- #1 A Sector Darkly
97% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: A Paradise Lost Studios
Windows
A real-time open-world space exploration game. Your ship and crew lost in a sector in chaos. Befriend the local residents. Explore, scavenge, research, craft, upgrade. Take command of your ship and crew, survive, solve the mystery of the dark sectors and get your crew home.
Why similar: Space Sim 20.9%, Space 15.7%, Sci-fi 11.8%, Crafting 6.7%, Aliens 6.3%
- #2 Keng's Little Universe
96% matchPositive88% of 25 reviews2022
Dev: Keng7
Windows
Civilization was born from a chaotic star system and has been constantly tested in its development, from ancient civilizations to occupying the entire galaxy, which is long and dangerous.
Why similar: Space Sim 27.1%, Space 15.5%, Aliens 12.3%, War 11.6%, Grand Strategy 10.4% ★
- #3 Starcom: Unknown Space
95% matchVery Positive92% of 4,461 reviews2024
Dev: Wx3 Labs, LLC
Windows
Median: 8.3 hrsMean: 16.8 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 26.5%, Space 21.5%, Top-Down Shooter 14.5%, Sci-fi 8.6%, Aliens 7.9%
- #4 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 27.6%, Space 18.4%, Sci-fi 13.6%, Top-Down Shooter 10.4%, Procedural Generation 6.6%
- #5 Morancairn: The Silent Wake
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Aether Codex
Windows
Single-player space strategy about the last ship of a vanished civilization: built to copy itself, no longer able to. Turn dead systems into mines, refineries, and shipyards. Design fleets, command the fights, lose ships, never the factory. Find out what silenced the galaxy.
Why similar: Space Sim 30.4%, RTS 20.3%, Space 18.9%, Exploration 7.5%, Strategy 7.2%
- #6 Deep Dark Forest
94% matchVery Positive87% of 52 reviews2025
Dev: pixiangames
Windows
You will have to lead the civilization, develop the economy, enhance the technology, stabilize the people and colonize new galaxies; when encountering unknown civilizations, will you hide yourself or communicate with them in a friendly way? In this "dark forest", every decision will be crucial.
Why similar: Space Sim 23.7%, Grand Strategy 18.5% ★, RTS 15.2%, Space 9.6%, Aliens 9%
- #7 Future Weapon
93% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Gabriel Echevarria
Windows
Future Weapon is an online space shooter where you can host a server for you and your friends to annihilate the universe together. Grab a gun, grab a spaceship, punch rocks, upgrade everything, and wreck the world. Join The Fleet! https://discord.gg/WN4UJaEc
Why similar: Space Sim 29.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15.8%, Aliens 11.7%, Space 9.7%, Crafting 7.1%
- #8 Nexonauts
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nikk F.
Windows
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 27.2%, Top-Down Shooter 15.3%, Space 11.2%, Aliens 11.1%, Sci-fi 8.1%
- #9 black screen
91% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: captkuso
Windows · Linux
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 40.2%, Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, RPG 8.7%, Top-Down 8.1%, Exploration 6.7%
- #10 Mars Survivor
91% matchMostly Positive74% of 34 reviews2025
Dev: EstotyPub: QubicGames
Windows
After an asteroid catastrophe, your rocket ship crash-lands in the wilderness of Mars. Explore the planet's mysteries, strategize your escape, and build a shelter to protect yourself!
Why similar: Space 20.7%, Top-Down Shooter 17.2%, Sci-fi 16%, Top-Down 12.8%, Crafting 10.9%
- #11 Stellar Insurgency
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tensorial
Windows
Explore a galaxy of 300 systems as you control your fleet in a top-down 3D style, navigating through Star-lanes, Warp gates, and Black holes. Customize and upgrade your fleet, complete missions, trade, hire your crew, wage war and determine the fate of the galaxy in this grand sim saga.
Why similar: Space Sim 37.9%, RTS 13.1%, Sci-fi 12.3%, Space 12.1%, RPG 6.5%
- #12 One Time In Space
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Elanetic
Windows · Mac
Build and navigate your ship as it barrels through space. Machines, pipes, and wiring; all necessities to keep your ship running. Survive and explore.
Why similar: Space Sim 25.5%, Top-Down Shooter 14.4%, Space 12.8%, Survival 9%, Sci-fi 8.8%
- #13 Spaceship Commander
89% matchMixed68% of 28 reviews2018
Dev: Sokolov Yaroslav Vladimirovich
Windows · Linux
Fight in space or on the planets, or just travel the universe. Visit cities and buildings, mine resources, trade with or speak to individuals on the planets. Explore and discover. Buy a new ship, fit upgrades, and hire a whole army of crew!
Why similar: Space Sim 26.7%, Space 17%, RTS 16.1%, Sci-fi 11.3%, Top-Down 6.7%
- #14 Galaxor
86% match8 user reviews50% of 8 reviews2026
Dev: MyVLife
Windows
Galaxor is an online sci-fi strategy game where you build planets, research technologies, command fleets and expand your empire across the galaxy. Manage resources, join clans, take part in events and face alien threats in long-term space warfare.
Why similar: Space Sim 28.8%, Grand Strategy 22.7% ★, RTS 18.8%, Space 9.4%, Sci-fi 8.2%
- #15 FireAirPlan
88% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: youshaonianstudio
Windows
Shoting!!!
Why similar: Space Sim 36.2%, Top-Down Shooter 18.5%, Space 12%, Aliens 11.3%, Strategy 9.6%
- #16 Defense of the Earth
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 铖心
Windows
A【Pixel style, rouge、type horizontal、 shooting、 defense 】 game
Why similar: Space Sim 34.6%, Top-Down Shooter 17%, Aliens 10.3%, Space 9.9%, Top-Down 7.8%
- #17 Warspace 2
86% matchMixed61% of 87 reviews2025
Dev: Magic Game Art
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 25.6%, Top-Down Shooter 16.3%, Space 14.2%, Aliens 9.1%, Sci-fi 8.1%
- #18 Lone Voyage
84% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Ethan C (CMD_NU11)
Windows
You are the last living organism in the galaxy. Adrift and alone in a cold dark world you must scavenge for resources to keep your ship running, and arm your ship to prepare for the swarms arrival.
Why similar: Space Sim 27.6%, Space 22.1%, Survival 13.7%, Crafting 11.9%, Exploration 8.8%
- #19 Star Corsairs: Fractured Frontier
85% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Tagir Nabiullin
Windows
Trade, fight and explore. Build a fleet, level your captain and dive through wormholes for rare loot — a single-player 2D space RPG of free corsairs.
Why similar: Space Sim 35.2%, Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Space 15.8%, Economy 7.6%, Sci-fi 6.2%
- #20 Starscrip
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: FLOOPYPub: boomthump
Windows
The accessible space-sim. Fly, fight, and trade through a galaxy where the prices and borders came from 700,000 days of astropolitical generation that keep ticking.
Why similar: Space Sim 40.4%, Space 19.2%, Sci-fi 11.5%, RPG 6.4%, Economy 6.1%
- #21 Commanders of the Void
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Apina Labs
Windows
Design your own spaceships and assemble a fleet to fight in epic PvP battles. Ships are fully destructible and manned by persistent crew members including yourself. Ranked/casual matchmaking, PvE for practice. Show your creativity, strategy and tactics to defeat enemy Admiral!
Why similar: Space Sim 33.2%, RTS 21.8%, Strategy 8.7%, War 8.3%, Top-Down 8%
- #22 Starcom: Nexus
82% matchVery Positive90% of 2,315 reviews2019
Dev: Wx3 Labs, LLC
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 13.5 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 33.1%, Space Sim 25.1%, Sci-fi 15.3%, RPG 7.6%, Exploration 7.4%
- #23 Galaxicus
82% matchMostly Positive73% of 11 reviews2019
Dev: Crimson Leaf LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
An MMO experience that's perfect for solo or team play. Join the adventure and become the ultimate Emperor of the galaxy. Conquer Planets, Manage Economies, Optimize Production, Upgrade Technology while exploring a Randomly-Generated Galaxy, and compete Seasonal PVP.
Why similar: Space Sim 26.9%, Grand Strategy 23.2% ★, Space 17.3%, War 13.6%, Sci-fi 8.8%
- #24 Galactic Frontier
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team Teal
Windows · Mac · Linux
Galactic Frontier is a story focused Sci-Fi explorative twin stick shooter. Embark on an intergalactic adventure in the chaotic and war torn expanse of what was the Milky Way. Fight alongside rebels or repress them! Become a pirate or submit to the Machine Plague, choose your own destiny.
Why similar: Space Sim 29.5%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Aliens 11.6%, Space 10%, Economy 7.9%
- #25 Relentless Expanse
80% matchVery Positive90% of 110 reviews2025
Dev: Cowmera Games
Windows
Capture and upgrade planets, outsmart your enemies, and conquer the galaxy! Simple yet addicting, you can play alone or outsmart your friends in this 2D top-down space RTS. Completely free, no monetization, just fun!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 21.7% ★, RTS 20.2%, Space 16.1%, Sci-fi 11.4%, Economy 8%
- #26 Veridian Expanse
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Howling Moon Software
Windows · Mac · Linux
Explore the depths as you drill, craft, and fight to escape from a mysterious asteroid deep in the Veridian Expanse!
Why similar: Space Sim 33.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16.5%, Space 12%, Sci-fi 8.5%, Crafting 8.5%
- #27 When the Stars Threw Down Their Spears
79% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: None is Enough
Windows · Linux
When the Stars Threw Down Their Spears is a story-rich, retro space shooter inspired by DOS-era space games. Blast your way through fast-paced arcade combat, build out modular, upgradable ships, and explore a galaxy torn by war.
Why similar: Space Sim 32.7%, Top-Down Shooter 19.3%, Space 14.7%, Sci-fi 10.2%, Top-Down 7.2%
- #28 Space Commander
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gambit Games StudioPub: TBA
Windows
The endless expanse of space has never been such a dangerous place. Take command as a Space Fleet Admiral who will face the challenge of galactic war and determine the fate of the universe.
Why similar: Space Sim 39.5%, RTS 19.3%, Sci-fi 12.4%, Strategy 10.3%, Space 7.4%
- #29 New Stars
77% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2026
Dev: adamjr
Windows · Mac · Linux
Expand your own galactic empire across new stars, research technologies, and challenge great alien powers in this immersive 4X grand strategy game. Build interstellar colonies, and starbases to gather more resources. Explore a unique galaxy full of secrets, great perils, and limitless possibilities.
Why similar: Space Sim 21.5%, Grand Strategy 20.3% ★, Space 13.9%, War 11.3%, Sci-fi 8.3%
- #30 Darkstar One
78% matchVery Positive84% of 625 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 40.9%, Space 32%, Sci-fi 16%, Exploration 6%, RPG 5%
- #31 Star Journey
77% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: GTGD
Windows · Mac
Command a crewed starship from the inside. Explore a living galaxy, answer distress calls, fight hostile ships, manage damage, craft supplies, and make captain-level choices during an interstellar war.
Why similar: Space 22.8%, Space Sim 15.2%, Sci-fi 13%, Economy 12%, Crafting 9.6%
- #32 Ancient Space
78% matchMixed44% of 370 reviews2014
Dev: CreativeForge GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Ancient Space is a story driven single player real time strategy game where you take command of a fleet embarking on a scientific mission to chart undiscovered reaches of space called ‘The Black Zone’. Overcome overwhelming odds and fight for your life and the survival of your ship and its crew.
Why similar: Space 32.9%, RTS 30.1%, Sci-fi 13.1%, Strategy 12.8%, Space Sim 8.5%
- #33 The Cosmogenesis Project: Corruption
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BitDriven
Windows
Pilot your ship across a procedurally generated star map as corruption spreads inward. Each sector holds a stabiliser; protect it from raiders and pump energy into its shields. Jump between nodes, prioritise threats, and manage energy. Hold the line until time runs out, or be consumed by corruption.
Why similar: Space Sim 46.1%, Space 28.5%, Strategy 10.8%, Sci-fi 9.5%, Combat 5.1%
- #34 Landinar: Into the Void
76% matchMixed56% of 244 reviews2019
Dev: Convoy Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 6.5 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 33.8%, Space 24.6%, Top-Down Shooter 18.6%, RPG 9%, Sci-fi 8.1%
- #35 You Belong in the Stars
75% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Yambi
Windows
Explore the stars in this 2D top-down sci-fi game, where you can engage in dogfights with spaceships or disembark to challenge your enemies on foot. Complete contracts, unlock stronger ships, and discover ancient mysteries hidden in forgotten galaxies.
Why similar: Space Sim 29.7%, Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, Space 9.8%, Top-Down 8.1%, Procedural Generation 7.2%
- #36 Silent Sector
75% matchVery Positive85% of 148 reviews2021
Dev: Rake in Grass
Windows
Oldschool action open-world sci-fi with a unique storyline, frenetic battles, crude humor, loose morals and cows.
Why similar: Space Sim 26.3%, Space 15.3%, Top-Down Shooter 14.6%, Aliens 12.1%, Sci-fi 11%
- #37 Unknown Horizon
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ellitopia Gaming
Windows · Linux
Unknown Horizon is a retro styled top-down space exploration adventure where you will meet new alien races, learn their secrets and build their trust to get their help to find a way home.
Why similar: Space 23.3%, Space Sim 17.1%, Survival 12.5%, Sci-fi 12%, Top-Down 11.9%
- #38 Between the Stars
73% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,495 reviews2024
Dev: Isolated Games
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 70%
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 35%, Space 28.7%, Sci-fi 11%, RPG 9.4%, Strategy 6.4%
- #39 Where is Earth?
74% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: Jovano Software
Windows
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 31.3%, Top-Down Shooter 14.9%, Space 14.8%, Top-Down 8.5%, Aliens 8.2%
- #40 Wayfallen
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wayfarer
Windows
A galaxy with its own economy, its own wars, and no reason to wait for you. Trade, mine, fight, and salvage a living - alone on the rim, or at the head of an empire the great powers can't ignore. A single-player space sandbox that never stops moving.
Why similar: Space Sim 29.3%, Space 17.8%, RTS 15.1%, Sci-fi 9.7%, Economy 8.6%
- #41 CROSSFIRE II (AMIGA)
73% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2020
Dev: DreamworldsPub: 1999UEM
Windows
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 40.2%, Top-Down Shooter 21.1%, Space 15.4%, Aliens 10.1%, Top-Down 7.3%
- #42 Asteroid Harvester
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: chrysalistw
Windows
Harvest resources from infinite asteroids
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 27.7%, Space 22.6%, RTS 22.4%, Strategy 8.7%, Top-Down 8.1%
- #43 StarFringe: Adversus
72% matchMixed64% of 235 reviews2023
Dev: CasualogicPub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
This is the story about the beginning of the conquest of outer space by earthlings. It began as a global idea of saving mankind from hunger and lack of resources, and ended as a brutal and merciless war in space far from Earth.
Why similar: RTS 20.8%, Space 16.7%, Grand Strategy 15.4% ★, Top-Down Shooter 13.4%, Aliens 10.4%
- #44 Stardust Origins
71% 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 29.3%, Space 22.4%, Top-Down 12.3%, Sci-fi 11%, RPG 6.3%
- #45 Iron Marines
71% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,874 reviews2019
Dev: Ironhide Game Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Real-time strategy battles in amazing sci-fi worlds! Command brave soldiers, mighty mechas and powerful aliens to face the greatest challenges in hostile alien worlds. The galaxy needs you!
Why similar: RTS 29.5%, Sci-fi 15.3%, Aliens 14.9%, Space 13.8%, War 7.7%
- #46 Universe X
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Oni7Pub: INNERIN LTD
Windows · Linux
A sci-fi RPG strategy game where you build fleet, attack, trade and explore space. You can fight yourself, have others help you and upgrade your ship or buy plethora of ships for your space garage.
Why similar: Space Sim 32.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16.3%, Aliens 11.9%, Top-Down 8.1%, Economy 8.1%
- #47 REGOLITH: VIOZIC SUNS
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: splet
Windows
A top-down space shooter roguelike set in a handcrafted, procedurally-enriched galaxy. Coming soon.
Why similar: Space Sim 34.6%, Aliens 13.6%, Space 11.2%, Top-Down 9.6%, Sci-fi 8.7%
- #48 Immortal Space God
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Iteration 11
Windows
Fight till you can't then fight some more! A space combat simulator with survival crafting elements.
Why similar: Space Sim 33.3%, RTS 17.2%, Aliens 12.7%, Space 9.5%, War 8.8%
- #49 Plancon: Space Conflict
71% matchMostly Negative38% of 141 reviews2016
Dev: HeroLabs
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Damn aliens! The choice is: the Universe — or nothing!
Why similar: Space 20.6%, Space Sim 20%, RPG 13.7%, RTS 12.4%, Aliens 9.6%
- #50 Stellar Sovereigns
69% matchMixed65% of 31 reviews2023
Dev: Imagined Reality
Windows
Indie 4X space strategy game with TB empire management and RTS combat set in a 3D star cluster. Build an interstellar empire by colonizing and conquering star systems, develop your colonies establish trade routes and construct fleets from a range of retrofittable capital & escort class vessels.
Why similar: Space Sim 27.7%, Grand Strategy 20.7% ★, RTS 13.6%, Space 12.5%, Sci-fi 9.6%
- #51 Aries
69% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2020
Dev: Wirlwith
Windows
Space strategy gaming reimagined. Dive into fast-paced real-time planetary battles against the backdrop of a turn-based campaign that sees you build your empire in the stars. With hundreds of troops and ships at your command, can you forge an empire that lasts?
Why similar: Grand Strategy 23% ★, RTS 19.3%, Space 13.9%, War 12.2%, Sci-fi 9.2%
- #52 Distance Travellers
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: RF Games Studio
Windows
Distance Travellers is a single player extraction space simulator, set in the distant future, fight, mine and loot your way around the galaxy. Upgrade your equipment and ship and do your best to survive the barren wastes of the new world.
Why similar: Space Sim 34.6%, Top-Down Shooter 23.2%, Space 20.5%, Procedural Generation 6.8%, Action-Adventure 6.4%
- #53 Gemini Wars
70% matchMostly Negative32% of 165 reviews2012
Dev: Camel 101
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Take control of a fleet commander returned from exile, rise through the ranks of the United Space Federation forces and join an epic war across the stars.
Why similar: Space Sim 21.3%, Grand Strategy 18.8% ★, RTS 13.4%, Space 12.6%, War 10.7%
- #54 CyberHive
68% matchMostly Positive77% of 77 reviews2020
Dev: Blazing Planet Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
CyberHive is a strategic space travel simulator with a non-linear story, in the cosmic opera setting, and in an anime visual style.
Why similar: Space Sim 36.3%, Space 19.8%, Survival 13.3%, Sci-fi 11.3%, RPG 6.6%
- #55 Last Horizon
68% matchVery Positive81% of 260 reviews2015
Dev: PixeljamPub: Akupara Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 18 minMean: 122.6 hrs≥1hr: 33%
Pilot the last vessel of a fallen civilization into the vast expanse of space. Collect resources and search for a new world to call home in this minimalist space exploration and survival game.
Why similar: Space Sim 34.4%, Space 20.9%, Sci-fi 13.1%, Survival 11.8%, Exploration 7.5%
- #56 Galactic Ruler
67% matchMixed49% of 121 reviews2022
Dev: BattleGoat Studios
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Galactic Ruler offers real time strategy game play at both planetary level and in space! Lead your faction in diplomacy or conquest across a procedurally generated galactic map where any system might hold hostile enemies or resource riches. Develop advanced technologies to rule the galaxy!
Why similar: Space Sim 23.3%, Grand Strategy 17.7% ★, Space 13.6%, RTS 12%, Aliens 12%
- #57 Old Stars
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: adamjr
Windows · Mac · Linux
A fast-paced 4X galaxy you can actually finish. Expand by colonising and besieging rival worlds, wield government powers that bend the rules - freeze enemy fleets, sever hyperlanes, vanish into stealth - and race rivals to claim the galactic core. A grand-strategy empire in an evening, not a month.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 26.1% ★, Space Sim 17.7%, Space 17%, War 10.9%, RTS 9.1%
- #58 Peddlers Between Pulsars
66% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Tararntula
Windows · Linux
Peddlers between Pulsars is a story focused shop sim with light logistics. Play as one of five peddlers as they try to fulfill odd tasks from a frustrated researcher.
Why similar: Space 27.3%, Space Sim 22.3%, Aliens 16.9%, RPG 11.9%, Crafting 6.7%
- #59 Transcendence
67% matchVery Positive89% of 227 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 24.4%, Space 20.8%, Top-Down Shooter 12.5%, Sci-fi 10.8%, Procedural Generation 9%