- #1 Starcom: Unknown Space
97% 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 Sim 28.5% ★, Top-Down Shooter 16.1%, Space 13.5%, Aliens 10.5%, Exploration 7.3%
- #2 Drone Alone Astro Miner
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Helskor Games
Windows
Play as a mining drone in an AI-run megacorporation, long after humanity vanished. Journey across the Solar System, harvest ore, and upgrade your equipment. Between stretches of work, discover hidden locations and decide: will you follow routine, or venture into the unknown?
Why similar: Space Sim 30.6% ★, Collectathon 21.8%, Action-Adventure 8.5%, Exploration 7.3%, Crafting 7%
- #3 Cosmic Armada
96% match7 user reviews43% of 7 reviews2023
Dev: Charged Software
Windows
A fleet combat and space exploration game. Pilot ships, control a fleet, build and upgrade colonies, mine resources, craft items, trade, upgrade your ships and fleet, carry out missions, board ships, destroy ships and get revenge on the empire that conquered your home planet.
Why similar: Space Sim 29.4% ★, Top-Down Shooter 15.8%, Aliens 11.6%, Space 9.7%, Crafting 7.2%
- #4 FireAirPlan
95% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: youshaonianstudio
Windows
Shoting!!!
Why similar: Space Sim 38.7% ★, Top-Down Shooter 21.1%, Aliens 15.2%, Strategy 14.1%, Space 7.7%
- #5 Infinite Voyager
94% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: cGh ONE
Windows
Far from Earth, mankind hasn't changed in the centuries since we've reached the stars. Across this wide-open galaxy, you'll find merchants, builders, and explorers. The more adventurous are colonizers, conquerors, and even space pirates. And you, Voyager? What will you be?
Why similar: Space Sim 32.7% ★, Top-Down Shooter 13.1%, Space 13.1%, Sci-fi 9.9%, Action 8.9%
- #6 Battlecruiser Generations
94% matchPositive83% of 18 reviews2021
Dev: 3000AD
Windows
In celebration of the 25 yr anniversary of the first release, this compendium contains all 4 games in the Battlecruiser 3000AD series which was first released in 1996.
Why similar: Space Sim 36.2% ★, Aliens 13.6%, Futuristic 11.1%, Space 9.9%, Sci-fi 7.7%
- #7 Warspace 2
93% matchMixed61% of 82 reviews2025
Dev: Magic Game Art
Windows · Mac · Linux
Warspace 2 is a 1-4 player CO-OP space shooter with RPG elements, open-world and procedurally-generated galaxy. You can trade, craft, and fight your way through a universe, either solo or with friends.
Why similar: Space Sim 27.4% ★, Top-Down Shooter 18.6%, Aliens 12.2%, Crafting 9.4%, Space 9.1%
- #8 Veridian Expanse
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Howling Moon Software
Windows · Mac · Linux
Explore the depths as you drill, craft, and fight to escape from a mysterious asteroid deep in the Veridian Expanse!
Why similar: Space Sim 35% ★, Top-Down Shooter 18.4%, Crafting 10.4%, Futuristic 9%, Space 7.6%
- #9 CROSSFIRE II (AMIGA)
91% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2020
Dev: DreamworldsPub: 1999UEM
Windows
Crossfire II is an Retro / Arcade / Top-Down Shooter, originally released in 2002 for the AMIGA. The main part of the game is a classic, fast paced, single player story campaign. Fly different space ships and fight, to save the universe as you know it. Also you get a survival and a local PvP mode.
Why similar: Space Sim 42.3% ★, Top-Down Shooter 23.6%, Aliens 13.3%, Space 9.7%, Action 8.2%
- #10 REGOLITH: VIOZIC SUNS
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: splet
Windows
A top-down space shooter roguelike set in a handcrafted, procedurally-enriched galaxy. Coming soon.
Why similar: Space Sim 35.4% ★, Aliens 17.5%, Action-Adventure 11.2%, Futuristic 9.3%, Space 6.9%
- #11 ARESDA
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Drnagol
Windows
An open-world space exploration game. Explore, trade and fight to rise the ranks, discover new worlds and new species, and leave your mark on the Galaxy.
Why similar: Space Sim 40.9% ★, Space 14%, Action-Adventure 11.1%, Exploration 10.7%, Character Customization 8.5%
- #12 Beyond the Storm
89% matchMostly Positive76% of 33 reviews2022
Dev: LeandroGabriel.net
Windows
Be NEARLY vaporized, crushed, blown to pieces, flame broiled, and electrocuted using your incredible targeting skills and class 1 fancy flying to keep you alive in this SHMUP that brings back the essence of the classic arcade shmups!
Why similar: Space Sim 29.6% ★, Top-Down Shooter 24.1%, Aliens 12.8%, Action-Adventure 6.9%, Space 6.4%
- #13 The Entity Within
89% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: MightyCodeDragon
Windows
A mysterious sci-fi narrative adventure set aboard a deep-space vessel. Explore horror-themed chapters, make impactful decisions, and uncover hidden truths as your choices shape branching paths and multiple endings. Trust no one and prepare for unexpected twists.
Why similar: Space Sim 40.7% ★, Aliens 16%, Action-Adventure 12.7%, Action 8.6%, Exploration 8.2%
- #14 Psi 5 Trading Company
88% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2020
Dev: Accolade, Inc.Pub: Ziggurat
Windows
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 46.9% ★, Aliens 20.1%, Space 13.3%, Futuristic 6.5%, Sci-fi 6.5%
- #15 Subdivision Infinity DX
87% 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 Sim 44% ★, Space 16.3%, Sci-fi 10.3%, Action 9.4%, Exploration 8.1%
- #16 black screen
86% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: captkuso
Windows · Linux
Trade to make your fortune in this lo-fi, laid back space adventure, where you'll get help from anthropomorphic animals, gear up your ship, and search for the mythical key to immortality hidden in the depths of space.
Why similar: Space Sim 47.5% ★, Top-Down Shooter 24.4%, Exploration 9.2%, Action 5%, Space 4.6%
- #17 Where is Earth?
86% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: Jovano Software
Windows
Where is Earth is a top-down vehicular combat game. Traverse planets, evading threats and obstacles, in search of your crew. Gather resources to assemble upgrades, landing vehicles, space craft, weaponry and support modules to aid you in your fight against an unknown enemy.
Why similar: Space Sim 33.8% ★, Top-Down Shooter 17%, Aliens 11.1%, Space 9.5%, Exploration 7.2%
- #18 Voidship: Redux
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cydonian Games
Windows
Build a battleship and fight through unforgiving space to save your people. Make strategic decisions, guide your people, meet allies and foes, and battle for your right for a home. The tale of a lone spaceship on a centuries-long mission from Voidship: The Long Journey greatly enhanced and updated!
Why similar: Space Sim 38.6% ★, Top-Down Shooter 19.1%, Strategy 10.1%, Futuristic 8.4%, Exploration 7.7%
- #19 Void Surfer
85% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Seared Entertainment
Windows
Harvest the galaxy, Design the perfect ship, Annihilate your enemies!
Why similar: Space Sim 43.3% ★, Top-Down Shooter 30.4%, Exploration 8.2%, Strategy 5.4%, Action 5.3%
- #20 Worlds Of The Future
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Moonmen Games
Windows
Worlds Of The Future is a sci-fi open world, action/adventure game. Explore a fully seamless solar system full of adventures, mysteries and colorful characters. Build your space delivery company, climb the company rankings and become a legend among the worlds!
Why similar: Space Sim 40.5% ★, Futuristic 10.8%, Space 9.6%, Aliens 9.1%, Exploration 8.5%
- #21 Space Commander
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gambit Games StudioPub: TBA
Windows
The endless expanse of space has never been such a dangerous place. Take command as a Space Fleet Admiral who will face the challenge of galactic war and determine the fate of the universe.
Why similar: Space Sim 43.9% ★, Strategy 15.9%, Aliens 9.9%, Sci-fi 8.5%, Futuristic 8.5%
- #22 Whiteverse: No Country for Old Men
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Whiteverse Studio
Windows
This is a game combines SIM and SRPG. Please lead your family, your friends and strangers who come to you to survive in this broken, unknown and fascinating universe, Captain.
Why similar: Space Sim 32.9% ★, Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, Aliens 10.1%, Strategy 8.6%, Sci-fi 7.8%
- #23 ANIQUILATION
81% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2022
Dev: R-NextPub: Gamirror Games
Windows · Mac
Twin Stick Shooter Multiplayer Action Game set in small planets that can be terraformed as you play! in which not only your shoots, but also the enemies and planet environment are your weapon!
Why similar: Space Sim 35.5% ★, Top-Down Shooter 21.1%, Aliens 17.7%, Futuristic 8.7%, Space 6.8%
- #24 Darkstar One
82% 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 Sim 45.5% ★, Space 21.3%, Sci-fi 10.9%, Action 9%, Exploration 7.7%
- #25 Nexonauts
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nikk F.
Windows
Use your ship to explore a massive galaxy. Land on planets and gather resources to maintain and upgrade your ship! Invite your friends to help and set up jobs and missions.
Why similar: Space Sim 33.2% ★, Top-Down Shooter 19.9%, Aliens 17%, Space 8.2%, Crafting 6.2%
- #26 Captain Forever Trilogy
81% matchVery Positive89% of 195 reviews2018
Dev: Farbs
Windows
Millions of players worldwide have flown, built, and fought their way through Captain Forever. CF Trilogy brings Captains Forever, Successor, and Impostor to Steam with a beautiful new renderer, new modules, and a reimagined world written by acclaimed novelist Cassandra Khaw.
Why similar: Space Sim 24.8% ★, Strategy 17.9%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Crafting 10.5%, Action 9.9%
- #27 Super Starship
79% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Les Bird
Windows · Mac
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 51.8% ★, Futuristic 11.2%, Exploration 10.4%, Space 8.9%, Sci-fi 6.8%
- #28 Uprising on Altyyr 5
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Funky Monkey Games
Windows
Join Captain Rijk as he attempts to escape from the clutches of one of the most villainous species in the galaxy. Help to uncover the horrors that are being carried out on the fringes of the civilised galaxy and become the divine being prophesised to inspire an uprising and destroy The Domain.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 29.5%, Aliens 22.8%, Space 14.1%, Sci-fi 10.2%, Action-Adventure 8.1%
- #29 Manickologi
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Knowledgegrind
Windows
To save his family business, a stranded alien scientist must find a way back to space. His journey is an open-world action-adventure where you’ll decipher the planet’s ancient language, smack crabs with a big wrench, and build a weaponized robot from coconuts.
Why similar: Aliens 16.1%, Action-Adventure 11.8%, Crafting 11.1%, Comedy 10.9%, Futuristic 10.9%
- #30 Orbital Invaders
78% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2020
Dev: Shaggy Dwarf
Windows
3D Sci-Fi arcade Shoot'em up game. Destroy asteroids and aliens. Shoot them all!3D arena shooter with multiple worlds. Spaceship simulator and shmup arcade style game.
Why similar: Space Sim 32.9% ★, Aliens 17.6%, Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, Space 11.3%, Sci-fi 7.2%
- #31 Space Light
77% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Flex UnitPub: Barabanshchykov Denys
Windows
Get ready to embark on a thrilling space adventure across the cosmos, where you'll explore new planets, engage in thrilling space battles, and shape the fate of humanity among the stars.
Why similar: Space Sim 29% ★, Top-Down Shooter 17.1%, Futuristic 11.3%, Space 9.6%, Crafting 8.2%
- #32 Interstellar Rift
76% matchMixed68% of 1,655 reviews2020
Dev: Split PolygonPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 33.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Interstellar Rift is an open world starship simulator with an emphasis on ship construction and multi-player interaction. Survive in a hostile galaxy with your own custom designed and constructed starship. Invite other players to join your crew or fight them across the galaxy!
Why similar: Space Sim 33.1% ★, Aliens 13.9%, Crafting 11.9%, Space 8.5%, Futuristic 8.1%
- #33 Stardust Escape
75% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Nikolaj Piet PaghPub: PetskullGames
Windows
Survive the neon space chaos in this fast-paced top-down arcade shooter with a twist of Asteroids. Blast through swarms of geometric enemies, complete quirky quests, and upgrade your ship with absurd weapons in a Jetsons-style galaxy brimming with danger, glow, and humor.
Why similar: Space Sim 30.3% ★, Top-Down Shooter 26.1%, Aliens 11.4%, Funny 8.9%, Exploration 7.7%
- #34 Roids
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Braymatter
Windows · Mac · Linux
Explore a unique, procedurally generated galaxy filled with alien artifacts and resources to extract and exploit. Mine asteroids, harvest nebula, pilot unique ships and find new and strange things in the void between stars as you struggle to survive long enough to find another home.
Why similar: Space Sim 35.9% ★, Aliens 19.2%, Futuristic 9.8%, Strategy 8.7%, Space 7.7%
- #35 Landinar: Into the Void
77% matchMixed57% of 243 reviews2019
Dev: Convoy Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Landinar: Into the Void is a top-down space-adventure-RPG. You are recruited as a rookie bounty hunter in the oppressive Landinar Empire. On your journey through the quadrant you will meet diverse characters, build your own spaceship and choose your battles.
Why similar: Space Sim 38% ★, Top-Down Shooter 22.3%, Space 16.6%, Action 6.7%, Sci-fi 5.6%
- #36 Star Trek: Voyager - Across the Unknown
73% matchMostly Positive80% of 3,623 reviews2026
Dev: GamexcitePub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 15.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Star Trek: Voyager - Across the Unknown is a story-driven survival strategy game in which the fate of the iconic starship is in your hands. Take the helm, manage the ship and resources, and make difficult decisions. Will you be able to bring home the ship and its crew?
Why similar: Space Sim 37.6% ★, Aliens 16%, Strategy 13.3%, Futuristic 8.1%, Space 7.7%
- #37 Helium Rain
75% matchMostly Positive79% of 324 reviews2018
Dev: Deimos Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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 58.1% ★, Space 18.1%, Strategy 11.3%, Exploration 7.7%, Action 4.9%
- #38 Astral Wake
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Fern Forest Games Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
A space trading and combat game in an ever-evolving galaxy.
Why similar: Space Sim 44.7% ★, Top-Down Shooter 22.8%, Space 8.7%, Open World 6.4%, Action 4.3%
- #39 Project Coreward
74% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: ExoElement Games
Windows
Embark on an open world journey across the stars while encountering foes, friends and forgotten stories. Build your ship. Recruit and train your crew. Most of all, explore and confront the unknown to reveal the true, vast nature of choice and consequence.
Why similar: Space Sim 36.4% ★, Aliens 19.3%, Futuristic 10.1%, Exploration 7.7%, Space 7.1%
- #40 Android Simulator
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Games Incubator
Windows
Android Simulator is a futuristic FPS game in which you take the role of an android who is in charge of a spaceship colony. Keep a firm hand on the flight route and manage the right water balance for plants, oxygen level, and spacecraft parameters to securely deliver the colonizers.
Why similar: Space Sim 37.9% ★, Futuristic 12.6%, Aliens 11.4%, Space 10.1%, Action-Adventure 9.7%
- #41 Parsec Express
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Thulu Games
Windows · Mac
Explore a scientifically grounded version of our solar system in this 2D space adventure. Mine asteroids, fight hostile ships, navigate the cold silence between worlds, and choose your place among rival factions.
Why similar: Space Sim 40.7% ★, Top-Down Shooter 21.6%, Futuristic 8.9%, Space 8.4%, Exploration 7.3%
- #42 The Cosmogenesis Project: Corruption
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BitDriven
Windows
Pilot your ship across a procedurally generated star map as corruption spreads inward. Each sector holds a stabiliser; protect it from raiders and pump energy into its shields. Jump between nodes, prioritise threats, and manage energy. Hold the line until time runs out, or be consumed by corruption.
Why similar: Space Sim 52.7% ★, Space 19.5%, Strategy 17%, Sci-fi 6.7%, Combat 4.1%
- #43 Lone Voyage
72% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Ethan C (CMD_NU11)
Windows
You are the last living organism in the galaxy. Adrift and alone in a cold dark world you must scavenge for resources to keep your ship running, and arm your ship to prepare for the swarms arrival.
Why similar: Space Sim 34.4% ★, Crafting 17.2%, Space 16.5%, Exploration 12.7%, Strategy 7.2%
- #44 Shrouded Suns
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Benjamin Cid Pérez
Windows
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 59.3% ★, Space 16.8%, Sci-fi 10.9%, Action 6.6%, Atmospheric 6.4%
- #45 Android Simulator: Prologue
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Games Incubator
Windows
Android Simulator: Prologue is just part of the amazing adventure that awaits you in the full version of the game. Take charge of a spaceship colony, flight route and manage the right water balance for plants, oxygen level, and spacecraft parameters to securely deliver the colonizers.
Why similar: Space Sim 41.1% ★, Futuristic 13.9%, Space 12.6%, Exploration 7.9%, Action-Adventure 6.1%
- #46 Zero-Point
71% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: Studio Zero
Windows
Zero-Point is a 3D space roguelike featuring tactical ship-to-ship combat, crew command and an immersive view of your ship's interior. As Captain of a Star Federation cruiser, lead your crew and ship to victory over the rebellious Galactic Liberation Front!
Why similar: Space Sim 37.1% ★, Aliens 17.1%, Space 12.6%, Strategy 8.7%, Futuristic 8.4%
- #47 Gratuitous Space Shooty Game
70% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: Positech Games
Windows
Gratuitous Shooty Game is a hobby space shooter made by the developer of Gratuitous Space Battles, reusing the art from that game :D.
Why similar: Space Sim 39.3% ★, Top-Down Shooter 21%, Aliens 15.8%, Futuristic 8.8%, Action 5.8%
- #48 Galactic Sanctuaries
70% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: ADC
Windows
Protect the lighthouse, destroy nests and complete tasks.
Why similar: Space Sim 36.3% ★, Aliens 15.4%, Action-Adventure 10.4%, Futuristic 9.9%, Exploration 7.4%
- #49 Galactic Frontier
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team Teal
Windows · Mac · Linux
Galactic Frontier is a story focused Sci-Fi explorative twin stick shooter. Embark on an intergalactic adventure in the chaotic and war torn expanse of what was the Milky Way. Fight alongside rebels or repress them! Become a pirate or submit to the Machine Plague, choose your own destiny.
Why similar: Space Sim 35.1% ★, Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, Aliens 17.3%, Exploration 7.4%, Space 7.1%
- #50 IFO
69% matchVery Positive86% of 103 reviews2022
Dev: Lucas Le Slo
Windows · Mac
A spaceship simulator for aliens, an ever-changing rule discovery puzzle for humans.
Why similar: Aliens 30.9%, Space Sim 19.4% ★, Space 9.8%, Exploration 9.4%, Strategy 9.2%
- #51 Star Squadron
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: All Seeing Eye Games
Windows
Star Squadron is a next-generation space combat simulator delivering unmatched immersion. With seamless transitions, an interactive narrative, and our proprietary Voice Mimic System that personalizes dialogue to your actions, your choices, and your name, every journey will feel uniquely yours.
Why similar: Space Sim 41.5% ★, Aliens 22.7%, Space 12.8%, Futuristic 9.5%, Sci-fi 7.5%
- #52 Heroes of the Galaxy
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Shaggy Dwarf
Windows
Space adventure with open world, FPS shooter and a lot of missions. Choose your own carrier. Are you a space pirate or a brave space ranger? Choose your destiny. The galaxy needs you, commander! Openworld game with multiple worlds to explore.
Why similar: Space Sim 24.5% ★, Aliens 16.5%, Futuristic 11.3%, Space 10.8%, Crafting 9.7%
- #53 Isolation One
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: ByPuziki Games
Windows
Exciting action with puzzle elements and an interesting plot, which takes place on the huge spaceship Transporter P18. In this game, players will encounter an incredible mixture of science fiction and horror. Immerse yourself in a dark world where you need to survive at any cost.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22%, Aliens 17.8%, Action-Adventure 11.1%, Futuristic 11.1%, Crafting 10.4%
- #54 无尽星海(Endless Stars)
68% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: Lxy
Windows
The story takes place in the distant future. You will play a captain of a star ship and go into deep space. You need to manage your resources carefully. In the game, you can investigate the outliers of various planets, discover the wonders of the universe or learn the stories of lost civilizations.
Why similar: Space Sim 52.2% ★, Space 18.1%, Futuristic 15.1%, Exploration 10.9%, Sci-fi 3.8%
- #55 MICROVERSE
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Spacefaring Studio
Windows
MICROVERSE is a sci-fi action/adventure game. It includes weapons such as laser pistols, melee weapons and a 'merchant center' where you use in-game credits to buy new weapons and upgrades.
Why similar: Space Sim 46.1% ★, Action-Adventure 13%, Exploration 11.1%, Space 9%, Sci-fi 6.6%
- #56 Relative Frame
66% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: pangolin studios
Windows
Explore space in a hand crafted, physics based universe, with immersive sound and atmosphere. Fight and board ships, collect rare cargo, and upgrade your ship.
Why similar: Space Sim 42.6% ★, Top-Down Shooter 19.7%, Action 8.8%, Exploration 8.6%, Space 6.1%
- #57 Silent Sector
67% matchVery Positive86% of 145 reviews2021
Dev: Rake in Grass
Windows
Oldschool action open-world sci-fi with a unique storyline, frenetic battles, crude humor, loose morals and cows.
Why similar: Space Sim 30.6% ★, Top-Down Shooter 18%, Aliens 17.7%, Space 10.7%, Sci-fi 7.9%
- #58 Fairspace
68% matchMixed68% of 38 reviews2015
Dev: Sub Orbital Software
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Fairspace is an amateur developed open-ended space exploration, trading and combat game. A full and rich persistent universe awaits your discovery.
Why similar: Space Sim 36.5% ★, Aliens 13.5%, Space 10.2%, Strategy 9%, Sci-fi 7.4%
- #59 Keng's Little Universe
67% matchPositive88% of 24 reviews2022
Dev: Keng7
Windows
Civilization was born from a chaotic star system and has been constantly tested in its development, from ancient civilizations to occupying the entire galaxy, which is long and dangerous.
Why similar: Space Sim 37.3% ★, Aliens 21.2%, Space 12.8%, Futuristic 11.7%, Strategy 9.7%
- #60 Rebel Galaxy Outlaw
66% matchMixed64% of 1,122 reviews2020
Dev: Double Damage Games
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 42%
Out of cash, out of luck, out on the fringe. Juno Markev has a killer to tail, a debt to pay, and more trouble headed her way. Rebel Galaxy Outlaw takes place in a greasy, blue-collar world of outlaws, truckers, cops and thieves.
Why similar: Space Sim 46.9% ★, Action-Adventure 12.4%, Sci-fi 9.4%, Futuristic 9.2%, Space 7.6%