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Games Like Explore the Universe 2175

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Sci-fi, PvE, Space, Action.

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Open-world space survival with real-time strategy combat and emergent progression. Build and defend evolving space-station networks, unlock new abilities, and upgrade systems as you explore a vast galaxy shaped by alliances, rivalries, and god-like AI.

Reviews: No user reviews — 50%
Released: Coming soon
Developer: Elliot Telford
Publisher: Explore the Universe
Genres: Action, RPG, Strategy, Early Access
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux

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    91% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,542 reviews2006
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    Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 93%

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    76% matchVery Positive88% of 13,977 reviews2015
    Dev: Gearbox SoftwarePub: Gearbox Publishing
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    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 34.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%

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    73% matchNo user reviews2026
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    71% matchVery Positive85% of 128 reviews2025
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    Windows

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    72% matchVery Positive92% of 139 reviews2024
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    Windows · Linux

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    72% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    69% matchVery Positive86% of 153 reviews2025
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    Windows

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    71% matchNo user reviews
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    70% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2025
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    71% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    70% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    70% matchNo user reviews
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    69% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    68% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2024
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    Windows

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