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A dream among the stars — or a nightmare. 1,000 colonists in the dark between stars. Every pragmatic decision rewrites who they are. Discover what your choices mean for humanity, for better or worse.

Reviews: Very Positive — 80% — of 101 reviews
Released: 2026-06-25
Developer: Garan Lorn
Publisher: Selenodrome
Genres: Indie, Simulation, Strategy, Early Access
Platforms: Windows, Linux

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  2. #2 The Away Team: Lost Exodus
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    Dev: GamexcitePub: Daedalic Entertainment
    Windows
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    96% matchMixed46% of 87 reviews2026
    Dev: Darts Games
    Windows

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    94% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,001 reviews2021
    Dev: Anomaly Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 75%

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    Dev: Walternate Realities
    Windows
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    94% matchMostly Positive75% of 57 reviews2023
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    Windows

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    91% matchMixed68% of 56 reviews2026
    Dev: Sonderlust Studios
    Windows

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    91% matchMixed62% of 1,047 reviews2021
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    From a small 2-man team comes a unique space station management sim. Take on the role of an A.I commanding a lost space ark. Try not to let your crew run amok and wreck the place.

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    90% matchVery Positive87% of 1,549 reviews2022
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    Windows

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    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    76% matchMixed60% of 413 reviews2022
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    76% matchMixed67% of 440 reviews2023
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    72% matchMixed65% of 1,077 reviews2024
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    73% matchMixed63% of 541 reviews2020
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    Windows

    Investigating a time-loop during the Cold War, light years away from Earth. Neoproxima is a text-based adventure game that combines exploration and simple RPG and survival mechanics. Plan your next loop carefully, and go as far as possible before time catches up with you.

    Why similar: Sci-fi 26.4%, Space 25.7%, Story Rich 19.1%, Text-Based 18.4%, Atmospheric 10.4%

  57. #57 Sector Unknown
    65% matchVery Positive80% of 374 reviews2026
    Dev: Creative Storm Entertainment
    Windows

    Sector Unknown is a solo-developed, isometric sci-fi RPG set in a shadowy expanse of space. Begin on a desolate planet, establish a stronghold, explore space, ally with or dominate local factions, and combat a despotic organization set on ruthlessly exploiting the sector's resources and inhabitants.

    Why similar: Choices Matter 33.5%, Multiple Endings 33.4%, Story Rich 22.9%, Space 10.2%

  58. #58 Drill Core
    64% matchVery Positive85% of 2,437 reviews2025
    Dev: Hungry Couch GamesPub: tinyBuild
    Windows
    Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Corporate greed meets strategic planet-mining in Drill Core! Drill to the heart of planets while managing workers, researching cutting-edge tech, and fortifying against alien attacks. Will you prioritize efficiency and risk your workers' safety, or focus on defense for survival?

    Why similar: Colony Sim 51.5%, Management 12.3%, Space 11.4%, Strategy 10.6%, Sci-fi 8.8%

  59. #59 PeriAreion
    71% matchMixed41% of 64 reviews2015
    Dev: Explorasaurus Studios
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    Prepare for the ultimate test of survival! Do you have the skill necessary to build and manage the first sustainable extraterrestrial colony, or will your colonists become mere footnotes in the history of human space exploration? Their lives and legacies are in your hands!

    Why similar: Strategy 40.2%, Simulation 37.4%, Space 22.3%

  60. #60 Interstellaria
    69% matchMixed56% of 410 reviews2015
    Dev: Coldrice Games LLC
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    Managing a fleet across a dangerous galaxy. Every star and planet holds untold riches and dangers. Each encounter will require skills in trading, diplomacy, and combat. Allocate power to engines, charge all weapons, and take on the worst the galaxy has to handle.

    Why similar: Space 26.1%, Management 19%, Interactive Fiction 17.1%, Sci-fi 15.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%

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