- #1 EVERSPACE™ 2
97% matchVery Positive86% of 12,587 reviews2023
Dev: ROCKFISH Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 29.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
EVERSPACE 2 is a fast-paced single-player spaceship shooter with exploration in space and on planets, tons of loot, RPG elements, mining, and crafting. Experience an exciting sci-fi story set in a vivid, handcrafted open world full of secrets, puzzles, and perils.
Why similar: Space 46.9%, Flight 18.5%, Sci-fi 11.5%, Shooter 9.6%, Action 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: The direct sequel expands on the original's combat with a massive open-world structure and deeper RPG mechanics.
- #2 Nova Drift
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 14,407 reviews2024
Dev: ChimericPub: Pixeljam
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Nova Drift distills the mechanical depth and strategy of an ARPG into classic arcade space combat. Control an endlessly evolving bio-mechanical ship, face legions of strange and deadly foes, and ride the wake of a dying star across the void.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.3%, Space 29.9%, Roguelite 11.4%, Shooter 6.4%, Roguelike 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: An addictive space-based roguelike that focuses on deep ship customization and fast-paced arena combat.
- #3 Chorus
96% matchVery Positive83% of 4,444 reviews2021
Dev: Deep Silver FishlabsPub: Deep Silver
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Take control of Nara on a quest to destroy the dark cult that created her. Unlock devastating weapons & mind-bending abilities in an evolution of the space-combat shooter. Along with Forsaken, her sentient starfighter, explore ancient temples, engage in zero-g combat & venture beyond waking reality.
Why similar: Space 32.9%, Action 17.5%, Space Sim 15% ★, Flight 10.2%, Sci-fi 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: Features high-speed, arcade-style space combat that mirrors the intensity and fluidity of Everspace.
- #4 House of the Dying Sun
95% 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 31.9%, Space Sim 27.7% ★, VR 10%, Flight 8%, Action 7%
Why You'll Like It: Offers intense, tactical space combat that rewards precision and quick reflexes.
- #5 Sublevel Zero Redux
94% matchVery Positive87% of 526 reviews2015
Dev: Sigtrap
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Sublevel Zero Redux is a roguelite six-degree-of-freedom shooter in a universe where reality is falling apart. Use your zero-g gunship to fight through a vast underground facility, looting advanced weapons to destroy hordes of deadly enemies.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.9%, 6DOF 14.8% ★, Sci-fi 12.2%, VR 9.8%, Roguelite 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: A six-degree-of-freedom roguelike shooter that captures the claustrophobic and challenging combat of Everspace.
- #6 FTL: Faster Than Light
93% 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 44.9%, Space Sim 15.7% ★, Sci-fi 12.3%, Roguelike 9.4%, Roguelite 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive space roguelike that focuses on ship management and difficult survival decisions.
- #7 Strike Suit Zero
94% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,666 reviews2013
Dev: Born Ready Games Ltd.Pub: Born Ready Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Immerse yourself in massive fleet battles where your dog-fighting skills will directly affect the fate of the cosmos.
Why similar: Space 46.6%, Space Sim 12.4% ★, Sci-fi 11.5%, Flight 10%, Action 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced arcade space shooter that features unique mech-transformation mechanics for added combat variety.
- #8 Void Bastards
92% matchVery Positive86% of 5,386 reviews2019
Dev: Blue Manchu
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Inspired by BioShock and System Shock 2, Void Bastards is a revolutionary new strategy-shooter that will test your wits as well as exercise your aim. Can you lead the misfit prisoners of the Void Ark through the derelict spaceships and myriad dangers of the Sargasso Nebula?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.5%, Space 28.4%, Sci-fi 9.8%, Roguelite 8.3%, Shooter 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi roguelike shooter that emphasizes scavenging and tactical decision-making in hostile environments.
- #9 Project Wingman
91% matchVery Positive94% of 21,209 reviews2020
Dev: Sector D2
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Project Wingman is a flight action game that lets you take the seat of advanced fighter jets and become a true ace. Fight in various missions and gamemodes ranging from intense aerial dogfights to large scale ground assault in an alternate scorched earth setting.
Why similar: Flight 41.8%, VR 13.5%, Action 11.3%, Sci-fi 8.2%, Great Soundtrack 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: While atmospheric, its high-intensity flight combat and mission-based structure will feel very familiar to Everspace fans.
- #10 Galaxy on Fire 2™ Full HD
91% matchMostly Positive77% of 2,219 reviews2012
Dev: Fishlabs Entertainment GmbHPub: bitComposer Games
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 46%
A hyperdrive malfunction sends Keith T. Maxwell tumbling through space and time to fight for his life against a mysterious alien armada that is wreaking havoc.
Why similar: Space 34.9%, Space Sim 26.6% ★, Flight 14.1%, Sci-fi 7.7%, Shooter 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: A classic arcade space shooter that shares the same spirit of exploration, trading, and dogfighting.
- #11 Elite Dangerous
90% 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 39.5%, Space Sim 36.4% ★, Sci-fi 9.9%, VR 5.7%, Action 2.8%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a more simulation-heavy experience for players who want to master complex flight controls in a vast galaxy.
- #12 Rebel Galaxy
89% matchVery Positive85% of 8,230 reviews2015
Dev: Double Damage Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Rebel Galaxy is a swashbuckling space adventure, with action-packed combat, exploration, discovery, trade, and “negotiation” with the outlandish denizens at the edge of the known universe.
Why similar: Space 57%, Space Sim 19.3% ★, Sci-fi 11.3%, Great Soundtrack 4.2%, Action 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on broadside space combat and exploration with a gritty sci-fi atmosphere.
- #13 Redout: Space Assault
89% matchMixed46% of 106 reviews2021
Dev: 34BigThings srl
Windows
Redout: Space Assault is arcade space battle, coupling the trademark Redout adrenaline with the thrill of combat. Outsmart, outmaneuver, overpower, outclass your opponents in lightning-fast, adrenaline-inducing single-player space combat.
Why similar: Space 34.6%, Space Sim 28% ★, Sci-fi 11.9%, Action 6.5%, Shooter 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: A high-speed, arcade-focused space shooter designed to test your reflexes in chaotic environments.
- #14 Star Valor
86% matchVery Positive89% of 3,325 reviews2022
Dev: Rafael Burgos
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 28.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Choose your own destiny as you explore an open-world procedurally generated galaxy where anything is possible. Become a miner, a trader, a bounty hunter, a pirate, or perhaps a jack of all trades. Start off small and build your way to the top but remember with every action, comes consequences.
Why similar: Space 66.8%, Sci-fi 14.5%, Action 9.7%, Exploration 4%, Indie 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: An open-world space RPG that emphasizes fast-paced combat and deep ship building.
- #15 CRYPTARK
88% matchVery Positive82% of 1,913 reviews2017
Dev: Alientrap
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 24 minMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 34%
Cryptark is a 2D sci-fi shooter where you take on the role of a heavily armed privateer seeking to earn government contracts by boarding deadly alien space-hulks. It's up to you to strategize a plan of attack, pick an equipment loadout, and destroy the central core to be victorious.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 42.4%, Space 21.6%, Roguelite 8.7%, Action 8.5%, Sci-fi 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi roguelike that focuses on boarding and destroying procedurally generated alien ships.
- #16 Sky Rogue
87% matchVery Positive93% of 1,204 reviews2017
Dev: Fractal Phase
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Sky Rogue is a fwooshy rogue-lite action flight simulator! Blow things up over land, sea, and air, on an infinite number of procedurally-generated islands. Go toe-to-toe with enemy aces or assault giant flying aircraft carriers, but watch out for volleys of missiles; when you die, you're dead.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 36.8%, Flight 28.6%, Roguelite 15.2%, Action 7.6%, Indie 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: A procedural, roguelike flight combat game where every mission offers new challenges and upgrades.
- #17 Starcom: Nexus
86% 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 54.8%, Space Sim 19.6% ★, Sci-fi 12.9%, Action 6.1%, Indie 3.3%
Why You'll Like It: Features a strong focus on exploration and ship modularity within a mysterious, dangerous universe.
- #18 SpaceBourne 2
82% matchMostly Positive77% of 4,992 reviews2025
Dev: Burak Dabak
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Embark on a journey to greatness. Get ready for adrenaline-fueled battles and a chance to claim your place in the galaxy. Grab the controls of your ship, gear up for the fight, and unleash your ambition to conquer and build a new empire in the vastness of space.
Why similar: Space Sim 40.5% ★, Space 34.8%, Flight 23.3%, First-Person 1.3%
Why You'll Like It: Combines open-world exploration with arcade-style combat and a focus on player-driven progression.
- #19 Endless Sky
85% matchVery Positive92% of 6,938 reviews2015
Dev: Michael Zahniser
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Endless Sky is a 2D space trading and combat game inspired by the classic Escape Velocity series. Work your way up from a relatively wimpy shuttle, cargo ship, or fighter, to a highly upgraded and customized flagship or to a massive fleet of warships or freighters.
Why similar: Space 64%, Space Sim 16.4% ★, Sci-fi 10.6%, Action 3.6%, Indie 1.6%
Why You'll Like It: A classic-style space trading and combat game that captures the feeling of navigating a dangerous frontier.
- #20 STAR WARS™: Squadrons
84% matchMixed65% of 27,803 reviews2020
Dev: MOTIVEPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Master the art of starfighter combat in the authentic piloting experience STAR WARS™: Squadrons. Feel the adrenaline of first-person multiplayer space dogfights alongside your squadron, and buckle up in a thrilling STAR WARS™ story.
Why similar: Space 38.8%, Flight 22.6%, VR 10.9%, Sci-fi 10.2%, Space Sim 8% ★
Why You'll Like It: Delivers a polished, high-intensity flight combat experience with a focus on ship systems management.
- #21 Shortest Trip to Earth
84% 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.
Why similar: Space 28.3%, Action Roguelike 21%, Space Sim 15.9% ★, Roguelite 9.7%, Sci-fi 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging roguelite survival game that requires careful ship management and resource conservation.
- #22 X4: Foundations
83% matchMostly Positive80% of 27,985 reviews2018
Dev: Egosoft
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 94.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Your journey to building a vast space empire begins behind the controls of a single ship. Explore the stars, trade goods, fight battles, build stations, buy and equip ships, and command fleets in a living, fully simulated universe that reacts to your decisions.
Why similar: Space 35%, Space Sim 33.3% ★, Flight 13.2%, Sci-fi 8.5%, Action 4%
Why You'll Like It: A deep space simulation that appeals to players who enjoy the crafting and economic aspects of Everspace.
- #23 No Man's Sky
82% matchVery Positive85% of 402,164 reviews2016
Dev: Hello Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 20.2 hrsMean: 70.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
No Man's Sky is a game about exploration and survival in an infinite procedurally generated universe.
Why similar: Space 49.5%, Space Sim 18.1% ★, Sci-fi 13.2%, Survival 4.9%, Exploration 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a vast, procedurally generated universe with survival, crafting, and space combat elements.
- #24 Reassembly
81% 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 69.3%, Action 8.3%, Sci-fi 8%, Indie 4.4%, Shooter 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on procedural ship building and tactical combat in a sandbox environment.
- #25 Jump Space
76% matchVery Positive86% of 10,042 reviews2025
Dev: Keepsake Games
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Jump Space (formerly Jump Ship) is a mission based co-op PvE for 1-4 players, where you are the crew of a spaceship. Transition seamlessly from crewing the ship to on-foot exploration and space walks. Explore, upgrade, and survive intense encounters in deep space together.
Why similar: Space 35.6%, Action Roguelike 23.6%, Sci-fi 10.3%, Flight 8.6%, Roguelite 7.8%
- #26 Battlevoid: Harbinger
81% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,057 reviews2016
Dev: Bugbyte Ltd.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Battlevoid: Harbinger is a hard sci-fi space exploration game blending roguelike, turn-based, star map strategy, and real-time space battles. You are a young commander venturing out into enemy territories, to unknown galaxies, never knowing what you will face as you jump out from hyperspace.
Why similar: Space 60.9%, Roguelite 9.8%, Roguelike 7.3%, Sci-fi 7.2%, Action 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: A strategic space combat game that incorporates roguelike elements and fleet management.
- #27 Between the Stars
77% 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 41.9%, Space Sim 24% ★, Sci-fi 8.3%, Action 6.7%, Flight 4.8%
- #28 Subdivision Infinity DX
80% matchMostly Positive75% of 105 reviews2019
Dev: MistFly GamesPub: Crescent Moon Games
Windows
Subdivision Infinity is an immersive and pulse pounding sci-fi space shooter featuring stunning graphics and tight spaceship game play. Hunt down and destroy enemy spacecraft, crush capital ships, mine asteroids for rare minerals, and find blueprints to craft amazing new vessels!
Why similar: Space 35.4%, Space Sim 27.1% ★, Sci-fi 11.1%, Action 10.1%, Indie 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: A mission-based arcade space shooter that focuses on fast combat and ship upgrades.
- #29 Drifting Lands
79% matchMostly Positive79% of 271 reviews2017
Dev: Alkemi
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Drifting Lands is an hybrid of classical horizontal shoot'em'up with a lot of strong gameplay elements coming straight from the action-RPG genre. If you want an original diablo-like game or you want a different kind of shoot'em'up, you're in the right place!
Why similar: Action 41.7%, Sci-fi 28.1%, Indie 26.4%, Singleplayer 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: A unique hybrid that blends traditional space shooter mechanics with deep ARPG-style loot systems.
- #30 Bow to Blood: Last Captain Standing
78% 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: Action Roguelike 29%, Space 14.4%, Space Sim 12.7% ★, Flight 8.4%, Action 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A unique roguelike space combat game where you must manage your ship and crew under pressure.
- #31 The Long Journey Home
79% matchMixed59% of 1,915 reviews2017
Dev: Daedalic Studio WestPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The Long Journey Home combines an open world full of galaxies, planets and anomalies with quests and mechanics of a rogue-like RPG. One destination. Endless adventures. Where will this journey take you?
Why similar: Space 61.3%, Sci-fi 11.3%, Indie 7.3%, Roguelike 7.2%, Survival 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: A space exploration roguelite that emphasizes survival and the consequences of your navigation choices.
- #32 Void Crew
73% matchVery Positive87% of 8,134 reviews2024
Dev: Hutlihut GamesPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 9.0 hrsMean: 16.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Void Crew is a Chaotic, Co-op Roguelite game for 1 to 6 players: Outfit your spaceship and crew for thrilling quests, brave fierce enemies in Space Battles... and try not to panic!
Why similar: Space Sim 35.7% ★, Space 29.7%, Roguelite 9.9%, Flight 9.2%, Sci-fi 6.4%
- #33 Darkstar One
78% matchVery Positive83% of 609 reviews2008
Dev: Ascaron Entertainment ltd.Pub: Strategy First
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 50%
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 46.7%, Space Sim 28.2% ★, Sci-fi 11.9%, Action 9.8%, Exploration 2.1%
Why You'll Like It: A classic space combat sim that balances narrative progression with arcade-style dogfighting.
- #34 Hardspace: Shipbreaker
73% matchVery Positive89% of 21,702 reviews2022
Dev: Blackbird Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 23.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 52.6%, Space Sim 23.2% ★, Sci-fi 16.9%, Singleplayer 1.9%, Simulation 1.6%
- #35 Void Resurgence
71% matchVery Positive95% of 62 reviews2025
Dev: Puza Games
Windows · Mac
Command a starship in Void Resurgence, a retro-futuristic space roguelite. Battle through colorful cosmic fields, collect upgrades, and build your ultimate ship. Dodge intense bullet-hell patterns and fight for survival. Every run offers new challenges and permanent progress.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 35.4%, Space 24.4%, Roguelite 12.9%, Sci-fi 8.9%, Difficult 4.3%
- #36 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: Space 27.8%, Space Sim 17.3% ★, Flight 12.5%, VR 9%, Action 8.2%
- #37 Captain Forever Remix
75% matchVery Positive81% of 377 reviews2016
Dev: Pixelsaurus Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 54 minMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Can you create the raddest spaceship? Captain Forever Remix is the spaceship builder roguelike. Voyage across the Solar System and blast apart randomly-generated enemies for spare parts. This is an officially-licensed re-imagining of the indie classic Captain Forever.
Why similar: Space 49%, Action Roguelike 28.4%, Action 5.1%, Roguelite 4.8%, Sci-fi 4.5%
- #38 X Rebirth
77% matchMixed44% of 7,305 reviews2013
Dev: Egosoft
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 19.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 57.2%, Space Sim 19.9% ★, Sci-fi 13.2%, Action 6.2%, Simulation 1.9%
- #39 Disputed Space
75% matchMixed65% of 99 reviews2017
Dev: ShilohGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Experience epic space battles while piloting a small, fast fighter ship as part of a fleet that lashes out against enemy factions across stunning procedurally generated star systems in Disputed Space.
Why similar: Space 30.1%, Space Sim 18.3% ★, Action 11.9%, 6DOF 10.2% ★, Sci-fi 8.5%
- #40 X3: Terran Conflict
74% matchVery Positive85% of 2,841 reviews2008
Dev: Egosoft
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 32.2 hrs≥1hr: 51%
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 58.2%, Space Sim 21.9% ★, Sci-fi 9.7%, Flight 3.5%, Action 2.8%
- #41 Transcendence
74% matchVery Positive88% of 221 reviews2015
Dev: Kronosaur Productions
Windows
Explore the farthest reaches of Human Space in this open-world space adventure. Compelled to journey to the Galactic Core by a mysterious hyperintelligence, you must fight your way through dozens of star systems teeming with clashing empires, expansionist AIs, and fearsome xenophobes.
Why similar: Space 39.5%, Space Sim 22% ★, Roguelite 11.7%, Sci-fi 10.4%, Action 5%
- #42 Starcom: Unknown Space
68% matchVery Positive93% of 4,082 reviews2024
Dev: Wx3 Labs, LLC
Windows
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 16.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 48.9%, Space Sim 29.2% ★, Sci-fi 10.1%, Action 4.6%, Exploration 3.2%
- #43 ACE COMBAT™ 7: SKIES UNKNOWN
71% matchVery Positive88% of 54,253 reviews2019
Dev: Bandai Namco Studios Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 20.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Become an ace pilot and soar through photorealistic skies with full 360 degree movement; down enemy aircraft and experience the thrill of engaging in realistic sorties! Aerial combat has never looked or felt better!
Why similar: Flight 48.3%, Sci-fi 13.6%, Shooter 11.3%, Action 9.4%, Great Soundtrack 7.8%
- #44 Arcadium - Space Odyssey
67% matchVery Positive94% of 108 reviews2026
Dev: Luciano Bercini
Windows · Mac
Arcadium is a survival roguelite set in a dynamic, ever-changing universe. Journey across space, harvest planetary resources, and craft powerful builds to eradicate relentless waves of aliens. Each playthrough unveils a new and uncharted universe, ensuring endless challenges and discoveries.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 35.3%, Space 29.3%, Roguelite 13.1%, Action 6.9%, Survival 5.1%
- #45 Strike Suit Infinity
73% matchVery Positive82% of 620 reviews2013
Dev: Born Ready Games Ltd.Pub: Born Ready Games
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Ok, cadet. This is it. All your training has brought you to this point - you are here for one reason only: to be the best.Strike Suit Infinity is a frantic high score chaser where your skill is the only thing that matters. Whatever combat experience you have had so far is considered irrelevant.
Why similar: Space 49.1%, Action 13.7%, Sci-fi 11.2%, Flight 8.1%, Indie 6.3%
- #46 Rodina
72% matchVery Positive93% of 1,329 reviews2014
Dev: Elliptic Games
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 71%
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 54.7%, Space Sim 16.9% ★, Sci-fi 10.9%, Action 4.8%, Indie 4.1%
- #47 Deliver Us The Moon
70% matchVery Positive88% of 9,052 reviews2019
Dev: KeokeN InteractivePub: Wired Productions
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The Moon has gone dark, cutting off Earth’s last source of energy. As a lone astronaut, you’ll explore abandoned lunar bases, solve intricate puzzles, and navigate stunning zero-gravity environments. Operate advanced vehicles, uncover hidden truths, and survive in this gripping sci-fi thriller.
Why similar: Space 48.4%, Space Sim 16.6% ★, Sci-fi 12.9%, Action 10.2%, Indie 7%
- #48 Genesis Alpha One Deluxe Edition
71% matchMixed68% of 2,477 reviews2020
Dev: Radiation BluePub: Team17 Digital Ltd
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Hyperjump into the dark recesses of space with Genesis Alpha One - a roguelike FPS where you must build, maintain and navigate your ship through a galaxy filled with hostile alien and human threats. Explore, create and survive the militarized space race in order to secure humanity’s future.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.7%, Space 24.2%, Space Sim 22.8% ★, Sci-fi 9.9%, Roguelite 9.1%
- #49 Star Survivor
68% matchMixed69% of 555 reviews2024
Dev: SpaceOwl Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Star Survivor is a space-themed survival game that blends intense deckbuilding strategy. Pilot humanity's last spaceship through the vast galaxy, Unlock powerful weapon combos, collect card modules, and craft unique builds. As the enemy swarms grow denser, will you be the last one standing?
Why similar: Space 28.3%, Action Roguelike 25.9%, Space Sim 20.2% ★, Roguelite 8.8%, Action 4.7%
- #50 Evochron Legacy SE
72% matchVery Positive83% of 440 reviews2016
Dev: StarWraith 3D Games LLC
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Advanced Space Flight, Combat, Trading, and Exploration Simulation. Set in a vast explorable universe, Evochron Legacy offers freeform gameplay with many diverse objectives and paths to choose from.
Why similar: Space 37.5%, Space Sim 36.6% ★, Sci-fi 11.2%, VR 3.7%, Exploration 3%
- #51 Homeworld Remastered Collection
70% matchVery Positive88% of 13,977 reviews2015
Dev: Gearbox SoftwarePub: Gearbox Publishing
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 34.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Experience the epic space strategy games that redefined the RTS genre. Control your fleet and build an armada across more than 30 single-player missions. Choose unit types, fleet formations and flight tactics for each strategic situation.
Why similar: Space 74.8%, Sci-fi 16.9%, Great Soundtrack 6%, Action 1%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #52 ENDLESS™ Space 2
69% matchVery Positive83% of 22,789 reviews2017
Dev: AMPLITUDE Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 25.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
ENDLESS™ Space 2 is a Strategic Space Opera, featuring the compelling “just one more turn” gameplay, set in the mysterious ENDLESS™ Universe. As the leader of your civilization, will you impose your vision and build the greatest stellar empire?
Why similar: Space 79.5%, Sci-fi 15%, Great Soundtrack 2.4%, Action 2%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #53 Hyperspace Dogfights
70% matchVery Positive90% of 139 reviews2018
Dev: Sleeper Games
Windows · Linux
Hyperspace Dogfights is a juicy jet-combat roguelite in which you blast, dodge and slice your way through masses of technologically inferior baddies. Your jet evolves differently on each run and becomes stronger and weirder by gathering some of the 300+ available items.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.4%, Roguelite 17.1%, Sci-fi 15.9%, Flight 14.9%, Roguelike 7.4%
- #54 3030 Deathwar Redux - A Space Odyssey
69% matchVery Positive94% of 1,148 reviews2017
Dev: Bird in SkyPub: Crunchy Leaf Games
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 46.6%, Space Sim 20.6% ★, Sci-fi 11.4%, Action 7.9%, Indie 5.5%
- #55 Strike Suit Zero: Director's Cut
69% matchVery Positive82% of 387 reviews2014
Dev: Born Ready Games
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
In the year 2299, an interstellar war rages on. In a bid to save Earth from destruction, you must take control of the Strike Suit – a revolutionary fighter craft with the ability to transform into a lethal suit of space armor.
Why similar: Space 46.1%, Space Sim 14.1% ★, Sci-fi 11.3%, Flight 10%, Action 9.8%
- #56 Beat Invaders
65% matchVery Positive96% of 201 reviews2022
Dev: Raffaele Picca
Windows · Linux
Beat Invaders is a Vertical Shoot 'Em Up Roguelite - Fight your way through enemy fleets, unlock skills, items, ships, and upgrade them in the next run. Enjoy the smooth neon visuals matching the pushing EDM soundtrack - The perfect game to unwind.
Why similar: Space 33.8%, Action Roguelike 30.9%, Roguelite 10.9%, Sci-fi 9.1%, Shooter 6%
- #57 Space Will
63% matchVery Positive98% of 87 reviews2024
Dev: 张亮002Pub: Aori Games
Windows
Sixty basic cores, hundreds of base station equipment, and thousands of chips, you can freely cooperate and shoot through the dual-angle joystick operation in a survival Roguelike game! Explore the sci-fi space and build your strongest battleship!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.1%, Space 28%, Sci-fi 12.1%, Space Sim 11.9% ★, Action 7.7%
- #58 FAR: Lone Sails
64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 25,500 reviews2018
Dev: Okomotive
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Traverse a dried-out seabed littered with the remains of a decaying civilization. Keep your unique vessel going, overcome numerous obstacles and withstand the hazardous weather conditions. How far can you make it? What will you find?
Why similar: Action 29.7%, Survival 23.1%, Indie 20.6%, Exploration 16.7%, Singleplayer 9.8%
- #59 Evochron Mercenary
68% matchMostly Positive77% of 434 reviews2012
Dev: StarWraith 3D Games LLC
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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 49.7%, Space Sim 23.9% ★, Sci-fi 9.4%, Flight 7.5%, Action 4.8%
- #60 Galactic Vault
60% matchVery Positive90% of 98 reviews2026
Dev: MeepMeep Games
Windows
Build your weapon to its full potential in Galactic Vault, a fast-paced FPS roguelite. Discover endless upgrade combinations, craft diverse builds, and unleash devastating abilities. Get ready to infiltrate high-security vaults and recover lost tech.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 35.7%, Space 22.8%, Roguelite 12.3%, Sci-fi 7.6%, Shooter 6.7%