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

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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 4,066 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 36.2%, Strategy 30.6%, Action 10.1%, Sci-fi 8.6%, 2D 7.3%

  2. #2 FTL: Faster Than Light
    96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 77,568 reviews2012
    Dev: Subset Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 33.7 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 34.6%, Strategy 33.2%, Sci-fi 19.5%, Indie 8.8%, 2D 3.9%

  3. #3 BossConstructor
    96% matchMostly Positive73% of 217 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 22.8%, Indie 18%, Sci-fi 12.2%, 2D 7.4%

  4. #4 Voidship: The Long Journey
    95% matchMostly Positive74% of 148 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 37%, Space 18.8%, Sci-fi 13.8%, Action 13.5%, Indie 11.4%

  5. #5 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: Strategy 40.1%, Space 35.1%, Sci-fi 15%, Indie 9.8%

  6. #6 Particle Fleet: Emergence
    93% matchVery Positive92% of 1,261 reviews2016
    Dev: Knuckle Cracker
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 24.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Build and design your own fleets and stand opposed to the Particulate in this physics/strategy/RTS/fleet hybrid. Build partially destructible and self repairing ships that interact with enemies less controlled by some scripted logic and more driven by a real time massive physics particle simulation.

    Why similar: Strategy 51.1%, Space 23.6%, Indie 12.8%, Sci-fi 9.8%, 2D 2.6%

  7. #7 Void Destroyer
    94% 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: Strategy 40.1%, Space 27.2%, Sci-fi 13%, Action 12.8%, Indie 6.8%

  8. #8 Cosmic Dust & Rust
    92% matchMixed65% of 563 reviews2016
    Dev: 16bit NightsPub: Back To Basics Gaming
    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 68.7%, Action 16.8%, Indie 14.5%

  9. #9 Starcom: Nexus
    91% 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 50.4%, Sci-fi 24.4%, Action 13.1%, Indie 9.4%, 2D 2.8%

  10. #10 Psycho Starship Rampage
    91% matchVery Positive87% of 157 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 34.4%, Sci-fi 26.6%, Action 15.4%, Indie 12.7%, 2D 10.8%

  11. #11 Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander
    89% matchVery Positive95% of 12,431 reviews2022
    Dev: Walternate Realities
    Windows
    Median: 19.3 hrsMean: 40.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Design and simulate the starships of your dreams! Command your ship or fleet in epic battles and manage your crew while exploring a dangerous galaxy. Play alone or with friends, test your ships in online PvP, and let your imagination reach for the stars!

    Why similar: Strategy 29.3%, Space 27.2%, Sci-fi 26.7%, Indie 8.9%, 2D 7.9%

  12. #12 Iron Armada
    89% matchMostly Positive77% of 177 reviews2024
    Dev: Bluedrake42Pub: Drakeling Labs
    Windows
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 816.3 hrs≥1hr: 54%

    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 63.1%, Action 23.6%, Space 9.4%, Indie 2.6%, 2D 1.4%

  13. #13 Space Pirates And Zombies 2
    90% 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.

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  14. #14 Between the Stars
    87% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,427 reviews2024
    Dev: Isolated Games
    Windows
    Median: 54 minMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 49%

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  15. #15 CRYPTARK
    88% matchVery Positive82% of 1,913 reviews2017
    Dev: Alientrap
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 24 minMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 34%

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    Why similar: Strategy 32.7%, Space 20.2%, Action 18.4%, Sci-fi 12.8%, Indie 10.9%

  16. #16 Battlevoid: Harbinger
    86% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,057 reviews2016
    Dev: Bugbyte Ltd.
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 56%

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  17. #17 Starship Inspector
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    Windows

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    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%

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  19. #19 Void Destroyer 2
    84% matchVery Positive80% of 664 reviews2020
    Dev: Iteration 11
    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 74%

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    80% matchVery Positive94% of 3,537 reviews2025
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    Windows
    Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%

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  21. #21 Shortest Trip to Earth
    83% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,426 reviews2019
    Dev: Interactive Fate
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Shortest Trip to Earth is a roguelike spaceship simulator focused on exploration, ship management and tactical battles. Embark on a perilous journey across the universe with nuclear missiles, armed crew and a cat.

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  22. #22 Distant Star: Revenant Fleet
    84% matchMixed66% of 297 reviews2015
    Dev: Blazing Griffin
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%

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  23. #23 Space Scavenger
    82% matchVery Positive88% of 314 reviews2021
    Dev: Red Cabin Games
    Windows

    Action roguelike where you build and command your own spaceships. Battle enemies, explore planets and customize your ship on the fly. Make the best use of the quirky ship modules you find, ranging from slingshots to ion cannons, to try and avoid certain death.

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    81% matchVery Positive80% of 125 reviews2023
    Dev: Case Yellow Labs
    Windows

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  25. #25 Rogue Station
    81% matchMostly Positive78% of 228 reviews2023
    Dev: Quint Studio
    Windows

    This "space station builder simulation roguelite" puts you in charge of a space station. Fight off enemy ships, fleets and rival stations to dominate your corner of space. Build and upgrade your station, hire and manage your crew. Survive as long as you can.

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  26. #26 Celestial Command
    82% matchMixed63% of 687 reviews2014
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
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  27. #27 Istrolid
    79% matchVery Positive87% of 2,684 reviews2016
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    78% matchMostly Positive73% of 560 reviews2022
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    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%

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    76% matchVery Positive94% of 7,334 reviews2017
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    Windows
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    79% matchMixed50% of 1,100 reviews2017
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    78% matchVery Positive82% of 239 reviews2010
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    74% matchVery Positive98% of 87 reviews2024
    Dev: 张亮002Pub: Aori Games
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    77% matchVery Positive81% of 377 reviews2016
    Dev: Pixelsaurus Games
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    Median: 54 minMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 47%

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  34. #34 Space Run
    76% matchVery Positive85% of 2,123 reviews2014
    Dev: Passtech GamesPub: Focus Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Space Run is a «real-time spaceship construction strategy game». Space Run takes the well-known Tower Defense-style gameplay and twists it, challenging you to manage and protect a spaceship and its cargo against the hazards of deep space!

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  35. #35 ROD: Revolt Of Defense
    77% matchMostly Positive80% of 546 reviews2016
    Dev: Rock Wale
    Windows
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%

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    Why similar: Strategy 63.9%, Action 20.7%, Indie 15.3%

  36. #36 Nova Drift
    71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 14,407 reviews2024
    Dev: ChimericPub: Pixeljam
    Windows · Mac
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  37. #37 Breachway
    73% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,353 reviews2024
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    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 79%

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    Why similar: Strategy 67.7%, Indie 17.1%, 2D 15.2%

  38. #38 Space Cycle
    72% matchVery Positive94% of 198 reviews2024
    Dev: Some Sugar Studio
    Windows

    Space resources are the battleground for warring factions. As a Space Defense Officer, protect your faction's assets in a vast, hostile universe. Allocate resources, upgrade defenses, and repel relentless enemy attacks! With over 50 unique units and deep strategy, experience real-time tower defense!

    Why similar: Strategy 38.4%, Space 31.6%, Sci-fi 21.6%, Indie 8.3%

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    75% 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 47.9%, Sci-fi 32.1%, Action 20%

  40. #40 Star Traders: Frontiers
    73% matchVery Positive84% of 3,754 reviews2018
    Dev: Trese Brothers
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    70% matchVery Positive93% of 3,991 reviews2023
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    69% matchVery Positive93% of 4,082 reviews2024
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    Windows
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    Windows

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    73% matchVery Positive90% of 52 reviews2017
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  46. #46 Power of Ten
    71% matchVery Positive80% of 249 reviews2023
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    67% matchVery Positive96% of 108 reviews2025
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    Windows

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    71% matchVery Positive84% of 105 reviews2018
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    68% matchVery Positive90% of 14,288 reviews2020
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  51. #51 SHOOPER NOVA
    65% matchVery Positive85% of 616 reviews2025
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    68% matchMostly Positive70% of 111 reviews2021
    Dev: Quite Fresh GamesPub: Armor Games Studios
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    70% matchVery Positive81% of 103 reviews2015
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    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 59%

    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 57.6%, Indie 42.4%

  57. #57 Hyperspace Deck Command
    64% matchVery Positive95% of 75 reviews2025
    Dev: Sleeper Games
    Windows

    Hyperspace Deck Command is a complex deck building roguelite. Command a massive space fleet that operates on individual turn timers, combine a wide variety of cards into powerful decks and master the dual-use status effects to defeat the hegemonising swarm.

    Why similar: Space 33.4%, Strategy 31.8%, Sci-fi 24.8%, Indie 6.6%, 2D 3.4%

  58. #58 Galactic Glitch
    62% matchVery Positive90% of 853 reviews2025
    Dev: Crunchy Leaf Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 62%

    A physics-powered action roguelike. Grab asteroids, catch missiles, and hurl them back at swarming enemies. Build wild loadouts, defeat colossal bosses, and push deeper into a collapsing galaxy.

    Why similar: Space 43.7%, Sci-fi 34.3%, Action 22%

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