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Games Like Cosmic Wayfinder

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Space, Sci-fi, Simulation, Indie.

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An incremental space mining game where you harvest resources across star systems. Discover hidden blueprints, research powerful technologies, upgrade your ship, and defend against relentless enemy waves and massive bosses.

Reviews: No user reviews — 50%
Released: To be announced
Developer: iconal
Genres: Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux

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    Dev: Cestmir Kocian
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    Blend of planet system exploration, discovery, real time space combat, together with player needing to maintain and upgrade his space ship to overcome numerous obstacles. An experience quite unlike other games in its genre.

    Why similar: Space 27.8%, Management 19.2%, Sci-fi 12.4%, Exploration 11.8%, Strategy 9.2%

  2. #2 Deep Claims
    96% 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: Management 24.1%, Sandbox 23.2%, Space 20.4%, Exploration 14.6%, Simulation 7.4%

  3. #3 Starship Corporation
    96% matchMixed42% of 555 reviews2018
    Dev: Coronado GamesPub: Iceberg Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    A sci-fi simulation game, in which players must design, assemble and test spaceships, in a bid to build a supreme Galactic Mega-Corporation. Gain your reputation by engineering and selling your own spacecraft, testing them to the limit in RTS missions and simulated emergency and combat situations.

    Why similar: Management 32.7%, Space 24.2%, Simulation 16.1%, Strategy 16%, Sci-fi 6.9%

  4. #4 Galduen of the Void
    95% match7 user reviews57% of 7 reviews2025
    Dev: AzurDevPub: Azurdev
    Windows · Linux

    A fantasy space agency management game! Manage your team, design your space ship and research new technology! Reach moons, planets and the void beyond. Can you reach the void? Can you bring Galduen to the void?

    Why similar: Space 26.6%, Management 26.2%, Exploration 15.1%, Sci-fi 9.6%, Strategy 8.7%

  5. #5 Reassembly
    94% 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: Space 33.5%, Sandbox 29.5%, Strategy 8.9%, Top-Down 7.6%, Exploration 5.6%

  6. #6 Space Rogue
    94% 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: Space 31.2%, Sandbox 24.1%, Strategy 11.2%, Exploration 10.7%, Sci-fi 9.4%

  7. #7 Spacebase DF-9
    93% matchOverwhelmingly Negative18% of 4,324 reviews2014
    Dev: Double Fine Productions
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    In Spacebase DF-9, you'll build a home among the stars for a motley population of humans and aliens as they go about their daily lives. Mine asteroids, discover derelicts, and deal with the tribulations of galactic resettlement in Earth's distant future.

    Why similar: Space 32.1%, Sandbox 19.9%, Sci-fi 13.9%, Simulation 11%, Strategy 9.5%

  8. #8 Kinetic Void
    92% matchOverwhelmingly Negative17% of 1,556 reviews2014
    Dev: Badland Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Kinetic Void is a 3D space adventure with a focus on customization and enjoyable space simulation. The shipyard allows players to construct their ship piece by piece. Ships can be as simplistic as a cockpit, a hull, a engine and a gun, or as complex as a player wants.

    Why similar: Space 47.4%, Sandbox 24.6%, Sci-fi 11.8%, Simulation 11.8%, Indie 3%

  9. #9 Universal Combat CE
    91% 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: Space 42%, Sci-fi 21%, Strategy 15.2%, Simulation 12.9%, Sandbox 4.5%

  10. #10 Moon Tycoon
    91% matchMixed44% of 32 reviews2019
    Dev: Anarchy Enterprises
    Windows

    This is the original Moon Tycoon city-building game back from 2001! Remember building vast lunar colonies, then destroying them with meteors and asteroids? Blast off again with the first 3D Sim game, back to the old days on the dark side of the moon. Feeling nostalgic?

    Why similar: Management 23.6%, Space 15.9%, Sandbox 15.5%, Strategy 11.6%, Simulation 9.5%

  11. #11 Celestial Drift
    90% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Anubis' Development Corner
    Windows

    Celestial Drift is a space-action sandbox game. Play solo or online. Shoot down various enemies to obtain rare and valuable materials. Sell what you find to buy better equipment and ships. Explore sectors to discover hidden paths, and dare to roam places you shouldn't visit.

    Why similar: Sandbox 24.9%, PvE 17.4%, Exploration 14%, Management 12.7%, Space 12%

  12. #12 Rodina
    89% 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 39.9%, Sandbox 22.1%, Exploration 17.1%, Sci-fi 11.4%, Atmospheric 3%

  13. #13 Celestial Command
    89% 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 40.1%, Sandbox 25.3%, Simulation 12.1%, Sci-fi 9.9%, Strategy 9.9%

  14. #14 VoidExpanse
    88% 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 37.9%, Sandbox 20.5%, Sci-fi 11.6%, Top-Down 11.1%, Strategy 7.5%

  15. #15 SPORE™ Galactic Adventures
    87% matchVery Positive89% of 7,556 reviews2009
    Dev: EA - MaxisPub: Electronic Arts
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 36.7 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    Take Your Creature From Zero To Galactic HeroGet out of your starship and turn your Spore creatures into legendary Space Captains. For the first time, beam down with your allies to take on action-packed, planetside adventures. Complete quests, collect rewards, and even create your own missions.

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    86% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,419 reviews2026
    Dev: Introversion Software
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%

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    86% matchMostly Negative40% of 261 reviews2016
    Dev: 4gencyPub: Versus Evil
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Habitat is a physics-based space game where you build, fly, and fight with whatever you can find out in space. Upgrade and arm your creations with weapons and structures you find in orbit, fly and explore using rocket physics.Battle deadly enemies in Campaign Mode to save humanity or explore Sandbox Mode for true creative control.

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    85% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: H.Y. Analytics
    Windows

    An idle space mining simulator that lets you scan, extract, and refine asteroids while upgrading ships and managing resources.

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    84% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
    Dev: Manduneko Games
    Windows · Mac

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    84% matchVery Positive91% of 2,205 reviews2011
    Dev: Murudai
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 71%

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  21. #21 Algoremind
    82% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Remindera
    Windows

    Craft a living AI in this sci-fi pixel art Action RPG. Explore dangerous biomes, fulfill life sim needs, survive against the odds, and gather resources to evolve your creation. Your choices shape its consciousness and unlock one of many endings based on the path you choose.

    Why similar: Space 38.6%, PvE 25.4%, Management 14%, Sandbox 12%, Strategy 4.7%

  22. #22 Fleets of Ascendancy
    83% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2018
    Dev: desaccord art
    Windows

    Meet allies, foes and aliens on your trek across a solar system. Plan layouts, coordinate attacks, balance resources, manage fleet facilities and take on many different kinds of enemies in numerous encounters along your journey.

    Why similar: Space 39.1%, Management 30.8%, Strategy 23.8%, Indie 6.3%

  23. #23 Little Mall Tycoon
    82% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: ArmBox
    Windows

    Let's make your dream mall! Hire great employees and train them. Sell everything that customers want. Upgrade your mall and prepare to deal with unexpected events. Be the best mall in the world.

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  24. #24 Planet Factory
    81% matchPositive89% of 27 reviews2024
    Dev: SupremeGuardianGames
    Windows

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  25. #25 X Rebirth
    81% 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 46.2%, Sandbox 16.8%, Sci-fi 15.3%, Simulation 14.6%, Exploration 1.6%

  26. #26 Space Pirates and Zombies
    80% 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 42.1%, Top-Down 13.1%, Sci-fi 12.1%, Sandbox 10%, Strategy 8%

  27. #27 middenmoon
    78% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2026
    Dev: Dorfl
    Windows · Linux

    That's no moon. It's a giant ball of garbage. Build a factory to excavate, wash, sort, classify and disassemble the detritus of ages past.

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  28. #28 Interstellar Inn
    79% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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  29. #29 Star Nomad 2
    79% matchMostly Positive72% of 158 reviews2015
    Dev: Huy Phan
    Windows · Mac

    A space trader & combat sim meets squad-RPG, large scale conquest, choice driven gameplay with fluid & punchy tactical real-time combat set in a dynamic open-world sandbox.

    Why similar: Space 32.9%, Sandbox 20.3%, Simulation 11.6%, Strategy 11.2%, Sci-fi 10.5%

  30. #30 X3: Terran Conflict
    78% matchVery Positive85% of 2,841 reviews2008
    Dev: Egosoft
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 32.2 hrs≥1hr: 51%

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    77% matchVery Positive94% of 1,148 reviews2017
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    Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%

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    77% matchNo user reviews
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    76% matchMixed64% of 1,024 reviews2021
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    76% matchVery Positive92% of 6,938 reviews2015
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    75% matchNo user reviews
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    73% matchVery Positive83% of 293 reviews2025
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    75% matchNo user reviews
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    74% matchNo user reviews2026
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    Windows

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    72% matchVery Positive90% of 506 reviews2025
    Dev: Trickjump Games Ltd
    Windows
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 70%

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    74% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: John Pile Jr
    Windows

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    73% match4 user reviews25% of 4 reviews2025
    Dev: Hot October
    Windows

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    72% matchMostly Positive80% of 54 reviews2025
    Dev: PcZ Games
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    73% matchMixed53% of 15 reviews2021
    Dev: ElectronDust
    Windows

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    71% matchVery Positive84% of 406 reviews2021
    Dev: Tense Games
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 45%

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    71% matchMostly Positive77% of 135 reviews2010
    Dev: Egosoft
    Windows
    Median: 6 minMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 15%

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    70% match9 user reviews56% of 9 reviews2024
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    71% matchMostly Positive77% of 495 reviews2014
    Dev: Polar MotionPub: Slitherine Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%

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    69% matchVery Positive92% of 153 reviews2023
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    68% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
    Dev: Avo EstevezPub: Roadk1ll Studios
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    67% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2026
    Dev: HopefullyHeroic
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    70% matchMixed69% of 329 reviews2015
    Dev: Weird and Wry
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    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%

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    69% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: moimoi games
    Windows

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    70% matchMixed54% of 208 reviews2014
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    67% matchVery Positive90% of 645 reviews2025
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    Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%

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    69% matchVery Positive83% of 518 reviews2006
    Dev: Egosoft
    Windows
    Median: 24 minMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 35%

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    Windows · Mac
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    Windows
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    66% matchNo user reviews
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    66% matchMixed64% of 2,002 reviews2018
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    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 76%

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    Why similar: Management 52.8%, Sandbox 24.1%, Simulation 21.4%, Singleplayer 1.7%

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