- #1 Between the Stars
97% 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 22%, Space Sim 21% ★, RPG 13.6%, Simulation 11.9%, Strategy 10.2%
- #2 Azulgar: Star Commanders
96% matchMixed51% of 108 reviews2017
Dev: SZEINER
Windows
Azulgar: Star Commanders is a Sci-Fi open world sandbox game that puts you in a command of your own custom made space ship. Explore aftermath of the Azulgar event that reshaped the face of the solar system.
Why similar: Space 26.2%, Simulation 24.4%, Action 13.4%, Adventure 13.3%, Indie 10.5%
- #3 SpaceBourne
96% matchMostly Positive77% of 805 reviews2020
Dev: Burak Dabak
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Spacebourne is an open space exploration game with Rpg elements. Its world consists of different factions at war. You as an expert pilot need to choose your side or be on no one's side and create a force of your own. Load up your weapons, Ready your ship and warp to adventure.
Why similar: Space 28.2%, Space Sim 24.5% ★, RPG 20%, Simulation 19.6%, Indie 7.7%
- #4 Elite Dangerous
94% matchMostly Positive77% of 105,113 reviews2015
Dev: Frontier Developments
Windows
Median: 18.4 hrsMean: 146.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 37.2% ★, Space 24.2%, Open World 14.8%, Simulation 10%, RPG 4.5%
- #5 Celestial Command
95% 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 26.7%, Simulation 16.5%, Space Sim 15.2% ★, Strategy 11.3%, RPG 9.9%
- #6 Rebel Galaxy
93% matchVery Positive85% of 8,230 reviews2015
Dev: Double Damage Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 62%
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 35.5%, Space Sim 20.1% ★, Open World 14.1%, RPG 11%, Simulation 6.3%
- #7 Starpoint Gemini
94% matchMostly Negative31% of 150 reviews2012
Dev: Little Green Men Games
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 42%
Gemini is a dangerous place with riches waiting to be claimed by the more daring and capable captain.
Why similar: RPG 28.6%, Simulation 27.3%, Space 23.6%, Space Sim 18% ★, Indie 2.4%
- #8 Objects in Space
92% matchMixed52% of 612 reviews2019
Dev: Flat Earth GamesPub: 505 Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Objects in Space is a retro space game centred on 2D point-and-click stealth action in a massive open world. Players have their own customisable ships and can meet people, become a trader, bounty hunter, explorer, scavenger or all of them at once.
Why similar: Space 17.5%, Simulation 16.6%, RPG 14.2%, Strategy 13.6%, Space Sim 13.2% ★
- #9 The Long Journey Home
91% matchMixed59% of 1,915 reviews2017
Dev: Daedalic Studio WestPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The Long Journey Home combines an open world full of galaxies, planets and anomalies with quests and mechanics of a rogue-like RPG. One destination. Endless adventures. Where will this journey take you?
Why similar: Space 26.8%, Simulation 20.9%, RPG 20.9%, Strategy 20%, Indie 8.3%
- #10 The Battle of Sol
91% matchMixed57% of 102 reviews2015
Dev: Bit Planet Games, LLC
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 23%
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: Simulation 27.9%, Space Sim 25.8% ★, Space 23.3%, Action 13.6%, Indie 9.4%
- #11 Space Rangers HD: A War Apart
89% 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 36.5%, RPG 18.6%, Strategy 15.3%, Open World 9.9%, Simulation 9.5%
- #12 Into the Stars
90% matchMixed41% of 537 reviews2016
Dev: Fugitive GamesPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Take the role of Captain in this Space Survival Simulation as you explore a massive star system in search of a new home for humanity. Outfit your ship, hand pick your crew and set off on a journey through an open-world where you must scavenge resources, shelter civilians and outrun a hostile alien force.
Why similar: Space 32.3%, Simulation 23.1%, Strategy 21.5%, Indie 8.3%, Adventure 7.7%
- #13 VoidExpanse
89% 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 33.6%, RPG 17%, Open World 15.5%, Strategy 11.4%, Simulation 10.2%
- #14 Starship Inspector
87% matchMixed61% of 51 reviews2021
Dev: Vedanta Team
Windows
Starship Inspector is a Space Roguelike in which every choice you make matters. Save a galaxy or rescue your crew member? Serve an evil empire or help an ancient tribe? You'll constantly have to make hard decisions and deal with consequences.
Why similar: Strategy 19.7%, Space 14.8%, Space Sim 13.7% ★, RPG 13.6%, Simulation 13%
- #15 Jumpdrive
88% matchMostly Negative39% of 164 reviews2018
Dev: Meteoric Games
Windows
Jumpdrive is a sandbox space sim set in an alternative future heavily inspired by classic 80s sci-fi. Fight, trade and explore in a massive procedurally generated galaxy of millions of planets and stars. Amass money and power and upgrade and purchase new ships.
Why similar: Space 32%, Simulation 24.5%, Open World 13.4%, Indie 10.7%, Action 10.6%
- #16 STAR-BOX: RPG Adventures in Space
86% matchMixed50% of 86 reviews2015
Dev: Michael FlynnPub: FlynnFour Games
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 98%
STAR-BOX – RPG Adventures in Space!Strap on your gravity boots, power up your laser, and climb aboard your spaceship for a retro-styled, RPG-jaunt into the unknown!Travel an open-world, sandbox universe where you are the architect of your own story.
Why similar: RPG 24.1%, Simulation 19.1%, Space 18.6%, Adventure 10.9%, Indie 10.1%
- #17 Star Nomad 2
86% 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 23.3%, RPG 18.2%, Simulation 16.9%, Strategy 13.6%, Space Sim 12.6% ★
- #18 Starcom: Nexus
84% matchVery Positive91% of 2,274 reviews2019
Dev: Wx3 Labs, LLC
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 13.6 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 34.4%, Space Sim 20.5% ★, RPG 14.9%, Open World 11.3%, Adventure 6.8%
- #19 Icarus Starship Command Simulator
85% matchVery Positive90% of 52 reviews2017
Dev: Steven Eric Boyette
Windows
In this "starship command simulator" you will fight your way to the center of a randomly generated galaxy where a massive star is about to go supernova and destroy all life. Can you find a way to stop it?
Why similar: Simulation 34.1%, Strategy 33.4%, Action 16.9%, Indie 15.6%
- #20 Out of Orbit
81% matchVery Positive80% of 125 reviews2023
Dev: Case Yellow Labs
Windows
Design, build, or pirate spaceships. Build bases on planets. Explore endless randomly generated universes, travel through black holes, command your crew, survive cosmic events, collect and trade materials, battle epic bosses, and much more. The sky is the limit, literally!
Why similar: Space 20.2%, RPG 19.8%, Strategy 17.7%, Open World 12.2%, Indie 11.3%
- #21 Starcom: Unknown Space
79% matchVery Positive93% of 4,082 reviews2024
Dev: Wx3 Labs, LLC
Windows
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 16.2 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 29.6%, Space Sim 29.5% ★, Open World 15.7%, RPG 11.5%, Action 4.9%
- #22 Miner Wars 2081
84% matchMostly Negative36% of 386 reviews2012
Dev: Keen Software House
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 39%
Operate an advanced mining ship in a fully destructible and open-world environment!
Why similar: RPG 23.8%, Simulation 21.1%, Space 20%, Action 14.1%, Adventure 11.5%
- #23 Salvation Prophecy
83% matchMixed67% of 227 reviews2013
Dev: Firedance Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 54 minMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Salvation Prophecy is a military space epic. Human, mutant, and robotic factions are at war for galactic domination. Battles rage as space fleets collide. Invaders clash against fortified enemy colonies. Yet the greatest danger is the impending annihilation foretold by an apocalyptic prophecy.
Why similar: Space 28.1%, RPG 26.8%, Simulation 22.4%, Action 13.7%, Indie 9%
- #24 Precursors
82% matchMixed68% of 111 reviews2017
Dev: Deep ShadowsPub: GFI
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Precursors, predecessors, the legend of galaxy… Who are carrying the forebear’s genes among existing races, we can suppose only… Worlds of galaxy are everlasting, beautiful, unique and dangerous. Some of them are inhabited, some ruined and deserted, other - just a smugglers trans-shipment stations.
Why similar: Space Sim 46.6% ★, RPG 17.4%, Open World 15.2%, Space 14.5%, Action 6.3%
- #25 Landinar: Into the Void
82% matchMixed57% of 243 reviews2019
Dev: Convoy Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 6.6 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 25.7% ★, Space 23.7%, RPG 16.4%, Open World 10.1%, Adventure 8.8%
- #26 Interstellar Rift
80% matchMixed68% of 1,655 reviews2020
Dev: Split PolygonPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 33.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 37.6% ★, Space 20.5%, Open World 17.1%, Simulation 12.1%, Action 6.5%
- #27 Starship EVO
79% matchVery Positive84% of 1,210 reviews2020
Dev: Moonfire Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Mine and craft your way to orbit, build your own starship and explore a vast, dangerous galaxy alongside your crew. For players who love a meaningful survival progression, a unique and elegant building system, and epic space-opera scale.
Why similar: Space 25.3%, Space Sim 19% ★, Simulation 18.5%, Action 10.2%, Open World 9.3%
- #28 Evochron Mercenary
81% matchMostly Positive77% of 434 reviews2012
Dev: StarWraith 3D Games LLC
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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 32.1%, Space Sim 25.7% ★, Simulation 20.2%, Open World 11.3%, Action 5.5%
- #29 Star Valor
77% matchVery Positive89% of 3,325 reviews2022
Dev: Rafael Burgos
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 28.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Choose your own destiny as you explore an open-world procedurally generated galaxy where anything is possible. Become a miner, a trader, a bounty hunter, a pirate, or perhaps a jack of all trades. Start off small and build your way to the top but remember with every action, comes consequences.
Why similar: Space 41.4%, RPG 21.5%, Open World 20.7%, Action 10.7%, Indie 5.8%
- #30 AGOS - A Game Of Space
78% matchMixed63% of 103 reviews2020
Dev: Ubisoft
Windows
Explore unique star systems in AGOS: A Game of Space! Scavenge resources, face the danger of space and save humankind.
Why similar: Space Sim 41.2% ★, Simulation 20.1%, Space 11.2%, Adventure 10.7%, Open World 10.6%
- #31 StarMade
77% 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 34.3%, Open World 16.8%, Space Sim 13.5% ★, Simulation 8%, Strategy 7.1%
- #32 Space Pirates and Zombies
76% 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 42.7%, Strategy 14%, RPG 13.9%, Open World 11%, Action 9.8%
- #33 The Sentient
78% matchMostly Negative39% of 82 reviews2016
Dev: Uncaged Studios
Windows
Play as an A.I tasked with helping mankind explore the vastness of space. Customize your ship, recruit a crew, battle alien vessels, research new technology and explore randomly generated universes.
Why similar: Space Sim 22.5% ★, Simulation 17.7%, RPG 17.6%, Strategy 17.4%, Space 16.6%
- #34 SpaceBourne 2
71% matchMostly Positive77% of 4,992 reviews2025
Dev: Burak Dabak
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Embark on a journey to greatness. Get ready for adrenaline-fueled battles and a chance to claim your place in the galaxy. Grab the controls of your ship, gear up for the fight, and unleash your ambition to conquer and build a new empire in the vastness of space.
Why similar: Space Sim 38.3% ★, Space 19.8%, RPG 18.1%, Open World 15.7%, Strategy 8.1%
- #35 Transcendence
76% matchVery Positive88% of 221 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 29.7%, Space Sim 27.6% ★, Open World 17.2%, RPG 13%, Action 6.6%
- #36 Avorion
73% matchVery Positive90% of 14,288 reviews2020
Dev: Boxelware
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18.6 hrsMean: 98.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A procedural co-op space sandbox where players can build their own space ships out of dynamically scalable blocks. Fight epic space battles, explore, mine, trade, wage wars and build your own empire to save your galaxy from being torn apart by an unknown enemy.
Why similar: Space Sim 40.6% ★, Space 26.5%, Open World 17.9%, Simulation 15%
- #37 Destination Sol
74% 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 34.5%, RPG 24.9%, Open World 19.4%, Action 11.5%, Indie 9.7%
- #38 Wayward Terran Frontier: Zero Falls
75% matchMixed68% of 536 reviews2016
Dev: Reason Generator Inc.
Windows
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 31.1% ★, Space 18.3%, Open World 15.1%, RPG 13.2%, Simulation 12.4%
- #39 Space Pirates And Zombies 2
73% 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 29.8%, Strategy 15.4%, RPG 12%, Open World 11.5%, Simulation 8.9%
- #40 Spaceforce Rogue Universe HD
75% matchMixed58% of 53 reviews2015
Dev: Dreamatrix
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 100%
Spaceforce Rogue Universe HD is an action RPG space simulation game, with emphasis on key elements such as ship development, exploration of an immersive universe and freedom of choice. After the pilot leaves the starting zone, Spaceforce opens an almost unlimited space for exploration.
Why similar: RPG 53.4%, Simulation 46.6%
- #41 Space Trash Scavenger
70% matchVery Positive84% of 514 reviews2024
Dev: SquarePlay GamesPub: Paradox Arc
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Grab your jetpack and explore procedural asteroid fields, derelict spaceships and abandoned outposts. Build and automate your Space Rig to process scavenged trash. Craft, trade and fight your way home in this interstellar, open-world survival sandbox.
Why similar: Space 29.5%, Space Sim 25.3% ★, Open World 18.9%, Simulation 11.7%, Adventure 7.8%
- #42 The Seven Deadly Seas
74% matchMixed69% of 55 reviews2019
Dev: Maffin
Windows
Enter the seven deadly seas! Create your crew and become the most feared pirate on the ocean. But be aware! You are not alone! You are not the only one seeking such glory. Kill or be killed. It's your Choice.
Why similar: Simulation 23.3%, RPG 22.2%, Strategy 21.5%, Action 11.7%, Adventure 11.7%
- #43 Darkstar One
73% matchVery Positive83% of 609 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 30% ★, Space 29.8%, Action 11.1%, Open World 10.6%, Simulation 9.7%
- #44 Void Destroyer 2
70% matchVery Positive80% of 664 reviews2020
Dev: Iteration 11
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Start with nothing... End with everything! All you have is a basic ship, barely fit for combat, with it you'll start your journey and empire. A open world space sandbox, inspired by and expanding the classics.
Why similar: Space Sim 31.3% ★, Space 18.4%, Open World 14.4%, Strategy 12.2%, Simulation 12.1%
- #45 Project Tarvotan
72% matchMixed59% of 71 reviews2015
Dev: FlagmanJeremy
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Project Tarvotan allows you to explore the depths of the Milky Way and local universe. Use your wit and resources at hand to plan out your path through each sector. Your demise lurks around every decision. Can you survive long enough and restore balance to the universe?
Why similar: Strategy 38.4%, Space 26.3%, Simulation 24.6%, Indie 10.8%
- #46 Void Destroyer
72% 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: Space 25.2%, Strategy 20.1%, Simulation 19.8%, Space Sim 13.9% ★, Action 9.1%
- #47 X Rebirth
71% 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 37.2%, Simulation 24.2%, Space Sim 21.6% ★, Action 7.1%, Open World 7%
- #48 Empyrion - Galactic Survival
67% matchMostly Positive79% of 34,087 reviews2020
Dev: Eleon Game Studios
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 76.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Build and explore in a true space sandbox survival adventure. Construct mighty capital vessels, sprawling planetary settlements, and vast space stations in your galactic journey to discover the mysteries of Empyrion!
Why similar: Space Sim 30.9% ★, Space 24%, Simulation 17.1%, Open World 16%, Strategy 11.9%
- #49 Space Impossible
70% matchVery Positive95% of 141 reviews2016
Dev: Happy Polygon
Windows · Mac · Linux
Take control of a fully destructible spaceship and explore, blast or trade your way through the cosmos, alone or with friends. Every tile matters, as you dogfight, maneuver or speed your way past friendly traders, hostile aliens, and impressive space navies. What will you do, Captain?
Why similar: Adventure 27.1%, Action 25.8%, Space 24.8%, Indie 22.2%
- #50 Interstellar Pilot 2
67% 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: Space Sim 25.5% ★, Simulation 18.9%, Strategy 17.4%, Space 13.2%, Action 10.7%
- #51 Infinitum
69% matchMixed81% of 312 reviews2017
Dev: VGstudio
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Travel through space. Attend the planets. Gather resources. Find artifacts.
Why similar: Action 27.1%, Simulation 26.1%, Space 19.7%, Adventure 14.4%, Indie 12.7%
- #52 Ceres
71% 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: Space 26%, Strategy 21.7%, RPG 18.7%, Simulation 13.6%, Action 11.9%
- #53 3030 Deathwar Redux - A Space Odyssey
67% matchVery Positive94% of 1,148 reviews2017
Dev: Bird in SkyPub: Crunchy Leaf Games
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 25.5%, Space Sim 18.8% ★, Simulation 14.6%, Open World 12.6%, Adventure 10.3%
- #54 Hazeron Starship
66% matchVery Positive84% of 104 reviews2023
Dev: Hazeron Freehold LLC
Windows · Linux
Explore and colonize a vast universe. Discover resources. Build cities. Make spacecraft. Walk aboard them. Operate their controls. Command a crew of NPCs. Lift off. Fly up through the atmosphere to outer space. Land on other worlds, anywhere, not at designated places. Build an empire.
Why similar: Space 100%
- #55 Starpoint Gemini 3
68% matchMixed50% of 867 reviews2020
Dev: Little Green Men Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Fight, loot, explore and craft in the living open world of Starpoint Gemini 3. Assemble your trusty ship and boost your RPG skills to face all challenges.
Why similar: Space Sim 30.8% ★, Space 22%, RPG 14%, Simulation 13.6%, Open World 13.1%
- #56 Trigon: Space Story
66% matchMixed68% of 1,409 reviews2022
Dev: Sernur.techPub: Gameforge 4D GmbH
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Trigon: Space Story sees you take command of your very own spaceship. Carry out tactical battles, defend your vessel against space pirates, and escape from enemy territory. On your voyages, you’ll face a slew of tricky decisions in your quest to uncover the mystery of the galaxy.
Why similar: Space 53.3%, Strategy 33.3%, Indie 13.4%
- #57 Into the Void
69% matchMixed63% of 136 reviews2015
Dev: Mozg Labs
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 13.8 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Into the Void is a strategy RPG and exploration sci-fi game with an epic story and intense battles. Travel through space and discover the origin of a cosmic threat which destroyed Earth centuries ago. Fight or cooperate with the different factions; be a leader !
Why similar: Space 36.3%, Strategy 26.9%, RPG 16.9%, Adventure 13.1%, Indie 6.8%
- #58 Rodina
66% 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 37.8%, Open World 20.1%, Space Sim 19.5% ★, Indie 7.3%, Action 5.9%
- #59 Unending Galaxy
68% matchMixed62% of 124 reviews2016
Dev: Anarkis Gaming
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Unending Galaxy is a unique space-sim in which you can fill any role from pirate or trader to the leader of a large galactic empire.
Why similar: Strategy 22.7%, Simulation 22.5%, Space 19.7%, Space Sim 18.3% ★, Indie 9.6%