Games Like Deep Space

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: RPG 42.1%, Space 31.6%, First-Person 15.7%, 3D 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a deep blend of space simulation, RPG progression, and third-person combat that mirrors the ambition of the seed game.

As humanity’s elite space trooper, you take on a heroic, action-packed adventure throughout the galaxy. Explore planets, protect colonies, and be the first to meet the unknown! Dive into the original story inspired by James S.A. Corey’s The Expanse series...

Why similar: Space 37.2%, Shooter 21.1%, Exploration 19.6%, Action 17.6%, Adventure 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the specific action-RPG and shooter hybrid feel of the seed game within a high-tech space setting.

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 36.2%, RPG 22.9%, Exploration 14.5%, Action 10.6%, Action RPG 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on space exploration and RPG progression, providing a similar sense of discovery and adventure.

The Outer Worlds is an award-winning single-player RPG from Obsidian Entertainment and Private Division. As you explore a space colony, the character you decide to become will determine how this player-driven story unfolds. In the colony's corporate equation, you are the unplanned variable.

Why similar: Action RPG 17.2%, RPG 16.8%, FPS 14.6%, Space 11.1%, Exploration 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A premier first-person space RPG that excels in combining exploration, shooter mechanics, and sci-fi world-building.

Starfield is the first new universe in 25 years from Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning creators of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and Fallout 4.

Why similar: Space 27.1%, RPG 22.6%, Action RPG 12.1%, Exploration 11.7%, Action-Adventure 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: This expansive space RPG provides the ultimate first-person experience for players looking to explore the galaxy with shooter and RPG elements.

Parkan II is an original concept game that will allow you to feel as a pilot of a spacecraft lost somewhere in the universe. Become a pirate or mercenary, get money to buy the most powerful cruiser and show them all who is to be the new master of the galaxy. Unforgettable adventures in the Parkan II universe await you!

Why similar: Space 46.3%, Action 28.7%, FPS 15.2%, Adventure 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic space simulation that blends action and exploration, capturing the gritty, tech-focused atmosphere of the seed game.

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 52.9%, Action 22.2%, Shooter 11.3%, Exploration 6.2%, Indie 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced space shooter that emphasizes action and exploration, perfect for fans of the seed game's combat focus.

In Prey, you awaken aboard Talos I, a space station orbiting the moon in the year 2032. You are the key subject of an experiment meant to alter humanity forever – but things have gone terribly wrong. The space station has been overrun by hostile aliens and you are now being hunted.

Why similar: Space 27.6%, FPS 22.4%, Exploration 13.2%, RPG 12.6%, First-Person 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: Set on a high-tech space station, this game offers an immersive first-person experience with deep RPG mechanics and exploration.

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 46.6%, RPG 34.3%, Action 14.2%, Indie 3.3%, Singleplayer 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: This open-world space RPG provides a similar mix of exploration, combat, and character development in a sci-fi setting.

Take control of Nara on a quest to destroy the dark cult that created her. Unlock devastating weapons & mind-bending abilities in an evolution of the space-combat shooter. Along with Forsaken, her sentient starfighter, explore ancient temples, engage in zero-g combat & venture beyond waking reality.

Why similar: Action 36.5%, Space 26.2%, Shooter 15.1%, Adventure 11.7%, Indie 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game features high-octane space combat and a strong sense of piloting a powerful, high-tech craft.

No Man's Sky is a game about exploration and survival in an infinite procedurally generated universe.

Why similar: Space 42.2%, Exploration 25.1%, First-Person 10.7%, FPS 8%, Action 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: It offers unparalleled freedom in space exploration and first-person survival, aligning with the core themes of the seed game.

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 42.8%, Action 23.5%, RPG 18.3%, Exploration 14.4%, Singleplayer 0.9%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on space exploration and combat, offering a classic experience for fans of space-faring action games.

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 35.7%, RPG 32.1%, Action 14.9%, Exploration 4.6%, Adventure 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: An indie space RPG that emphasizes exploration and action-oriented combat in a sci-fi universe.

The Moon's haunted - and when an astronaut loses contact with Earth, the adventure begins in full. Fill up your oxygen, load up the guns, and set out on an interstellar FPS adventure across the stars, filled with puzzles, fights, exploration, and strange secrets of the universe.

Why similar: Space 18.9%, FPS 17.7%, Action RPG 16.8%, Shooter 11%, Exploration 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person adventure that focuses on space exploration and sci-fi storytelling.

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 45.7%, Exploration 21.3%, RPG 12.4%, Action 8.5%, First-Person 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: For players who want a more serious space simulation experience with deep exploration and combat mechanics.

The Mass Effect™ Legendary Edition includes single-player base content and over 40 DLC from the highly acclaimed Mass Effect, Mass Effect 2, and Mass Effect 3 games, including promo weapons, armors, and packs — remastered and optimized for 4K Ultra HD.

Why similar: RPG 33.2%, Space 24.3%, Action RPG 19.4%, Shooter 10.6%, Action 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive space RPG experience that balances intense shooter combat with deep narrative exploration.

Travel through space. Attend the planets. Gather resources. Find artifacts.

Why similar: Action 55%, Space 27%, Adventure 10.2%, Indie 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: An indie action-adventure title that captures the spirit of space exploration and combat.

The Moon has gone dark, cutting off Earth’s last source of energy. As a lone astronaut, you’ll explore abandoned lunar bases, solve intricate puzzles, and navigate stunning zero-gravity environments. Operate advanced vehicles, uncover hidden truths, and survive in this gripping sci-fi thriller.

Why similar: Space 40.1%, Action 22.3%, Adventure 11.4%, Exploration 9%, Indie 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven first-person exploration game that captures the atmospheric isolation of space travel.

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: RPG 31.4%, Space 31.3%, Action 16.6%, Adventure 6%, Action RPG 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a top-down perspective on space RPG exploration and action, similar in scope to the seed game.

A first-person fight to the death in the depths of space!

Why similar: FPS 23.3%, Space 18%, Action 16.8%, RPG 13.9%, Shooter 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in first-person space station exploration and RPG-style combat, perfect for fans of sci-fi settings.

Jump Space (formerly Jump Ship) is a mission based co-op PvE for 1-4 players, where you are the crew of a spaceship. Transition seamlessly from crewing the ship to on-foot exploration and space walks. Explore, upgrade, and survive intense encounters in deep space together.

Why similar: Space 24.3%, FPS 21.3%, PvE 12.6%, Exploration 10.7%, Shooter 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A co-op focused space FPS that brings the sci-fi shooter experience to a multiplayer environment.

Hardcore sci-fi first person shooter. You are a liaison on Vega 237 spacecraft. All crew members died and you are all by yourself in the midst of an unknown planet. Your goal is to find out what happened to the crew and establish the signal's nature.

Why similar: Action 63.4%, Adventure 21%, Indie 15.6%

Why You'll Like It: An indie first-person action game that captures the atmospheric exploration found in the seed game.

Equipped with cutting-edge salvaging tech, carve & slice spaceships to recover valuable materials. Upgrade your gear to take on more lucrative contracts and pay your billion credits debt to LYNX Corp!

Why similar: Space 72.4%, First-Person 17.8%, Action 5.2%, Singleplayer 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a unique first-person perspective on space work and exploration with high-tech equipment.

Jump in your Minos Starfighter and blast your enemies into space dust in virtual reality. Maintain law and order at the mysterious and beautiful edge of inhabited space as you complete increasingly difficult contracts for the United Trade Consortium.

Why similar: Space 32.5%, Action 24.9%, Shooter 16.7%, First-Person 9.3%, FPS 9%

Why You'll Like It: A VR-focused space simulation that emphasizes the intensity of first-person space combat.

Experience epic space battles while piloting a small, fast fighter ship as part of a fleet that lashes out against enemy factions across stunning procedurally generated star systems in Disputed Space.

Why similar: Action 25.4%, Space 24.4%, Shooter 18.2%, FPS 15.6%, First-Person 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward space shooter that keeps the action fast and focused on combat.

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 40.3%, Exploration 25.8%, Action 12%, First-Person 11.8%, 3D 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A deep space simulation that allows for complex exploration and action in a massive, living galaxy.

Strategy from the front lines! Starpoint Gemini Warlords combines 3rd person capital spaceship combat with 4X strategy and RPG gameplay elements. Build mighty war fleets and send them into battle or lead them into combat yourself. Become the Warlord and conquer the Gemini system!

Why similar: Space 50.2%, RPG 42.9%, Indie 4%, Singleplayer 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: Combines space action with RPG elements and fleet management for a broader sci-fi experience.

Get your dream job with a company called Project Freedom. Become a space pilot and serve for the corporation. You're going to get all the excitement and adventure you've ever wanted. Perhaps even more... 21 missions in the campaign Outstanding 3D graphics and special effects Original storyline with unexpected turns and surprises A...

Why similar: Action 53.9%, Space 46.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic space simulation game that emphasizes action and mission-based objectives.

Mech FPS game in all directions of space; follow the story and contribute to the fight for your homeland! Survive the space wars as an up-and-coming soldier with the toughest warriors around!

Why similar: Space 33.7%, Shooter 16.9%, Action 16.2%, FPS 14.5%, First-Person 6.3%

Out of cash, out of luck, out on the fringe. Juno Markev has a killer to tail, a debt to pay, and more trouble headed her way. Rebel Galaxy Outlaw takes place in a greasy, blue-collar world of outlaws, truckers, cops and thieves.

Why similar: RPG 26.7%, Action-Adventure 21.6%, Space 16.9%, Action 14%, First-Person 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on arcade-style space combat and exploration, keeping the action front and center.

Within the Cosmos is a sci-fi RPG. After awakening in a secluded star system, you soon discover a fractured human society grappling with an emerging android threat. Explore planets, uncover mysteries, and navigate differing philosophies. Your choices will shape how the story unfolds.

Why similar: RPG 16.2%, FPS 14.2%, Action RPG 14.1%, Space 11.3%, Shooter 10.6%

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%, Action RPG 19%, RPG 16.4%, Exploration 14.6%, Action-Adventure 8.7%

Take command of a space fleet and start your galaxy exploration mission.

Why similar: RPG 48.2%, Action 25.2%, Space 20.2%, Indie 6.5%

Deep Sixed is a roguelike space sim that will force you to use strategy, ingenuity and duct tape to keep your ship (and your skull) in one piece as you risk exploring a mysterious nebula protected by dangerous alien creatures.

Why similar: Action 42.2%, Space 31.3%, Adventure 13.8%, Indie 10.8%, Singleplayer 1.9%

VOID SAILS is a single-player adventure where you captain a flying ship across uncharted space. Sail through mysterious worlds, battle powerful foes, and make story-defining choices. Uncover dark secrets in a game where every discovery could bring you closer to the truth—or to madness.

Why similar: RPG 31.7%, Exploration 21.7%, Space 16.5%, Action RPG 11.5%, Action-Adventure 7%

Prologue to Orange Cast, an atmospheric adventure in a large-scale setting where Soviet and Western science fiction are combined itself. As a humanity’s elite space trooper, you take on a heroic, action-packed adventure throughout the galaxy.

Why similar: Space 27.9%, Action RPG 26.9%, Shooter 20%, Action 15.4%, 3D 7.1%

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: Space 38.5%, Action 31.1%, Exploration 13.9%, Indie 8.7%, Adventure 5.7%

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 39%, Space 20.6%, Action 12.9%, Action RPG 12.4%, Adventure 6.2%

You wake up in a spaceship, you realize that strange things are going on there, you try to get back to civilization. However, this is harder than you think, the encounters will drive you crazy and you will doubt yourself.

Why similar: Space 28.6%, RPG 24.2%, Exploration 14.9%, Action-Adventure 13.9%, First-Person 6.4%

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 27.8%, Action RPG 25.6%, RPG 17.7%, Exploration 16%, Action 9.2%

Your hero is Andy Freeman, a technical engineer of the Zeus-M700 spacecraft, sent on an expedition to the satellite of Jupiter to colonize it. However, what is conceived does not always go according to plan…

Why similar: Exploration 42.4%, Adventure 25.1%, 3D 17.2%, Casual 6.1%, Indie 5.5%

EVERSPACE 2 is a fast-paced single-player spaceship shooter with exploration in space and on planets, tons of loot, RPG elements, mining, and crafting. Experience an exciting sci-fi story set in a vivid, handcrafted open world full of secrets, puzzles, and perils.

Why similar: Space 18.1%, Action RPG 15.8%, Shooter 13.2%, RPG 12.7%, Action-Adventure 11.4%

QANGA: Dive into a sci-fi adventure of exploration and resilience across the cosmos. Merge your mind with a state-of-the-art cyborg crafted by ICLabs Industries, and journey through this expansive universe!

Why similar: Space 24.5%, RPG 21.4%, Shooter 21.3%, Exploration 14.9%, First-Person 9.5%

Perilous Warp is a fast-paced indie retro-shooter inspired by the classic 3D-actions. Communication with a distant space colony has been lost, and you bravely step into the teleporter with the desire for glorious adventures. But do not expect to win in a heartbeat!

Why similar: Action 32.2%, FPS 23.6%, Space 13.8%, Shooter 9.7%, Indie 8.1%

Deep Space Dash is a third person futuristic space runner. You are a convict in an intergalactic high-security prison, at an unknown location. You have managed to escape your cell but you are lost in a huge maze.

Why similar: Action 58.7%, Space 29.4%, Casual 6.1%, Indie 5.8%

Deep Space Exploitation is a space mining game featuring 2D physics, fully destructible asteroids, and a story of survival under an exploitative corporation. Use your equipment wisely, upgrade your ship, and make difficult decisions to secure your future!

Why similar: Space 64.2%, Action 35.8%

Space. Anomalies. Throw down a challenge to mad alien mutants in dynamic firefights with continuous injection of adrenaline! Get ready for the most unforgettable and enchanting space confrontation of all time!

Why similar: Space 34.5%, Action 31.6%, Shooter 12.7%, Exploration 10.4%, Indie 8.1%

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: Action 43.9%, Space 28.6%, Adventure 16.1%, Indie 11.5%

A game with a futuristic anti-utopian story — a hardcore space shooter with RPG elements.

Why similar: Space 29.1%, RPG 26.1%, Shooter 20.9%, Action 15%, Adventure 4.8%

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 64%, Action 20.7%, Adventure 7.9%, Indie 7.4%

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: RPG 42.1%, Space 40.9%, Exploration 12.1%, Indie 5%

Two teams of players control their capital ship in an epic battle. Customize your ship, control its movement, weapons, and energy distribution or go to one of the hangars to join the battle in a smaller fighter!

Why similar: Space 28.8%, FPS 20.5%, Action 16%, Shooter 15.9%, First-Person 13%

Morphite is a casual atmospheric FPS, inspired by the classics. Research plants and animals, battle hostile entities, and unravel a mystery surrounding a rare material called Morphite.

Why similar: Action 39.4%, Space 35.4%, Adventure 15.8%, Indie 9.3%

Experience an immersive sci-fi adventure. Walk in the footsteps of the ill-fated crew members of the Miranda station. Explore a world cloaked in mystery and danger, solve clever puzzles to help discover the questions that...

Why similar: Space 39.7%, Exploration 21.3%, First-Person 14.5%, Adventure 9.9%, Action 8.6%

A fast-paced first-person shooter where you master gun recoil to leap across platforms, battle various enemies, and upgrade your weapon to escape an overrun space station.

Why similar: FPS 27.7%, Action 22.2%, Shooter 20.6%, Space 13.8%, First-Person 8.4%

Beyond Mankind: The Awakening is an indie old school type RPG taking place in a post-apocalyptic world. The game sports a mature and deep narrative, rich exploration, tense combat, and immersive RPG mechanics.

Why similar: RPG 19.4%, Action RPG 19%, FPS 15.6%, Shooter 13.6%, Exploration 12.6%

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: Space 31.3%, RPG 28%, Action 21%, Adventure 7.7%, Indie 5.6%

Submerge yourself in one of the most immersive diving simulators to date. Gather your gear, choose your diving spot and discover what lies beneath the surface as you venture deep into the unknown.

Why similar: Exploration 29.3%, FPS 15.2%, Shooter 12.4%, Action 9.7%, First-Person 9.3%

CosmoOdyssey: Trip to Mars is a first-person spaceship adventure with a special Ukrainian flavor.

Why similar: Space 28.9%, RPG 19.4%, 3D 15.2%, First-Person 14.1%, Casual 9.6%