
A retro style space sim where you mine, trade, bounty hunt, pillage, and explore. In this game you choose you own path as you navigate the galaxy while balancing faction alligence and legality of your actions.
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A retro style space sim where you mine, trade, bounty hunt, pillage, and explore. In this game you choose you own path as you navigate the galaxy while balancing faction alligence and legality of your actions.

Worlds Of The Future
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!

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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.
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 33.2%, Sandbox 16.8%, Futuristic 11.8%, Space 9.5%, Open World 6.3%
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 32.1%, Sandbox 15.6%, Shooter 10.7%, Futuristic 9.4%, Space 8.1%
In the far future, armadas from surrounding systems have suddenly waged war on Earth. You are a pilot from the Ares Squadron, flying the fastest, most dangerous crafts ever made. You're outgunned, outmanned, and strapped into a flying coffin.
Why similar: Shooter 13.4%, Space Sim 11.6%, 1990's 10.8%, Retro 10.4%, War 10.3%
Where is Earth is a top-down vehicular combat game. Traverse planets, evading threats and obstacles, in search of your crew. Gather resources to assemble upgrades, landing vehicles, space craft, weaponry and support modules to aid you in your fight against an unknown enemy.
Why similar: Space Sim 29.4%, Vehicular Combat 14.6%, Space 10.1%, Retro 9.1%, Shooter 8.3%
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 44.4%, Sandbox 21.2%, Futuristic 8.8%, Open World 6.2%, Space 6%
A sci-fi space flight, exploration, and survival game in third person. Survival is important in this universe, both physically and economically. Exploring different planets, spacestations, and debris areas, and surface facilities is the key part for scavenging and collecting materials and tools.
Why similar: Space Sim 26.1%, Space 16.6%, Sandbox 16.6%, Sci-fi 10.3%, PvE 7.3%
In celebration of the 25 yr anniversary of the first release, this compendium contains all 4 games in the Battlecruiser 3000AD series which was first released in 1996.
Why similar: Space Sim 34%, Futuristic 14%, Sandbox 13.9%, Space 11.3%, Sci-fi 8.7%
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 38.7%, Space 17.4%, Sci-fi 11%, Shooter 9.6%, Action 9.6%
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 30.5%, Sandbox 14.7%, Space 12.5%, Open World 9%, Retro 8.5%
In the distant year of 2359, previously unknown alien forces have attacked Earth and its colonies. You are an agent on a special mission sent by the global senate to repel the attack and stop the alien forces.
Why similar: Space Sim 33.8%, Shooter 12.9%, 1990's 11.7%, Action 8.4%, Casual 7.3%
Galactic Command Echo Squad SE is a high-end and very challenging space/planetary combat game. It offers a thrilling campaign, instant action combat sessions as well as a sandbox mode allowing you to explore the game's universe while battling hostile Insurgent forces among others.
Why similar: Space Sim 27.6%, Sandbox 14.8%, Space 12.4%, Futuristic 10.6%, Shooter 10.3%
Explore space in a hand crafted, physics based universe, with immersive sound and atmosphere. Fight and board ships, collect rare cargo, and upgrade your ship.
Why similar: Space Sim 35.1%, Sandbox 18.7%, Action 8.4%, Vehicular Combat 7.8%, Adventure 7.7%
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 31.1%, Space 15.1%, Sci-fi 11.4%, Action 9.8%, Adventure 8.8%
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 25.8%, Space 17.7%, Futuristic 11.9%, Sandbox 11.9%, Sci-fi 10.7%
You are the new hot shot space Cadet fresh out of the Terran Space Force academy in the year 2247 when the alien invasion of the solar system begins. Fly your spaceship through planetary landscapes firing advanced technology weapons and managing ship subsystems to defeat waves of enemies.
Why similar: Space Sim 31.9%, Space 17.7%, Shooter 13%, Sci-fi 10.5%, Vehicular Combat 9.3%
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%, Sandbox 14.3%, Space 12.7%, Futuristic 11.4%, Sci-fi 9.1%
Strap into the cockpit of your Arduxim fighter and take on enemy starships in this first-person tactical space shooter. Harks back to the classic Wing Commander games. Playable in VR or on monitor.
Why similar: Space Sim 31.9%, 1990's 14.6%, Futuristic 10.3%, Shooter 8.4%, Space 8.4%
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 37.4%, Futuristic 12.8%, Space 11.9%, Open World 10.5%, Sci-fi 8.7%
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 34.2%, Sandbox 16.6%, Vehicular Combat 12.1%, Space 11.5%, Open World 10.1%
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 31.4%, Space 19.5%, Action 14.4%, Adventure 12.7%, Sci-fi 11.1%
Space Out blends elements from Breakout, pinball, and a space shooter to provide a unique, fast-paced, and challenging arcade experience.
Why similar: Space Sim 39.3%, Shooter 15.2%, Action 10.3%, Casual 8.8%, Aliens 7.8%
A top-down space shooter roguelike set in a handcrafted, procedurally-enriched galaxy. Coming soon.
Why similar: Space Sim 33.8%, Shooter 12.7%, Futuristic 11.9%, Space 8%, Aliens 7.8%
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 37.8%, Sandbox 20.9%, Space 11.2%, Action 9.8%, Open World 7.2%
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 44.8%, 1990's 14.5%, Space 13.5%, Retro 11.3%, Futuristic 7.5%
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 25.4%, Space 19.7%, Sandbox 13.2%, Open World 10.4%, Sci-fi 9.7%
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 51.8%, Space 17.8%, Sci-fi 11.6%, Retro 10.9%, Action 6.7%
Fight back against the evil Galactic Federation! It'll be good for humanity and probably OK for you.
Why similar: Space Sim 35.5%, Space 12.2%, 1990's 10.3%, Retro 10.2%, Sci-fi 9.1%
QANGA: 750 years after humanity's fall, you must survive in a shattered world where Earth itself demands vengeance. Tear through the fabric of space to face the Voss, awaken the ancient civilisation, and dare to challenge the Sanglines, born from the bowels of a world that condemned you.
Why similar: Space Sim 27.9%, Futuristic 15.3%, Sandbox 13.1%, Shooter 12.3%, Space 10.9%
We present you a fun simulation game in which you pilot an aircraft and have the mission to destroy parts of a large asteroid that has broken into millions of pieces and is heading towards Earth.
Why similar: Space Sim 42.6%, Shooter 13.9%, Action 11.2%, Space 10.6%, Casual 9.6%
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 24.3%, Space Sim 21.9%, Sandbox 17.8%, Open World 13.8%, Sci-fi 9.7%
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 22.6%, Shooter 15.2%, Space 13.2%, Sci-fi 13.1%, Adventure 9%
"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 37.9%, Vehicular Combat 14.7%, Space 14.1%, Futuristic 10.1%, Sci-fi 9.4%
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 42.4%, Space 24.2%, Sci-fi 12.4%, Action 9.7%, Open World 9.2%
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 46.5%, Space 19.5%, Futuristic 18%, Adventure 4.7%, Casual 4.5%
Embark on a journey through the memory of a millennial in this arcade platform full of small indie games inspired by the golden age of entertainment.
Why similar: Space Sim 32.9%, Vehicular Combat 19.3%, 1990's 14.1%, Shooter 11.2%, Space 7%
An endless sci-fi asteroid shooter where each level gets harder. Battle enemies, collect upgrades, and survive infinite waves of intense space combat!
Why similar: Space Sim 38.8%, Shooter 15%, PvE 10.6%, Space 7%, Action 6.7%
Stardust aces is a six-axis space dog-fighting game with arcadey weapons and a semi-realistic flight model.
Why similar: Space Sim 36.2%, Futuristic 13.8%, Shooter 13.1%, Space 9.7%, Vehicular Combat 7.5%
Warspace 2 is a 1-4 player CO-OP space shooter with RPG elements, open-world and procedurally-generated galaxy. You can trade, craft, and fight your way through a universe, either solo or with friends.
Why similar: Space Sim 28.8%, Sandbox 17.2%, Space 11.6%, Shooter 9.2%, PvE 6.9%
On a recently-terraformed planet at the edge of human space, waves of alien invaders have suddenly appeared. Take the pilot's seat of a VTOL fighter aircraft and wipe out the alien infection!
Why similar: Space Sim 35.4%, Vehicular Combat 11.8%, Space 10.5%, Futuristic 9.4%, Aliens 7.9%
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 35.5%, Space 18.8%, Sandbox 12.4%, Open World 8.5%, Adventure 7.4%
When the Stars Threw Down Their Spears is a story-rich, retro space shooter inspired by DOS-era space games like Star Control, Solar Winds, and Lightspeed. Blast your way through fast-paced arcade combat; build out modular, upgradable ships; and explore a galaxy torn by war.
Why similar: Space Sim 34.1%, Space 14.5%, 1990's 11.9%, Retro 10.8%, Futuristic 8.6%
A must for any fan, Star Trek: Starfleet Academy is an action/flight simulator featuring filmed footage of the original Star Trek actors. Take your place among the best and brightest at Starfleet Academy!
Why similar: Space Sim 37.3%, Space 12.3%, Futuristic 10.2%, 1990's 9.4%, Sci-fi 9.2%
A small quick game about building a factory to launch planets into a solar system! Grow your base and increase production to make the ultimate factory for launching planets!
Why similar: Space Sim 37%, Sandbox 20%, Futuristic 13.4%, Casual 9.4%, Space 8.9%
Aero Striker is a highly stylized action-packed flight combat simulator game that is intentionally designed to be easy to make it more enjoyable and less nerve-racking. The aim is to have fun making aliens explode while experiencing the sensation of flying. Let none of the evil aliens escape!
Why similar: Space Sim 32.2%, Shooter 11.9%, Space 11.6%, Sci-fi 7.9%, War 7.6%
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 42.4%, Retro 12.7%, Shooter 12.5%, Space 11.8%, Action 9.5%
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 34.8%, Sandbox 13.3%, Space 13.2%, Retro 10.1%, Open World 9.5%
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 36.7%, Space 22.2%, Sandbox 13.1%, Sci-fi 8.7%, Action 6.7%
The game of survival and construction on the surface of the moon. Learn to build a base on the surface of the moon, maintain survival, explore and discover the secrets inside the moon, and solve abnormal problems.
Why similar: Space Sim 30.5%, Futuristic 13.5%, Space 12.7%, Sandbox 10.9%, Open World 9.7%
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 47.1%, Space 17.6%, Open World 11.4%, Sci-fi 8.8%, Sandbox 8.3%
Super CosmoJet is a 2D physics-based action space game. Master gravity and your ship's thrust controls to navigate hazardous star systems, on your quest to find your missing father. Each star system is procedurally generated at runtime, so no two play-throughs are the same!
Why similar: Space Sim 29.5%, Space 19.7%, Shooter 16.9%, Action 11.3%, Aliens 7.4%
Blast into the chaos of Space Rocks in Space, the ultimate 3D space flight adventure. Pilot customizable ships, explore stunning worlds, and battle through asteroid storms, UFO attacks and endless missiles barrages in this retro arcade odyssey.
Why similar: Space Sim 34.2%, Vehicular Combat 18.6%, Space 10.6%, Futuristic 8.2%, Sci-fi 8.2%
Fly into battle across multiple bite-size levels of exciting 3D aerial combat! Do you focus on taking out the alien fighters? Or rescue the stranded inhabitants before they're abducted? What about the deadly terraforming virus sweeping the surface below?
Why similar: Space Sim 29.7%, Vehicular Combat 15.6%, Space 13.3%, 1990's 11.2%, Shooter 10.9%
Fight till you can't then fight some more! A space combat simulator with survival crafting elements.
Why similar: Space Sim 34.9%, Sandbox 16.9%, Open World 9.9%, War 9.3%, Aliens 7.9%
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 47%, Space 16.2%, Aliens 9.5%, Futuristic 8.8%, Sci-fi 7.9%
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 28.7%, Space Sim 28.6%, Open World 12.1%, Sci-fi 11.5%, Sandbox 8.4%
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 38.9%, Space 25%, Sandbox 18.7%, Open World 9.7%, Sci-fi 6.6%
In a dystopian spacefaring future, mankind struggles to maintain their humanity. Take control of devastating spacecrafts, upgrade their loadouts and offer justice to the highest bidder. Become a space-traveling mercenary. Become the VOIDHUNTER.
Why similar: Space Sim 33.3%, Vehicular Combat 15.2%, Space 13.7%, Futuristic 13.2%, Open World 8.8%
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 55.7%, Space 19.2%, Action 12.9%, 1990's 6.8%, Sci-fi 3.8%
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 41.9%, Space 17.4%, Vehicular Combat 13.5%, Open World 8.1%, Action 5.8%
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 37.3%, Vehicular Combat 11.9%, Open World 11.4%, Space 10%, Sci-fi 9%