Games Like Gratuitous Space Battles 2

Design and simulate the starships of your dreams! Command your ship or fleet in epic battles and manage your crew while exploring a dangerous galaxy. Play alone or with friends, test your ships in online PvP, and let your imagination reach for the stars!

Why similar: Space 34.8%, Strategy 22.9%, Sci-fi 19%, Simulation 15.5%, Indie 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Offers deep, modular ship-building mechanics paired with tactical combat that mirrors the design-focused gameplay of the seed.

The first ever auto-battler game, from way back in 2009Who needs backstory? Who needs resource-gathering? Diplomacy is so last year. Gratuitous Space Battles cuts right to the chase of sci-fi strategy games, and deals with large, completely unjustified space battles between huge opposing space fleets.

Why similar: Space 28.9%, Strategy 25.7%, Moddable 16.5% ★, Simulation 12.2%, Sci-fi 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: The original title provides the same core auto-battler experience and fleet-design philosophy as its successor.

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 50.7%, Strategy 26.3%, Great Soundtrack 7%, Indie 6.9%, Sci-fi 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: Allows for highly creative modular ship construction and fleet-based combat in a 2D space environment.

Over 1000 unique components allow you to build and command voxel vehicles from the deep ocean to outer space! Forge strategies, allegiances and fleets strong enough to destroy eight deadly factions of the planet and reign supreme. A genre-defying mashup of simulation, building, RTS and RPG.

Why similar: Space 41.4%, Strategy 34%, Simulation 24.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features unparalleled complexity in ship construction and physics-based combat simulation for those who enjoy deep engineering.

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 40.1%, Strategy 23.7%, Great Soundtrack 12.2%, Sci-fi 10.4%, Moddable 7.7% ★

Why You'll Like It: A classic in the genre that defines large-scale, 3D tactical fleet warfare and strategic positioning.

Take command of your hand-tailored fleet of space warships and use realistic radar, electronic warfare, advanced movement controls in 3D space, and precision targeting to outmaneuver and outwit your opponents in a simulation-heavy tactical space game like no other.

Why similar: Strategy 57.2%, Simulation 42.8%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on realistic tactical fleet combat, emphasizing sensor management and long-range engagement strategies.

Battle for survival in the skies of a mysterious future Earth in this unique action-strategy game mixing arcade combat, exploration, management and diplomacy. As giant flying ships wage spectacular aerial warfare, a prophecy tells of one who will save the world – could it be you?

Why similar: Strategy 41.2%, Simulation 27.6%, Sci-fi 17.8%, Indie 13.5%

Why You'll Like It: Features intense ship design and tactical combat where fleet composition and positioning are critical to survival.

Build and design your own fleets and stand opposed to the Particulate in this physics/strategy/RTS/fleet hybrid. Build partially destructible and self repairing ships that interact with enemies less controlled by some scripted logic and more driven by a real time massive physics particle simulation.

Why similar: Strategy 35.5%, Space 26.7%, Simulation 21.8%, Indie 9.9%, Sci-fi 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical strategy game that focuses on fleet management and defensive positioning against overwhelming odds.

Design warships the way you want them, command fleets, win the naval arms race for your nation!

Why similar: Simulation 100%

Why You'll Like It: Provides an incredibly detailed ship design suite focused on naval-style combat and strategic fleet management.

Massive scale 4X-RTS set in space. Control hundreds of planets, manipulate galactic politics, research numerous advanced technologies, and command thousands of units and hundreds of planets in your quest for galactic dominance.

Why similar: Space 41.6%, Strategy 37%, Sci-fi 14.4%, Indie 7%

Why You'll Like It: Offers massive scale and deep strategic control over fleet composition and galactic-level warfare.

A sci-fi simulation game, in which players must design, assemble and test spaceships, in a bid to build a supreme Galactic Mega-Corporation. Gain your reputation by engineering and selling your own spacecraft, testing them to the limit in RTS missions and simulated emergency and combat situations.

Why similar: Strategy 31.3%, Simulation 29.3%, Space 24.3%, Indie 9.6%, Sci-fi 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the design and management aspects of space vessels, emphasizing internal layout and functionality.

The most scientifically accurate space warfare simulator ever made. Now with Steam Workshop!

Why similar: Space 34.8%, Strategy 28.5%, Simulation 24.6%, Sci-fi 10%, Indie 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on scientifically accurate ship design and realistic combat simulation for the hardcore strategist.

Design and then improve the ultimate mothership. Explore a persistent living galaxy populated by 200 unique captains that can do everything you can do. Survive the zombie infection and then fight them back. Make allies and start your own faction. Build your empire. Also includes Sandbox Mode.

Why similar: Space 46.5%, Strategy 27%, Simulation 12.2%, Sci-fi 7.3%, Indie 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features modular ship building and dynamic fleet combat in a persistent, faction-driven galaxy.

An alien invasion has fractured humanity into seven ideological factions each with a unique vision for the future. Lead your chosen faction to take control of Earth’s nations, expand across the Solar System, and battle enemy fleets in tactical combat.

Why similar: Moddable 31.8% ★, Space 25.5%, Strategy 24.1%, Simulation 18.6%

Why You'll Like It: Provides deep strategic ship design and realistic space combat mechanics within a complex geopolitical framework.

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: Space 37.4%, Strategy 26.5%, Simulation 21.3%, Sci-fi 14.9%

Why You'll Like It: Combines 4X strategy with grand-scale real-time fleet combat and ship management.

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: Strategy 87.7%, Space 8.6%, Sci-fi 1.9%, Great Soundtrack 1%, Moddable 0.7% ★

Why You'll Like It: A polished 4X strategy game that features detailed fleet management and tactical combat resolution.

StarDrive 2 is an exciting and evolutionary step forward for the StarDrive franchise. In this eagerly anticipated sequel, the core mechanics have evolved to incorporate a turn-based strategic layer, featuring spectacular realtime battles.

Why similar: Strategy 45%, Space 33.3%, Sci-fi 12.8%, Indie 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Combines 4X strategy with a modular ship designer that allows for custom fleet configurations.

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 68.3%, Strategy 31.7%

Why You'll Like It: Features a mix of ship design, fleet management, and action-oriented space combat.

A procedural co-op space sandbox where players can build their own space ships out of dynamically scalable blocks. Fight epic space battles, explore, mine, trade, wage wars and build your own empire to save your galaxy from being torn apart by an unknown enemy.

Why similar: Space 53.9%, Simulation 26.8%, Sci-fi 19.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features procedural ship building and fleet management in a vast, open-ended space sandbox.

Start with nothing... End with everything! All you have is a basic ship, barely fit for combat, with it you'll start your journey and empire. A open world space sandbox, inspired by and expanding the classics.

Why similar: Moddable 25.6% ★, Space 25.4%, Strategy 19.1%, Simulation 14.6%, Sci-fi 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: Blends ship design with open-world exploration and tactical combat, offering a more hands-on approach to fleet command.

BAFTA award winning fleet-based RTS meets rogue-lite. In Distant Star: Revenant Fleet, build your fleet of up to 5 ships from a choice of 8 classes and traverse a randomly generated galaxy to defeat the Erebus Platform. NOW AVAILABLE ON MAC AND LINUX

Why similar: Space 37%, Strategy 29.5%, Sci-fi 14.4%, Indie 10.6%, Great Soundtrack 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical space combat game where fleet survival and management are the primary challenges.

This is a fun yet challenging RTS game. To survive in the vast galaxy, you need to build up your own fleet and customize your warships. You will also learn to control them efficiently in battle to defeat your enemies, conquer planets, and expand your galactic empire!

Why similar: Space 41.4%, Strategy 40.8%, Sci-fi 10.7%, Indie 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A dedicated auto-battler space strategy game that emphasizes fleet composition and tactical ability usage.

Turn-based strategy game full of spacefleet battles. 30+ hours of gameplay, randomized battles, huge campaign with different ways of completion. Experience infinite tactical situations and outsmart the tricky AI using dozens of ships and special abilities.

Why similar: Strategy 49.2%, Simulation 35.5%, Indie 15.3%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical space combat game that focuses on individual unit positioning and turn-based decision making.

Scavenge modules, combine them in the deadliest and most efficient ways imaginable, and fly your very own spaceship through alien space with BossConstructor. Thousands of procedurally generated galaxies await you and your space-faring collection of assembled modules to explore them.

Why similar: Space 45.7%, Simulation 32.1%, Indie 14.3%, Sci-fi 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: Allows for extensive ship customization and combat, focusing on the synergy between different ship components.

Mine asteroids, salvage space debris, design your own small or massive spacecraft using individual functional components, complete missions, and engage in battles against enemies in a vast galaxy with realistic physics based on orbital mechanics or in a classic physics mode.

Why similar: Space 42%, Simulation 22.9%, Strategy 20.2%, Sci-fi 8.3%, Indie 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on physics-based ship building and realistic space maneuvering in a sandbox environment.

Unending Galaxy is a unique space-sim in which you can fill any role from pirate or trader to the leader of a large galactic empire.

Why similar: Strategy 33.2%, Simulation 25.5%, Space 25.4%, Indie 10.1%, Sci-fi 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A sandbox strategy game that emphasizes fleet management and large-scale faction warfare.

From the creators of AI War: Fleet Command comes an all-new grand strategy title with turn-based tactical combat, set in a deep simulation of an entire solar system and its billions of inhabitants. You are the last of a murdered race, determined to unify or destroy the 8 others.

Why similar: Space 32.3%, Strategy 31.9%, Simulation 16.5%, Sci-fi 7.2%, Great Soundtrack 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A unique strategy game that focuses on fleet management and diplomatic tactical combat.

Managing a fleet across a dangerous galaxy. Every star and planet holds untold riches and dangers. Each encounter will require skills in trading, diplomacy, and combat. Allocate power to engines, charge all weapons, and take on the worst the galaxy has to handle.

Why similar: Space 48.2%, Strategy 27.6%, Sci-fi 17.8%, Indie 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: Combines fleet management with exploration and tactical combat, emphasizing crew and ship maintenance.

Design your battleship and fight your way through unforgiving space. This is a tale of a lone spaceship on a centuries-long mission. As the captain, you´ll make strategic decisions, explore unknown sectors, meet allies and enemies, gather resources, technology and crew. To battle stations!

Why similar: Strategy 26.7%, Space 22.2%, Simulation 20.2%, Great Soundtrack 12.6%, Indie 9.2%

Strategy from the front lines! Starpoint Gemini Warlords combines 3rd person capital spaceship combat with 4X strategy and RPG gameplay elements. Build mighty war fleets and send them into battle or lead them into combat yourself. Become the Warlord and conquer the Gemini system!

Why similar: Space 30.5%, Moddable 22.7% ★, Strategy 18.5%, Simulation 14%, Sci-fi 9.8%

Take command of a vast interstellar empire and safeguard your species from total extinction in a procedurally generated 3D galaxy (with the option to flatten it) from 1 System to 10,000+! Prove your species' ingenuity through a deep and intricate combat system where anything (from individual components on ships to the stars themselves)...

Why similar: Strategy 40.3%, Space 36%, Indie 9%, Sci-fi 8%, Great Soundtrack 6.7%

Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 2 is the new real-time strategy game adapted from Games Workshop’s famous tabletop game that portrays the epic space battles of the Warhammer 40,000 universe.

Why similar: Space 55.6%, Strategy 36.5%, Sci-fi 7.9%

A ground-based RTS prequel to the classic Homeworld games. Assemble your fleet and lead them to victory on the shifting sands of Kharak in this compelling strategy game for PC from Blackbird Interactive.

Why similar: Strategy 46.5%, Space 20.7%, Sci-fi 18%, Great Soundtrack 14.8%

As a space bear, human or any other race, venture forth into the galaxy, create custom ships, conquer new worlds, build new colonies and defend your very existence against those who would take what is yours.

Why similar: Strategy 40.2%, Space 39.9%, Sci-fi 11.1%, Indie 8.8%

Take command of Naval Strike Group 7 and lead your fleet to victory in full 3D tactical space combat. Star Hammer: The Vanguard Prophecy is a sci-fi strategy saga that will test your skills as both capital assault ship Captain and naval fleet Commander.

Why similar: Strategy 36%, Space 32.9%, Simulation 23.5%, Sci-fi 7.6%

Battle for galactic dominance in this real-time 4X strategy game with unrivaled scale! You’ll explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate through military force, diplomacy, trade, culture, influence, and other underhanded tactics.

Why similar: Space 52.1%, Strategy 34.3%, Sci-fi 13.6%

Combining the best of space combat and real time strategy. Victory can be tactical, a dogfight or capital ship slugging match - depending on how you decide to achieve it. Space combat on a RTS scale with space sim savagery.

Why similar: Space 33%, Strategy 29.8%, Simulation 22.8%, Sci-fi 8.8%, Indie 5.7%

Dawn of Andromeda is a pausable, real-time 4X space strategy game providing an accessible, fun and immersive experience, introducing fresh ideas to the genre. Build your empire, colonize new planets, interact with other factions and characters, research technologies and build great fleets.

Why similar: Strategy 45.1%, Space 34.2%, Sci-fi 10.8%, Indie 9.8%

Pilot the mecha Strike Suit across massive fleet battles where your dogfighting skills decide Earth's fate. Fast, frantic space combat with capital ship destruction, multiple endings, and a universe that's anything but empty. This is space combat reborn.

Why similar: Space 51.3%, Simulation 15.2%, Sci-fi 14.5%, Great Soundtrack 11.5%, Indie 7.5%

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 49.9%, Simulation 28.6%, Sci-fi 13.2%, Moddable 3.8% ★, Strategy 3.3%

ENDLESS™ Space is a turn-based 4X strategy game, covering the space colonization age in the ENDLESS™ Universe, where you can control every aspect of your civilization as you strive for galactic domination.

Why similar: Strategy 45.2%, Space 34.7%, Sci-fi 10.4%, Great Soundtrack 5.4%, Indie 2.5%

Build and command a fleet of starships and travel between planets as you explore, build, negotiate, and fight to preserve your vision for humanity.

Why similar: Space 47.9%, Strategy 38.4%, Sci-fi 13.8%

From commanding the battle standing on the bridge of your flagship all the way down to tactical infantry firefights - AFF brings together all the combat you ever wanted in a rich science fiction setting. Boarding, pilotable capital ships, deep weapon customization and full AI support included!

Why similar: Space 44.9%, Simulation 24.4%, Sci-fi 19.4%, Indie 11.3%

The Last Starship is a 2D space construction game where you design and upgrade your starship. Choose your path: pirate hunter, miner, engineer, spacebus driver, and more, whilst exploring vibrant star systems. Enjoy a growing sandbox world, with regular free updates. Your cosmic adventure awaits!

Why similar: Space 34.8%, Strategy 25.5%, Simulation 19.6%, Sci-fi 13.7%, Indie 6.4%

Great strategy is timeless. Build, adapt, and defend across dynamic maps, solo or online - every session brings new strategies, new solutions, and new surprises. Now is the perfect time to enter the grid.

Why similar: Space 39.9%, Strategy 33.6%, Sci-fi 18.6%, Indie 7.9%

The Director's Cut of Strike Suit Zero delivers the definitive version with a graphical overhaul, restructured campaign and more content. Pilot the mecha Strike Suit across massive fleet battles where your dogfighting skills will decide Earth's fate.

Why similar: Space 56.6%, Sci-fi 15.9%, Great Soundtrack 12.2%, Indie 7.8%, Simulation 7.6%

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: Strategy 34.3%, Simulation 29.4%, Space 23.9%, Sci-fi 12.4%

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 56.3%, Great Soundtrack 15.8%, Sci-fi 12.9%, Simulation 8.7%, Strategy 3.3%

Ancient Space is a story driven single player real time strategy game where you take command of a fleet embarking on a scientific mission to chart undiscovered reaches of space called ‘The Black Zone’. Overcome overwhelming odds and fight for your life and the survival of your ship and its crew.

Why similar: Space 45.9%, Strategy 41.7%, Sci-fi 10.7%, Indie 1.6%

Includes 47 Steam achievements, leaderboards, and stats!

Why similar: Strategy 75.8%, Sci-fi 20.1%, Space 2.3%, Great Soundtrack 1.8%

Take control of a squadron of ships in full 3D space combat. Explore, battle and trade your way through a pirate, machine and monster-infested solar system.

Why similar: Space 33.7%, Strategy 31.9%, Simulation 15.5%, Sci-fi 10.4%, Indie 8.5%

Unleash your creativity, design your dreadnought with a variety of modules, and have complete control over the function and style of each module. Command your battleship with wisdom and decisiveness. Gallop in the vast galaxy and destroy all enemies.

Why similar: Space 59.2%, Simulation 20.4%, Indie 11.8%, Sci-fi 8.6%

The ultimate space sandbox. Participate in epic fleet battles, form alliances, strive to dominate entire galaxies and harness the universe’s resources for your industrious empire or the destruction of others. Customise your experience, the universe is yours!

Why similar: Space 57.4%, Strategy 13.5%, Sci-fi 12.1%, Simulation 11.7%, Indie 5.3%

Take command of one race to join the struggle for supremacy in the galaxy. As the leader of your empire you are tasked with exploring the stars, colonizing new worlds, managing your empire and conquering whoever dares to oppose you.

Why similar: Strategy 44.4%, Space 39.2%, Indie 9%, Sci-fi 7.4%

Build a civilization that will stand the test of time in the largest space-based strategy game ever! Choose from dozens of unique races and make a name for yourself across the galaxy through diplomacy, espionage, technological advances, and more.

Why similar: Moddable 36.4% ★, Space 28%, Strategy 22.1%, Sci-fi 13.5%

Create your fleet and army, hunt the enemy's fleet, hide your weak squadrons in protected ports until reinforcements arrive, blockade enemy trade routes, struggle for dominance over the seas! Command a battle formation and experience the power of iron and steam!

Why similar: Strategy 55.8%, Simulation 44.2%

Distant Worlds is a vast, pausable real-time 4X space strategy game. Experience the full depth and detail of turn-based strategy, but with the simplicity and ease of real-time, and on the scale of a massively-multiplayer online game.

Why similar: Space 35.9%, Strategy 29%, Simulation 13.2%, Moddable 10.3% ★, Sci-fi 10.2%

Experience life in space using cutting edge drone simulation technology. You can never fail — build ships, make friends, live forever.

Why similar: Space 47.6%, Simulation 23%, Great Soundtrack 12.1%, Sci-fi 8.8%, Indie 8.5%

Habitat is a physics-based space game where you build, fly, and fight with whatever you can find out in space. Upgrade and arm your creations with weapons and structures you find in orbit, fly and explore using rocket physics.Battle deadly enemies in Campaign Mode to save humanity or explore Sandbox Mode for true creative control.

Why similar: Space 40.2%, Strategy 29.8%, Simulation 21.1%, Indie 8.9%