- #1 Space Sim Tycoon
97% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: SuperChicken Productions LLC
Windows
Space Sim Tycoon – A sandbox transportation tycoon game where you can explore forbidden planets, gather resources, craft goods, and establish routes to manage your space empire.
Why similar: Space Sim 26.8% ★, Sandbox 14.2%, Automation 11.5%, Management 8.7%, Simulation 6.7%
- #2 Galactic Merchant
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sophism Games
Windows
Galactic Merchant is sci-fi business simulator (a.k.a space tycoon game). Starting from single ship startup you can grow it to intergalactic monopoly. To do so, you could trade, mine, produce goods, smuggle, rob, give bribes, engage in politics, save planets and use many other options.
Why similar: Trading 25% ★, Space Sim 19.2% ★, Automation 17.1%, Economy 13.8%, Management 11%
- #3 Cosmonautica
96% matchMixed48% of 1,184 reviews2015
Dev: Chasing Carrots
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Cosmonautica is a fresh take on space trading in a procedurally generated universe, paired with quirky humor for your intergalactic enjoyment.
Why similar: Trading 23.5% ★, Space Sim 19.9% ★, Economy 14.5%, Management 9.4%, Sandbox 8.1%
- #4 Trade Anchor
95% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Lemuria
Windows · Mac · Linux
Amidst powerful alien empires, you are among the first humans in this corner of the procedurally generated galaxy. Trade and explore. With no combat, your success hinges on mastering complex alien economies and navigating intricate politics. Can you carve out a place for humanity in the cosmos?
Why similar: Trading 32.1% ★, Economy 12.1%, Space Sim 11.1% ★, Management 10.9%, Sci-fi 6.9%
- #5 Star Life
94% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: 21HOBNAILS
Windows
Star Life is a space sandbox RPG where you start on a planet and carve your own path. Develop skills through "learn by doing," influence dynamic economies, schedule your life with the "Life Planner," and face the challenges of space. Balance risk and survival in a universe shaped by your choices.
Why similar: Trading 18.3% ★, Space Sim 17.7% ★, Economy 16.2%, Sandbox 13%, Automation 11.4%
- #6 X: Beyond the Frontier
94% matchMostly Positive75% of 382 reviews2010
Dev: Egosoft
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 39%
The Human Race had advanced to the point where we could travel among the stars, we developed giant automated machines to help us colonise other worlds, but there was a fault in their programming and they turned and attacked. Forcing us to lay a trap to protect Earth and exiling the Human race to stay on Earth once again.
Why similar: Space Sim 23.8% ★, Trading 21.9% ★, Economy 13.2%, Sandbox 9.6%, Space 8.8%
- #7 X4: Foundations
93% matchMostly Positive80% of 27,985 reviews2018
Dev: Egosoft
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 94.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 25.3% ★, Trading 23.2% ★, Economy 16.2%, Sandbox 12.4%, Management 6.6%
- #8 European Logistics Tycoon
92% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2026
Dev: Warnicke Gamedesign
Windows
Build your own logistics company, plan deliveries across European cities, and manage vehicles, drivers, and costs. Accept contracts, optimize routes, and make smart business decisions to grow your company step by step.
Why similar: Economy 24.7%, Automation 20.1%, Trading 20% ★, Management 14.6%, Sandbox 12.8%
- #9 Spaceport Trading Company
91% matchPositive84% of 37 reviews2023
Dev: Digital Tectonics, LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Become spacefaring merchant in a galaxy filled with diverse planets, each with its own economy, resources, and challenges. Amass wealth and reputation by trading goods, negotiating with factions, and navigating the intricacies of interstellar commerce.
Why similar: Space Sim 21.6% ★, Trading 21.5% ★, Economy 15.8%, Sandbox 12.7%, Top-Down 5.3%
- #10 X2: The Threat
91% matchVery Positive83% of 518 reviews2006
Dev: Egosoft
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 35%
X²: The Threat is of a new generation of space simulator games, you play the role of Julian Gardna who continues the story set by X: Beyond The Frontier. The updated graphics engine gives the universe a fresher feel with newly designed ships and stations adding to the complexity of the universe.
Why similar: Space Sim 23.2% ★, Trading 19.5% ★, Economy 15.2%, Sandbox 10.8%, Space 10%
- #11 Iskhaar3D
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kaan Özgül
Windows
An in-depth space and economy simulation meets simple twin-stick controls. Iskhaari people have been exiled by the Khanid Emperor to a contested region of the galaxy. Through the means of military, economy and politics conquer this region for the House of Iskhaar.
Why similar: Space Sim 21.7% ★, Trading 21.3% ★, Economy 15.3%, Sandbox 13.7%, Action RPG 8.2%
- #12 X3: Reunion
90% matchMostly Positive72% of 725 reviews2006
Dev: Egosoft
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 36 minMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 41%
X3: Reunion continues the epic space saga, blending deep space trading and intense real-time combat. Explore a vast universe, establish your empire, and shape the new frontier. With enhanced graphics and intricate economies, it's a journey of strategy, simulation, and interstellar intrigue.
Why similar: Space Sim 29% ★, Economy 16%, Trading 12.8% ★, Sandbox 12.8%, Space 10%
- #13 Astral Enterprises
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cosmic Fin Studios
Windows · Mac
Design, build, and optimize intricate, space-efficient factories in a unique grid-based puzzle system. Master complex supply chains and dominate a living interstellar economy to build your corporate empire. Conquer the cosmos alone or with friends.
Why similar: Economy 19.2%, Automation 18.9%, Management 15%, Trading 12.6% ★, Space Sim 8.7% ★
- #14 Star Traders: Frontiers
88% matchVery Positive84% of 3,754 reviews2018
Dev: Trese Brothers
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 24.5 hrs≥1hr: 74%
You are the captain of a starship venturing through a massive open universe. Customize your crew and take command at the helm of your very own ship as you explore a galaxy torn apart by internal strife, alien threats, and political intrigue.
Why similar: Trading 20.7% ★, Space Sim 19.8% ★, Economy 11.3%, Sandbox 10.2%, Management 9.6%
- #15 Stardust Origins
87% matchMostly Positive73% of 22 reviews2022
Dev: Nikolaj Piet PaghPub: PetskullGames
Windows
You are a pilot, seeking revenge on your deceitful father who threw you into unknown space. Can you find your way back and get revenge? Experience a mix of 2D topdown space adventure and explore planets to discover quests, negotiate trades, mine, hunt and survive in an expanding universe.
Why similar: Trading 25.5% ★, Space Sim 25.5% ★, Top-Down 8.6%, Space 7.2%, Sci-fi 6%
- #16 Interstellar Inn
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kunaya
Windows
Interstellar Inn is a 2D hotel building and management sim in space.
Why similar: Space Sim 21.3% ★, Economy 21.2%, Sandbox 19.5%, Management 13.3%, Space 5.7%
- #17 Interstellar Transport Company
86% matchMixed67% of 408 reviews2019
Dev: MT Worlds
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Build a galactic transportation empire and supply humanity with everything it needs to colonize the stars. In this sci-fi logistics simulator, grow your company from a local transport agency into an interstellar logistics behemoth! Singleplayer, vs AI, and online multiplayer.
Why similar: Trading 26.5% ★, Space Sim 14.4% ★, Economy 14.3%, Management 13%, Space 9.3%
- #18 Epic Space Trader
84% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: Digital Tectonics, LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Commanding a starship, you’ll trade goods across the galaxy, evade cosmic threats, and grow your trading empire. Do you have what it takes to outmaneuver rivals and become a trading legend? Take command of your destiny in Epic Space Trader, your journey to the stars begins now!
Why similar: Space Sim 26.4% ★, Economy 20.5%, Management 13.1%, Sci-fi 7.4%, Top-Down 6.7%
- #19 X3: Terran Conflict
85% matchVery Positive85% of 2,841 reviews2008
Dev: Egosoft
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 32.2 hrs≥1hr: 51%
It is the year 2938. The long wished-for encounter of the X Universe and the Earth holds both joy and sorrow for the people. Despite flourishing trade, the clash of the diverse races, cultures and life forms creates new tensions, mistrust and open conflict that need to be overcome!
Why similar: Space Sim 24% ★, Trading 20.1% ★, Sandbox 14.2%, Space 11.7%, Economy 11%
- #20 Starship Contractor: Galactic Tycoon
84% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Decha Studio/Rashaun
Windows
Shape the Galactic Arms Race. As CEO of a private space arms company, design modular ships, research breakthrough tech, and win faction tenders. Outmaneuver rivals in prototype races and make critical choices that make every playthrough unique, from a startup to galactic dominance.
Why similar: Trading 21.4% ★, Economy 19.1%, Space Sim 17.7% ★, Management 12.1%, Sandbox 9.4%
- #21 Your Spaceport!
83% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2023
Dev: LokaFab
Windows
Manage your very own space station in this Tycoon game. Sell fuel and repairs to the visitors. Manufacture and research new ways to defend your business and make more money while balancing your relations towards other factions. Survive against all odds.
Why similar: Space Sim 23% ★, Economy 17.5%, Trading 16.1% ★, Sandbox 13.6%, Management 7.8%
- #22 Capital Command
82% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Hellride GamesPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Take the helm of a state-of-the-art warship as you fight epic space battles in a sandbox campaign. Upgrade and customize your ship, master the art of maneuvering, and use a blend of tactical prowess and heavy firepower to overcome deadly threats.
Why similar: Space Sim 24.4% ★, Trading 21.3% ★, Economy 14.9%, Sandbox 11.6%, Management 8.2%
- #23 Space Supermarket Simulator
81% matchMostly Positive75% of 12 reviews2026
Dev: Mythforge Games
Windows
Run your own supermarket in outer space. Keep shelves stocked and nicely organized. Supply your store with drone delivery. Will you take the duty of running a space supermarket?
Why similar: Trading 27.6% ★, Space Sim 20.7% ★, Economy 20.4%, Sandbox 11.2%, Simulation 7.1%
- #24 Port Aphelion
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: John Pile Jr
Windows
Port Aphelion is a trading-simulation and adventure game where players build their economic empire through honest trade, smuggling, bounty-hunting, or all-out piracy!
Why similar: Economy 19.6%, Automation 13.2%, Sandbox 12.5%, Space Sim 10% ★, Management 8.7%
- #25 Droneboi: Conquest
80% matchMostly Positive74% of 43 reviews2022
Dev: Rizen Planet Studios
Windows
Build, fly, and battle in Droneboi: Conquest - the ultimate space sandbox game! Explore Conquest, engage in combat, and upgrade your ship. Start your space journey today!
Why similar: Space Sim 20.5% ★, Trading 20.1% ★, Automation 17%, Economy 16.2%, Sandbox 12.8%
- #26 Planet Factory
78% matchPositive89% of 27 reviews2024
Dev: SupremeGuardianGames
Windows
A small quick game about building a factory to launch planets into a solar system! Grow your base and increase production to make the ultimate factory for launching planets!
Why similar: Space Sim 32.6% ★, Sandbox 17.5%, Strategy 12.4%, Management 10.6%, Simulation 8.2%
- #27 Stellar Trader
79% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: ParaVerseLabPub: Spiral Up Games
Windows
See the galaxy through the eyes of a trader. Hundreds of years after humanity took to the stars, you're free to buy, fight, explore, and build your way to power. Shape economies, form alliances, and influence the systems that control trade, tech, and politics.
Why similar: Space Sim 29.6% ★, Trading 27.8% ★, Economy 17.8%, Space 6.5%, Strategy 6.3%
- #28 X: Tension
81% matchMostly Positive77% of 135 reviews2010
Dev: Egosoft
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 15%
X-Tension is the eagerly awaited expansion pack to X: Beyond the Frontier. The expansion is not limited by a linear plot line but makes use of new ways to expand your empire. You can now take part in missions that are offered to you throughout the game.
Why similar: Space Sim 33.1% ★, Economy 15.5%, Sandbox 12.9%, Strategy 10.5%, Simulation 9.7%
- #29 Asteroid Rodeo
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Buried Signal Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Tame spinning asteroids with harpoons and thrusters. Mine them for profit. Upgrade your ship. A physics sandbox where every rock fights back.
Why similar: Space Sim 24.7% ★, Trading 20.1% ★, Economy 16.6%, Sandbox 13.3%, Procedural Generation 9%
- #30 Patrician III
79% matchVery Positive82% of 980 reviews2010
Dev: Ascaron Entertainment ltd.Pub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 40%
Become a fellow of the famous medieval Hanse trading association in the 13th century. Manage the politics, prestige and economic success in your city and the known parts of Europe!
Why similar: Trading 38.7% ★, Economy 25.4%, Management 15.3%, Strategy 11.6%, Simulation 6.5%
- #31 Solar Baron
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Preon Studio
Windows
As head of an interplanetary corporation, your goal is to extract resources from across the solar system and bring them home faster and cheaper than your competitors. Construct trade depots and colonies. Build rockets and spaceports. Master realistic orbital mechanics and maximize profits.
Why similar: Space Sim 25.1% ★, Automation 20.1%, Economy 13.9%, Management 11.5%, Sandbox 9.9%
- #32 Calling Home
76% matchMixed45% of 20 reviews2023
Dev: Crystal Fox GmbH
Windows
Calling Home is an exciting sci-fi simulation resource management game that draws heavily from games in the factory-building and exploration genres, providing a thrilling mix of building your base, researching, factory management, puzzle solving, exploration, and resource gathering.
Why similar: Space Sim 33.8% ★, Sandbox 17.2%, Automation 17%, Strategy 8.8%, Top-Down 6.9%
- #33 Helium Rain
77% 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 48.4% ★, Trading 15.3% ★, Space 9.8%, Strategy 9.3%, Economy 8.8%
- #34 Rionag: Survey Fleet
75% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Reul Games
Windows · Linux
Rionag: Survey Fleet is a top-down starship builder and logistics game where it's your job to balance the needs of the crews with cutting-edge equipment on board. Unlock tech that adds new capabilities for your ships to go through hazardous environments, enabling you to explore new worlds.
Why similar: Space Sim 32.6% ★, Automation 17.8%, Economy 15.5%, Management 9.9%, Space 5.2%
- #35 orbit.industries
76% matchMixed61% of 87 reviews2022
Dev: LAB132Pub: Klabater
Windows · Linux
🚀 Become a Space Pioneer by building and managing a station of your own on the orbit of distant planets! Focus on design and management or fulfill objectives to progress. 🛰️ Explore, Build and Prosper!
Why similar: Space Sim 23.2% ★, Automation 16.6%, Economy 13%, Management 10.3%, Sandbox 9.9%
- #36 Star Haul Tycoon
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: sugames
Windows · Linux
Star Haul Tycoon is a narrative logistics sim where efficiency is the only path to profit. Connect planets, manage a fleet of transport ships and optimize complex supply chains. In an economy where fuel equals money, you must pay off your massive corporate debt to a supervisor who's always watching.
Why similar: Automation 27%, Economy 25.7%, Management 15.8%, Strategy 9.6%, Sandbox 7.8%
- #37 Deep Space Outpost
75% matchPositive82% of 17 reviews2022
Dev: Niris Games
Windows · Linux
Deep Space Outpost is a space station building & survival game, involving resource and base management. Build your space station tile by tile, mine asteroids, refine materials and keep your station operational.
Why similar: Space Sim 24.3% ★, Trading 19.3% ★, Economy 14.4%, Sandbox 12.4%, Procedural Generation 7.5%
- #38 HAS Galactics
73% match7 user reviews29% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: HAS Games
Windows
HAS Galactics is a top-down factory builder. Design your own rocket, automate your production lines, balance your reputation between the Galactic Factions and complete daring missions. Start from a humble beginning… to a thriving galactic mega-factory!
Why similar: Automation 22.8%, Space Sim 22.7% ★, Management 9.8%, Economy 9.7%, Sandbox 7.6%
- #39 Hired Stars
72% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Mark Kaps
Windows
HIRED STARS is an isometric single player RTS game in an open, randomly generated sandbox universe. You take control of a small mercenary force. Plunder trade routes, attack pirates, fight the Empire or follow the story. Conquer or buy new ships and equipment. Recruit new captains and level them.
Why similar: Space Sim 28.2% ★, Trading 19.4% ★, Sandbox 12.5%, Management 11.6%, Procedural Generation 8.8%
- #40 Blockchain Tycoon
73% matchMixed48% of 52 reviews2021
Dev: Wamill
Windows · Mac
Blockchain Tycoon is the cryptocurrency simulation game where you build and manage your own mining operation. Create your own coin, mine it, invest in other coins, upgrade and overclock GPUs or you can just HODL.
Why similar: Trading 26.4% ★, Economy 21.5%, Automation 16.5%, Management 14%, Sandbox 12.6%
- #41 Drifter
74% matchMixed54% of 208 reviews2014
Dev: Celsius Game Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Drifter is an open-world sandbox space trading game with a procedurally-generated galaxy 100,000 light years across made up of tens of thousands of star systems to explore and features an original soundtrack by composer Danny Baranowsky.
Why similar: Space Sim 24% ★, Trading 23.8% ★, Sandbox 20.5%, Space 9.7%, Procedural Generation 8.2%
- #42 Prosperous Universe
71% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,030 reviews2022
Dev: simulogics
Windows
In Prosperous Universe start your galactic empire by trading on the real-time market exchange with other real players. Build your 1st base from humble beginnings & watch as your business flourishes with complex supply chain strategies. Economics, politics & realism fuel this immersive business MMO.
Why similar: Trading 22.5% ★, Space Sim 19.9% ★, Economy 17.5%, Sandbox 12.1%, Management 9.7%
- #43 Weird Wormholes
71% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2024
Dev: KelpMine
Windows · Linux
Weird Wormholes is a casual game about traveling through wormholes to try and get back home. Use your ship to mine planets for resources and process these resources into components to enable your travels.
Why similar: Space Sim 38.5% ★, Sandbox 20.4%, Economy 15%, Management 9.3%, Top-Down 7.2%
- #44 Orbit Zero
71% matchPositive83% of 18 reviews2023
Dev: Kaan Özgül
Windows
Create a Company, Build structures, Collect Resources, Make Investments and Speculate on Assets. Carefully manage your Workforce, Finances, Resources, Shareholders, BOD & Political Partnerships.
Why similar: Space Sim 21.4% ★, Trading 21.4% ★, Economy 16.5%, Sandbox 13.7%, Management 10.3%
- #45 The Last Starship
69% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,419 reviews2026
Dev: Introversion Software
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 Sim 27.1% ★, Automation 14.5%, Sandbox 13.9%, Management 8.4%, Top-Down 7.2%
- #46 Wayward Terran Frontier: Zero Falls
73% matchMixed68% of 536 reviews2016
Dev: Reason Generator Inc.
Windows
2d space combat like no other. From the perspective of a single crew member, explore the fully destructible interior of any ship in a massive living world. Engage in space combat with no hitpoints where you know your enemy is dead when you see them fall out of their ship into the cold dark of space.
Why similar: Space Sim 34.2% ★, Trading 19.8% ★, Sandbox 16.5%, Top-Down 7.2%, Space 6.2%
- #47 Deep Claims
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Promination Studios
Windows
Deep Claims is a space exploration game where you upgrade your ship and equipment in order to mine increasingly valuable and hazardous asteroids. Can you make it to the core?
Why similar: Space Sim 28.9% ★, Sandbox 20%, Management 19.2%, Procedural Generation 8.7%, Space 7.2%
- #48 Interstellar Pilot 2
70% matchVery Positive92% of 153 reviews2023
Dev: Pixelfactor Ltd.
Windows
The hit mobile game Interstellar Pilot 2 has come to Steam. Join the TEF forces heading to the Gatopean sector to find a new home for mankind. Play how you like in this open world space-sim developed by Pixelfactor.
Why similar: Space Sim 37.9% ★, Sandbox 20.7%, Strategy 13.5%, Simulation 9.1%, Space 6%
- #49 Startron
68% matchPositive100% of 23 reviews2025
Dev: Rogo DariusPub: Rogo Digital
Windows · Linux
Startron is an ASCII-based space colony sim where you can mine, harvest, build and automate your way across a procedurally generated cosmos. Lead a crew of sentient cats (or dogs) as they take their first steps out and discover the mysteries of the cosmos.
Why similar: Space Sim 24.1% ★, Automation 20.1%, Economy 15.1%, Management 11.1%, Procedural Generation 8.1%
- #50 Rise of Venice
72% matchMixed61% of 515 reviews2013
Dev: Gaming Minds StudiosPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Venice: As a young man striving for success, power and wealth and with the support of your family, you begin to build up a trading empire across Genua, Tripoli, Rome, Alexandria and Constantinople in addition to many other significant cities from the Renaissance. This is where your story begins...
Why similar: Trading 38.5% ★, Economy 23.3%, Strategy 16.2%, Management 13.4%, Simulation 8.7%
- #51 Veliri: Planet of Machines
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Otocolobus studio
Windows
A hardcore 2D MMO sandbox where survival depends on your skill in trade and combat. A world with a living economy and full loot that functions even when playing solo. Become a trade magnate, pirate, mercenary, or ruins explorer in this post-apocalyptic machine-world simulator.
Why similar: Space Sim 28.3% ★, Trading 22.9% ★, Economy 16.7%, Sandbox 15%, Sci-fi 5.3%
- #52 Interstellar Espionage Inc.
67% matchPositive95% of 19 reviews2025
Dev: Fancy Raven Games
Windows
Manage an interstellar spy business in this strategy game with lunchbreak-length runs. Release your inner math-nerd to manipulate statistical odds for stealing data and technology. Build a galaxy-wide espionage network, partner with megacorporations or sell their secrets to bankrupt them. Profit!
Why similar: Space Sim 24.4% ★, Economy 18.1%, Management 12.8%, Sandbox 9.9%, Procedural Generation 9.8%
- #53 星际工业国:崛起
68% matchVery Positive90% of 143 reviews2023
Dev: 游戏养家工作室Pub: 跪求愿望
Windows
This is a idle game modeled on industrial building gameplay. It will be three-dimensional, complex industrial assembly line, easy, simple plane conveyor belt. At the same time to join the battleship assembly, space campaign, character development, giant construction, trade orders and other gameplay!
Why similar: Space Sim 39.1% ★, Automation 35.3%, Loot 9.9%, Space 8.5%, Strategy 4.5%
- #54 Space Empires: Starfury
70% matchMostly Positive75% of 20 reviews2020
Dev: Malfador MachinationsPub: Strategy First
Windows
In Space Empires: Starfury you are on a wild intergalactic ride through the Space Empires universe. You are an undercover agent for the TCN (Terran Confederation Navy) trying to determine the cause of a recent escalation of pirate attacks in the Neutral territories.
Why similar: Space Sim 27.2% ★, Trading 25.8% ★, Strategy 13.4%, Management 11%, Space 8.7%
- #55 Crypto Mining Tycoon
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MaxSoftGames
Windows
Crypto Tycoon, you relive the rise of the digital currency revolution by starting your own crypto mining and trading company. Build mining farms, trade volatile markets, research new technologies, and expand your operations.
Why similar: Economy 26.6%, Trading 24.4% ★, Management 13.6%, Sandbox 10.8%, Strategy 10.5%
- #56 Null Hørizøn
66% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2026
Dev: HopefullyHeroic
Windows
Survive the void in Null Hørizøn. Trade, fight, and explore a retro-futuristic 3D galaxy with 2D sprites. Upgrade your ship, smuggle goods, and travel across the universe. Tactical Real-Time combat meets Grid-based exploration in this atmospheric space sim. The Null Hørizøn calls, Captain.
Why similar: Space Sim 39.9% ★, Sandbox 15.9%, Economy 14.8%, Management 9.4%, Simulation 6.9%
- #57 Transcendence
69% matchVery Positive88% of 221 reviews2015
Dev: Kronosaur Productions
Windows
Explore the farthest reaches of Human Space in this open-world space adventure. Compelled to journey to the Galactic Core by a mysterious hyperintelligence, you must fight your way through dozens of star systems teeming with clashing empires, expansionist AIs, and fearsome xenophobes.
Why similar: Space Sim 23.7% ★, Trading 20.1% ★, Action RPG 13.7%, Procedural Generation 10.7%, Space 7.8%
- #58 Tidal Expanse
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Per Aspera Studios
Windows
Dive into a hardcore space station simulation and overcome the unforgiving environment of space. You must build and manage your station under the pressures of life, economics, and thermodynamics. Rise to power through economic leverage or ruthless military might.
Why similar: Space Sim 37.1% ★, Sandbox 20.5%, Management 13.5%, Economy 11.2%, Strategy 7.7%
- #59 Final Upgrade
66% matchMostly Positive77% of 451 reviews2022
Dev: TaosX
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Help humanity to spread throughout the cosmos by exploring new worlds, building space factories and setting up trade routes. Research advanced technologies to increase efficiency and unlock new paths of development. Fight off other artificial intelligences in your goal to reach the Final Upgrade!
Why similar: Automation 25.5%, Space Sim 23.4% ★, Sandbox 13.4%, Management 12.2%, Space 6.9%
- #60 Edge Of Galaxy
67% matchMixed63% of 30 reviews2021
Dev: KinderrilPub: Meridian4
Windows
Edge of Galaxy is a space strategy and management game focused on fleet control, expansion, and survival at the frontier of a hostile sci-fi universe.
Why similar: Space Sim 24.4% ★, Economy 17.4%, Sandbox 12.7%, Management 11.5%, Action RPG 9.5%