMixed57% of 243 reviews2019
Dev: Convoy Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Landinar: Into the Void is a top-down space-adventure-RPG. You are recruited as a rookie bounty hunter in the oppressive Landinar Empire. On your journey through the quadrant you will meet diverse characters, build your own spaceship and choose your battles.
Why similar: Space Sim 37.8% ★, Space 25.1%, Top-Down Shooter 10.7%, Open World 10.1%, Sci-fi 8.2%
- #54 Funorbit
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Aeroenix
Windows · Mac
Funorbit is a space survival simulation with realistic physics, resource gathering, crafting, and building. Navigate a vast universe using orbital mechanics, encounter drifting meteoroids, and construct space stations to survive.
Why similar: Space Sim 33.1% ★, Procedural Generation 11.9%, Investigation 10.5%, Space 10.3%, Sci-fi 7.4%
- #55 Slingshottr
66% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: tentcoding
Windows
A co-op sci-fi featuring scrap, piracy, and your talkative line manager Clara.
Why similar: Space Sim 33.4% ★, Space 25.4%, Sci-fi 15%, Procedural Generation 8.4%, Futuristic 5.7%
- #56 Ring Miner
68% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2020
Dev: Game Studio Abraham Stolk Inc.
Windows · Linux
An open world space mining game. Explore a vast planetary ring where every spot on every rock can be mined for minerals. Use your transport ship to drop off the mining rover, anywhere in the ring system, and start digging! Your capable 6-wheeled rover can climb many obstacles.
Why similar: Space Sim 43.9% ★, Procedural Generation 17.5%, Open World 16.1%, Sci-fi 13.4%, Simulation 8.6%
- #57 Evochron Mercenary
68% matchMostly Positive77% of 434 reviews2012
Dev: StarWraith 3D Games LLC
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 73%
The life of an independent mercenary is rarely without excitement. Your spacecraft awaits and your adventure begins in the Sapphire star system.
Why similar: Space Sim 35.7% ★, Space 32.1%, Sci-fi 11.7%, Open World 10.7%, Simulation 9.7%
- #58 Thrustme Too
67% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Nikolaj Piet PaghPub: PetskullGames
Windows
Pilot a lunar lander through 100 unique, alien-infested caves! Rescue astronauts, gather crates, and collect gems to unlock powerful upgrades. Navigate treacherous terrain, face hostile creatures, and deliver your precious cargo to the surface in this thrilling 2D adventure.
Why similar: Space Sim 30.5% ★, Procedural Generation 16%, Space 14.2%, Sci-fi 9.8%, Retro 9.3%
- #59 Inspiral: Echoes of Gravity
64% matchMostly Positive80% of 54 reviews2025
Dev: PcZ Games
Windows · Mac
Start as an asteroid, grow by absorbing other celestial bodies to become a planet, a star, and ultimately a black hole. Experience realistic gravity and orbital physics in an ever-evolving sandbox universe.
Why similar: Space Sim 36.1% ★, Space 21.2%, Procedural Generation 12.5%, Sci-fi 9.9%, Simulation 6.2%