Games Like Astral Wake

Trade to make your fortune in this lo-fi, laid back space adventure, where you'll get help from anthropomorphic animals, gear up your ship, and search for the mythical key to immortality hidden in the depths of space.

Why similar: Space Sim 42.8% ★, Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, Trading 14.1% ★, Open World 8.8%, Top-Down 4.7%

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 30.2% ★, Trading 25.7% ★, Open World 13.2%, Space 13%, Top-Down 6.6%

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 34.5% ★, Trading 20.4% ★, Open World 13.6%, Top-Down Shooter 10%, Space 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 35.9% ★, Trading 17.6% ★, Open World 13.8%, Space 9.8%, Artificial Intelligence 9%

Fly your space ship through a 2D sci-fi world. Fight real-time space battles, upgrade your vessel and trade rare resources. And if you get bored on the way, text with your AI assistant Hopper. She will know what to do.

Why similar: Space Sim 23.1% ★, Trading 17.6% ★, Artificial Intelligence 16.5%, Top-Down Shooter 12.8%, Open World 9.5%

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 55.1% ★, Space 16.9%, Trading 14.8% ★, Simulation 8.3%, Action 3.4%

A futuristic space combat simulation set in deep space featuring 1st person combat, exploration of new warp paths and sectors, prospecting resource, shipping freight, base building or munitions deployment. Up to 9 player ships can be flown or assigned to co-pilots and grouped into squads.

Why similar: Space Sim 41.8% ★, Trading 19.1% ★, Open World 14.1%, Artificial Intelligence 13.1%, Sci-fi 3.1%

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 48.7% ★, Open World 15.3%, Space 14.7%, Trading 11.4% ★, Simulation 4.7%

"Sirius-4" is a plot-oriented space simulator that gives the player complete freedom of action as a hired pilot of the "Sirius" unit. The action takes place on the outskirts of human space during a turbulent time for the galaxy after a global war.

Why similar: Space Sim 41.3% ★, Trading 14.9% ★, Simulation 10.8%, Space 10%, Open World 7.7%

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 25.3%, Space Sim 23.3% ★, Trading 21.2% ★, Open World 16.3%, Simulation 5%

The Human Race had advanced to the point where we could travel among the stars, we developed giant automated machines to help us colonise other worlds, but there was a fault in their programming and they turned and attacked. Forcing us to lay a trap to protect Earth and exiling the Human race to stay on Earth once again.

Why similar: Space Sim 32.4% ★, Trading 25.3% ★, Space 18.2%, Simulation 11%, Open World 6.8%

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 27.7% ★, Trading 23.3% ★, Space 17.1%, Open World 13.6%, Simulation 8.8%

It is the year 2938. The long wished-for encounter of the X Universe and the Earth holds both joy and sorrow for the people. Despite flourishing trade, the clash of the diverse races, cultures and life forms creates new tensions, mistrust and open conflict that need to be overcome!

Why similar: Space Sim 31% ★, Space 22.9%, Trading 21.9% ★, Open World 10.5%, Simulation 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 54.4% ★, Simulation 14.3%, Space 13%, Open World 12.1%, Realistic 6.2%

Explore a scientifically grounded version of our solar system in this 2D space adventure. Mine asteroids, fight hostile ships, navigate the cold silence between worlds, and choose your place among rival factions.

Why similar: Space Sim 40.5% ★, Top-Down Shooter 19.1%, Space 8.2%, Open World 7.6%, Simulation 6.9%

X²: The Threat is of a new generation of space simulator games, you play the role of Julian Gardna who continues the story set by X: Beyond The Frontier. The updated graphics engine gives the universe a fresher feel with newly designed ships and stations adding to the complexity of the universe.

Why similar: Space Sim 31.4% ★, Trading 22.4% ★, Space 20.7%, Open World 11.7%, Simulation 7.6%

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 36.4% ★, Space 21.2%, Open World 12.6%, Trading 11.3% ★, Simulation 10.2%

Use your ship to explore a massive galaxy. Land on planets and gather resources to maintain and upgrade your ship! Invite your friends to help and set up jobs and missions.

Why similar: Space Sim 34.5% ★, Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, Artificial Intelligence 13.5%, 2.5D 11.3%, Space 8.4%

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 47.2% ★, Space 21.8%, Open World 13.2%, Action 6.9%, Simulation 5.5%

Advanced Space Flight, Combat, Trading, and Exploration Simulation. Set in a vast explorable universe, Evochron Legacy offers freeform gameplay with many diverse objectives and paths to choose from.

Why similar: Space Sim 40.5% ★, Trading 25% ★, Open World 12%, Space 11.6%, Simulation 5.9%

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 37.5% ★, Space 14.8%, Top-Down Shooter 13.4%, Open World 12.7%, Action 7.6%

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 39.5% ★, Top-Down Shooter 20.5%, Space 17%, Open World 12.2%, Action 5.2%

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: Space Sim 34.5% ★, Trading 28.3% ★, Space 11.5%, Open World 11%, Top-Down 5.7%

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 27.6% ★, Trading 19.8% ★, Space 13.8%, Open World 13.6%, Top-Down Shooter 13.2%

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 71.9% ★, Simulation 15.6%, Space 12.5%

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 37.6% ★, Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, Space 17.6%, Open World 15.8%, Sci-fi 3.5%

X3: Reunion continues the epic space saga, blending deep space trading and intense real-time combat. Explore a vast universe, establish your empire, and shape the new frontier. With enhanced graphics and intricate economies, it's a journey of strategy, simulation, and interstellar intrigue.

Why similar: Space Sim 40.5% ★, Space 21.2%, Trading 15.2% ★, Open World 9.5%, Simulation 7.9%

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 55.5% ★, Simulation 13.8%, Open World 10.1%, Space 9.4%, Futuristic 4.4%

Evil A.I. Space Bots are attacking Earth, You and Your team of Good A.I. Bots must stop them !

Why similar: Space Sim 53.2% ★, Artificial Intelligence 19.2%, Simulation 14%, Space 13.6%

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 61.4% ★, Space 17.2%, Simulation 7.4%, Sci-fi 5.4%, Action 5.1%

Explore a precisely recreated lunar surface built from real data and a JAXA-backed simulation.

Why similar: Space Sim 56.9% ★, Space 15%, Open World 14.6%, Simulation 13.6%

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 62.4% ★, Space 17.5%, Action 9.3%, Simulation 9.2%, Sci-fi 1.7%

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 64.8% ★, Simulation 17.7%, Space 17.5%

Shoting!!!

Why similar: Space Sim 46.9% ★, Top-Down Shooter 22.7%, Simulation 12.9%, Space 9.2%, Top-Down 5.8%

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 Sim 32.1% ★, Space 26.4%, Open World 17.7%, Trading 11% ★, Sci-fi 5.1%

Star Squadron is a next-generation space combat simulator delivering unmatched immersion. With seamless transitions, an interactive narrative, and our proprietary Voice Mimic System that personalizes dialogue to your actions, your choices, and your name, every journey will feel uniquely yours.

Why similar: Space Sim 44.1% ★, Artificial Intelligence 22.5%, Space 13.4%, Simulation 5.7%, Sci-fi 3.8%

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 Sim 32.8% ★, Space 26.3%, Simulation 13.2%, Trading 8.9% ★, Open World 8.4%

Crossfire II is an Retro / Arcade / Top-Down Shooter, originally released in 2002 for the AMIGA. The main part of the game is a classic, fast paced, single player story campaign. Fly different space ships and fight, to save the universe as you know it. Also you get a survival and a local PvP mode.

Why similar: Space Sim 49.8% ★, Top-Down Shooter 24.7%, Space 11.3%, Action 7.2%, Top-Down 4.9%

Blow up bots beyond the stars. AI Driven 2D Spaceship Warfare

Why similar: Space Sim 41.6% ★, Top-Down Shooter 16.5%, Artificial Intelligence 11.8%, Simulation 11.5%, Action 7.3%

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 50.5% ★, Space 18.4%, Action 8%, Open World 8%, Sci-fi 5.6%

Earth Space Defenders is a starship twin-stick real-time shooter action game. Experience story of menacing green smoke that plagues whole universe. Supports steam multiplayer and party play with multiple controllers.

Why similar: Space Sim 35.9% ★, Top-Down Shooter 21.1%, 2.5D 11.8%, PvE 8.5%, Space 7.8%

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 47.2% ★, Open World 17.1%, Space 12.2%, Simulation 6.4%, Action 4.4%

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

Why similar: Space Sim 38.1% ★, Trading 29.7% ★, Space 11.2%, Open World 9.5%, Simulation 5.4%

Cattle Hyperdrive is a space trucking open world game that takes place across the solar system.

Why similar: Space Sim 40% ★, Trading 19.8% ★, 2.5D 13.6%, Open World 13.4%, Space 8.7%

Doppelganger is a a top-down tactical space game. Command your ship, route power to critical systems, and outsmart enemy fleets. Earn points to upgrade your weapons and defenses.

Why similar: Space Sim 44.1% ★, Top-Down Shooter 19.1%, 2.5D 11.4%, Simulation 7.9%, Action 7.5%

In this multiplayer game you have to explore the Solar System in real scale. Control spaceships of the near future, explore planets, moons and asteroids, mine resources, fight for space domination and build the future of the universe.

Why similar: Space Sim 34.4% ★, Trading 22.5% ★, Open World 12.2%, Space 11.5%, PvE 6.3%

A cozy space-trucking game about hauling cargo, docking at industrial stations, and cruising between planets at your own pace. Take on delivery contracts, manage your ship, and enjoy the quiet life of an interstellar transport pilot.

Why similar: Space Sim 60.8% ★, Trading 25.7% ★, PvE 8.5%, Sci-fi 5%

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 66.3% ★, Space 20.9%, Action 9.6%, Simulation 3.2%

See the galaxy through the eyes of a trader. Hundreds of years after humanity took to the stars, you're free to buy, fight, explore, and build your way to power. Shape economies, form alliances, and influence the systems that control trade, tech, and politics.

Why similar: Space Sim 40.3% ★, Trading 32.1% ★, Space 13.5%, Simulation 6.6%, Sci-fi 3.5%

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 45.7% ★, Space 24.2%, Open World 14.6%, Simulation 9.1%, Sci-fi 3%

Nebula Strike is a space-themed 2.5D top-down twin-stick shooter game.

Why similar: Space Sim 38.8% ★, Top-Down Shooter 23.4%, 2.5D 12.2%, Space 8.6%, Top-Down 6%

Top-down science fiction space shooter game with story inserted into dark space of universe.

Why similar: Space Sim 35.3% ★, Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, Simulation 12.5%, Space 8.4%, Action 7.7%

Interstellar Rift is an open world starship simulator with an emphasis on ship construction and multi-player interaction. Survive in a hostile galaxy with your own custom designed and constructed starship. Invite other players to join your crew or fight them across the galaxy!

Why similar: Space Sim 37.5% ★, Trading 24.7% ★, Open World 13.5%, Space 9.5%, Simulation 4.3%

Over 20 years of legendary space battles! Explore a massive living universe of danger and opportunity in a challenging and highly rewarding space adventure. Fight, trade, build, and connect with a universe driven and shaped directly by players.

Why similar: Space Sim 34.7% ★, Trading 27.4% ★, Open World 12.8%, Space 10.7%, PvE 6.2%

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 45.7% ★, Space 19.3%, Simulation 17.7%, Action 9.6%, Sci-fi 4.9%

In "Space Mechanics: Repair | Hiring | Craft" you are the owner of a space repair station in which you have to work. Repair spaceships, get money for it, hire them and create items for sale or for your own purposes.

Why similar: Space Sim 56.1% ★, Space 14.1%, Trading 13% ★, Simulation 9.4%, Futuristic 6.2%

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 48.7% ★, Simulation 12.9%, Open World 12%, Space 11.8%, Action 8.2%

Deal with a semi-intelligent cloud of asteroids which don't let your starship through. You have 7 ultra-hard projectiles and the ability to collect what remains after each destroyed asteroid. And djenty soundtrack will set just the right vibe.

Why similar: Space Sim 55.4% ★, Space 18.8%, 2.5D 10.4%, Action 8.7%, Top-Down 5.7%

In GravBoost, gravity is your greatest ally and your deadliest foe. Master the art of the gravitational slingshot to intercept orbital targets. Manage your fuel and time wisely in this physics-driven space sim where precision is the only way to survive the cosmic pull.

Why similar: Space Sim 53.7% ★, Top-Down Shooter 11.8%, Simulation 11.7%, Space 10.9%, Top-Down 8.1%

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 56.3% ★, Space 18.2%, Simulation 13.3%, Action 10.9%, Sci-fi 1.4%