60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Space Sim, Simulation, Space, Sci-fi.
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.
Starscrip
The top-down space sim. Fly, trade, and fight in a galaxy shaped by simulated history, where production, freight, and war reshape a living economy.
X: Beyond the Frontier
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.
The top-down space sim. Fly, trade, and fight in a galaxy shaped by simulated history, where production, freight, and war reshape a living economy.
Why similar: Space Sim 27.8%, Trading 17.3%, Space 14.3%, Sandbox 8.2%, Economy 7.2%
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 20.1%, Space Sim 19.6%, Trading 19.3%, Economy 11%, Simulation 10.4%
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 22.9%, Space Sim 19.1%, Trading 17.2%, Economy 12.6%, Sandbox 11%
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 25.9%, Space Sim 19.1%, Trading 17.3%, Sandbox 13.5%, Economy 8.8%
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 24.1%, Space 23.1%, Economy 13.4%, Sandbox 12.7%, Trading 11.4%
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 36.2%, Space 20.3%, Trading 14%, Simulation 8.8%, Economy 7.8%
Command your ship and fleet in a galaxy that truly lives: 150 sectors where six factions mine, haul, trade, build and wage war whether you're there or not. Trade it, rob it, defend it — or forge your own fleet and carve out your place in it.
Why similar: Space Sim 27.1%, Trading 22%, Sandbox 14.4%, Economy 13.4%, Space 7.4%
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: Trading 20.2%, Space Sim 18.8%, Economy 13.9%, Sandbox 13.3%, Space 12.5%
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 24.2%, Space Sim 16.9%, Economy 16.8%, Space 15.9%, Sandbox 11%
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 20.6%, Trading 19.4%, Sandbox 18.7%, Space Sim 18.3%, Simulation 9%
Top-down space trading and combat on a working frontier. Run cargo, hunt salvage, fight pirates, and build a corporation that survives twenty cycles of pressure from the Cryos Foundation, the Frontier Allegiance, and the Sable Syndicate.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.2%, Space Sim 21.8%, Trading 21.4%, Space 10.2%, Exploration 6.9%
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 29.5%, Space Sim 20.3%, Simulation 12.6%, Sandbox 11.3%, Economy 6.9%
Endless Sky is a 2D space trading and combat game inspired by the classic Escape Velocity series. Work your way up from a relatively wimpy shuttle, cargo ship, or fighter, to a highly upgraded and customized flagship or to a massive fleet of warships or freighters.
Why similar: Space 31.4%, Trading 18.1%, Space Sim 15.9%, Sandbox 6.9%, Exploration 5.4%
Experience an epic story in this open-world space exploration RPG. Stranded far from home in a region torn apart by war, you must scavenge, research, and craft what you need to survive as you chart a course through dangerous sectors, uncover rival alien agendas, and search for a way home.
Why similar: Space Sim 19.3%, Trading 14.2%, Space 13.6%, Sandbox 13.3%, Action RPG 9.5%
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: Trading 25.4%, Space Sim 25.2%, Space 15.6%, Economy 15.3%, Simulation 6.5%
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 28.3%, Space 21.6%, Simulation 14.2%, Economy 13.4%, Sandbox 13.2%
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 22.7%, Space 18.7%, Exploration 7.1%, Simulation 6.9%
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 21.9%, Trading 20.4%, Economy 13.4%, Space 12.9%, Sandbox 12.3%
Start with your own character and a small ship in a world that lives independently of the player. Develop your skills, explore space, trade, build industry, and grow your fleet to survive real-time battles against hostile fleets—and something far more terrifying lurking in the darkness.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.9%, Space Sim 23.9%, Sandbox 12.3%, Space 11.1%, Economy 7.6%
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 31.6%, Sandbox 15.4%, Economy 11.8%, Space 11.2%, Simulation 9.5%
Mine a vast, lonely asteroid field at the edge of a giant solar system. Tear ore from drifting rocks, haul it back to the station, and upgrade a rust-bucket into a roaring hauler. Dodge mini-suns, the sun, and a black hole — and clear the whole field to win.
Why similar: Space Sim 25.3%, Trading 20.8%, Economy 13.8%, Sandbox 13.2%, Space 12.3%
Cosmonautica is a fresh take on space trading in a procedurally generated universe, paired with quirky humor for your intergalactic enjoyment.
Why similar: Trading 25.4%, Space Sim 20%, Economy 14.7%, Space 13.7%, Sandbox 9.8%
Advanced Space Flight, Combat, Trading, and Exploration Simulation. Set in a vast explorable universe, Evochron Legacy offers freeform gameplay with many diverse objectives and paths to choose from.
Why similar: Space Sim 28.5%, Trading 22.4%, Space 14.8%, Sandbox 13.5%, Exploration 8.6%
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 28.4%, Space 25.1%, Sandbox 11.8%, Simulation 8.8%, RPG 8%
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 27.1%, Space 24.8%, Economy 13.8%, Space Sim 13.7%, Simulation 9.1%
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 19.9%, Space Sim 17.9%, Economy 16.6%, Sandbox 15.8%, Space 10%
A 2D space trading game with a real economy. NPC ships haul cargo between 78 stations and prices move whether you're there or not. Good routes die as other traders catch on, so you keep hunting new ones. No quest markers, no "best trade" arrows. Just you, a map, and the prices.
Why similar: Space Sim 31.9%, Sandbox 20.1%, Economy 13%, Simulation 12.5%, Exploration 10.2%
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 28.8%, Trading 17.9%, Sandbox 16.6%, Space 14.4%, Simulation 6.4%
You find yourself in a distant galaxy full of merchants, diplomats, bandits and powerful factions. Explore unknown galaxies, trade, fight pirates or become one. Uncover mysteries and shape the universe!
Why similar: Space Sim 39.1%, Sandbox 22.2%, Exploration 14.4%, Space 7.8%, RPG 7.1%
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 37.1%, Space 20.6%, Trading 11%, Exploration 9%, Sandbox 7.7%
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 28.4%, Space Sim 26.7%, Sandbox 13.7%, Simulation 11.8%, Trading 10.5%
Trade, fight and explore. Build a fleet, level your captain and dive through wormholes for rare loot — a single-player 2D space RPG of free corsairs.
Why similar: Space Sim 31.7%, Trading 25.4%, Space 15.7%, Economy 11.6%, RPG 5.5%
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: Trading 20.3%, Space Sim 19.3%, Economy 15.4%, Sandbox 14.4%, Space 13.2%
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 34.6%, Space 29.3%, Exploration 9.3%, Action 8.9%, Sci-fi 6.8%
A lo fi space salvage game. Strip dead warships for parts, fuel and gear. Fit your ship, manage your heat, and fight the machines that still hunt out here. Two hundred star systems, thousands of rolled drops, stations to build up. Made by one person. Trust nothing. Stay adrift.
Why similar: Space Sim 33.2%, Sandbox 16.5%, Space 14%, Exploration 8.9%, Economy 8.2%
Command a crewed starship from the inside. Explore a living galaxy, answer distress calls, fight hostile ships, manage damage, craft supplies, and make captain-level choices during an interstellar war.
Why similar: Space 21.2%, Economy 17.6%, Sandbox 15.2%, Space Sim 13%, Exploration 9.3%
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 23.4%, Trading 23.3%, Space 13.3%, Economy 12%, Sandbox 11.2%
Asteroids are worth trillions. They're also spinning at 200 meters per second. You are a Wrangler—harpoon tumbling rocks, wrestle them to a dead stop with your custom-built ship, and mine them for credits. The pay is good. The survival rate is a conversation people avoid.
Why similar: Space Sim 22.8%, Trading 19.9%, Economy 15.4%, Sandbox 14.7%, Space 10.3%
Your journey to building a vast space empire begins behind the controls of a single ship. Explore, trade, fight, and build as you rise to command fleets, stations, and entire economies in a living, fully simulated universe that reacts to every decision.
Why similar: Space Sim 21.1%, Trading 20.1%, Space 13.7%, Economy 13.4%, Sandbox 12.2%
Realistic physics-based rocket game. Navigate dangerous alien planets, collect mushroom cargo and deliver supplies back to your base.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 35.8%, Space Sim 30.9%, Isometric 12.5%, Simulation 12.1%, Space 6.5%
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 31%, Space Sim 20.3%, Sandbox 20.2%, Simulation 12.4%, RPG 5.8%
Fly a rented corporate vessel in a procedurally-generated universe, navigate risky routes, profit from changing markets before the opportunity disappears and you lose it all. Take jobs, navigate the markets, smuggle, lie. Do everything in order to keep flying.
Why similar: Space Sim 40.9%, Economy 16.6%, Simulation 15.2%, Space 10.6%, Trading 8.5%
Lead an expedition into an unexplored solar system. Build rockets, aircraft, and other vehicles, discover new worlds, gather resources, complete missions, unlock technology, and grow a colony of tiny purple Klorps in this spaceflight sandbox.
Why similar: Space Sim 34.3%, Space 21.3%, Sandbox 18.8%, Simulation 14.3%, Exploration 8.2%
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 Sim 22.7%, Trading 15.7%, Sandbox 13.6%, Economy 12.7%, Space 12.7%
From rags to riches, build your merchant empire in this space trader tycoon. Haul cargo, mine asteroids, run factories, trade stocks, command a fleet or even colonize an entire planet. Grow to become a gazillionaire as you outsmart the competition and expand your business across the planets.
Why similar: Trading 26.3%, Space Sim 18.3%, Economy 18.2%, Sandbox 17.7%, Space 13.6%
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 34.9%, Space Sim 23.4%, Trading 10%, Sandbox 8.1%, Sci-fi 6.3%
Starport Tycoon is a trade and management simulation set it space. Obtain landing rights, transport goods, plan profitable routes, develop spaceports and your fleet. Hold your ground against competitors and pirates.
Why similar: Space Sim 34.9%, Economy 26.2%, Trading 14.2%, Simulation 10.5%, Space 9.8%
Spacebourne is an open space exploration game with Rpg elements. Its world consists of different factions at war. You as an expert pilot need to choose your side or be on no one's side and create a force of your own. Load up your weapons, Ready your ship and warp to adventure.
Why similar: Space Sim 32.7%, Space 32.1%, Simulation 14.6%, RPG 11.7%, Exploration 8.9%
Orion’s End is space trading life sim. Trading, smuggling, pirate hunting, or pirating. Be a hero or a rogue. But also be a friend - there are residents on each planet who need someone like you to talk to, help them with quests, or to just gift them with loot from your adventures.
Why similar: Trading 22.5%, Space Sim 21.1%, Space 15.7%, Sandbox 13.4%, Action RPG 10.9%
Galactic Frontier is a story focused Sci-Fi explorative twin stick shooter. Embark on an intergalactic adventure in the chaotic and war torn expanse of what was the Milky Way. Fight alongside rebels or repress them! Become a pirate or submit to the Machine Plague, choose your own destiny.
Why similar: Space Sim 27.1%, Isometric 14.7%, Action RPG 12.9%, Economy 12.4%, Space 9.9%
A sci-fi automation game with deep RPG progression and RTS fleet combat. Command humanity's last ark, Mothership, on a desperate mission back in time to build a fleet powerful enough to change the destiny of the galaxy. Automate local and interstellar supply networks to purge cosmic threats.
Why similar: Space Sim 23.4%, Trading 22.4%, Economy 14.9%, Sandbox 10%, Space 9.3%
Search for valuable items stashed in abandoned barns. Take part in storage auctions, bid high and buy yourself a chance to find exclusive items hidden in the past.
Why similar: Trading 34.4%, Economy 21.3%, Sandbox 13.3%, Simulation 12.9%, Exploration 10.5%
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 32.7%, Sandbox 20.8%, Simulation 14.1%, Space 12.4%, Trading 8.1%
Star Spectre is a single player space combat game with tons of exploration and numerous RPG elements. You will be free to explore and trade, as well as fight in a vast galaxy.
Why similar: Trading 26%, Space Sim 24.8%, Space 14.9%, Action RPG 10.9%, Exploration 9.3%
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: Space Sim 34%, Sandbox 22.2%, Space 15%, Simulation 14.1%, Action 9.9%
A slow, system-driven space sim about contracts, reputation, and survival through careful decision-making, not combat or heroics.
Why similar: Space Sim 30.7%, Trading 23.5%, Economy 12%, Space 9.9%, Sandbox 9.5%
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 Sim 22.7%, Trading 21.5%, Economy 14.6%, Sandbox 13.8%, Space 12.6%
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 33%, Space Sim 23.6%, Economy 17.1%, Space 17.1%, Simulation 5.6%
Deepspace Emporium is a gritty shopkeeping sim set in the depths of a sprawling space station. As a former scavenger turned merchant, you trade in goods of varying legality—all while facing rising rent. Navigate a divided society, balance faction demands, and dodge authorities as you try to survive.
Why similar: Trading 30%, Space Sim 22.3%, Space 17.7%, Economy 8.2%, Simulation 6.8%
