- #1 Unconquered Sun
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pat Traynor
Windows
3D hard sci-fi grand strategy across a procedural galaxy. Build colonies, forge fleets, and command an interstellar empire with information constrained by the speed of light.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 34.6% ★, Space Sim 25.8%, Space 9.9%, Sci-fi 8.2%, PvE 7.9%
- #2 Galaversal Supremacy
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sednari
Windows
Choose your own adventure in this open-world humanity expansion space simulation. Travel beyond the constellations to new frontiers. Explore, collect resources, supply the expansion efforts, or go battle it out spaceshooter style. Do we seek Galaversal Supremacy or peace? You decide !
Why similar: Grand Strategy 25.9% ★, Space Sim 20.9%, Space 12.3%, PvE 10.9%, Online Co-Op 6.4%
- #3 Star Wrath
96% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Targem GamesPub: Gaijin Network Ltd
Windows
Star Wrath is a multiplayer space extraction-action where you design your own ship and fight other players for resources in intense PvP and PvE battles.
Why similar: Space Sim 23.2%, Space 15.1%, PvP 8.8%, Massively Multiplayer 8.5%, PvE 7.7%
- #4 Extermination Shock
95% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: BAEDS Development
Windows
Space combat sim with physics-based gameplay, personalized AI, in-depth loadouts and customization, and wingman dialogue
Why similar: Space Sim 29.2%, War 14.9%, Space 13.4%, Third Person 8%, Sci-fi 7.7%
- #5 The Cosmogenesis Project: Corruption
94% 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 38.8%, Space 27.8%, Strategy 11.6%, Third Person 9.9%, Sci-fi 6.7%
- #6 SpaceCraft
94% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Shiro Games
Windows
The Universe is yours. SpaceCraft is an online space exploration and building game. Explore a vast galaxy of solar systems and planets, mine and craft resources, design and build ships, automate planetary bases and interplanetary logistics, trade and cooperate.
Why similar: Space Sim 22.6%, Space 15.9%, Massively Multiplayer 11.1%, PvP 9.7%, PvE 7.8%
- #7 Keng's Little Universe
93% 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 27.6%, War 18.7%, Space 18.3%, Grand Strategy 16.2% ★, Sci-fi 7.4%
- #8 Deep Dark Forest
92% matchPositive86% of 49 reviews2025
Dev: pixiangames
Windows
You will have to lead the civilization, develop the economy, enhance the technology, stabilize the people and colonize new galaxies; when encountering unknown civilizations, will you hide yourself or communicate with them in a friendly way? In this "dark forest", every decision will be crucial.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 28.1% ★, Space Sim 23.4%, War 11.5%, Space 11%, PvP 6.5%
- #9 New Stars
91% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2026
Dev: adamjr
Windows · Linux
Expand your own galactic empire across new stars, research technologies, and challenge great alien powers in this immersive 4X grand strategy game. Build interstellar colonies, and starbases to gather more resources. Explore a unique galaxy full of secrets, great perils, and limitless possibilities.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 27.2% ★, Space Sim 18.8%, War 15.7%, Space 14.1%, Resource Management 8.3%
- #10 Void Crew
90% matchVery Positive87% of 8,248 reviews2024
Dev: Hutlihut GamesPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 9.0 hrsMean: 16.5 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 35.8%, Space 16.2%, Co-op 11.9%, PvE 8.5%, Online Co-Op 7.4%
- #11 AQ2: Expanse
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Seven Point Red Ltd
Windows
AQ2: Expanse is a massively multiplayer space strategy game. A single persistent universe with open PvP and PvE. Fight for control over the Aquila system's sectors in huge corporation wars, play with everyone, play in a group or play solo with plenty to explore.
Why similar: Space Sim 26%, Massively Multiplayer 15%, Space 13.5%, PvP 10.3%, PvE 9.1%
- #12 Elite Dangerous
89% matchMostly Positive77% of 105,919 reviews2015
Dev: Frontier Developments
Windows
Median: 18.3 hrsMean: 147.5 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 39.1%, Space 23.3%, Massively Multiplayer 12.5%, Sci-fi 8.1%, Exploration 7.2%
- #13 Cosmic Armada
89% 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 26.9%, Grand Strategy 23.3% ★, Space 17.3%, War 13.6%, Sci-fi 8.8%
- #14 Infinity: Battlescape
88% matchVery Positive80% of 754 reviews2019
Dev: I-Novae Studios, LLC
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Infinity: Battlescape is a multiplayer space combat sim supporting hundreds of players on a single server. Join one of the corporate factions and fight for domination of a seamless, true-to-scale procedural star system. Participate in massive space and planetary battles involving hundreds of ships.
Why similar: Space Sim 30.8%, Space 27.9%, Massively Multiplayer 23%, Sci-fi 7.8%, PvP 5.6%
- #15 Starbridge: The Voyage Home
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GarrettPriddy
Windows
Star Bridge: A Voyage Home is an immersive co-op multiplayer adventure. Stranded on the far reaches of the universe, explore alien worlds, upgrade and repair your ship, investigate space anomalies, engage in trade and combat encounters with extraterrestrial beings on your journey back to Earth.
Why similar: Space Sim 23.2%, Space 15%, Resource Management 10.6%, PvE 9.3%, Online Co-Op 9.2%
- #16 War For Galaxy: New Era
86% matchMixed44% of 39 reviews2023
Dev: UAB Kinelija
Windows · Mac
Become the ruler of the entire Galaxy: colonize planets, extract resources, build defenses and fight in planetary battles!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.2% ★, Space Sim 19.3%, War 15.9%, Space 15%, PvP 9.1%
- #17 Instarion
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Animus Digital
Windows
Massive ground and space battles with hundreds of units. Seamless landings on huge spherical planets. Interplanetary flights with explorable ship interiors. Boarding vessels anywhere in combat, space or surface. All in a single-server PvE co-op space-sim shooter.
Why similar: Space Sim 34.5%, Space 17.6%, Co-op 9.7%, Sci-fi 9%, Multiplayer 6.5%
- #18 Andromeda: Rebirth of Humanity
85% matchMixed65% of 116 reviews2021
Dev: Null Reference Games
Windows · Linux
Andromeda is a hybrid between a space 4X and an MMO for Android and PC. Get dropped into an online universe sandbox with 2 galaxies full of planets to colonize. Build structures like Mines to generate resources to build ships and engage in fleet battles with NPCs and other players.
Why similar: Space Sim 32.9%, Space 13.3%, Massively Multiplayer 11.5%, Strategy 9.9%, Colony Sim 7.3%
- #19 Galduen of the Void
84% match7 user reviews57% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: AzurDevPub: Azurdev
Windows · Linux
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 36.3%, Space 24.5%, Exploration 11.5%, Resource Management 10.8%, Sci-fi 8.6%
- #20 Hades' Star
84% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,651 reviews2019
Dev: Parallel Space Inc
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 55.0 hrs≥1hr: 55%
A unique space strategy game where thousands of players participate in one shared galaxy.
Why similar: Space 35.3%, Massively Multiplayer 19.9%, Strategy 9.3%, Sci-fi 8%, PvP 7.3%
- #21 Stars End
83% matchMixed61% of 1,419 reviews2023
Dev: Reverie World StudiosPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Stars End is a sci-fi survival sandbox set on the wild frontier of a distant star system. Play solo or host your own server as you craft, build, and battle to survive in a galaxy shaped by danger, discovery, and your own grit.
Why similar: Space Sim 18.3%, Massively Multiplayer 14.8%, Space 14.4%, PvP 10.3%, Co-op 9.3%
- #22 Empire of the Ants
82% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,119 reviews2024
Dev: Tower FivePub: Microids
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Conquer enemy nests and lead your colony through the perils of the forest in this groundbreaking RTS. Empire of the Ants is a photorealistic, third-person real-time strategy game where you command your insect legions in epic battles.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 27.9% ★, War 15.5%, PvP 11%, PvE 9.5%, Resource Management 8.3%
- #23 A Million Lightyears Beyond
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hollow World Games llc
Windows · Mac
Hunted to the edge of extinction humanity goes through a mysterious ancient gate. Will you go beyond the mysterious gate to discover the secrets of our past and the hope for our future, as we begin our new life in a far off galaxy?
Why similar: Space Sim 30.3%, War 19.6%, Space 17%, PvP 10.9%, Sci-fi 7.6%
- #24 Deep Field
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: spicyPub: Deep Field Development
Windows · Mac
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 39.9%, Space 17.7%, Sci-fi 9.3%, War 8.4%, Strategy 7.4%
- #25 GALAXY WARS Ⅱ
81% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: JIT Inc
Windows
A new-style space war game that blends strategy simulation and shooting action. Command your fleet on the map and pilot your own fighter in battle. Combine 25 types of warships and 49 types of fighters freely, and build your ultimate fleet using production, capture, and formations.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.9% ★, Space Sim 19.8%, War 15.8%, Space 13.9%, PvE 8.2%
- #26 Lodestar
80% matchMostly Positive72% of 78 reviews2023
Dev: Edenic Era LLC
Windows
Lodestar sends you and your squad of friends on your own space odyssey. Traverse multiple planets in a journey to get home without losing yourself or your ship to the perils of the unknown! Solve puzzles, gather resources, mine asteroids, and survive... with your own oh-so welcoming AI sidekick!
Why similar: Space Sim 27.1%, Space 16.3%, Online Co-Op 9.9%, Resource Management 9.4%, Sci-fi 7.9%
- #27 PlanetX
79% matchMixed67% of 51 reviews2025
Dev: Giedrius Talzunas
Windows · Mac
PlanetX is a real-time strategy MMO set on a spherical planet. Players expand territories, construct buildings, and manage resources to develop their empire. The ultimate goal is to conquer the entire planet by claiming all land plots and outpacing rivals in strategic growth and domination.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 33.7% ★, War 13.2%, Space 11.3%, Colony Sim 7.5%, Strategy 7.3%
- #28 Next Level Pioneers
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Level 2095
Windows
A CooPetition space exploration race. Take control of an advanced SPORT ROVER, represent your own intergalactic company and get the most out of the Next Level Pioneers' ventures on a vast alien world. Work together as a team - but try to make your way to the top of the leaderboard!
Why similar: Space Sim 24.5%, Space 15.6%, PvP 10.7%, PvE 9.3%, Sci-fi 7.8%
- #29 EVE Online
78% matchMostly Positive73% of 38,745 reviews2010
Dev: CCP
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 138.3 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Over 20 years of legendary space battles! Explore a massive living universe of danger and opportunity in a challenging and highly rewarding space adventure. Fight, trade, build, and connect with a universe driven and shaped directly by players.
Why similar: Space Sim 26%, Space 15.8%, Massively Multiplayer 10.9%, PvP 9%, PvE 8%
- #30 Sins of a Solar Empire®: Rebellion
78% matchVery Positive93% of 16,284 reviews2012
Dev: Ironclad Games CorporationPub: Stardock Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 16.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Command a space-faring empire in Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion, the new stand-alone expansion that combines 4X depth with real-time strategy gameplay.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 25.7% ★, Space Sim 21.6%, Space 13.6%, Online Co-Op 7.5%, Co-op 6.8%
- #31 Spacelane Express
76% matchNo user reviews50% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: ChooonPub: Self
Windows
A cozy space-trucking game about hauling cargo, docking at industrial stations, and cruising between planets at your own pace. Take on delivery contracts, manage your ship, and enjoy the quiet life of an interstellar transport pilot.
Why similar: Space Sim 45.9%, PvE 11.2%, Exploration 11%, Sci-fi 10.8%, Resource Management 10.5%
- #32 Cosmist
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Gulbrandr Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Conquer the galaxy in this arcade-like strategy game. Pick and send your generals to deploy the fleet in the far-off star sectors, mine resources, and upgrade your ships forgeries. Deities might interfere with your plans.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 38.6% ★, Space 16.9%, Resource Management 11.3%, Strategy 7.2%, Sci-fi 6.8%
- #33 Stellar Industrialist
75% matchPositive90% of 21 reviews2026
Dev: PcZ Games
Windows · Mac
You are neither a general nor a soldier — you are a Stellar Industrialist. To you, peace is nothing but shutdowns and losses. Venture to the frontlines, strip battlefields for wreckage and salvage, turn spoils into resources, and expand your interstellar arms empire.
Why similar: Space Sim 24.7%, Grand Strategy 21.9% ★, Space 16.1%, War 15.4%, Resource Management 8.9%
- #34 CIVIREVIVAL
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: DIMENSION CREATIONS LIMITED
Windows
In this 4X + RPG strategy game, lead humanity’s last ark and rebuild a new home among the mysterious ruins of the stars. Starting from nothing, you will develop technology, build powerful fleets, resist external threats, and shape the rebirth of human civilization.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 24.2% ★, Space Sim 22.6%, Space 20.6%, War 10.3%, Strategy 7.1%
- #35 无尽星海(Endless Stars)
75% 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 43.4%, Space 29.1%, Exploration 10.8%, Resource Management 4.8%, Colony Sim 4.7%
- #36 Galactic Vanguard
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Galactic Studio
Windows
In Galactic Vanguard, embark on an epic adventure across a galaxy filled with mystery and conflict. As a brave space explorer, your choices will shape the fate of planets and civilizations. Discover uncharted worlds, engage in strategic battles, and forge your path in this handcrafted universe.
Why similar: Space Sim 29.8%, Space 22.2%, Massively Multiplayer 17.9%, Sci-fi 10.6%, Third Person 8.1%
- #37 Age of Ascent
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Illyriad Games
Windows
Age of Ascent: Arrival is a new space co-op and combat game featuring direct-piloting solo and co-op missions and real-time PvE and PvP battles set in stunning space scenes.
Why similar: Space Sim 24.1%, Space 14.2%, Massively Multiplayer 12.7%, Online Co-Op 10%, PvP 9.8%
- #38 The Infinite Black 2
73% matchVery Positive85% of 232 reviews2023
Dev: SpellbookPub: www.Spellbook.com
Windows
Command a fleet of ships to hunt aliens, trade resources and loot treasure! Form corporations with your friends while fighting a never-ending intergalactic war in this open-world online space adventure!
Why similar: Space Sim 30.5%, Space 18%, PvP 13.3%, Massively Multiplayer 12%, Sci-fi 7.4%
- #39 Nova Era:Atom
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 广州市星杰网络科技有限公司Pub: 广州市玩童互动娱乐有限公司
Windows
Welcome to the first trailer of Nova Era: Atom, Welcome to Nova Era: Atom, a sci-fi MMORPG game blending Chinese mythology. where you can DIY your own custom spaceship and explore the endless mysteries of the cosmos.
Why similar: Space 19.7%, Massively Multiplayer 15.8%, Space Sim 15.2%, PvP 11.3%, Resource Management 9.3%
- #40 Nebulis Entity
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: FOUFY SOFTWARE
Windows · Linux
Nebulis Entity is a first person spaceship crew simulator, with support for online co-op. Maintain your vessel, track down and decode alien signals, and venture as far as you can - while doing your best to prevent your ship from falling apart around you.
Why similar: Space Sim 33.4%, Space 25.7%, PvE 14.1%, Exploration 12.1%, Resource Management 4.9%
- #41 beyond.frontiers
71% matchMixed62% of 20 reviews2024
Dev: Duality Beyond Studios
Windows
beyond.frontiers is an open-world space adventure with 30+ ships, 125+ sectors, and fully voiced stories. Trade, explore, or fight — your choices shape the galaxy as three empires clash and ancient secrets await discovery.
Why similar: Space Sim 39.9%, PvE 15.9%, Third Person 12.4%, Exploration 11%, Sci-fi 7.4%
- #42 Relentless Expanse
71% matchVery Positive90% of 107 reviews2025
Dev: Cowmera Games
Windows
Capture and upgrade planets, outsmart your enemies, and conquer the galaxy! Simple yet addicting, you can play alone or outsmart your friends in this 2D top-down space RTS. Completely free, no monetization, just fun!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 33.2% ★, Space 18.7%, PvP 11.6%, War 9.8%, Sci-fi 9.5%
- #43 Tachyon Wars
72% matchMixed40% of 10 reviews2021
Dev: Fair Games
Windows
Tachyon Wars is a sci-fi real-time space strategy game. It introduces seriously deep gameplay with an emphasis on fleet control. Open space to explore, large-scale battles, crafty AI. All of it is well seasoned with novel real-time game mechanics.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 33.8% ★, Space 22%, Strategy 11.4%, War 11.1%, Sci-fi 9.6%
- #44 Planetary Annihilation: TITANS
71% matchVery Positive84% of 14,514 reviews2015
Dev: Planetary Annihilation Inc
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 17.5 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Wage war across entire solar systems with massive armies at your command. Annihilate enemy forces with world-shattering TITAN-class units, and demolish planets with massive super weapons!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 25% ★, War 17.2%, Space 13.3%, PvP 10.3%, Online Co-Op 7.5%
- #45 Star Trek: Infinite
70% matchMixed42% of 3,483 reviews2023
Dev: Nimble Giant EntertainmentPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 19.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Star Trek: Infinite is a grand strategy experience that lets you play your own Star Trek story as the leader of one of four major factions in the galaxy. Follow the specially crafted story or blaze your own trail in the first Star Trek grand strategy game.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 33.6% ★, Space Sim 19%, Space 16.6%, PvP 9.2%, PvE 8.5%
- #46 Star Hunter - Infinite Lagrange
70% matchMixed57% of 1,028 reviews2021
Dev: NetEase Games
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 91.8 hrs≥1hr: 61%
In a remote corner of the Milky Way, you, a star hunter, will control a fleet, take on a wide variety of bounty contracts and missions, and venture into the vastness of space. You will hunt for mysterious items for your employers and explore specific targets in uncharted territory.
Why similar: Space 26.2%, Massively Multiplayer 26.2%, Space Sim 26%, Strategy 12.7%, Multiplayer 4.7%
- #47 Elemental Empire
69% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: WizardingGames
Windows · Mac
An economic 4x strategy in a space filled with magic and procedurally generated planets. Build your own empire and become the sole ruler of a new world.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 45.3% ★, Space 18.7%, PvE 16.3%, Resource Management 11.3%, Strategy 7.4%
- #48 Missile Wars
69% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Rogue NPCs LLP
Windows
Destroy or be destroyed. Missile Wars is a high-pressure arms race where players must defend their asteroid from enemy missile strikes while investing in crucial tech upgrades to gain the upper hand.
Why similar: Space Sim 35.8%, Space 12.9%, War 12.9%, Strategy 11.4%, PvP 7.2%
- #49 Darkstar One
70% matchVery Positive83% of 614 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 41%, Space 37.3%, Sci-fi 13.4%, Exploration 8.4%
- #50 Helium Rain
69% matchMostly Positive79% of 332 reviews2018
Dev: Deimos Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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 50.7%, Space 30.6%, Strategy 9.1%, Exploration 8.1%, Indie 1.6%
- #51 Stellar Empires
68% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2023
Dev: Bros Ogon's
Windows
Indie strategy game where you take control of an Empire, lead it to complete domination by colonizing new planets! The goal of the game is simple - the player has an initial planet and he has to control the armies to capture the enemy planets.
Why similar: War 20.9%, Space 17.1%, PvP 11.7%, PvE 11.4%, Massively Multiplayer 10.9%
- #52 Stream Dogfighter
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: WarpedSpaceGame
Windows
Stream Dogfighter is a dog-fighting space ship game for Twitch.tv streamers. Streamers can enjoy hosting their own space battles with your viewers joining in. Is your stream geared towards space or scifi genre, now engage more with your viewers by giving them a space battle on your stream.
Why similar: Space Sim 32.9%, Space 24.2%, PvP 16.3%, Massively Multiplayer 11.3%, Sci-fi 6.9%
- #53 STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: System Era SoftworksPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Join the ESS Starseeker crew to explore strange new worlds, working together with friends to complete planet-wide objectives before the station journeys on to new planetary destinations. Collect and unlock powerful tech to help the crew tackle the perils of space!
Why similar: Space 31.2%, Sci-fi 13%, Exploration 10.6%, Third Person 9.6%, PvE 9%
- #54 Stellar Sovereigns
67% matchMixed65% of 31 reviews2023
Dev: Imagined Reality
Windows
Indie 4X space strategy game with TB empire management and RTS combat set in a 3D star cluster. Build an interstellar empire by colonizing and conquering star systems, develop your colonies establish trade routes and construct fleets from a range of retrofittable capital & escort class vessels.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 31% ★, Space Sim 27.1%, Space 14.2%, Sci-fi 7.8%, War 7.4%
- #55 Starherald
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: FU YIBO
Windows
Explore thousands of planets, gather resources, craft warships, and battle space pirates. Form factions, conquer worlds, and build your galactic empire in this vast sci-fi sandbox. Captain — are you ready?
Why similar: Space 25.8%, Massively Multiplayer 25%, War 16.1%, Space Sim 15.6%, Strategy 6.8%
- #56 Sidereal Dominion: Avalon
67% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Spatha Games
Windows
Rebuild the remnants of humanity and conquer the Milky Way in this grand strategy game. Colonize systems and corner markets, or lead your fleets to victory in real-time battles. Reclaim Earth, or terraform new worlds.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 45.8% ★, War 21.4%, Space 20.5%, Strategy 8.7%, 3D 2.4%
- #57 Sand Tanble War: The Crusandes
67% matchMostly Negative40% of 15 reviews2023
Dev: CHONGQING SHENZUOZHILU TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD
Windows
Be sure to become the King of the Kingdom of Jerusalem!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 39.8% ★, Massively Multiplayer 19.4%, Resource Management 9.4%, Strategy 8.8%, Co-op 6.9%
- #58 Zero-Point
66% 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 32.8%, Space 21.7%, War 8.9%, Sci-fi 8.5%, Third Person 7.8%