60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Sci-fi, Space, Space Sim, Exploration.
Welcome to our sci-fi space adventure, where players take on the roles of a crew aboard a spaceship as they work together to survive in the vast and dangerous universe.
Battlecruiser Generations
In celebration of the 25 yr anniversary of the first release, this compendium contains all 4 games in the Battlecruiser 3000AD series which was first released in 1996.
PowerCorp
A hard sci-fi survival sim where each decision costs power. Every system drains your dying reactor. Pilot a crippled spacecraft across a real-scale solar system using true orbital mechanics, manage critical systems, and fight to reach Earth — where space itself is the only enemy you need.
In celebration of the 25 yr anniversary of the first release, this compendium contains all 4 games in the Battlecruiser 3000AD series which was first released in 1996.
Why similar: Space Sim 25.3% ★, Space 14.1%, Sandbox 10.1%, Sci-fi 9.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 8.5%
A hard sci-fi survival sim where each decision costs power. Every system drains your dying reactor. Pilot a crippled spacecraft across a real-scale solar system using true orbital mechanics, manage critical systems, and fight to reach Earth — where space itself is the only enemy you need.
Why similar: Space 19%, Space Sim 17.5% ★, Survival 14.5%, Simulation 11.1%, Sandbox 9.1%
Experience fast action, thrilling levels, spectacular explosions and lots of pew-pew-pew. Star Horizon is a reboot for the on-rails space shooter genre.
Why similar: Space 22.9%, Space Sim 20.1% ★, Sci-fi 12.8%, Survival 9.2%, Sandbox 9%
Space Travellers is a unique open-world sandbox space simulator set in the year 2343. Travel the galaxy, trade, explore unexplored worlds, fight, build bases and factories, forge alliances and experience new adventures!
Why similar: Space Sim 27.3% ★, Space 16.3%, Sandbox 10.8%, Sci-fi 10.7%, Immersive Sim 9.5%
Starvector is a massive story-driven procedural universe where you aren't the main character. Collect resources, craft technology, build custom spaceships and bases, and so much more in a universe that existed long before you arrived, complete with pre-existing factions, conflicts, and history.
Why similar: Space Sim 17% ★, Sandbox 12.6%, Space 12.6%, Survival 11.7%, Immersive Sim 11.5%
Vacuum space junk, polish derelict ships, and clear alien worlds of debris as you upgrade your high-tech cleaning gear.
Why similar: Space Sim 24% ★, Space 16.7%, Sandbox 10%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10%, Sci-fi 9.8%
Spiritus Astrum is a persistent, open-world, multi-player, roleplaying sandbox. It features an infinite, procedurally generated universe which players are free to explore without restriction. Spiritus Astrum is more than a game, it is a world.
Why similar: Space Sim 23.4% ★, Space 14.9%, Sandbox 10.8%, Immersive Sim 10.2%, PvE 10%
CyberHive is a strategic space travel simulator with a non-linear story, in the cosmic opera setting, and in an anime visual style.
Why similar: Space Sim 27.9% ★, Space 18.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.9%, Survival 13.8%, Sci-fi 9.9%
Survive and Escape! Crash-landed on an asteroid, your oxygen is running out. Explore, mine precious resources, build a base, and repair your ship to survive the dangers of space. Do you have what it takes to escape?
Why similar: Sandbox 15.4%, Space 14.4%, Immersive Sim 13.9%, PvE 13.7%, Survival 9.6%
Space Tourist is a chill, mechanic-lite, easy space exploration game designed for tired gamers who love to discover beautiful worlds without overwhelming systems or steep learning curves. Explore space. Land on new worlds. Plant flags. Take photos. Relax.
Why similar: Space Sim 21.2% ★, Sci-fi 13.1%, Sandbox 11.2%, Space 10.4%, Simulation 9.9%
In this action-packed co-op adventure, 2-4 players must unite to crew a spaceship through a web of interconnected story missions. Choose your role—Captain, Pilot, Gunner, or Engineer—and make decisions that shape not only your journey, but the future of a galaxy on the brink of war.
Why similar: Co-op Campaign 33.2% ★, Space Sim 20.5% ★, Space 14.4%, PvE 9%, Sci-fi 6.9%
Voidless is a sci-fi space survival sandbox set in the near future within a realistic scale solar system. In first or third person, players can explore planets and asteroids, collect resources, and craft items. As well as building bases and ships, all with physics based flight and combat.
Why similar: Space Sim 26.2% ★, Space 16.7%, Sandbox 12.5%, Survival 11.4%, Sci-fi 6.5%
In the distant future, the X universe faces a period of profound and irrevocable change. While the universe stumbles towards an uncertain future, countless adventures await as new enemies rise in search of power.
Why similar: Space 36%, Space Sim 21.9% ★, Sci-fi 15.2%, Simulation 13.5%, Sandbox 10.1%
After a mysterious accident you are left are stranded, floating through space on a piece of a space station. Craft supplies and Hubs to expand what is now your home. But be warned space is a dangerous places where one mistake can mean certain death. Can you defy the odds and survive in space?
Why similar: Space Sim 28.9% ★, Sandbox 14.4%, Space 10.7%, Simulation 7.7%, Sci-fi 7.7%
You find yourself in a distant galaxy full of merchants, diplomats, bandits and powerful factions. Explore unknown galaxies, trade, fight pirates or become one. Uncover mysteries and shape the universe!
Why similar: Space Sim 38.7% ★, Sandbox 18.1%, Space 8.7%, Exploration 8.6%, Sci-fi 7.4%
Stellaxy is a space exploration immersive sim with alien cultures, boss battles, and massive Universes containing billions of planets to explore! Discover the mysteries of the Universes and find collectibles while completing quests.
Why similar: Space Sim 25.7% ★, Space 16.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.9%, Sandbox 11.8%, Sci-fi 10.6%
A sci-fi FPS where a pirate ambush scatters your family across alien planets. Play as Arin, fight bosses, travel through portals, and reunite the Mikseli family. Demo available now. Wishlist for launch updates.
Why similar: Space Sim 18.1% ★, Space 17.6%, Sci-fi 16%, Survival 15.1%, Adventure 7.1%
Starlight Brigade is a realistic space action-adventure game with a precise combat system and full 6DOF controls. You command the Wayfarer, an aging light cruiser centuries past her time. Plot missile salvos, hunt down your enemy, design munitions, manage your crew, and send engineers to fix damage.
Why similar: Space Sim 23.7% ★, Space 17.4%, Sandbox 13.5%, Immersive Sim 12%, PvE 11.4%
RESBS is a first-person space survival simulation where you and your friends cooperate to survive in zero gravity on a space station!
Why similar: Space Sim 27.8% ★, Space 21.7%, Survival 15%, Simulation 8.2%, Exploration 7.8%
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 Sim 28.4% ★, Space 28.4%, Sci-fi 10.3%, Sandbox 9.9%, Simulation 8.9%
A retro-future sandbox RPG set in a frontier era galaxy with procedurally-generated elements. Create, explore, trade, and battle to stake your claim among the stars of a wild galaxy!
Why similar: Space Sim 21% ★, Space 13.9%, Sandbox 11.6%, Survival 11%, Immersive Sim 10.3%
Survive the void in Null Hørizøn. Trade, fight, and explore a retro-futuristic 3D galaxy with 2D sprites. Upgrade your ship, smuggle goods, and travel across the universe. Tactical Real-Time combat meets Grid-based exploration in this atmospheric space sim. The Null Hørizøn calls, Captain.
Why similar: Space Sim 32.4% ★, Sandbox 12.7%, Space 12.5%, Simulation 9.5%, Sci-fi 8.5%
A sci-fi survival game with a twist. Set in a sub-orbit of a black hole, collect materials and scavenge wrecks in order to repair your damaged ship. However, time is not on your side.
Why similar: Space Sim 32.2% ★, Space 17.1%, Survival 16.2%, Sci-fi 9.2%, Exploration 6%
A futuristic sci-fi persistent universe exploration game with one million stars and 18 million planets and moons. Fly your ship to any star and explore its solar system. Claiming stars, planets and moons will make them yours forever - other players will see your discoveries and you will see theirs.
Why similar: Space Sim 39.6% ★, Simulation 15.2%, Space 13.7%, Sci-fi 9.6%, Exploration 7.6%
Welcome to your new career as a gas station attendant in the deepest, darkest corner of space! Serve adorable ships, count your cash, and expand your diesel empire. It's a simple, satisfying job. Just... ignore the whispers in the vents. Everything is fine. Probably.
Why similar: Space Sim 36.8% ★, Space 14.6%, Immersive Sim 14.6%, Simulation 13.7%, Sci-fi 10.1%
A single-developer passion project. A seamless full scale solar system. Thrilling action. Be part of an incredible journey as a Universe is built from the ground up!
Why similar: Space 33.4%, Space Sim 18% ★, Sandbox 14.3%, Sci-fi 12.2%, Exploration 9%
An open world survival game set in space.
Why similar: Space Sim 23.4% ★, Space 17.7%, Survival 12.7%, Sandbox 12.5%, Simulation 6.3%
In this multiplayer game you have to explore the Solar System in real scale. Control spaceships of the near future, explore planets, moons and asteroids, mine resources, fight for space domination and build the future of the universe.
Why similar: Space Sim 23.4% ★, Space 16%, Sandbox 11.8%, PvE 8.9%, Sci-fi 8.8%
Orbital Strike VR is a tactical space combat sim that places you and up to 3 friends as pilots for Starfall's forward fleet. Fly through space using unique hand-jet thrusters, command powerful fire support, and open a path for your capital ships in this thrilling sci-fi adventure.
Why similar: Co-op Campaign 27% ★, Space Sim 20% ★, Space 16.2%, Sci-fi 10.7%, Survival 8.8%
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 Sim 35.3% ★, Space 33.5%, Sci-fi 15.8%, Simulation 6.3%, Exploration 5.7%
Mine asteroids, salvage space debris, design your own small or massive spacecraft using individual functional components, complete missions, and engage in battles against enemies in a vast galaxy with realistic physics based on orbital mechanics or in a classic physics mode.
Why similar: Space 34.2%, Space Sim 20.3% ★, Sandbox 16.6%, Simulation 12.2%, Sci-fi 10.8%
Astrox Imperium is a relaxing space game where you fly around a generated universe. Mining, Fighting, Building, Exploring, and Surviving. What makes this game unique? You have complete control of how it plays. A robust sandbox and lots of MOD tools. Make it your game, and play it your own way.
Why similar: Space 33.7%, Space Sim 31% ★, Sandbox 14.6%, Simulation 9.5%, Sci-fi 7.8%
Survirail is a survival game from a first-person perspective. Travel through space by train, explore space stations, collect resources, fight enemy androids and develop your mobile base to survive and discover the truth.
Why similar: Space Sim 32.1% ★, Space 15%, Immersive Sim 11%, Survival 10.4%, Sci-fi 10.2%
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 25.1%, Space Sim 19.4% ★, Sci-fi 14.9%, Sandbox 12.9%, Dystopian 8.7%
Worlds Of The Future is a sci-fi open world, action/adventure game. Explore a fully seamless solar system full of adventures, mysteries and colorful characters. Build your space delivery company, climb the company rankings and become a legend among the worlds!
Why similar: Space Sim 32% ★, Sandbox 15.8%, Space 15.3%, Sci-fi 8.9%, Futuristic 7.3%
X-Tension is the eagerly awaited expansion pack to X: Beyond the Frontier. The expansion is not limited by a linear plot line but makes use of new ways to expand your empire. You can now take part in missions that are offered to you throughout the game.
Why similar: Space Sim 31.5% ★, Space 26.9%, Simulation 15.5%, Sci-fi 14%, Sandbox 12.1%
Kinetic Void is a 3D space adventure with a focus on customization and enjoyable space simulation. The shipyard allows players to construct their ship piece by piece. Ships can be as simplistic as a cockpit, a hull, a engine and a gun, or as complex as a player wants.
Why similar: Space 41.6%, Sandbox 16.7%, Space Sim 13.6% ★, Sci-fi 13.3%, Simulation 12.2%
3030 Deathwar is a unique mix of Adventure and Space Sim. Explore star systems, mine and hunt pirates in top-down mode. Leave your ship and switch into classic Adventuring mode, where you explore derelicts, talk to shady characters or head over to the space bar for a drink.
Why similar: Space 28.4%, Space Sim 21.9% ★, Sci-fi 12.8%, Sandbox 11.2%, Simulation 9.4%
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 Sim 38.3% ★, Space 23.8%, Sci-fi 11%, Sandbox 6.6%, Simulation 5.7%
Survive and explore space in Astrobound! Visit strange planets, encounter cosmic calamities, and keep your crew alive as you journey through the stars in a retro-inspired whimsical space adventure.
Why similar: Space Sim 26.2% ★, Space 19.3%, Survival 13.7%, Immersive Sim 13.5%, Sci-fi 7.1%
Survival game in a space setting with resource manager elements and puzzles
Why similar: Space Sim 25.2% ★, Space 17.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.8%, Sandbox 14%, Survival 13.4%
As researcher with great ambitions, and lack of talent, you are sent to a newly discovered planet far away from civilization. In this VR first person survival, you will need to build an outpost and survive the hostile environment. While exploring the planet, unveiling its secrets.
Why similar: Space Sim 21.4% ★, Space 14.6%, Sandbox 12.3%, Immersive Sim 11.3%, Survival 10.9%
Welcome to a VR game where you rule the universe! Break stuff, enjoy gravity physics, and survive natural disasters. And the best part? Fight off aliens using several guns or even asteroids. Try everything you can to keep your home solar system safe from the dangers out there!
Why similar: Space Sim 26.3% ★, Space 18.9%, Sci-fi 13%, Immersive Sim 12.8%, PvE 11.8%
Welcome to this innovative sci-fi open-world! As the last survivor of humanity, build a home on a wild alien planet. Reignite civilization—from primal survival to advanced energy systems. Use the Planetary Control Module to reshape the world, uncover human secrets, and journey back to Earth.
Why similar: Space Sim 24.7% ★, Space 21.3%, Sandbox 19.1%, Adventure 6.8%, Simulation 6.5%
Main Sequence is a space-sim factory builder where your goal is to build an interstellar industrial empire. Collect resources, automate production, and expand your fleet of ships in order to survive and leave your mark on the galaxy.
Why similar: Space Sim 29.2% ★, Space 16.2%, Sandbox 9.3%, PvE 7.8%, Survival 7.3%
X3: Reunion continues the epic space saga, blending deep space trading and intense real-time combat. Explore a vast universe, establish your empire, and shape the new frontier. With enhanced graphics and intricate economies, it's a journey of strategy, simulation, and interstellar intrigue.
Why similar: Space 32.3%, Space Sim 30.2% ★, Sandbox 13.1%, Sci-fi 11.7%, Simulation 9.1%
The life of an independent mercenary is rarely without excitement. Your spacecraft awaits and your adventure begins in the Sapphire star system.
Why similar: Space 33.3%, Space Sim 27.9% ★, Simulation 12.1%, Sandbox 11.8%, Sci-fi 11.6%
Opportunity is an atmospheric narrative game where you become the famous NASA rover and brave the many obstacles littering the desolate red planet in order to finally complete its mission.
Why similar: Space Sim 34.5% ★, Simulation 13%, Immersive Sim 12.5%, Space 11.4%, Adventure 8.3%
The story takes place in the distant future. You will play a captain of a star ship and go into deep space. You need to manage your resources carefully. In the game, you can investigate the outliers of various planets, discover the wonders of the universe or learn the stories of lost civilizations.
Why similar: Space Sim 39.6% ★, Space 27.7%, Futuristic 9.8%, Exploration 7.9%, Sci-fi 5.3%
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 Sim 24.2% ★, Space 15.8%, Sandbox 11.2%, Survival 10.6%, Sci-fi 9%
The hit mobile game Interstellar Pilot 2 has come to Steam. Join the TEF forces heading to the Gatopean sector to find a new home for mankind. Play how you like in this open world space-sim developed by Pixelfactor.
Why similar: Space Sim 33.4% ★, Sandbox 18%, Space 16.5%, Simulation 13.6%, Sci-fi 9.5%
WarpedSpace is a sci-fi survival adventure game set in deep space. A massive, open environment full of wonder and peril awaits you!
Why similar: Space Sim 25.2% ★, Space 15.1%, Survival 12.6%, Sandbox 10.6%, Sci-fi 10%
It is the year 2938. The long wished-for encounter of the X Universe and the Earth holds both joy and sorrow for the people. Despite flourishing trade, the clash of the diverse races, cultures and life forms creates new tensions, mistrust and open conflict that need to be overcome!
Why similar: Space 36.8%, Space Sim 24.2% ★, Sandbox 14.1%, Sci-fi 11.3%, Simulation 9.7%
You've barely managed to escape your exploding spaceship. Now in an old escape pod, you hurtle through space at the mercy of the cosmos. With no knowledge of the pod’s complex systems, your life depends on a technical manual and your own wits. How long can you survive?
Why similar: Space Sim 23.3% ★, Space 22.5%, Survival 16.1%, Sci-fi 11.9%, Simulation 8.9%
You are a Scraponaut, create your own spaceplane with unique parts each affecting the way your plane behaves. Collect scrap while exploring procedurally generated islands, unlock and discover unique new parts to upgrade your spaceplane.
Why similar: Space Sim 32% ★, Space 19.2%, Sandbox 14.9%, Sci-fi 10.4%, Simulation 8.1%
Real-time planetary collision sandbox powered by SPH physics: smash planets together and watch the destruction and its aftermath!
Why similar: Space Sim 40% ★, Space 22.7%, Sandbox 14.7%, Simulation 9%, Immersive Sim 7.6%
PlanetS is a space-themed open world game, allowing the player to explore the mysteries of the universe and various planets. First or third person camera, Craft system, flight simulation and online multiplayer.
Why similar: Space Sim 27.6% ★, Space 14.4%, Sandbox 14.4%, Survival 10%, Simulation 7.7%
A chaotic cooperative spaceship simulator where you journey through the unknowns of the expanse to find a home. The ship is crowded and space is limited, so you may be difficult to complete your tasks. Careful to not fly straight into a blackhole or steal from the wrong trade station.
Why similar: Space Sim 30.7% ★, Co-op Campaign 14.3% ★, Space 14.1%, Sci-fi 9.6%, Simulation 8%
Cratered is an open-world planet exploration game with a distinct illustrative style. Explore a star system, land on planets with your ship and walk around in first-person. Use tools to dig into the surface to find hidden items. Meteors, explosions and collisions make craters on the surface.
Why similar: Space Sim 33% ★, Immersive Sim 12.6%, Stylized 9%, Space 8.2%, Sci-fi 6.7%
