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

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Create the most powerful ship in the galaxy piece by piece, take it into battle and then lose your ship to a traitorous crew in an endless cycle of punishment and revenge.

Reviews: Mostly Positive — 74% — of 57 reviews
Released: 2016-07-28
Developer: Three Phase Interactive Pty Ltd
Genres: Action, Indie, Strategy
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux

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    97% matchVery Positive94% of 4,100 reviews2015
    Dev: Anisoptera GamesPub: Indie Voyage
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.0 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 36.6%, Strategy 29.9%, Action 10.5%, Sci-fi 8.7%, 2D 7.1%

  2. #2 FTL: Faster Than Light
    96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 78,865 reviews2012
    Dev: Subset Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 34.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    This "spaceship simulation roguelike-like" allows you to take your ship and crew on an adventure through a randomly generated galaxy filled with glory and bitter defeat.

    Why similar: Space 35.1%, Strategy 32.6%, Sci-fi 19.8%, Indie 8.7%, 2D 3.8%

  3. #3 BossConstructor
    96% matchMostly Positive73% of 221 reviews2016
    Dev: Neomateria Games GmbH
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    Scavenge modules, combine them in the deadliest and most efficient ways imaginable, and fly your very own spaceship through alien space with BossConstructor. Thousands of procedurally generated galaxies await you and your space-faring collection of assembled modules to explore them.

    Why similar: Space 39.6%, Action 23.6%, Indie 17.6%, Sci-fi 12.2%, 2D 7.1%

  4. #4 Voidship: The Long Journey
    95% matchMostly Positive74% of 149 reviews2019
    Dev: Cydonian Games
    Windows

    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: Strategy 36.3%, Space 19%, Action 14.2%, Sci-fi 14%, Indie 11.2%

  5. #5 Starcom: Nexus
    94% matchVery Positive90% of 2,322 reviews2019
    Dev: Wx3 Labs, LLC
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    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 50.6%, Sci-fi 24.3%, Action 13.4%, Indie 9%, 2D 2.6%

  6. #6 Space Rogue
    94% matchMixed64% of 453 reviews2016
    Dev: Red Beat
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.6 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.

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  7. #7 Space Pirates and Zombies
    92% matchVery Positive91% of 3,168 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.

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    93% matchMixed59% of 352 reviews2015
    Dev: Iteration 11
    Windows
    Median: 18 minMean: 3.6 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: Strategy 39.2%, Space 27.5%, Action 13.4%, Sci-fi 13.2%, Indie 6.7%

  9. #9 Cosmic Dust & Rust
    91% matchMixed64% of 569 reviews2016
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    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Cosmic Dust & Rust is a tower defence game set in space. Upgrade your ship, build turrets and defence systems, undergo side missions and take control of your ship manually and use its cannons and super weapons to destroy your enemies.

    Why similar: Strategy 67.9%, Action 17.7%, Indie 14.4%

  10. #10 Iron Armada
    90% matchMostly Positive77% of 177 reviews2024
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    Windows
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 849.8 hrs≥1hr: 53%

    Iron Armada is a multiplayer, space-faring combat game where players must team up to build a fleet of ships in order to survive the perils of space and defeat the opposing player faction. Build ships of all shapes and sizes, mine resources, and scavenge parts with friends to conquer the universe!

    Why similar: Strategy 61.9%, Action 24.7%, Space 9.5%, Indie 2.6%, 2D 1.3%

  11. #11 Psycho Starship Rampage
    91% matchVery Positive87% of 159 reviews2015
    Dev: Ballistic FrogsPub: TyGAMES
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    You play the psychotic A.I. of a warship lost in space which tries to come back to Earth. Build your spaceship from scratch. Load it with weapons. And use your creation to destroy waves of innocent aliens throughout numerous levels. Loot their carcasses, extend your ship and jump to the next sector for more action!

    Why similar: Space 34.5%, Sci-fi 26.7%, Action 16%, Indie 12.4%, 2D 10.5%

  12. #12 Space Pirates And Zombies 2
    89% matchMostly Positive79% of 2,842 reviews2017
    Dev: MinMax Games Ltd.
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%

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  13. #13 Celestial Command
    89% matchMixed62% of 705 reviews2014
    Dev: Science Interactive
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 62%

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  14. #14 Void Destroyer 2
    88% matchVery Positive80% of 675 reviews2020
    Dev: Iteration 11
    Windows
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 15.3 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.

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  15. #15 Particle Fleet: Emergence
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    Dev: Knuckle Cracker
    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%

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    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.

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    Median: 19.3 hrsMean: 41.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%

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    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    Windows
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    82% matchVery Positive94% of 7,429 reviews2017
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    Windows
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  25. #25 Void War
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    Windows
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    Windows
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    Windows · Linux
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    77% matchMostly Positive80% of 546 reviews2016
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    Windows
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    76% matchVery Positive80% of 380 reviews2016
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    73% matchMixed50% of 1,143 reviews2026
    Dev: Reconnect Software
    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    74% matchVery Positive83% of 3,816 reviews2018
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    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 24.8 hrs≥1hr: 74%

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    Why similar: Strategy 34.4%, Sci-fi 30.9%, Space 26.1%, 2D 8.6%

  38. #38 Space Run
    75% matchVery Positive85% of 2,151 reviews2014
    Dev: Passtech GamesPub: Focus Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%

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    73% matchVery Positive98% of 90 reviews2024
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    Windows

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    72% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,524 reviews2024
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    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%

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    75% matchMixed69% of 206 reviews2016
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    73% matchMostly Positive72% of 573 reviews2022
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    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Build an invincible starbase and protect it from enemies. Choose your fleet from an expanse of ships to suit your playstyle, and use the best weapons and modules you have to hand to destroy invaders.

    Why similar: Action 60.2%, Indie 39.8%

  57. #57 in Space
    69% matchVery Positive81% of 103 reviews2015
    Dev: Ed Curtis-SivessPub: Ysty Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 58%

    in Space is a procedural sidescrolling shooter that values precision and strategy over reflex or memorization. Fight through tons of enemies in three different modes, unlock new ships and new weapons. Become the best at shooting two dimensional shapes!

    Why similar: Action 59%, Indie 41%

  58. #58 Void Tyrant
    68% matchMostly Positive70% of 117 reviews2021
    Dev: Quite Fresh GamesPub: Armor Games Studios
    Windows

    Collect an intergalactic bounty of eccentric allies and deadly weapons, explore vibrant planets, and engage in risky turn-based battles to restore the Eyes of Chronos and save the galaxy in this strategic roguelike deckbuilder!

    Why similar: Strategy 49.1%, Space 23.3%, Sci-fi 19.3%, 2D 8.3%

  59. #59 Void Miner – Incremental Asteroids Roguelite
    63% matchVery Positive83% of 738 reviews2025
    Dev: RyanJakob
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Blast. Collect. Upgrade. Repeat. Void Miner is a retro-inspired roguelite asteroid shooter where you pilot a space ship and manage an automated tower to destroy endless fields of chaos. Dodge, blast, and harvest your way through waves of asteroids in a fast-paced loop of destruction and progression.

    Why similar: Strategy 48.3%, Space 41.4%, 2D 10.3%

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