Games Like Iron Sky: Invasion

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: Simulation 63.6%, Space 24.1%, Action 7.2%, Sci-fi 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features fast-paced arcade space combat with the ability to transform into a mech, mirroring the high-intensity action of the seed game.

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 46%, Action 43%, Sci-fi 11%

Why You'll Like It: Offers highly polished, arcade-focused space dogfighting with an emphasis on speed and cinematic flair.

Command four space vessels and a band of revolutionary pirates into an all-consuming battle against impossible odds, because there just isn't enough Space for everyone!

Why similar: Simulation 93.7%, Action 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a deep, action-oriented space combat experience that captures the feeling of being a pilot in a large-scale conflict.

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: Simulation 50.9%, Space 37%, Sci-fi 6.3%, Action 4.2%, Strategy 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: Captures a similar B-movie sci-fi aesthetic and focuses on explosive, broadside-heavy space combat in an open-world setting.

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: Simulation 83.8%, Space 9%, Action 5.2%, Sci-fi 2%

Why You'll Like It: A dedicated arcade space shooter that focuses on defending the solar system against overwhelming odds.

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 53.9%, Simulation 22.3%, Action 15.3%, Sci-fi 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: Combines roguelike progression with intense, arcade-style space combat that feels very similar to the core gameplay loop of Iron Sky.

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 87.2%, Space 7%, Action 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: Features intense, mission-based space combat that mirrors the arcade-simulation hybrid style of the seed game.

A hyperdrive malfunction sends Keith T. Maxwell tumbling through space and time to fight for his life against a mysterious alien armada that is wreaking havoc.

Why similar: Simulation 68.9%, Space 22%, Action 4.9%, Sci-fi 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic arcade space combat game that emphasizes ship upgrades and varied missions in a vibrant sci-fi universe.

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: Simulation 69.9%, Space 13.7%, Strategy 7.5%, Action 5%, Sci-fi 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: Blends space combat with real-time strategy elements, providing a similar sense of scale and tactical control.

Travel a hundred years into the future to pilot advanced starfighters through the greatest conflict humankind has ever known. The next generation of space combat is here. . Light up the Sky!

Why similar: Simulation 82%, Space 12.3%, Action 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A space combat simulator that emphasizes arcade-style dogfighting and mission-based objectives in a sci-fi setting.

Captain your own space ship and roam the galaxy in 3D in this tactical space simulator with tons of RPG depth ! Space has never looked so inviting - but images can betray...It has been two years since the end of the second Gemini war, the situation in the wartorn system is further from resolution than ever.

Why similar: Simulation 67.8%, Space 24.8%, Action 3.8%, Sci-fi 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on open-world space exploration and combat, allowing players to upgrade their ships and engage in massive fleet battles.

Operate an advanced mining ship in a fully destructible and open-world environment!

Why similar: Simulation 81.4%, Space 9.9%, Action 7%, Sci-fi 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: Features 6-degree-of-freedom space combat and destruction mechanics that feel very similar to the combat in Iron Sky.

Fight, trade, mine, and explore the galaxy in this old-school space combat simulator. You are a freelance pilot who survived an assassination attempt. Travel the open world, chase bounties, get new ships, upgrade your gear, and, why not, maybe even save humankind!

Why similar: Simulation 75.8%, Space 15.2%, Sci-fi 4.6%, Action 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world space sim that emphasizes arcade combat and trading in a retro-inspired sci-fi setting.

Damn aliens! The choice is: the Universe — or nothing!

Why similar: Space 45%, Action 32.4%, Strategy 14%, Sci-fi 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: An action-oriented space game that focuses on combat and ship progression in a 2D environment.

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: Simulation 86.9%, Action 9.7%, Sci-fi 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: While set in the sky rather than space, it captures the exact same high-intensity, arcade-flight combat feel found in the seed game.

It's the year 2351, and you're a pilot trying to rise through the ranks all the way to glory. As a member of the Galactic Federation, you'll be granted more than 20 weapons to use in each pass-fail mission. Your goal is to defend the planet from attacking alien forces, and you'll put your skills into play across more than 30 campaigns.

Why similar: Simulation 94.1%, Action 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A flight-action game that shares the arcade-simulation hybrid DNA and sci-fi setting of the seed game.

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: Simulation 61.6%, Space 24.1%, Action 9%, Sci-fi 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style space combat game with a strong focus on ship customization and exploration in a dangerous galaxy.

A.I. Invasion is an action-loaded top-down-shooter in a futuristic setting. The superior machines subjugated the universe. In a wide range of missions you take the role of a soldier and equip and command a team of special units to reclaim the planet system.

Why similar: Simulation 82.2%, Strategy 9%, Action 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down action game that features intense space combat against robotic threats.

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: Simulation 73.8%, Space 15.3%, Strategy 5.4%, Action 3.4%, Sci-fi 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: A space simulation game that allows for complex ship building and physics-based combat.

Become an ace pilot and soar through photorealistic skies with full 360 degree movement; down enemy aircraft and experience the thrill of engaging in realistic sorties! Aerial combat has never looked or felt better!

Why similar: Simulation 89.7%, Action 6.1%, Sci-fi 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers the pinnacle of arcade flight combat with cinematic storytelling that matches the over-the-top energy of Iron Sky.

They're back...only this time the heinous aliens are out to destroy Earth and rule the new frontier. As X-COM commander, it's your sole duty to protect humanity and the prized mining operations in outer space.

Why similar: Strategy 46.5%, Space 38.8%, Sci-fi 14.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic space combat game that focuses on defending humanity from alien threats using advanced fighter craft.

Jumpdrive is a sandbox space sim set in an alternative future heavily inspired by classic 80s sci-fi. Fight, trade and explore in a massive procedurally generated galaxy of millions of planets and stars. Amass money and power and upgrade and purchase new ships.

Why similar: Simulation 81.8%, Space 13.7%, Action 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on space exploration and combat, offering a similar arcade-simulation feel to the seed game.

House of the Dying Sun is a tactical space shooter that puts you in the cockpit of the universe's most terrifying starfighter. Hunt the enemies of the Empire and bring ruin to their people.

Why similar: Simulation 75.5%, Space 14.6%, Action 5.7%, Sci-fi 2.4%, Strategy 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical space combat game that allows for quick, arcade-style dogfighting alongside strategic fleet command.

MoonMiners is a cooperative survival simulator of miners in space, in an alternative dystopian future. You take on the role of space miners working for an evil corporation far from home, and it will be much easier for you to die than to do your job.

Why similar: Simulation 83.8%, Space 16.2%

Prepare to take off, soldier! The galaxy needs your strategy! Prove your RTS expertise, explore an entire galaxy and defend it from a threatening invasion.

Why similar: Space 45.9%, Strategy 25.5%, Sci-fi 14.6%, Action 14%

Take the role of Captain in this Space Survival Simulation as you explore a massive star system in search of a new home for humanity. Outfit your ship, hand pick your crew and set off on a journey through an open-world where you must scavenge resources, shelter civilians and outrun a hostile alien force.

Why similar: Simulation 75.9%, Space 13.6%, Strategy 7.5%, Action 3%

Why You'll Like It: A space survival simulation that focuses on ship management and strategic decision-making during a long journey.

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

Why similar: Simulation 75%, Space 17.4%, Action 5.2%, Sci-fi 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: A physics-based space game that incorporates humor and a satirical take on space exploration.

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: Sci-fi 55.9%, Action 44.1%

Why You'll Like It: A 6-degree-of-freedom shooter that focuses on fast-paced, arcade-style combat within confined space environments.

Play as a variety of creatures or characters and try to survive either maintaining or attacking a space station while everything that can go wrong has already gone wrong.

Why similar: Simulation 76.9%, Space 17.8%, Action 5.3%

Deep Sixed is a roguelike space sim that will force you to use strategy, ingenuity and duct tape to keep your ship (and your skull) in one piece as you risk exploring a mysterious nebula protected by dangerous alien creatures.

Why similar: Simulation 78.8%, Strategy 8.2%, Space 6%, Action 5.5%, Sci-fi 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: A space simulation game that emphasizes ship maintenance and survival under pressure.

Large-scale battles have become a vestige of the past, depleting resources of conflicting parties. Settled space, where welfare and order had reigned, has become a cemetery for dead ships which is flooded with pirates and adventurists.

Why similar: Space 58.5%, Strategy 32.9%, Sci-fi 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: Offers squad-based space combat that emphasizes tactical positioning and ship management during large-scale battles.

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: Simulation 69.9%, Space 16.9%, Action 8.2%, Sci-fi 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: Provides an immersive arcade space combat experience that focuses on quick reflexes and target acquisition.

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: Simulation 74.7%, Space 9.2%, Strategy 8.1%, Action 5.1%, Sci-fi 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: A strategy-action hybrid that tasks players with managing a ship through hostile space combat scenarios.

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: Simulation 79.1%, Space 12.5%, Strategy 8.4%

As a commander of an imperial space force you will conquer unexplored planets, create colonies and equip your fleet for attack or defense. Strategic warfare is the focus of Spaceinvasion!

Why similar: Simulation 71%, Space 12.8%, Strategy 10.4%, Sci-fi 5.8%

Oldschool action open-world sci-fi with a unique storyline, frenetic battles, crude humor, loose morals and cows.

Why similar: Simulation 74.2%, Space 15.6%, Action 5.3%, Sci-fi 4.9%

Play as humans or robots in a brand new sci-fi strategy adventure! Travel into the far reaches of space, through cleverly designed star constellations and variable game modes, conquering enemy planets using 15 combinable technologies.

Why similar: Strategy 92.1%, Space 6.4%, Sci-fi 1.5%

The dictatorship and Quarantine did not end, so the Japanese authorities sent their spy into space ...

Why similar: FMV 63.2% ★, Action 36.8%

In this "starship command simulator" you will fight your way to the center of a randomly generated galaxy where a massive star is about to go supernova and destroy all life. Can you find a way to stop it?

Why similar: Simulation 85.6%, Strategy 8.9%, Action 5.5%

Iron Armada is a multiplayer, space-faring combat game where players must team up to build a fleet of ships in order to survive the perils of space and defeat the opposing player faction. Build ships of all shapes and sizes, mine resources, and scavenge parts with friends to conquer the universe!

Why similar: Strategy 50.7%, Action 32.4%, Space 16.9%

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: Simulation 71.8%, Space 15.4%, Strategy 8.3%, Action 4.5%

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: Simulation 69.1%, Space 21.4%, Sci-fi 4.6%, Action 2.7%, Strategy 2.3%

SPACE IS FOR EVERYONE. In Next Space Rebels, you will develop from a naive rocket hobbyist into an experienced space activist by designing, building, and launching rockets of increasing complexity.

Why similar: Simulation 83.2%, FMV 11.5% ★, Space 5.2%

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 49.6%, Strategy 20.9%, Action 16.1%, Sci-fi 13.4%

Fun meets Frustration. Hello and Welcome to Moonbase 332, The fast arcade first person shooter. Austria has tested on the Moonbase 332 some genetically modified Plagues to use it as a weapon. Your job is now there to clean up. Fight your way through the Moonbase 332.

Why similar: Action 100%

Interstellar Rift is an open world starship simulator with an emphasis on ship construction and multi-player interaction. Survive in a hostile galaxy with your own custom designed and constructed starship. Invite other players to join your crew or fight them across the galaxy!

Why similar: Simulation 74.3%, Space 16.1%, Action 5.1%, Sci-fi 4.5%

Explore a random generated space. Find artifacts and treasure maps. Build and develop your base on a flying platform. Attack or defend against enemies and save the universe!

Why similar: Simulation 85.2%, Strategy 9.5%, Action 5.3%

Wage a global war of resistance against an alien invasion. Command turn-based tactical battles, build a network of covert bases, directly control your fighter wings, and achieve strategic victory in a simulation of asymmetric warfare against a technologically superior foe.

Why similar: Strategy 46.6%, Action 28%, Sci-fi 25.4%

Command your own troops, man authentic weaponry and take to the sky in deadly warplanes.

Why similar: Simulation 85.6%, Strategy 8.7%, Action 5.7%

Design and build a massive interstellar fleet in this simulation sandbox. Strip space of its minerals for profit, but stay alert: your greed attracts the alien. Master deep base-building and deploy warships to protect your empire in immersive real-time space.

Why similar: Space 76.8%, Sci-fi 23.2%

Space adventure, open world RPG, strategy, arcade, quest and more!

Why similar: Simulation 56.7%, Space 27.9%, Strategy 9.7%, Sci-fi 3%, Action 2.6%

Dude Simulator Six is an open world sandbox game. A mortal danger looms over humanity. The planet was invaded by representatives of a distant planetary system.

Why similar: Simulation 93.8%, Action 6.2%

Defend Earth's orbital station from alien invaders in SPACE WARS, a fast-paced arcade shooter. Customize your ship, upgrade weapons, and battle through intense levels to save humanity in this action-packed space adventure.

Why similar: Simulation 83.5%, Space 16.5%

Objects in Space is a retro space game centred on 2D point-and-click stealth action in a massive open world. Players have their own customisable ships and can meet people, become a trader, bounty hunter, explorer, scavenger or all of them at once.

Why similar: Simulation 77.1%, Space 10.5%, Strategy 6.7%, Action 4.4%, Sci-fi 1.3%

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: Simulation 69.7%, Space 16.6%, Strategy 6.3%, Action 4.7%, Sci-fi 2.8%

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: Simulation 56.4%, Space 24.3%, Strategy 10.3%, Action 6.1%, Sci-fi 2.8%

Action-strategy game, about space hobo, who had his cardboard box stolen.

Why similar: Space 47.5%, Strategy 31.2%, Action 21.3%

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: Simulation 77.9%, Strategy 7.6%, Space 7%, Action 5.7%, Sci-fi 1.9%

Dangerous is an epic 3D open and living world space combat RPG sandbox with an immersive and riveting story. Are you the feared war criminal who will destroy all life or the savior of the universe? Gather your wingmen and travel the galaxy in search of answers.

Why similar: Simulation 77.8%, Space 9.6%, Strategy 7.6%, Action 4.9%