What games are most similar to Drifter?

The most similar games to Drifter include Rebel Galaxy, Astrox Imperium, X3: Terran Conflict, and more. These recommendations are based on shared tags, gameplay mechanics, and player behavior patterns.

What genre is Drifter?

Drifter is a Action, Indie, Simulation game with popular tags including Simulation, Indie, Space, Sandbox, Early Access.

Best simulation games like Drifter?

If you're looking for more simulation games like Drifter, try Rebel Galaxy, Astrox Imperium, X3: Terran Conflict. These share the Simulation tag and similar gameplay elements.

How does Nodal find games like Drifter?

Nodal uses a hybrid recommendation system that combines tag similarity analysis with collaborative filtering from player behavior data. We analyze which games are frequently played by the same players and share similar tags to Drifter. You can tune the blend between content-based and community-based recommendations.

Games like Drifter but more indie?

To find games emphasizing indie, use Nodal's tag filters to prioritize Indie alongside Simulation. You can also explore the indie tag page directly.

Games Like Drifter

Top Similar Games to Drifter

Rebel Galaxy (2015) — Shared: Space, Open World, Space Sim. Also features sci-fi and rpg. Tags: Space, Open World, Space Sim
Astrox Imperium (2019) — Shared: Space, Simulation, Indie. Also features singleplayer and atmospheric. Tags: Space, Simulation, Indie
X3: Terran Conflict (2008) — Shared: Space, Simulation, Sandbox. Also features sci-fi and strategy. Tags: Space, Simulation, Sandbox
X Rebirth (2013) — Shared: Simulation, Space, Action. Also features sci-fi and singleplayer. Tags: Simulation, Space, Action
Endless Sky (2015) — Shared: Space, Open World, Simulation. Also features free to play and sci-fi. Tags: Space, Open World, Simulation
Elite Dangerous (2015) — Shared: Space Sim, Space, Open World. Also features sci-fi and massively multiplayer. Tags: Space Sim, Space, Open World
Rodina (2014) — Shared: Space, Exploration, Open World. Also features sci-fi and singleplayer. Tags: Space, Exploration, Open World
Evochron Mercenary (2012) — Shared: Space, Simulation, Indie. Also features sci-fi and multiplayer. Tags: Space, Simulation, Indie
X4: Foundations (2018) — Shared: Space Sim, Sandbox, Trading. Also features economy and flight. Tags: Space Sim, Sandbox, Trading
Kinetic Void (2014) — Shared: Space, Simulation, Indie. Also features sci-fi and singleplayer. Tags: Space, Simulation, Indie
Evochron Legacy SE (2016) — Shared: Space Sim, Simulation, Space. Also features first-person and sci-fi. Tags: Space Sim, Simulation, Space
Interstellar Rift (2020) — Shared: Space Sim, Open World, Exploration. Also features building and crafting. Tags: Space Sim, Open World, Exploration
Kerbal Space Program (2015) — Shared: Space, Simulation, Sandbox. Also features physics and science. Tags: Space, Simulation, Sandbox
Starship EVO (2020) — Shared: Action, Indie, Simulation. Also features adventure and building. Tags: Action, Indie, Simulation
Hardspace: Shipbreaker (2022) — Shared: Space, Simulation, Sandbox. Also features sci-fi and physics. Tags: Space, Simulation, Sandbox
StarMade (2014) — Shared: Space, Sandbox, Open World. Also features multiplayer and building. Tags: Space, Sandbox, Open World
Star Valor (2022) — Shared: Space, Sandbox, Action. Also features rpg and loot. Tags: Space, Sandbox, Action
Space Pirates And Zombies 2 (2017) — Shared: Space, Action, Indie. Also features strategy and rpg. Tags: Space, Action, Indie
Avorion (2020) — Shared: Sandbox, Exploration, Space Sim. Also features building and flight. Tags: Sandbox, Exploration, Space Sim
Jumpdrive (2018) — Shared: Indie, Simulation, Action. Also features adventure. Tags: Indie, Simulation, Action
Reassembly (2015) — Shared: Space, Sandbox, Action. Also features building and strategy. Tags: Space, Sandbox, Action
House of the Dying Sun (2016) — Shared: Action, Simulation, Space. Also features vr and sci-fi. Tags: Action, Simulation, Space
Transcendence (2015) — Shared: Space, Exploration, Open World. Also features action rpg and roguelite. Tags: Space, Exploration, Open World
Objects in Space (2019) — Shared: Simulation, Indie, Action. Also features strategy and rpg. Tags: Simulation, Indie, Action
Starcom: Unknown Space (2024) — Shared: Space, Exploration, Open World. Also features action rpg and top-down shooter. Tags: Space, Exploration, Open World
Space Pirates and Zombies (2011) — Shared: Space, Action, Indie. Also features sci-fi and top-down. Tags: Space, Action, Indie
Autocraft (2017) — Shared: Sandbox, Simulation, Indie. Also features building and physics. Tags: Sandbox, Simulation, Indie
Starpoint Gemini 2 (2014) — Shared: Space, Simulation, Open World. Also features rpg and sci-fi. Tags: Space, Simulation, Open World
Ostranauts (2020) — Shared: Early Access, Exploration, Space. Also features flight and difficult. Tags: Early Access, Exploration, Space
Bongo Cat (2025) — Shared: Indie, Simulation. Also features cats and free to play. Tags: Indie, Simulation
EVERSPACE™ (2017) — Shared: Space, Action, Indie. Also features action roguelike and sci-fi. Tags: Space, Action, Indie
Borderlands 4 (2025) — Shared: Open World, Action, Space. Also features fps and pve. Tags: Open World, Action, Space
Borderlands 3 (2020) — Shared: Open World, Action. Also features rpg and looter shooter. Tags: Open World, Action
Space Engineers (2019) — Shared: Sandbox, Space, Simulation. Also features building and survival. Tags: Sandbox, Space, Simulation
Final Upgrade (2022) — Shared: Space, Open World, Simulation. Also features automation and base building. Tags: Space, Open World, Simulation
Stardeus (2022) — Shared: Early Access, Exploration, Space. Also features colony sim and base building. Tags: Early Access, Exploration, Space
Empyrion - Galactic Survival (2020) — Shared: Simulation, Space, Open World. Also features co-op and open world survival craft. Tags: Simulation, Space, Open World
ARC Raiders (2025) — Shared: Action, Open World. Also features extraction shooter and multiplayer. Tags: Action, Open World
PowerWash Simulator (2022) — Shared: Simulation, Sandbox, Indie. Also features casual and relaxing. Tags: Simulation, Sandbox, Indie
Megabonk (2025) — Shared: Indie, Action. Also features action roguelike and roguelike. Tags: Indie, Action
Borderlands Game of the Year Enhanced (2023) — Shared: Action. Also features fps and co-op. Tags: Action
Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor (2025) — Shared: Action, Space. Also features dwarf and action roguelike. Tags: Action, Space
EVERSPACE™ 2 (2023) — Shared: Space, Exploration, Open World. Also features shooter and loot. Tags: Space, Exploration, Open World
Black Myth: Wukong (2024) — Shared: Action. Also features mythology and action rpg. Tags: Action
Lies of P (2023) — Shared: Action, Exploration. Also features souls-like and dark fantasy. Tags: Action, Exploration
Dead by Daylight (2016) — Shared: Action. Also features horror and multiplayer. Tags: Action
Caves of Qud (2024) — Shared: Open World. Also features procedural generation and turn-based combat. Tags: Open World
ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN (2025) — Shared: Action, Open World. Also features souls-like and online co-op. Tags: Action, Open World
Brotato (2023) — Shared: Action. Also features roguelike and singleplayer. Tags: Action
Tiny Tina's Wonderlands (2022) — Shared: Action. Also features loot and looter shooter. Tags: Action
Persona 5 Royal (2022) — Features jrpg and story rich.
Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander (2022) — Shared: Space, Indie, Space Sim. Also features sci-fi and singleplayer. Tags: Space, Indie, Space Sim
Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel (2014) — Shared: Action, Open World, Space. Also features co-op and fps. Tags: Action, Open World, Space
Diablo® IV (2023) — Shared: Action, Exploration. Also features action rpg and hack and slash. Tags: Action, Exploration
Scavenger SV-4 (2018) — Shared: Simulation, Indie, Space. Also features adventure and horror. Tags: Simulation, Indie, Space
Spacebase DF-9 (2014) — Shared: Simulation, Space, Indie. Also features base building and sci-fi. Tags: Simulation, Space, Indie
Banana (2024) — Shared: Simulation, Open World. Also features free to play and clicker. Tags: Simulation, Open World
From the Depths (2020) — Shared: Sandbox, Simulation, Space. Also features building and naval combat. Tags: Sandbox, Simulation, Space
Tiny Space Academy (2021) — Shared: Simulation, Space, Exploration. Also features casual and physics. Tags: Simulation, Space, Exploration
Wreckfest (2018) — Shared: Simulation, Action, Indie. Also features racing and destruction. Tags: Simulation, Action, Indie