- #1 Reassembly
97% matchVery Positive94% of 4,066 reviews2015
Dev: Anisoptera GamesPub: Indie Voyage
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 26.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
A spaceship building and universe-exploration game. Collect resources, expand and grow your fleet, and conquer your personal galaxy. Stellar ambience by Peaks.
Why similar: Building 22%, Space 19.3%, Strategy 16.8%, Sandbox 14.4%, Action 8.1%
- #2 Captain Forever Remix
96% 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 39.6%, Building 17.6%, Action 14.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 7.3%, Sci-fi 6.8%
- #3 Celestial Command
96% matchMixed63% of 687 reviews2014
Dev: Romenics
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Mine asteroids, salvage space debris, design your own small or massive spacecraft using individual functional components, complete missions, and engage in battles against enemies in a vast galaxy with realistic physics based on orbital mechanics or in a classic physics mode.
Why similar: Space 23.2%, Strategy 18.7%, Space Sim 15.7% ★, Sandbox 12.3%, Action 10%
- #4 Homeworld Remastered Collection
95% matchVery Positive88% of 13,977 reviews2015
Dev: Gearbox SoftwarePub: Gearbox Publishing
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 34.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Experience the epic space strategy games that redefined the RTS genre. Control your fleet and build an armada across more than 30 single-player missions. Choose unit types, fleet formations and flight tactics for each strategic situation.
Why similar: Space 40.2%, Strategy 39.9%, Sci-fi 17.1%, Action 1.9%, Singleplayer 1%
- #5 Space Pirates And Zombies 2
94% matchMostly Positive79% of 2,826 reviews2017
Dev: MinMax Games Ltd.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Design and then improve the ultimate mothership. Explore a persistent living galaxy populated by 200 unique captains that can do everything you can do. Survive the zombie infection and then fight them back. Make allies and start your own faction. Build your empire. Also includes Sandbox Mode.
Why similar: Space 26.8%, Strategy 26.4%, Action 13.3%, Building 7.9%, Sandbox 7.8%
- #6 Subdivision Infinity DX
94% 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 30.2% ★, Action 19.9%, Space 19.8%, Sci-fi 11.7%, Shooter 7.1%
- #7 EVERSPACE™
93% 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 32.1%, Space Sim 25.8% ★, Action 18%, Sci-fi 11.2%, Shooter 5.8%
- #8 Void Destroyer
92% matchMixed60% of 351 reviews2015
Dev: Iteration 11
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 30%
Combining the best of space combat and real time strategy. Victory can be tactical, a dogfight or capital ship slugging match - depending on how you decide to achieve it. Space combat on a RTS scale with space sim savagery.
Why similar: Strategy 34.1%, Space 22.5%, Action 15.9%, Space Sim 14.8% ★, Sci-fi 9.9%
- #9 Between the Stars
90% 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 24.7% ★, Space 21.6%, Strategy 19.2%, Action 12%, Sandbox 8.3%
- #10 Voidship: The Long Journey
91% 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: Strategy 32.7%, Action 17.4%, Space 16.1%, Sci-fi 10.9%, Top-Down Shooter 8.1%
- #11 Interstellar Pilot 2
89% matchVery Positive92% of 153 reviews2023
Dev: Pixelfactor Ltd.
Windows
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: Strategy 26.7%, Space Sim 24.4% ★, Action 17%, Sandbox 12.7%, Space 10.6%
- #12 The Last Starship
88% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,419 reviews2026
Dev: Introversion Software
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
The Last Starship is a 2D space construction game where you design and upgrade your starship. Choose your path: pirate hunter, miner, engineer, spacebus driver, and more, whilst exploring vibrant star systems. Enjoy a growing sandbox world, with regular free updates. Your cosmic adventure awaits!
Why similar: Space Sim 20.2% ★, Strategy 14.5%, Science 14.2% ★, Building 12%, Space 11.8%
- #13 X3: Reunion
91% matchMostly Positive72% of 725 reviews2006
Dev: Egosoft
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 36 minMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 41%
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 26.7% ★, Space 25.1%, Strategy 20.6%, Sandbox 11.2%, Sci-fi 9.3%
- #14 Universal Combat CE
89% matchMixed42% of 267 reviews2015
Dev: 3000AD
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 15.8 hrs≥1hr: 45%
The ultimate space capital ship combat compendium is the evolution of hard core space combat sims. The only game of its kind currently in existence.
Why similar: Strategy 34.9%, Space 29.4%, Sci-fi 19.3%, Space Sim 6% ★, Building 3.3%
- #15 Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander
84% matchVery Positive95% of 12,431 reviews2022
Dev: Walternate Realities
Windows
Median: 19.3 hrsMean: 40.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Design and simulate the starships of your dreams! Command your ship or fleet in epic battles and manage your crew while exploring a dangerous galaxy. Play alone or with friends, test your ships in online PvP, and let your imagination reach for the stars!
Why similar: Space Sim 23.4% ★, Strategy 16.8%, Building 16.2%, Space 15.1%, Sci-fi 13.6%
- #16 Battlezone 98 Redux
86% matchVery Positive91% of 1,119 reviews2016
Dev: Big Boat InteractivePub: Rebellion
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%
One of the greatest sci-fi strategy games of all time returns with remastered visuals, online multiplayer and near unlimited mod content from Steam Workshop. Experience thrilling first person action and acclaimed RTS in this explosive alternate vision of the 1960s space race.
Why similar: Strategy 46.6%, Action 21.7%, Sci-fi 17.7%, Space 12.1%, Singleplayer 2%
- #17 Flotilla
87% matchVery Positive82% of 239 reviews2010
Dev: Blendo Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18 minMean: 1.8 hrs≥1hr: 28%
Lead your orbital battleships to victory in Flotilla! Fight, trade, and explore new planets in your journey through the galaxy. Featuring tactically rich 3D combat, flank and surprise the enemy from any direction. When the dust settles, generate another randomized universe for a brand new adventure!
Why similar: Space Sim 31.1% ★, Strategy 25.4%, Space 13.6%, Sci-fi 12.6%, Action 9.3%
- #18 BossConstructor
86% 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 23.6%, Action 20.4%, Building 19.8%, Physics 8.4%, Sci-fi 6.7%
- #19 Homeworld 3
84% matchMixed41% of 8,530 reviews2024
Dev: Blackbird InteractivePub: Gearbox Publishing
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 58.0 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Tactical, beautiful, and wholly unique, the GOTY-winning sci-fi RTS returns with Homeworld 3. Assume control and battle through fleet combat in dazzling, fully 3D space while the award-winning story unfolds on a galactic scale.
Why similar: Strategy 40.3%, Space 37.1%, Sci-fi 19.4%, Singleplayer 3.1%
- #20 Conflicks - Revolutionary Space Battles
85% matchMostly Positive72% of 173 reviews2015
Dev: Artifice Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Spaceships, lasers, and… chickens! What more could you ask for?Conflicks: Revolutionary Space Battles is a creative new take on space-themed videogames that merges the deep, thoughtful gameplay of strategy games with the intuitive accessibility of physics-based games.
Why similar: Strategy 44.2%, Action 18.2%, Space 13.6%, Physics 9.4%, Sci-fi 7.4%
- #21 Children of a Dead Earth
83% matchVery Positive90% of 902 reviews2016
Dev: Q Switched Productions, LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 23.8 hrs≥1hr: 65%
The most scientifically accurate space warfare simulator ever made. Now with Steam Workshop!
Why similar: Strategy 27.2%, Science 23.9% ★, Space 19.7%, Space Sim 13.4% ★, Sci-fi 9.3%
- #22 Dark Old Sun
82% matchVery Positive92% of 51 reviews2018
Dev: SN!Somos Nerds
Windows · Mac · Linux
A shoot'em up, with focus on choice and progressiveness, so you can choose between a wide selection of weapons, and upgrade them becoming way more powerfull as you play.Big multi-phase bosses and a dramatic story.
Why similar: Action 40.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Space 12.5%, Shooter 8.7%, Sci-fi 8.2%
- #23 Particle Fleet: Emergence
81% matchVery Positive92% of 1,261 reviews2016
Dev: Knuckle Cracker
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 24.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Build and design your own fleets and stand opposed to the Particulate in this physics/strategy/RTS/fleet hybrid. Build partially destructible and self repairing ships that interact with enemies less controlled by some scripted logic and more driven by a real time massive physics particle simulation.
Why similar: Strategy 55.2%, Space 24.7%, Sci-fi 9.4%, Indie 6.7%, 2D 3%
- #24 Space Engineers 2
78% matchMostly Positive76% of 4,293 reviews2025
Dev: Keen Software House
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Space Engineers 2 is a sandbox about engineering and colonization where you build ships, stations, and planetary bases in a fully destructible world. Begin the story of Miro and Ivan Sokol, expand humanity’s foothold in the Almagest system, and fight to survive.
Why similar: Science 16.1% ★, Space Sim 13.3% ★, Building 11.6%, Strategy 10.5%, Space 10.5%
- #25 Creeper World 3: Arc Eternal
80% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 4,761 reviews2014
Dev: Knuckle Cracker
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 77.0 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Creeper World 3 is what happens when cellular automata takes over a strategy simulation. Instead of discrete units that attack your base, a fluid-like substance spreads over the terraformable terrain. Your base, your weapons, your strategy... you must adapt them all.
Why similar: Strategy 68.9%, Sci-fi 17.6%, Indie 5.4%, Singleplayer 3.4%, Sandbox 2.4%
- #26 Space Rogue
82% matchMixed64% of 451 reviews2016
Dev: Red Beat
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Take on the role of a spaceship captain. Explore new worlds, and engage in intense ship-to-ship battles. Develop unique battle tactics, upgrade your ship, and recruit crew members as you fight for peace or piracy.
Why similar: Strategy 30.4%, Space 25.8%, Sandbox 16.8%, Sci-fi 10.1%, Exploration 7%
- #27 Space Pirates and Zombies
81% matchVery Positive91% of 3,143 reviews2011
Dev: MinMax Games Ltd.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Explore a randomly generated Galaxy populated with factions, enemies, missions, and items providing you with a unique experience each time you play.
Why similar: Space 31.1%, Strategy 19.4%, Action 14.1%, Sci-fi 11.7%, Sandbox 6.3%
- #28 Captain Starshot
79% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Space 25.2%, Action 22.6%, Sci-fi 14.9%, Indie 6%
- #29 Steel Rain
79% matchVery Positive84% of 106 reviews2015
Dev: PolarityFlow, Adrian ZinggPub: PolarityFlow
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 97%
It's the ultimate, strategic SHMUP ReMix! Control TWO combat wings, flick between THREE different formations, and BLAST your way through overwhelming enemy fleets! Liberate planets, build colonies, research tech and skills, craft items, or even play 2p co-op in this unique new indie game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.5%, Strategy 22%, Action 13.4%, Space 13.2%, Shooter 8.8%
- #30 Battlezone: Combat Commander
77% matchVery Positive90% of 926 reviews2018
Dev: Big Boat InteractivePub: Rebellion
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Battlezone: Combat Commander remasters FPS-RTS classic Battlezone II with slick new visuals, brand new achievements, Steam Workshop support and much more! The solar system is at war. Take command.
Why similar: Strategy 45.3%, Action 23.9%, Space 13.4%, Shooter 8.8%, Sci-fi 7.3%
- #31 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: Strategy 23.4%, Top-Down Shooter 18.7%, Space 13.5%, Action 13.1%, Space Sim 11.5% ★
- #32 FTL: Faster Than Light
75% 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 28.3%, Strategy 28.1%, Space Sim 19.7% ★, Sci-fi 14.6%, Indie 3.6%
- #33 CDF Starfighter VR
78% matchMixed63% of 103 reviews2017
Dev: MadAboutGamesStudios
Windows
CDF Starfighter VR Remastered is a VR space combat simulator that puts you in the cockpit of the CDF`s most advanced starfighters. Engage a variety of enemies in 4 different game modes and play the part of Lt. Rodgers in the extensive VR Campaign Mode.
Why similar: Action 38.9%, Space 31.6%, Sci-fi 19.6%, Indie 10%
- #34 Angels Fall First
77% matchVery Positive82% of 2,786 reviews2015
Dev: Strangely Interactive Ltd
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 62%
From commanding the battle standing on the bridge of your flagship all the way down to tactical infantry firefights - AFF brings together all the combat you ever wanted in a rich science fiction setting. Boarding, pilotable capital ships, deep weapon customization and full AI support included!
Why similar: Space 33.5%, Action 28.8%, Sci-fi 23.9%, Indie 6.2%, Shooter 5.6%
- #35 Bow to Blood: Last Captain Standing
76% matchVery Positive88% of 65 reviews2019
Dev: Tribetoy
Windows
Become a Captain! Fly your ship and command your crew as you compete to become Champion in a winner-takes-all reality show. Build relationships and plot betrayals to avoid getting voted off the season and become the last captain standing. Optional VR support.
Why similar: Strategy 35.6%, Action 20.1%, Space Sim 19.2% ★, Space 10.9%, Sci-fi 7.8%
- #36 Nova Drift
69% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 33.5%, Space 22.8%, Action 15.4%, Shooter 14.7%, 2D 7.5%
- #37 Carrier Command: Gaea Mission
76% matchMixed48% of 1,166 reviews2012
Dev: Bohemia Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 51%
A next-gen re-imagination of a groundbreaking 80s classic. Carrier Command: Gaea Mission brings a breathtaking combination of action and strategy elements.
Why similar: Strategy 59.5%, Action 27.8%, Sci-fi 11.1%, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #38 Creeper World IXE
70% matchMostly Positive70% of 851 reviews2024
Dev: Knuckle Cracker
Windows
Median: 13.3 hrsMean: 13.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
The unstoppable alien force known as The Creeper has returned, devouring thousands of worlds in its path, and yours is next. Battle against the Creeper fluid in a groundbreaking pixel-level simulation to prove that humanity will rule the galaxy forever!
Why similar: Strategy 21.9%, Space 20.7%, Sandbox 17.6%, Physics 16.1%, Action 10.8%
- #39 Destination Sol
73% 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 45.4%, Action 29.6%, 2D 9.9%, Indie 7.7%, Sci-fi 5.7%
- #40 Ceres
75% matchMixed52% of 156 reviews2015
Dev: Jötunn GamesPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.6 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Take control of a squadron of ships in full 3D space combat. Explore, battle and trade your way through a pirate, machine and monster-infested solar system.
Why similar: Strategy 38%, Space 23.9%, Action 21.6%, Sci-fi 12.1%, Indie 4.4%
- #41 Learn to Fly 3
71% matchVery Positive95% of 10,991 reviews2017
Dev: Light Bringer Games inc.
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Build your spaceship from scratch, earn funds and invest them into building a bigger, better spaceship as you try and fly your way up to space!
Why similar: Strategy 27.7%, Physics 20.6%, Sandbox 19.1%, Space 18.9%, 2D 6.8%
- #42 Nova-111
73% matchMostly Positive78% of 179 reviews2015
Dev: Funktronic Labs
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Pilot your trusty orange vessel in this quirky sci-fi strategy game that cleverly mixes turn-based and real-time gameplay. Your mission: fix space-time and recover all the scientists lost in the aftermath of the Universe's Greatest Science Experiment.
Why similar: Science 29.6% ★, Strategy 21.7%, Space 16.8%, Sci-fi 15.5%, Exploration 7.9%
- #43 Haegemonia: Legions of Iron
74% matchMixed68% of 101 reviews2014
Dev: Digital RealityPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 0 minMean: 25.0 hrs≥1hr: 27%
From the makers of the award-winning Imperium Galactica 1 and 2 games, discover a powerful space-opera like RTS game.
Why similar: Strategy 47.8%, Space 27.9%, Action 13.8%, Sci-fi 7.4%, Indie 3%
- #44 SHOOPER NOVA
67% matchVery Positive85% of 616 reviews2025
Dev: JamesikaPub: Gamersky Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Craft Your Ultimate Circular Fortress! Dive into SHOOPER NOVA, where you choose props and components to build a unique fortress. Unlock combos to shape your strategy and battle style. Become an unstoppable barrage machine and obliterate waves of enemies from all directions!
Why similar: Strategy 34.4%, Action 15.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.3%, Top-Down Shooter 12%, Space 8.8%
- #45 Astro Prospector
66% 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: Strategy 38.4%, Space 25.3%, Shooter 17.4%, 2D 9.9%, Indie 5.5%
- #46 Star Saviors
71% matchVery Positive82% of 1,683 reviews2016
Dev: Sharpened Edge Studios
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Saviors brings the best bullet hell experience you can find on Steam. Play through 18 challenging stages in this ultimate test of tactics and reflexes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.3%, Action 14.6%, Space 13.7%, Strategy 10.2%, Sci-fi 5%
- #47 Earth 2150 Trilogy
72% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,004 reviews2013
Dev: Reality Pump StudiosPub: Topware Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 20.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Your heroes and your armies will need strong leadership to take them on a spellbinding odyssey that has everything a gamer’s heart could wish for breathtaking worlds in space, battles against cunning enemies and even downright treason from your own government faction - are you up to it?
Why similar: Strategy 95.7%, Sci-fi 2.8%, Space 1.4%
- #48 SunAge: Battle for Elysium
72% matchMostly Positive73% of 184 reviews2014
Dev: vertex4 entertainment GmbH
Windows · Mac
A return to the roots of real-time strategy, providing beautiful 2D visuals combined with all the features that we came to expect from old school classics. This remastered version is a culmination of all the improvements and new features based upon suggestions from the community.
Why similar: Strategy 37%, Sci-fi 18.4%, Action 15.7%, Building 15.1%, 2D 7.9%
- #49 Zotrix
73% matchMixed59% of 200 reviews2015
Dev: ZeroBit GamesPub: Ocean Media LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Zotrix is a modern take on the classic arcade shooter. The game introduces resource trading economy and system of upgrades between number of space stations bringing the classic experience into modern generation. Aliens are attacking and Solar Division Command needs You!
Why similar: Strategy 30.4%, Action 28.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Space 10.8%, Indie 5.2%
- #50 Iron Armada
68% matchMostly Positive77% of 177 reviews2024
Dev: Bluedrake42Pub: Drakeling Labs
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 816.3 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Iron Armada is a multiplayer, space-faring combat game where players must team up to build a fleet of ships in order to survive the perils of space and defeat the opposing player faction. Build ships of all shapes and sizes, mine resources, and scavenge parts with friends to conquer the universe!
Why similar: Strategy 57.8%, Action 31.4%, Space 8.3%, 2D 1.3%, Indie 1.2%
- #51 Deep Eclipse: New Space Odyssey
71% matchMixed67% of 252 reviews2014
Dev: Ultravision InteractivePub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Deep Eclipse: New Space Odyssey is the ultimate space thriller in the best tradition of the genre. You're the pilot of a space fighter, accidentally catapulted into a parallel universe populated by hostile alien creatures; and they're not happy to see you! To get out of this hell, do your best, to destroy hordes of enemies.
Why similar: Space Sim 20.6% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Top-Down Shooter 17.1%, Space 14.6%, Action 10.4%
- #52 Control Craft 3
70% matchMostly Positive73% of 305 reviews2016
Dev: Cristian ManolachiPub: Conglomerate 5
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Control Craft 3 is a fast paced RTS which brings together quick thinking and clever tactics for some veritable planet conquering action!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 31.1%, Strategy 25.7%, Shooter 14.1%, Action 11.9%, Exploration 10.8%
- #53 Space Rangers HD: A War Apart
68% matchVery Positive94% of 7,116 reviews2013
Dev: SNK GamesPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 27.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Space adventure, open world RPG, strategy, arcade, quest and more!
Why similar: Space 40.5%, Strategy 32.5%, Sci-fi 9.7%, Action 7.5%, Sandbox 7.3%
- #54 X4: Foundations
67% matchMostly Positive80% of 27,985 reviews2018
Dev: Egosoft
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 94.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 28.5% ★, Space 15.1%, Sandbox 13.3%, Strategy 12.5%, Building 10.3%
- #55 VoidExpanse
70% 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 32.8%, Strategy 21.2%, Sandbox 15%, Action 13.3%, Sci-fi 13.1%
- #56 StarMade
69% matchMixed68% of 2,981 reviews2014
Dev: Schine GmbH
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 18.8 hrs≥1hr: 54%
The ultimate space sandbox. Participate in epic fleet battles, form alliances, strive to dominate entire galaxies and harness the universe’s resources for your industrious empire or the destruction of others. Customise your experience, the universe is yours!
Why similar: Space 22.6%, Sandbox 16.2%, Building 14.7%, Space Sim 10.6% ★, Strategy 8.9%
- #57 Shortest Trip to Earth
67% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,426 reviews2019
Dev: Interactive Fate
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Shortest Trip to Earth is a roguelike spaceship simulator focused on exploration, ship management and tactical battles. Embark on a perilous journey across the universe with nuclear missiles, armed crew and a cat.
Why similar: Strategy 25.7%, Space Sim 24.7% ★, Space 22.1%, Sci-fi 13.5%, Exploration 8%
- #58 Catharage
64% matchVery Positive82% of 51 reviews2025
Dev: Björn MichalskiPub: Games Foundation GmbH
Windows
A space tactics extraction roguelite. Explore space, pick fights, collect loot, then escape. Upgrade and unlock new ships to strengthen your fleet and face tougher foes.
Why similar: Space Sim 43.3% ★, Strategy 39%, Exploration 15.3%, Singleplayer 2.4%
- #59 X2: The Threat
69% matchVery Positive83% of 518 reviews2006
Dev: Egosoft
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 35%
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 25.3%, Strategy 24.4%, Space Sim 21.3% ★, Sci-fi 9.8%, Sandbox 9.4%
- #60 Black Skylands
63% matchVery Positive84% of 4,328 reviews2023
Dev: Hungry Couch GamesPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Become the captain of an airship and explore the world of the skies, gather resources and build powerful weapons, uncover ancient secrets and fight beneath your ship's sails.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 30.8%, Sandbox 20.6%, Crafting 18.5%, Action 12%, Sci-fi 11.2%