Games Like Fairywren

See the galaxy through the eyes of a trader. Hundreds of years after humanity took to the stars, you're free to buy, fight, explore, and build your way to power. Shape economies, form alliances, and influence the systems that control trade, tech, and politics.

Why similar: Space Sim 29.5%, Flight 15.7%, Trading 13.7%, Economy 9%, Space 8.5%

Fly real astrodynamics from an Apollo-era DSKY. Plan Lambert transfers, mine asteroids, build a fleet, and survive a 38-body solar system where every trajectory is solved from Kepler's equation. No autopilot, no cheating.

Why similar: Space Sim 39.7%, 1980s 18%, Simulation 13.9%, Exploration 6.2%, Space 6%

You're the only human in a huge, robotic space ship, flying at incredible speeds through deep space. Your mission: find and settle a new planet where humanity can thrive. Combat is inevitable, but you'll need more than flying skills to succeed.

Why similar: Space Sim 37.5%, Flight 32.1%, Simulation 11.5%, Space 10.9%, Sci-fi 4.3%

The Human Race had advanced to the point where we could travel among the stars, we developed giant automated machines to help us colonise other worlds, but there was a fault in their programming and they turned and attacked. Forcing us to lay a trap to protect Earth and exiling the Human race to stay on Earth once again.

Why similar: Space Sim 29.3%, Simulation 14.5%, Space 14.1%, Trading 13.3%, Flight 10.2%

Cattle Hyperdrive is a space trucking open world game that takes place across the solar system.

Why similar: Space Sim 32.7%, Flight 23.7%, 2.5D 14.6%, Trading 9.4%, Economy 8.6%

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 Sim 35.1%, Space 15.8%, Flight 13.1%, Simulation 10.1%, Economy 9.8%

In the midst of a seemingly hopeless war among the stars, take control of highly customizable spacefighters to experience classic space combat action throughout a story-driven campaign.

Why similar: Space Sim 54.5%, Space 13%, Simulation 9.6%, Sci-fi 8.9%, Retro 8.3%

Operate a spacecraft at the edge of a singularity. Use realistic orbital mechanics and Newtonian physics to explore a star system around a black hole and what lies beyond.

Why similar: Space Sim 37.3%, Flight 32%, Space 8.7%, Simulation 8.4%, Sci-fi 6.9%

Trade your wares and eliminate the competition in a cutthroat world. Buy new ships and stations to mine and haul resources. Explore the vast emptiness of space.

Why similar: Space Sim 53.7%, Space 14.1%, Simulation 12.2%, Trading 9.1%, Exploration 5.5%

Fly a rented ship in a procedurally-generated universe, navigate risky routes, and profit from changing markets before the opportunity disappears and you lose it all. Take jobs, navigate the markets, smuggle, lie. Do everything in order to keep flying.

Why similar: Space Sim 49.7%, Simulation 17.2%, Economy 10.1%, Space 6%, Inventory Management 5.3%

Leaving the formation is a story-driven sci-fi combat simulation based on honest Newtonian flight physics.

Why similar: Space Sim 46.4%, Flight 24.5%, Simulation 12.9%, Space 11%, Sci-fi 4.5%

Beltlife: Prospector is a GUI-based "hard" sci-fi business/work sim with economy simulation and RPG elements. Your focus is on maintaining your ship's systems and your health while prospecting for asteroid claims to auction on simulated markets.

Why similar: Space Sim 24.7%, Economy 14.1%, Simulation 12.9%, Space 12.9%, Inventory Management 9.7%

¿Podrás encontrar la manera de alimentar a los planetas vivientes y evitar su destrucción inminente? Enfréntate a los furtivos, sortea la vigilancia de la policía y desata el potencial de tu nave mientras te sumerges en una narrativa épica y te llevará más allá de las fronteras de lo conocido.

Why similar: Space Sim 50.9%, Flight 30.2%, Exploration 7.9%, Sci-fi 5.7%, Colorful 4.7%

"Sirius-4" is a plot-oriented space simulator that gives the player complete freedom of action as a hired pilot of the "Sirius" unit. The action takes place on the outskirts of human space during a turbulent time for the galaxy after a global war.

Why similar: Space Sim 40.5%, Flight 26.8%, Simulation 15.4%, Trading 8.5%, Space 8.3%

PlanetDrop - A Tiny Space Adventure is a computer game where you command a spaceship in an orbit of a planet. Your primary task is to capture "drop zones" with your shuttles and commandos. You rely on stealth, agility and speed, rather than on firepower.

Why similar: Space Sim 37.5%, Flight 21.5%, Real Time Tactics 18.9%, Simulation 13.7%, Sci-fi 4%

Orbital Salvager is a 2D space arcade simulation about mastering orbital mechanics to recover salvage ships from planetary orbit and deliver them to a salvage depot on time. Tether and tow salvage in various orbital patterns, manage fuel, and avoid obstacles in the daily and campaign modes.

Why similar: Space Sim 43.8%, Flight 28.2%, Space 12.8%, Simulation 10.2%, Resource Management 3.5%

Captain your own starship in this 2D, open-world space-sim. Command your crew as you explore, trade, mine, smuggle, steal and fight your way across the milky-way galaxy with real-time, tactical combat.

Why similar: Space Sim 39.7%, Real Time Tactics 21.5%, Simulation 9.7%, Tactical 7%, Space 6%

X²: The Threat is of a new generation of space simulator games, you play the role of Julian Gardna who continues the story set by X: Beyond The Frontier. The updated graphics engine gives the universe a fresher feel with newly designed ships and stations adding to the complexity of the universe.

Why similar: Space Sim 29.9%, Space 16.8%, Trading 12.4%, Simulation 10.6%, Flight 10.1%

Take the helm of a state-of-the-art warship as you fight epic space battles in a sandbox campaign. Upgrade and customize your ship, master the art of maneuvering, and use a blend of tactical prowess and heavy firepower to overcome deadly threats.

Why similar: Space Sim 30%, Flight 18.4%, Trading 12.9%, Economy 9.2%, Space 8.3%

Jump into hyper speed and hold tight as you experience this galactic ride. Mars, Venus, Earth, the Stars and much more as you dive deeper into space. Remember the galaxy is vast and your journey starts here.

Why similar: Space Sim 40.7%, Flight 35.6%, Space 11.9%, Simulation 11.3%, Singleplayer 0.7%

Captain a space freighter on its perilous voyage to deliver vital supplies to the Parvin Frontier! Select your crew, then lead and command their efforts to manage the ship's navigation, engineering, weapons, and more on the fly as crises and obstacles arise in real time.

Why similar: Space Sim 48.2%, 1980s 16.5%, Simulation 12.6%, Space 11.5%, Sci-fi 5.9%

FPS is a Sci-Fi cargo pilot sim, with an engaging emergent mission-driven storyline, with a real-time economy with free flight and trading, on an alien world to explore. All in customizable upgradeable, well-simulated VTOL craft with real weather, and flight dynamics.

Why similar: Flight 27.7%, Space Sim 25.5%, Trading 12.1%, Economy 10.7%, Space 7.8%

Against the overwhelming might of the Empire stands a small but growing Rebel Alliance. Scattered resistance groups are uniting and what is needed most now are Starfighter pilots. Will you join their struggle to end this tyranny and become a hero of the Rebellion?

Why similar: Space Sim 57.1%, Space 13.6%, Flight 12.7%, Simulation 12.3%, Sci-fi 2.8%

Our goal is to depict the possibilities of space exploration & combat within a realistic environment- to emphasize the "science" in science-fiction. Key features to include: proper orbital mechanics for all objects in space, detailed ship system control, functionality, inter-dependency & damage reaction.

Why similar: Space Sim 68.2%, Simulation 21.6%, Space 10.1%

Advanced First Person Space Flight Combat Simulation.

Why similar: Space Sim 41%, Flight 26.2%, Simulation 9.9%, Space 8.2%, Tactical 8%

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 48.9%, Flight 16.8%, Space 13.4%, Simulation 11.7%, Sci-fi 5.4%

Doppelganger is a a top-down tactical space game. Command your ship, route power to critical systems, and outsmart enemy fleets. Earn points to upgrade your weapons and defenses.

Why similar: Space Sim 39.4%, Real Time Tactics 21.1%, 1980s 15.3%, 2.5D 13.4%, Simulation 10.3%

In GravBoost, gravity is your greatest ally and your deadliest foe. Master the art of the gravitational slingshot to intercept orbital targets. Manage your fuel and time wisely in this physics-driven space sim where precision is the only way to survive the cosmic pull.

Why similar: Space Sim 46.4%, Flight 25.5%, Simulation 14.8%, Space 8.1%, Sci-fi 4.6%

Launch a rocket. Extend the Antenna. Set your internet service price and start making money. Oh and shoot down asteroids if they threaten your satellites.

Why similar: Space Sim 32.1%, Flight 24.9%, Economy 11.5%, 2.5D 10%, Space 10%

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 33.6%, Real Time Tactics 16%, 1980s 15.4%, Simulation 10.9%, Tactical 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 52.8%, Simulation 19.2%, Exploration 8.2%, Space 7.6%, Sci-fi 6.1%

VRAstroSmash is a seated, casual scifi arcade style shooting VR only game. Destroy asteroids, space junk, and UFO'S. Up to 4k textures and 150000 polys. Ship auto upgrades through the game progression, such as auto fire, ship repair, increased weapon cooling, and flight controls.

Why similar: Space Sim 39.3%, Flight 26.6%, Space 10%, Simulation 8.7%, Retro 5.9%

Lasers, blasters, black holes and a lot of enemies... All this is in the endless space, the expanses of which you have to clean up from enemies!

Why similar: Space Sim 31.9%, Flight 22.1%, 1980s 19.9%, Space 8.2%, Simulation 7.3%

Two players. One ship. Infinite chaos. Deliver cargo across the galaxy, upgrade your ship, and try not to explode — or each other.

Why similar: Space Sim 39.9%, Flight 34.2%, Space 11.6%, Simulation 9.9%, Sci-fi 4.4%

A 2D space agency simulator where every object follows the same orbital physics. Land on moons, build colonies, deploy satellites, and reshape entire planetary systems. Deorbit a moon if you want.

Why similar: Space Sim 30.2%, Flight 26.8%, Simulation 16.6%, Space 12.8%, Sci-fi 4.8%

Build spacecraft with a realistic part-based editor and fight multiplayer orbital wars using Keplerian, Newtonian, and patched-conics flight. Engage with lasers, railguns, missiles, and EW in fast, decisive battles shaped by strategy and logistics.

Why similar: Space Sim 48.6%, Real Time Tactics 15.4%, Simulation 13%, Space 9.4%, Sci-fi 7.5%

Caught in the middle of a violent conflict on the fringe of the galaxy — your ability to survive will depend on your piloting skills and combat savvy as a mercenary space fighter. But, as you explore the vastly detailed world of Tachyon: The Fringe, you will often find that the most powerful weapon on your ship is in your head.

Why similar: Space Sim 61.3%, Simulation 24.5%, Space 14.2%

Embark on an epic 3D space shooter adventure featuring dynamic space combat and thrilling planetary exploration. Battle in single or multiplayer modes from 1v1 to 5v5, strategizing to achieve victory through base destruction, resource collection, or base capture. Dominate with our ranking system!

Why similar: Space Sim 41.2%, Flight 27.7%, Simulation 9.9%, Tactical 7.2%, Space 7%

Physics-based space trucking sandbox where you fly delivery routes, balance thrust and fuel, repair systems mid-flight, and take on higher-risk jobs for bigger payouts.

Why similar: Space Sim 38.4%, Flight 20.8%, Economy 8.7%, Simulation 8.4%, Space 6.6%

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 Sim 31.8%, Space 20.1%, Trading 13.2%, Simulation 12.1%, Economy 7.3%

INTERASTRA is a fully immersive first-person sci-fi survival adventure game set in outer space. Discover unknown planets differing in weather conditions, resources, and various mysteries. Craft necessary equipment, launch, and control space rockets, explore the universe, and survive among the stars.

Why similar: Space Sim 33.8%, Flight 21.7%, Inventory Management 9.8%, Space 8.8%, Resource Management 6.4%

Mardori is a spaceshooter game with aspects of ARPG's. Upgrade your ship with various materials from missions, craft your equipment with damage or defense mods., create new weapons using blueprints, unlock new missions with Stargate.

Why similar: Space Sim 40%, Flight 24.9%, Simulation 12.5%, Space 12%, Sci-fi 9.3%

Take command of the Space Shuttle as it embarks on various missions to the Hubble Space Telescope. Fly the shuttle in a full landing simulation based on real physics and flight dynamics.

Why similar: Space Sim 45.5%, Flight 38.9%, Simulation 14.9%, Singleplayer 0.7%

Sector One takes you on a journey through 6 different worlds, where your goal is to fly your spaceship as long as you can, neutralizing enemies on the way. Each world offers a unique visual experience but also comes with different kinds of challenges that you need to overcome.

Why similar: Space Sim 45%, Flight 29.2%, Simulation 10.9%, Space 8%, Sci-fi 6.4%

Your journey to building a vast space empire begins behind the controls of a single ship. Explore, trade, fight, and build as you rise to command fleets, stations, and entire economies in a living, fully simulated universe that reacts to every decision.

Why similar: Space Sim 28.8%, Flight 19.1%, Trading 12.9%, Economy 9.2%, Space 8.4%

Don your space helmet and fire up your star drive as you blaze a trail across the stars in this 1980s inspired space exploration game.

Why similar: Space Sim 41.1%, 1980s 21.9%, Sci-fi 7.5%, Simulation 7.3%, Space 6.7%

You are the new hot shot space Cadet fresh out of the Terran Space Force academy in the year 2247 when the alien invasion of the solar system begins. Fly your spaceship through planetary landscapes firing advanced technology weapons and managing ship subsystems to defeat waves of enemies.

Why similar: Space Sim 38.2%, Flight 15.9%, Space 14.7%, Tactical 13.9%, Sci-fi 9.2%

Space Mercs is an extreme arcade space combat game where the amount of projectiles and lasers on-screen is only toppled by the amount of stars in the universe! Will you be able to complete all the mercenary missions and become the best pilot in the Galaxy?

Why similar: Space Sim 40.1%, Flight 24.9%, Space 10%, Sci-fi 7.7%, Simulation 7.1%

Galactic Pit Stop Simulator is a cooperative space management game for 1–4 players. Run a fuel station in deep space, trade goods in your market and hangar, and refuel incoming ships while working together to keep the station thriving.

Why similar: Space Sim 47.9%, Simulation 16.8%, Economy 12.8%, Space 7.7%, Resource Management 5.6%

Humanity is gone, but the machines never stopped producing, and now there's cargo to move. As a robot space trucker, you’ll jump between systems, navigate astronomical planetary distances, upgrade your junk-hauler, and keep the galaxy's commerce alive. People may be gone but the job's never done!

Why similar: Space Sim 43.8%, Flight 28.6%, Simulation 15.5%, Space 5.9%, Inventory Management 5.9%

The mission is simple: land the Falcon! Try to use your fuel as efficiently as possible and land safely. This Arcade game is easy to start and fun to play! Back to the basics with the minimalistic style that still knows how to catch the players attention.

Why similar: Space Sim 49.5%, Flight 20.3%, 1980s 17.7%, Exploration 7.2%, Space 4.9%

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: Space Sim 27.4%, Flight 22.9%, Real Time Tactics 16.2%, Space 9.2%, Simulation 7.5%

Fight back against the evil Galactic Federation! It'll be good for humanity and probably OK for you.

Why similar: Space Sim 41.3%, Flight 19%, Space 9.8%, Simulation 8.6%, Retro 8.5%

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 42.3%, Flight 25.2%, Space 10.6%, Simulation 10.2%, Sci-fi 6.6%

A fantasy space agency management game! Manage your team, design your space ship and research new technology! Reach moons, planets and the void beyond. Can you reach the void? Can you bring Galduen to the void?

Why similar: Space Sim 46.8%, Space 13.7%, Exploration 9.6%, Simulation 8.9%, Resource Management 7.4%

Run your own supermarket in outer space. Keep shelves stocked and nicely organized. Supply your store with drone delivery. Will you take the duty of running a space supermarket?

Why similar: Space Sim 27.5%, Trading 18.1%, Simulation 15.2%, Economy 13.6%, Space 12%

Explore unique star systems in AGOS: A Game of Space! Scavenge resources, face the danger of space and save humankind.

Why similar: Space Sim 53.5%, Flight 18.4%, Simulation 13.7%, Space 5.8%, Exploration 5%

Space combat on a massive scale. Defend your allies, destroy the Xeris and claim victory for the Vallen! Your people need you, fly your ship in an intense battle in an asteroid field to secure the sector.

Why similar: Space Sim 52.3%, Flight 33.8%, Space 7.4%, Simulation 5.9%, Singleplayer 0.6%

This is a rocket flight simulation game. You will control a rocket by left and right engines to fly in space and try to land on target platform, while enjoying beautiful nebulas and ambient music.

Why similar: Space Sim 53.1%, Flight 30.8%, Space 11.1%, Sci-fi 2.4%, Atmospheric 1.9%

Discover a beautiful and brutal universe through three immersive stories. Champion blazing fast dog-fights, Out wit aggressive defense systems and overcome constant overwhelming odds. This is your goal, this is your duty, this is your way of life...

Why similar: Space Sim 38.1%, Flight 25%, Simulation 18.9%, Space 10.3%, Sci-fi 7.1%