- #1 BattleGroupVR
97% matchVery Positive92% of 943 reviews2023
Dev: SpaceOwl Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 62%
BattleGroupVR is a first person real-time space strategy where you lead a fleet of powerful warships into battle from the bridge of your own flagship. Assemble your fleet, upgrade your load-outs, train your captains, engage the enemy and secure the sector. Try not to go down with the ship.
Why similar: Space Sim 18.4% ★, RTS 16%, VR 15%, Space 11.4%, Real Time Tactics 10.2%
- #2 BattleGroupVR2
96% matchVery Positive88% of 155 reviews2025
Dev: SpaceOwl Games
Windows
BattleGroupVR2 is a virtual reality real-time space strategy where you explore the galaxy and lead a fleet of powerful warships from the bridge of your flagship. Explore, mine, trade, hunt. Grow your fleet, upgrade your ships, train your captains, and battle the enemy from the captain's chair.
Why similar: Action RTS 17.8% ★, RTS 15.7%, VR 14.4%, Space Sim 13.3% ★, Military 9.2%
- #3 Space Reign
96% matchMostly Positive76% of 377 reviews2026
Dev: Propulsive Games
Windows
An indie space-sim and strategy game featuring ship and fleet combat mixed with RTS elements. Complete contracts and Claim sectors for your faction in the near-future, where resource exploiting corporations are in a state of constant conflict over territory control.
Why similar: Space Sim 20.5% ★, Action RTS 15.2% ★, RTS 14.2%, Real Time Tactics 12.7%, Space 11.7%
- #4 House of the Dying Sun
94% matchVery Positive90% of 2,001 reviews2016
Dev: Marauder Interactive, LLC
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 50%
House of the Dying Sun is a tactical space shooter that puts you in the cockpit of the universe's most terrifying starfighter. Hunt the enemies of the Empire and bring ruin to their people.
Why similar: Space Sim 31.2% ★, VR 25%, Space 20%, Simulation 5.9%, Sci-fi 4.9%
- #5 Void Destroyer
95% 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: Space 25.2%, RTS 22.4%, Space Sim 15.1% ★, Strategy 13.6%, Simulation 8.8%
- #6 IRON GUARD
94% matchVery Positive95% of 148 reviews2021
Dev: Xlab Digital
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%
A sci-fi roomscale VR Tower Defense game. Strategize to destroy waves of rogue robots and assist the powerful turrets with a handheld drone. Build and collect resources and help evacuate your crew from the alien planet.
Why similar: RTS 17.5%, Action RTS 16.3% ★, VR 15.7%, Real Time Tactics 10.3%, Space 9.9%
- #7 Cosmic Trip
93% matchVery Positive85% of 525 reviews2017
Dev: Funktronic Labs
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Cosmic Trip is an award-winning real-time strategy VR game. Build a base, command a flying drone army, and attack/defend hostile enemies on strange alien planets.
Why similar: Action RTS 27.5% ★, RTS 24.3%, VR 22.3%, Space 10.7%, Strategy 6.3%
- #8 Battlevoid: Sector Siege
92% matchMixed58% of 194 reviews2017
Dev: Bugbyte Ltd.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Battlevoid: Sector Siege is an epic straight into action real-time space strategy game, in which the world has been built to deliver a lively battle field; and the action is never more than just seconds away at the start of every game.
Why similar: RTS 23.1%, Space 21.5%, Strategy 12.4%, Tactical 11%, Real Time Tactics 11%
- #9 CDF Starfighter VR
91% matchMixed63% of 103 reviews2017
Dev: MadAboutGamesStudios
Windows
CDF Starfighter VR Remastered is a VR space combat simulator that puts you in the cockpit of the CDF`s most advanced starfighters. Engage a variety of enemies in 4 different game modes and play the part of Lt. Rodgers in the extensive VR Campaign Mode.
Why similar: VR 40.4%, Space 23.5%, Simulation 13.4%, Sci-fi 10.2%, Action 8.6%
- #10 NIGHTSTAR
91% matchVery Positive92% of 62 reviews2017
Dev: SOLIDMESH
Windows
This VR title is a unique room-scale third-person shooter. Control the Nightstar by moving your Motion Controller in space, shooting a vast variety of enemies, and avoiding obstacles and enemy fire. Play through 8 levels of non-stop action and immortalize your name on the global leaderboard!
Why similar: VR 37.3%, Space Sim 20.3% ★, Space 19.1%, Action 8.2%, Sci-fi 7.6%
- #11 EVERSPACE™
90% matchMostly Positive78% of 11,373 reviews2017
Dev: ROCKFISH Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 75%
EVERSPACE™ combines fast-paced combat with roguelike elements, great visuals and a captivating story. It takes you on a challenging journey through an ever-changing, beautifully crafted universe full of surprises. Shoot, craft and loot your way to victory while the odds are stacked against you.
Why similar: Space 35.8%, Space Sim 26% ★, VR 13.8%, Sci-fi 8.8%, Roguelike 5.9%
- #12 Rogue Command
89% matchVery Positive92% of 546 reviews2024
Dev: feneq
Windows
Classic RTS gameplay fused with a modern roguelite. Shape your build each run by assembling an evolving arsenal of powerful units and facilities. Harvest resources, build out your base. Raise your army and call down orbital strikes to overcome the forces threatening your survival.
Why similar: Action RTS 20.5% ★, RTS 19.2%, Space 11%, Tactical 10.8%, Military 9.9%
- #13 Star Command Galaxies
89% matchMixed43% of 508 reviews2024
Dev: Warballoon
Windows · Mac
Take command in the ultimate starship simulator: Star Command Galaxies. Become a Captain, recruit your crew, customize and upgrade your starship, battle alien vessels, teleport to away missions and repel boarding invaders in this real-time strategy simulation adventure from indie studio Warballoon.
Why similar: RTS 23.8%, Space Sim 21% ★, Real Time Tactics 14%, Tactical 11%, Space 10.6%
- #14 Dust Fleet
87% matchMostly Positive76% of 209 reviews2023
Dev: Orbiting DiscoPub: indie.io
Windows
Assume command of a battle fleet and deploy immediately to the Dust Zone, commander. Our main food supply station has gone dark and the United Earth Nations (UEN) needs to know why in this 4X RTS space sim. Manage your ships, control space stations, and watch your back.
Why similar: Space Sim 21% ★, Real Time Tactics 16.8%, Space 15.6%, Tactical 13.3%, RTS 8.4%
- #15 Ancient Space
88% matchMixed44% of 365 reviews2014
Dev: CreativeForge GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Ancient Space is a story driven single player real time strategy game where you take command of a fleet embarking on a scientific mission to chart undiscovered reaches of space called ‘The Black Zone’. Overcome overwhelming odds and fight for your life and the survival of your ship and its crew.
Why similar: RTS 37.6%, Space 30%, Strategy 16.3%, Sci-fi 8.1%, Space Sim 6.6% ★
- #16 Guardians Frontline
85% matchVery Positive82% of 335 reviews2023
Dev: VirtualAgePub: Fast Travel Games
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Guardians Frontline is a sci-fi VR shooter that makes you a soldier and a commander. Fight off enemies and build bases in a single-player and co-op campaign, plus PvP game modes with full cross-play support.
Why similar: VR 31.5%, Real Time Tactics 19.8%, Tactical 15%, Futuristic 10.7%, Sci-fi 10.4%
- #17 Executive Assault 2
84% matchVery Positive83% of 1,726 reviews2023
Dev: Hesketh Studios Ltd
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 76%
The RTS/FPS phenomenon has moved into space! Build your base on an asteroid, command fleets of starships for epic battles, pilot fighters, mine and trade resources, assemble robots to defend or assault other stations. Take sole command or share the glory as you fight for control of the quadrant.
Why similar: RTS 25.1%, Space Sim 21.9% ★, Action RTS 13.4% ★, Space 11.6%, Real Time Tactics 7.7%
- #18 X Rebirth VR Edition
86% matchMixed56% of 300 reviews2017
Dev: Egosoft
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 72%
X Rebirth VR Edition is tailored to be an immersive VR experience, based on X Rebirth: Home of Light. TRADE, FIGHT, BUILD, THINK in the X Universe - the biggest sandbox this side of the galaxy.
Why similar: VR 37.5%, Space Sim 35.6% ★, Space 9.1%, Simulation 8.5%, Action 5.5%
- #19 Star Shelter
84% matchMostly Positive77% of 435 reviews2018
Dev: Overflow
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Star shelter is a space survival game built from the ground up for VR. You are stranded in space, you must climb around in Zero-G, explore, scavenge, craft, hack and fight to survive. You have to build, arm and upgrade your own space station in order to escape the cosmic graveyard.
Why similar: VR 35.9%, Space Sim 28.9% ★, Space 20.1%, Sci-fi 7.3%, Simulation 4.6%
- #20 Shallow Space
86% matchMostly Negative25% of 231 reviews2015
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Construct your Taskforce and lead your forces to domination in the ultimate Fleet Warfare RTS!
Why similar: RTS 34.2%, Space 30.3%, Strategy 16.5%, Simulation 8.8%, Sci-fi 6.6%
- #21 Raw Data
83% matchMostly Positive76% of 2,483 reviews2017
Dev: Survios
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Built from the ground up for VR, Raw Data’s action gameplay, intuitive controls, challenging enemies, and sci-fi atmosphere will completely immerse you within the surreal world of Eden Corp. Go solo or team up and become the adrenaline-charged heroes of your own futuristic technothriller.
Why similar: VR 47.2%, Sci-fi 14.6%, Futuristic 14%, Strategy 13.6%, Action 6.7%
- #22 NEBULOUS: Fleet Command
81% matchVery Positive81% of 3,819 reviews2022
Dev: Eridanus IndustriesPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 30.4 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Take command of your hand-tailored fleet of space warships and use realistic radar, electronic warfare, advanced movement controls in 3D space, and precision targeting to outmaneuver and outwit your opponents in a simulation-heavy tactical space game like no other.
Why similar: RTS 29.2%, Tactical 18.8%, Military 18.6%, War 17.8%, Strategy 8.9%
- #23 ERA ONE
79% matchVery Positive86% of 1,348 reviews2025
Dev: Team Complex LTD
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 14.0 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Era One is an innovative space game that combines elements of real-time strategy, base building, space survival, and tactical battles. Players can create and customize their bases from scratch, construct various types of structures and warships, manage fleets, and engage in tactical space battles.
Why similar: Action RTS 29.7% ★, RTS 24.9%, Real Time Tactics 18.7%, Space 15.7%, Strategy 5.9%
- #24 AirMech Command
82% matchMixed68% of 199 reviews2017
Dev: Carbon Games
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
AirMech Command is the definitive Action/RTS experience in VR. With all new tactical room-space controls AND ground-level flight controls, you can command troops and units from orbit, or grab the stick and pilot your AirMech directly. Lots of mechs, units, and unlockable vanity items--no microtrans!
Why similar: VR 58.9%, Strategy 24.4%, Action 11.6%, Indie 5.1%
- #25 Between the Stars
79% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,427 reviews2024
Dev: Isolated Games
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 49%
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 31.5% ★, Space 30.6%, Strategy 9.6%, Sci-fi 8%, Simulation 7.4%
- #26 Far Beyond: A space odyssey VR
82% matchMixed69% of 171 reviews2016
Dev: Mains Digitales InteractivePub: The Small Game Company
Windows
Far Beyond: A space odyssey VR is the first hardcore Rogue-like in Virtual Reality with a Sci-fi atmosphere and AAA graphics. It features a hard but rich gameplay focused on resources management, craft and strategy.
Why similar: VR 48.9%, Strategy 16.1%, Space 11.9%, Simulation 11.1%, Sci-fi 8.5%
- #27 Battlewake
81% matchMostly Positive73% of 127 reviews2019
Dev: Survios
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 33%
Fight for dominion in Battlewake, a fantasy naval combat game built for VR. Play as 4 mythical pirate lords, captain massive battle-ready warships, and summon ancient powers as you set sail on a larger-than-life nautical war for the ages.
Why similar: VR 57.4%, Strategy 18.9%, Simulation 10.5%, Action 8.6%, Indie 3.7%
- #28 Bow to Blood: Last Captain Standing
80% matchVery Positive88% of 65 reviews2019
Dev: Tribetoy
Windows
Become a Captain! Fly your ship and command your crew as you compete to become Champion in a winner-takes-all reality show. Build relationships and plot betrayals to avoid getting voted off the season and become the last captain standing. Optional VR support.
Why similar: Space Sim 24.1% ★, VR 18.3%, Strategy 17.5%, Space 15.1%, Action 8.3%
- #29 Deep Space Battle Simulator
78% matchMostly Positive79% of 410 reviews2021
Dev: yeswecamp
Windows · Linux
Median: 42 minMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 38%
Two teams of players control their capital ship in an epic battle. Customize your ship, control its movement, weapons, and energy distribution or go to one of the hangars to join the battle in a smaller fighter!
Why similar: Space Sim 29.4% ★, RTS 25.9%, Space 17.3%, Sci-fi 8.3%, Strategy 7.9%
- #30 Elite Dangerous
77% matchMostly Positive77% of 105,113 reviews2015
Dev: Frontier Developments
Windows
Median: 18.4 hrsMean: 146.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 42.3% ★, Space 25.5%, VR 14.5%, Sci-fi 8.4%, Simulation 4.7%
- #31 Ghost Signal: A Stellaris Game
75% matchVery Positive93% of 101 reviews2023
Dev: Windswept InteractivePub: Fast Travel Games
Windows
Ghost Signal is a VR action roguelite set in the Stellaris universe, where you captain your ship to battle a multitude of alien species. Partake in dynamic space wars, encounter planet sized creatures, gather valuable loot to conduct research, and more. No journey is the same.
Why similar: Space 29.5%, VR 27.4%, Spaceships 24.2% ★, Sci-fi 7.2%, Action 6.9%
- #32 Space Rogue
78% 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: Space 32%, Tactical 23.3%, Strategy 13.4%, Roguelike 13.3%, Sci-fi 8.8%
- #33 VTOL VR
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 21,178 reviews2017
Dev: Boundless Dynamics, LLC
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 20.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
VTOL VR is a near-futuristic combat flight game built for Virtual Reality. Pilot advanced multi-role jets, using your hands to flip switches, press buttons, and manipulate the virtual flight controls.
Why similar: VR 41.2%, Military 21%, War 18%, Futuristic 8%, Simulation 7.1%
- #34 The Light Brigade
73% matchVery Positive89% of 1,187 reviews2023
Dev: Funktronic Labs
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
An award-winning roguelike VR shooter with realistic gunplay & immersive light magic. Ascend the ranks of The Light Brigade to unlock new weapons, upgrades, classes, and abilities as you fight to restore light to the darkness.
Why similar: VR 45%, Tactical 25.1%, Roguelike 19.2%, Action 6.4%, Indie 2.6%
- #35 Distant Star: Revenant Fleet
77% matchMixed66% of 297 reviews2015
Dev: Blazing Griffin
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
BAFTA award winning fleet-based RTS meets rogue-lite. In Distant Star: Revenant Fleet, build your fleet of up to 5 ships from a choice of 8 classes and traverse a randomly generated galaxy to defeat the Erebus Platform. NOW AVAILABLE ON MAC AND LINUX
Why similar: Space 22.5%, RTS 21.9%, Roguelike 12.1%, Strategy 10.7%, Sci-fi 10%
- #36 Final Assault
74% matchVery Positive92% of 492 reviews2019
Dev: Phaser Lock Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Final Assault is a WWII themed Action Strategy Game that capitalizes on the full power of Virtual Reality. Command massive ground battles as the skies erupt in dynamic dog fights and bombing runs. Combat requires quick thinking and fast reflexes. Fight the battle, win the war!
Why similar: VR 50.3%, RTS 25.6%, Strategy 24.1%
- #37 End Space
76% matchMixed68% of 95 reviews2018
Dev: Orange Bridge Studios
Windows
Jump in your Minos Starfighter and blast your enemies into space dust in virtual reality. Maintain law and order at the mysterious and beautiful edge of inhabited space as you complete increasingly difficult contracts for the United Trade Consortium.
Why similar: VR 27.9%, Space Sim 24.1% ★, Space 21.5%, Simulation 9.8%, Action 6.5%
- #38 DRONE PERSPECTIVE
72% matchVery Positive92% of 90 reviews2025
Dev: Demetri LindPub: VEIL Production
Windows
Real-time dynamic tactics with the strong focus on squad positioning and collaboration. Connect to the warzone from your home PC and orchestrate modern military operations from the Drone Perspective.
Why similar: RTS 21.4%, Action RTS 21.3% ★, Real Time Tactics 14.5%, Tactical 11.2%, War 10.5%
- #39 Space Battle VR
76% matchMixed67% of 99 reviews2018
Dev: Raba Games
Windows
Space Battle VR is an action shooter set in space. It supports VR controllers to give you a real feel how it is to be a spaceship pilot. You can truly feel the cosmos with this game. Jump into an awesome adventure, help mankind, win a war, bring freedom and happiness to the universe. People need you!
Why similar: Space Sim 28.7% ★, VR 27.8%, Space 20.4%, Sci-fi 8.8%, Action 5.7%
- #40 Void War
70% matchVery Positive94% of 3,537 reviews2025
Dev: Tundra
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Command an ancient starship and fight your way to the heart of a dying Empire. Fend off attacks from demented cultists, craven space pirates, and xenophobic Imperial soldiers. Discover powerful artifacts and use them to build your ship into a fearsome war engine.
Why similar: Space 34.2%, Roguelike 18.7%, Tactical 17.2%, Strategy 12.4%, Sci-fi 11.4%
- #41 Catharage
71% matchVery Positive82% of 51 reviews2025
Dev: Björn MichalskiPub: Games Foundation GmbH
Windows
A space tactics extraction roguelite. Explore space, pick fights, collect loot, then escape. Upgrade and unlock new ships to strengthen your fleet and face tougher foes.
Why similar: Space Sim 27.3% ★, Real Time Tactics 24%, Roguelike 10.7%, Tactical 10.6%, Strategy 9.7%
- #42 Stellar Warfare
73% matchVery Positive84% of 406 reviews2021
Dev: Tense Games
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 45%
Space RTS with base building and ship customization. Personal passion project. More than 200 available ships, weapons and modules to design your fleet with. Contains a small campaign, several single and multiplayer game modes and a coop game mode. Also contains Wave defense!
Why similar: RTS 34.6%, Space 22.4%, Cinematic 14%, Sci-fi 9.9%, Strategy 9.2%
- #43 Homeworld 3
73% matchMixed41% of 8,530 reviews2024
Dev: Blackbird InteractivePub: Gearbox Publishing
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 58.0 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Tactical, beautiful, and wholly unique, the GOTY-winning sci-fi RTS returns with Homeworld 3. Assume control and battle through fleet combat in dazzling, fully 3D space while the award-winning story unfolds on a galactic scale.
Why similar: RTS 33.8%, Space 22.1%, Tactical 14%, Roguelike 9.5%, Strategy 8.5%
- #44 Skyworld
74% matchMostly Positive79% of 270 reviews2017
Dev: Vertigo Games
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Claim command over the VR battlefield! Skyworld puts you at the helm of a kingdom at war in VR. Put the power of your own full army – even dragons – at your fingertips, conquer all Skyworlds in a royal campaign, and wage war against friends online. This is wargaming as it was meant to be played.
Why similar: VR 57%, Strategy 30.4%, Indie 6.3%, Action 4.8%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #45 Lazerbait
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 512 reviews2016
Dev: Taylor Stapleton
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Lazerbait is a free arcade strategy game set in virtual reality with one simple goal: capture all the planets to build more ships and destroy your enemies!
Why similar: VR 41.9%, RTS 29.9%, Strategy 23.4%, Indie 4.7%
- #46 STAR FLEET II - Krellan Commander Version 2.0
69% matchVery Positive97% of 67 reviews2023
Dev: Trevor Sorensen, Mark BaldwinPub: Trevor Sorensen
Windows
Welcome to the future of space warfare! Star Fleet II: Krellan Commander puts you in command of an advanced space battlecruiser and tasks you with exploring sectors, fighting and boarding enemy ships, and invading planets. Manage your ship, crew and escorts effectively and find your way to victory!
Why similar: Space Sim 22.4% ★, RTS 12.7%, Real Time Tactics 11.6%, Space 9.2%, Military 8.6%
- #47 Sins of a Solar Empire II
66% matchVery Positive84% of 8,167 reviews2024
Dev: Ironclad Games CorporationPub: Stardock Entertainment
Windows
Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 28.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Battle for galactic dominance in this real-time 4X strategy game with unrivaled scale! You’ll explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate through military force, diplomacy, trade, culture, influence, and other underhanded tactics.
Why similar: RTS 34.3%, Space 28.8%, Tactical 15.7%, Strategy 11.3%, Sci-fi 8.7%
- #48 SPACECOM
70% matchMixed68% of 527 reviews2014
Dev: Flow CombinePub: 11 bit studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%
SPACECOM – a strategic-to-the-bone, starfleet command game in which deception, smart movement, and choices to battle decide victory or defeat.
Why similar: RTS 43.8%, Tactical 18.2%, Space 16.2%, Strategy 10.8%, Sci-fi 7.8%
- #49 IRON REBELLION
65% matchVery Positive85% of 792 reviews2024
Dev: Black Beach Studio
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 1.9 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Climb inside a colossal war machine, where every switch is at your command. Iron Rebellion is a VR multiplayer sci-fi mech shooter SIM that puts you in the pilot’s seat. Customize your mech, control every system from inside the cockpit, and face other players in fast-paced, tactical PvP battles.
Why similar: VR 34.6%, Tactical 23.2%, Futuristic 16.2%, Sci-fi 12.8%, Simulation 8%
- #50 Starway Fleet
70% matchMixed69% of 112 reviews2017
Dev: StormCube Games
Windows
Experience the heat of space combat and discover the Universe as a fighter pilot assigned to the fleet. Be the famous fighter ace, let the whole Universe know your name!
Why similar: Simulation 56.3%, Action 43.7%
- #51 Onward
64% matchMixed68% of 9,301 reviews2025
Dev: Downpour Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Onward is the most immersive tactical VR shooter. Join your squad for a wide variety of competitive PvP, co-op PvE, and solo game modes, including intense multiplayer battles or 4-player co-op missions. Realistic weaponry and combat mechanics will push your survival and combat skills to their limit
Why similar: VR 35.1%, Military 20.9%, Tactical 16.7%, War 15.2%, Simulation 5.7%
- #52 Star Hammer: The Vanguard Prophecy
69% matchMostly Positive74% of 159 reviews2015
Dev: Black Lab GamesPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Take command of Naval Strike Group 7 and lead your fleet to victory in full 3D tactical space combat. Star Hammer: The Vanguard Prophecy is a sci-fi strategy saga that will test your skills as both capital assault ship Captain and naval fleet Commander.
Why similar: Space 33.4%, Tactical 22.6%, Strategy 21.8%, Simulation 12.1%, Sci-fi 8.9%
- #53 BlackChain
67% matchVery Positive86% of 120 reviews2021
Dev: Borington
Windows
A classic single-player RTS set in a Solar System ruled by megacorporations. Journey from Mars all the way to Planet 9 and uncover the secrets of the BlackChain.
Why similar: RTS 27.5%, Action RTS 23.7% ★, Space 14.6%, War 11.2%, Sci-fi 7.5%
- #54 Rogue Station
65% 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.
Why similar: Space 28.4%, Real Time Tactics 25.3%, Roguelike 14.5%, Strategy 12.4%, Tactical 9.2%
- #55 Drone Swarm
67% matchMixed63% of 334 reviews2020
Dev: stillalive studiosPub: astragon Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Drone Swarm is a very unique take on tactical games. Control 32,000 drones in quick, fast-paced fights. Combine your swarm abilities and counter constantly evolving attacks of your opponents. Survive varying enemy waves, get upgrades to your swarm, and make it to the next system alive!
Why similar: Real Time Tactics 27.4%, RTS 20.3%, Tactical 14.5%, Sci-fi 12.7%, Space 11.4%
- #56 Stellar Commanders
68% matchMixed58% of 101 reviews2020
Dev: Blindflug Studios AG
Windows
Conquer the stars in this straightforward multiplayer real-time strategy game from the creators of First Strike and become a Stellar Commander!
Why similar: RTS 24.3%, Space 13.8%, Tactical 12.8%, Military 12.1%, War 11.3%