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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 4,079 reviews2015
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    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 36.4%, Strategy 30.4%, Action 10.3%, Sci-fi 8.7%, 2D 7.2%

  2. #2 FTL: Faster Than Light
    96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 78,209 reviews2012
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 34.0 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.

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  3. #3 BossConstructor
    96% matchMostly Positive74% of 219 reviews2016
    Dev: Neomateria Games GmbH
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 77%

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    Why similar: Space 39.6%, Action 23.1%, Indie 17.8%, Sci-fi 12.2%, 2D 7.2%

  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!

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  5. #5 Starcom: Nexus
    94% matchVery Positive90% of 2,305 reviews2019
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    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 13.5 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 24.5%, Action 13.2%, Indie 9.2%, 2D 2.7%

  6. #6 Particle Fleet: Emergence
    93% matchVery Positive92% of 1,275 reviews2016
    Dev: Knuckle Cracker
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 24.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%

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    92% matchMixed64% of 451 reviews2016
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    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%

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  9. #9 Cosmic Dust & Rust
    91% matchMixed64% of 567 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.

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  10. #10 Psycho Starship Rampage
    91% matchVery Positive87% of 158 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 15.7%, Indie 12.5%, 2D 10.7%

  11. #11 Space Pirates And Zombies 2
    90% matchMostly Positive79% of 2,837 reviews2017
    Dev: MinMax Games Ltd.
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%

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  12. #12 Iron Armada
    89% matchMostly Positive77% of 177 reviews2024
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    Windows
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    88% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,460 reviews2024
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    Windows
    Median: 54 minMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 49%

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  14. #14 Celestial Command
    89% matchMixed62% of 701 reviews2014
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    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 62%

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  15. #15 Void Destroyer 2
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    Dev: Iteration 11
    Windows
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    Windows · Linux
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    75% matchMixed50% of 1,119 reviews2026
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  35. #35 Istrolid
    76% matchVery Positive87% of 2,693 reviews2016
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  36. #36 Space Will
    74% matchVery Positive98% of 87 reviews2024
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    75% matchMixed68% of 1,663 reviews2020
    Dev: Split PolygonPub: Iceberg Interactive
    Windows
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    77% matchMixed69% of 205 reviews2016
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    Windows

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    74% matchMostly Positive73% of 566 reviews2022
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    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%

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    70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 14,511 reviews2024
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    73% matchVery Positive84% of 3,789 reviews2018
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    69% matchVery Positive93% of 4,261 reviews2023
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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 59.4%, Indie 40.6%

  57. #57 Starcom: Unknown Space
    62% matchVery Positive92% of 4,377 reviews2024
    Dev: Wx3 Labs, LLC
    Windows
    Median: 8.5 hrsMean: 16.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    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 51.4%, Sci-fi 21.9%, Action 11.2%, Indie 9.9%, 2D 5.6%

  58. #58 Void Tyrant
    67% matchMostly Positive71% of 114 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 49.6%, Space 23%, Sci-fi 19.1%, 2D 8.3%

  59. #59 in Space
    68% matchVery Positive81% of 103 reviews2015
    Dev: Ed Curtis-SivessPub: Ysty Games
    Windows
    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 58.2%, Indie 41.8%

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