Games Like House of the Dying Sun

EVERSPACE™ combines fast-paced combat with roguelike elements, great visuals and a captivating story. It takes you on a challenging journey through an ever-changing, beautifully crafted universe full of surprises. Shoot, craft and loot your way to victory while the odds are stacked against you.

Why similar: Space 31.9%, Space Sim 27.7% ★, VR 10%, Flight 8%, Action 7%

Why You'll Like It: Combines fast-paced space combat with roguelike elements that demand quick reflexes and tactical resource management.

Master the art of starfighter combat in the authentic piloting experience STAR WARS™: Squadrons. Feel the adrenaline of first-person multiplayer space dogfights alongside your squadron, and buckle up in a thrilling STAR WARS™ story.

Why similar: Space 24.4%, VR 22.2%, Flight 20.8%, Space Sim 10.8% ★, Sci-fi 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: Provides the most immersive cockpit experience with a heavy emphasis on tactical team-based dogfighting.

Take control of Nara on a quest to destroy the dark cult that created her. Unlock devastating weapons & mind-bending abilities in an evolution of the space-combat shooter. Along with Forsaken, her sentient starfighter, explore ancient temples, engage in zero-g combat & venture beyond waking reality.

Why similar: Space 24.7%, Space Sim 24.3% ★, Action 18%, Flight 11.2%, Indie 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Offers high-octane, arcade-style space combat with a focus on fast-paced maneuvers and supernatural abilities.

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 47.5% ★, Space 24%, VR 11.2%, Simulation 6.4%, Sci-fi 6%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive space simulation that offers an unparalleled sense of scale and cockpit immersion for dedicated pilots.

Project Wingman is a flight action game that lets you take the seat of advanced fighter jets and become a true ace. Fight in various missions and gamemodes ranging from intense aerial dogfights to large scale ground assault in an alternate scorched earth setting.

Why similar: Flight 34.6%, VR 24.7%, Action 8.8%, Simulation 8.5%, Great Soundtrack 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: While set in the atmosphere, it perfectly captures the high-intensity 'ace pilot' fantasy and tactical mission structure of House of the Dying Sun.

In the year 2299, an interstellar war rages on. In a bid to save Earth from destruction, you must take control of the Strike Suit – a revolutionary fighter craft with the ability to transform into a lethal suit of space armor.

Why similar: Space 34.7%, Space Sim 22.7% ★, Flight 11%, Action 10.2%, Sci-fi 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: Features intense arcade space combat with the unique ability to transform your ship into a mech for tactical versatility.

BattleGroupVR is a first person real-time space strategy where you lead a fleet of powerful warships into battle from the bridge of your own flagship. Assemble your fleet, upgrade your load-outs, train your captains, engage the enemy and secure the sector. Try not to go down with the ship.

Why similar: Space Sim 36.4% ★, VR 20.2%, Space 18.8%, Simulation 6.4%, Sci-fi 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the tactical command aspect of space warfare, allowing you to direct fleets from a cockpit perspective in VR.

Jump in your Minos Starfighter and blast your enemies into space dust in virtual reality. Maintain law and order at the mysterious and beautiful edge of inhabited space as you complete increasingly difficult contracts for the United Trade Consortium.

Why similar: Space Sim 22.5% ★, VR 17.8%, Space 16.9%, Flight 11.1%, Simulation 11%

Why You'll Like It: A dedicated VR space shooter that emphasizes cockpit immersion and arcade-style dogfighting mechanics.

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 40.8% ★, Space 24.8%, Action 9.8%, Sci-fi 7.8%, Indie 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A polished arcade space shooter that focuses on mission-based combat and ship customization.

FreeSpace 2, the follow up to the classic Descent: FreeSpace – The Great War is ready to engage you in the second round. Follow the Grand Terran Vasudan Alliance further into the mysteries of the Shivans. Get your flight stick and hit the flight deck. The last time was just a warm up.

Why similar: Space 40.2%, Space Sim 28.5% ★, Simulation 10.3%, Sci-fi 10.2%, Action 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A legendary tactical space combat simulator that remains the gold standard for mission-based starfighter gameplay.

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 38.5%, Simulation 15.3%, Sci-fi 14.5%, Action 13%, Indie 7%

Why You'll Like It: Blends tactical space combat with large-scale infantry battles, capturing the feeling of being part of a larger galactic conflict.

A new six-degree-of-freedom shooter with intuitive controls, amazing lighting and graphics. From the creators of Descent, Overload is the best zero-gravity robot-blasting combat ever.

Why similar: VR 33.6%, Space 20.4%, Action 14.7%, Sci-fi 12.2%, Great Soundtrack 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A modern 6DOF shooter that mirrors the intense, disorienting, and high-speed combat found in space dogfighting.

Space Pirate Trainer is the official trainer for wannabe space pirates in VR. Pick up your blasters, put on your sneakers, and dance your way into the Space Pirate Trainer hall of fame.

Why similar: VR 58%, Space 20.3%, Action 8.3%, Shooter 4.4%, Great Soundtrack 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: A high-intensity VR arcade shooter that captures the pure adrenaline of dodging and firing in a space setting.

Become the Captain of an interstellar cruiser and journey across the galaxy to save the Republic. During your journey you will have to make important decisions, improve the weaponry of your ship and fight against numerous enemies.

Why similar: Space Sim 36.1% ★, Space 29.4%, Simulation 10.3%, Action 6.4%, Sci-fi 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A space RPG that features tactical combat and fleet management, emphasizing the role of a ship captain.

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 42.8%, Space Sim 31.2% ★, Sci-fi 8.5%, Great Soundtrack 5.3%, Simulation 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on broadside combat and mercenary life, providing a great sense of scale and atmosphere in space.

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: Space Sim 42.2% ★, Space 19.3%, Flight 12.6%, Simulation 8.1%, Sci-fi 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: Combines tactical space combat with strategy elements, allowing you to command ships while participating in the action.

The Battle of Sol is an intense space action game where you participate in epic capital ship battles, thrilling dogfights, space station raids, and much more as you liberate humanity's solar system from enemies determined to bring us to its fiery end.

Why similar: Space Sim 34.4% ★, Space 24.2%, Simulation 18.6%, Action 10.8%, Sci-fi 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A mission-based tactical space shooter that emphasizes protecting capital ships and strategic positioning.

Activate your Neural Link to gain an omniscient view of the battlefield. Experience the conflict at any scale, as you plot the course that will lead your fleet to victory. Eternal Starlight is a tactical space combat game, built from the ground up for VR.

Why similar: Space Sim 31.2% ★, VR 25%, Space 20%, Simulation 5.9%, Sci-fi 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical space RTS designed for VR that allows you to manipulate the battlefield from a god-like perspective.

Welcome to Descent™ - 27 levels of the most mind-bending, stomach-churning action game ever. Featuring true 3-Dimensional worlds and six degrees of freedom.

Why similar: Space 40.9%, Action 16.3%, Flight 15.4%, Shooter 14.7%, Sci-fi 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: The classic 6DOF shooter that serves as the spiritual ancestor to many tactical space combat games.

A linear, story-driven space sim in the style of 90s classics like X-Wing and Wing Commander. As a newly qualified Alliance pilot, you find yourself caught up in a plot to break the fragile peace between two galactic superpowers.

Why similar: Space Sim 31.9% ★, Space 18.5%, VR 15.4%, Flight 15.3%, Shooter 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A modern space shooter that focuses on PVE combat and tactical mission objectives.

A single-developer passion project. A seamless full scale solar system. Thrilling action. Be part of an incredible journey as a Universe is built from the ground up!

Why similar: Space 42.6%, Space Sim 28.2% ★, Sci-fi 8.4%, Action 5.1%, Indie 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: Offers seamless space exploration and ship-based combat with a focus on physics and immersion.

X Rebirth VR Edition is tailored to be an immersive VR experience, based on X Rebirth: Home of Light. TRADE, FIGHT, BUILD, THINK in the X Universe - the biggest sandbox this side of the galaxy.

Why similar: Space Sim 40.7% ★, VR 29.2%, Simulation 11.7%, Space 8.7%, Action 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on cockpit-based simulation and trading in a vast, interconnected space universe.

Be part of the action! SPACE RIFT is the first part of a breathtaking action space adventure with a captivating story specifically designed for Virtual Reality!Experience the excitement of flying through the expanses of our galaxy up close in your own cockpit and join the fight for the freedom of humanity on Mars!

Why similar: VR 35.6%, Space Sim 24.1% ★, Space 14.8%, Simulation 13.9%, Action 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven VR space combat game that focuses on the experience of being a pilot in a war-torn galaxy.

Sublevel Zero Redux is a roguelite six-degree-of-freedom shooter in a universe where reality is falling apart. Use your zero-g gunship to fight through a vast underground facility, looting advanced weapons to destroy hordes of deadly enemies.

Why similar: VR 45.4%, Sci-fi 17.4%, Shooter 13.8%, Action 9.1%, Indie 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A 6DOF roguelike that focuses on intense, claustrophobic combat and ship upgrades.

A hardcore flight simulator for VR! Get in the cockpit, pilot a ship, and navigate hazardous environments on a journey to become an expert docker!

Why similar: Space Sim 29.5% ★, VR 19.1%, Space 18.9%, Flight 15.1%, Simulation 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: An immersive simulation that focuses on the technical aspects of maneuvering and docking spacecraft in VR.

CDF Starfighter VR Remastered is a VR space combat simulator that puts you in the cockpit of the CDF`s most advanced starfighters. Engage a variety of enemies in 4 different game modes and play the part of Lt. Rodgers in the extensive VR Campaign Mode.

Why similar: VR 32.3%, Space 23%, Simulation 18.9%, Action 11.1%, Sci-fi 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A cockpit-based space combat simulator that emphasizes realistic flight models and mission variety.

This VR title is a unique room-scale third-person shooter. Control the Nightstar by moving your Motion Controller in space, shooting a vast variety of enemies, and avoiding obstacles and enemy fire. Play through 8 levels of non-stop action and immortalize your name on the global leaderboard!

Why similar: VR 28.5%, Space Sim 22.7% ★, Space 18%, Action 10.1%, Indie 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A VR-focused space combat game that emphasizes arcade action and rapid-fire dogfighting.

3030 Deathwar is a unique mix of Adventure and Space Sim. Explore star systems, mine and hunt pirates in top-down mode. Leave your ship and switch into classic Adventuring mode, where you explore derelicts, talk to shady characters or head over to the space bar for a drink.

Why similar: Space 32%, Space Sim 30.3% ★, Simulation 11.8%, Sci-fi 7.8%, Action 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world space adventure that mixes exploration with arcade-style combat and trading.

Equipped with cutting-edge salvaging tech, carve & slice spaceships to recover valuable materials. Upgrade your gear to take on more lucrative contracts and pay your billion credits debt to LYNX Corp!

Why similar: Space 34.4%, Space Sim 32.7% ★, Simulation 12.7%, Sci-fi 11%, First-Person 3.2%

Experience epic space battles while piloting a small, fast fighter ship as part of a fleet that lashes out against enemy factions across stunning procedurally generated star systems in Disputed Space.

Why similar: Space Sim 29.7% ★, Space 22.8%, Action 12.4%, Indie 7.5%, Shooter 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style space shooter that focuses on quick, accessible combat encounters.

Immerse yourself in massive fleet battles where your dog-fighting skills will directly affect the fate of the cosmos.

Why similar: Space 34.1%, Space Sim 19.4% ★, Flight 10.7%, Sci-fi 8.4%, Action 7.8%

Your journey to building a vast space empire begins behind the controls of a single ship. Explore the stars, trade goods, fight battles, build stations, buy and equip ships, and command fleets in a living, fully simulated universe that reacts to your decisions.

Why similar: Space Sim 44.2% ★, Space 21.7%, Flight 11.9%, Simulation 8.8%, Sci-fi 5.3%

Become a Captain! Fly your ship and command your crew as you compete to become Champion in a winner-takes-all reality show. Build relationships and plot betrayals to avoid getting voted off the season and become the last captain standing. Optional VR support.

Why similar: Space Sim 25.4% ★, Space 13.4%, VR 13.2%, Flight 11.4%, Action 9.7%

Space Battle VR is an action shooter set in space. It supports VR controllers to give you a real feel how it is to be a spaceship pilot. You can truly feel the cosmos with this game. Jump into an awesome adventure, help mankind, win a war, bring freedom and happiness to the universe. People need you!

Why similar: Space Sim 26.9% ★, VR 17.8%, Space 16%, Flight 11.8%, Action 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 33.7%, Space Sim 23.9% ★, Simulation 17%, Action 9.3%, Sci-fi 7.8%

Skin Deep is an immersive first-person shooter. We got sneezing. We got things getting stuck in your feet. Stalk through a vast non-linear starship and sneak, subvert, and sabotage to survive in this stellar sandbox. You're outnumbered, outgunned, and have no shoes. Welcome to Skin Deep!

Why similar: Space 40.2%, Sci-fi 18.1%, Shooter 12%, Action 10.2%, Tactical 7.2%

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

Why similar: Space 37.4%, Space Sim 27.3% ★, Simulation 19.3%, Sci-fi 9.4%, Strategy 4.2%

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 38.7%, Space Sim 28.9% ★, Simulation 16.2%, Sci-fi 8.9%, Action 5.7%

An indie space-sim and strategy game featuring ship and fleet combat mixed with RTS elements. Complete contracts and Claim sectors for your faction in the near-future, where resource exploiting corporations are in a state of constant conflict over territory control.

Why similar: Space Sim 50.2% ★, Space 24.1%, Sci-fi 7.6%, Action 6%, Indie 3.7%

Crying Suns is a tactical rogue-lite that puts you in the role of a space fleet commander as you explore a mysteriously fallen empire. In this story rich experience inspired by Dune and Foundation, each successful run will uncover the truth about the Empire... and yourself as well.

Why similar: Space 55.6%, Sci-fi 17.3%, Tactical 9.8%, Indie 8.6%, Strategy 6%

Nova Drift distills the mechanical depth and strategy of an ARPG into classic arcade space combat. Control an endlessly evolving bio-mechanical ship, face legions of strange and deadly foes, and ride the wake of a dying star across the void.

Why similar: Space 52.2%, Shooter 15.9%, Action 13.8%, Indie 7.7%, Great Soundtrack 7.3%

Heat Signature is a game from the developers of Gunpoint where you break into spaceships, make terrible mistakes, and think of clever ways out of them. You take a mission, fly to the target ship, sneak inside, and make clever use of your gadgets to distract, ambush and take out the crew.

Why similar: Space 56.2%, Sci-fi 13.3%, Action 11.6%, Indie 8.5%, Tactical 4.5%

Redout: Space Assault is arcade space battle, coupling the trademark Redout adrenaline with the thrill of combat. Outsmart, outmaneuver, overpower, outclass your opponents in lightning-fast, adrenaline-inducing single-player space combat.

Why similar: Space Sim 40.9% ★, Space 23.6%, Simulation 10%, Sci-fi 8.1%, Action 6.1%

Take on the role of the Lieutenant Commander, ace fighter pilot, as you search for a new home, battle a mysterious enemy, and rescue humanity from a fiery end.

Why similar: Simulation 33%, Space 32.2%, Action 20.6%, Indie 14.3%

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 60.8%, Action 10%, Sci-fi 7%, Indie 5.9%, Shooter 4.6%

Experience fast action, thrilling levels, spectacular explosions and lots of pew-pew-pew. Star Horizon is a reboot for the on-rails space shooter genre.

Why similar: Space Sim 32.4% ★, Space 30.1%, Simulation 12.6%, Sci-fi 9.1%, Action 8.4%

A fun, addicting & high-adrenaline dog-fighting 'sim-lite' horde-mode game. Worlds At War thrusts the player into the aftermath of an alien invasion. A multi-national ragtag group of surviving fighter pilots and crew man a small carrier-group, roaming the oceans, trying to survive against all odds.

Why similar: VR 40.3%, Simulation 18.9%, Flight 12.8%, Action 11.8%, Indie 7.6%

Pilot drones into derelict spaceships to find the means to survive and piece together how the universe became a giant graveyard.

Why similar: Space 57.4%, Simulation 17.1%, Sci-fi 13.4%, Tactical 7.6%, Strategy 4.5%

Command an ancient starship and fight your way to the heart of a dying Empire. Fend off attacks from demented cultists, craven space pirates, and xenophobic Imperial soldiers. Discover powerful artifacts and use them to build your ship into a fearsome war engine.

Why similar: Space 59.1%, Sci-fi 14.8%, Simulation 12.9%, Tactical 6.6%, Strategy 4.9%

Ok, cadet. This is it. All your training has brought you to this point - you are here for one reason only: to be the best.Strike Suit Infinity is a frantic high score chaser where your skill is the only thing that matters. Whatever combat experience you have had so far is considered irrelevant.

Why similar: Space 41%, Action 15.8%, Flight 9.9%, Sci-fi 9.3%, Indie 8%

Astrox Imperium is a relaxing space game where you fly around a generated universe. Mining, Fighting, Building, Exploring, and Surviving. What makes this game unique? You have complete control of how it plays. A robust sandbox and lots of MOD tools. Make it your game, and play it your own way.

Why similar: Space Sim 41.8% ★, Space 37%, Simulation 11.6%, Sci-fi 4.7%, Indie 3.8%

Two teams of players control their capital ship in an epic battle. Customize your ship, control its movement, weapons, and energy distribution or go to one of the hangars to join the battle in a smaller fighter!

Why similar: Space Sim 42.3% ★, Space 20.9%, Simulation 8.3%, Sci-fi 7.6%, Action 6.1%

Soar through the air and decimate their fleet. Fight off a never-ending onslaught of robotic enemies by combining devastating firepower and unparalleled mobility.

Why similar: VR 34.1%, Space 17.3%, Flight 13.6%, Action 12.5%, Indie 7.8%

EVERSPACE 2 is a fast-paced single-player spaceship shooter with exploration in space and on planets, tons of loot, RPG elements, mining, and crafting. Experience an exciting sci-fi story set in a vivid, handcrafted open world full of secrets, puzzles, and perils.

Why similar: Space 37.5%, Flight 21.6%, Simulation 11.1%, Shooter 11%, Sci-fi 9.2%

The skies are aflame and the seas will overflow with wreckage in Vlambeer’s stylish arcade shooter LUFTRAUSERS! Take to the skies in customized fighter planes to battle battleships, submarines, and rival aces for glory, honor, and high scores.

Why similar: Flight 23.4%, Action 21.2%, Great Soundtrack 20.2%, Indie 15%, Shooter 11.8%

A modern twist on arcade shooters realized in VR. SHOOT. DESTROY. EQUIP. REPEAT. Command a heavily armed battlecruiser as you forge a fleet capable of stopping the enemy A.I. that has decimated mankind. Only with this alliance can you hope to bring humanity back from the brink.

Why similar: VR 41.3%, Space 31.4%, Action 19%, Shooter 8.3%

The life of an independent mercenary is rarely without excitement. Your spacecraft awaits and your adventure begins in the Sapphire star system.

Why similar: Space Sim 33.5% ★, Space 32.5%, Simulation 13.2%, Flight 7.2%, Sci-fi 6.2%

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 61.3%, Sci-fi 13.8%, Great Soundtrack 8.3%, Simulation 6.6%, Strategy 4.9%