- #1 Landinar: Into the Void
97% matchMixed56% of 244 reviews2019
Dev: Convoy Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Landinar: Into the Void is a top-down space-adventure-RPG. You are recruited as a rookie bounty hunter in the oppressive Landinar Empire. On your journey through the quadrant you will meet diverse characters, build your own spaceship and choose your battles.
Why similar: Space 24.3%, Space Sim 16.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, RPG 13.2%, Building 10.9%
- #2 Blackwind
96% matchMixed59% of 74 reviews2022
Dev: Drakkar DevPub: Blowfish Studios
Windows · Mac
Blackwind is a top-down sci-fi action game that puts you in the shoes of a teenager trapped inside a prototype battle armor suit during an alien invasion. Face off against enemies, cut through their ranks, and fight back to stop a planetary invasion.
Why similar: Mechs 43.4% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 15.1%, Top-Down Shooter 14.1%, Exploration 9.7%, Space 7.8%
- #3 Starcom: Nexus
96% matchVery Positive91% of 2,295 reviews2019
Dev: Wx3 Labs, LLC
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Suddenly thrown into an unknown galaxy, you must explore, fight or befriend aliens and transform your ship from a small survey vessel into a powerful battlecruiser to unravel the mystery of the forces that brought you here and find your way home.
Why similar: Space 37.7%, Space Sim 14.4%, RPG 12.9%, Exploration 11.4%, Open World 6.2%
- #4 Starcom: Unknown Space
94% matchVery Positive93% of 4,302 reviews2024
Dev: Wx3 Labs, LLC
Windows
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 16.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Starcom: Unknown Space is an action RPG of space exploration and adventure. Build your own starship while discovering an epic story in a universe of strange mysteries, alien factions and uncharted worlds.
Why similar: Space 28.1%, Space Sim 17.7%, Top-Down Shooter 16.5%, Exploration 10.8%, RPG 8.6%
- #5 Celestial Command
95% matchMixed63% of 698 reviews2014
Dev: Romenics
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 62%
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 36.8%, Sandbox 13.5%, Space Sim 13.3%, RPG 10.8%, Simulation 9.6%
- #6 Star Nomad 2
94% matchMostly Positive72% of 158 reviews2015
Dev: Huy Phan
Windows · Mac
A space trader & combat sim meets squad-RPG, large scale conquest, choice driven gameplay with fluid & punchy tactical real-time combat set in a dynamic open-world sandbox.
Why similar: Space 29.3%, RPG 18.1%, Sandbox 10.5%, Space Sim 10.1%, Top-Down Shooter 10.1%
- #7 SpaceBourne
93% matchMostly Positive77% of 807 reviews2020
Dev: Burak Dabak
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 59%
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 38%, RPG 21.3%, Space Sim 21%, Simulation 11.1%, Exploration 8.5%
- #8 Among The Stars
92% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Hidden Universe Games
Windows
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 27.1%, Sandbox 15.7%, Exploration 14.8%, RPG 14%, Space 10%
- #9 black screen
91% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: captkuso
Windows · Linux
Trade to make your fortune in this lo-fi, laid back space adventure, where you'll get help from anthropomorphic animals, gear up your ship, and search for the mythical key to immortality hidden in the depths of space.
Why similar: Space Sim 25.4%, Top-Down Shooter 21.3%, RPG 16.4%, Exploration 11.5%, Space 8.2%
- #10 Wayward Terran Frontier: Zero Falls
91% matchMixed68% of 537 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 20.2%, Space 18.6%, Sandbox 11.9%, RPG 10.7%, Open World 7.7%
- #11 Strike Suit Zero: Director's Cut
90% matchVery Positive82% of 387 reviews2014
Dev: Born Ready Games
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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: Mechs 52.1% ★, Space 34.5%, Space Sim 11.2%, Simulation 2.2%
- #12 You Belong in the Stars
89% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Yambi
Windows
Explore the stars in this 2D top-down sci-fi game, where you can engage in dogfights with spaceships or disembark to challenge your enemies on foot. Complete contracts, unlock stronger ships, and discover ancient mysteries hidden in forgotten galaxies.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 17.9%, Space Sim 17.4%, Space 11.5%, Exploration 9.3%
- #13 Parsec Express
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Thulu Games
Windows · Mac
Explore a scientifically grounded version of our solar system in this 2D space adventure. Mine asteroids, fight hostile ships, navigate the cold silence between worlds, and choose your place among rival factions.
Why similar: Space Sim 20.9%, Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Space 14.3%, Sandbox 12.3%, Exploration 8.8%
- #14 Huntian: StarTrace
88% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: INSIGNE
Windows
Welcome to this innovative sci-fi open-world! As the last survivor of humanity, build a home on a wild alien planet. Reignite civilization—from primal survival to advanced energy systems. Use the Planetary Control Module to reshape the world, uncover human secrets, and journey back to Earth.
Why similar: Space 23.5%, Space Sim 16.6%, Sandbox 15.9%, RPG 11.9%, Exploration 9.8%
- #15 Endless Sky
87% matchVery Positive92% of 7,005 reviews2015
Dev: Michael Zahniser
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 50%
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 45.6%, Space Sim 12.4%, Open World 8.6%, RPG 8.1%, Exploration 6.2%
- #16 Strike Suit Zero
86% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,667 reviews2013
Dev: Born Ready Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 70%
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: Mechs 51.3% ★, Space 34.2%, Space Sim 9.6%, Simulation 4.9%
- #17 Space Will
85% matchVery Positive98% of 87 reviews2024
Dev: 张亮002Pub: Aori Games
Windows
Sixty basic cores, hundreds of base station equipment, and thousands of chips, you can freely cooperate and shoot through the dual-angle joystick operation in a survival Roguelike game! Explore the sci-fi space and build your strongest battleship!
Why similar: Mechs 31% ★, Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Space 17.8%, Twin Stick Shooter 13.5%, Space Sim 8%
- #18 Scraponauts
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AriaMakesGames
Windows
You are a Scraponaut, create your own spaceplane with unique parts each affecting the way your plane behaves. Collect scrap while exploring procedurally generated islands, unlock and discover unique new parts to upgrade your spaceplane.
Why similar: Space Sim 21.5%, Space 21.2%, Sandbox 12.4%, Building 12.1%, Exploration 7.6%
- #19 Between the Stars
84% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,444 reviews2024
Dev: Isolated Games
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 49%
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 34%, Space Sim 20.5%, RPG 16.6%, Sandbox 8.9%, Simulation 7.7%
- #20 Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog
84% matchVery Positive91% of 920 reviews2025
Dev: Space Colony StudiosPub: Astrolabe Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Survive the mystery that awaits the JFS Gun-Dog in deep space in this retro visual novel / graphic adventure.
Why similar: Mechs 36.3% ★, Space 16.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.6%, RPG 9.1%, Multiple Endings 7.6%
- #21 Stellaxy
83% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2020
Dev: EcrosoGames
Windows
Stellaxy is a space exploration immersive sim with alien cultures, boss battles, and massive Universes containing billions of planets to explore! Discover the mysteries of the Universes and find collectibles while completing quests.
Why similar: Space 20.6%, Space Sim 19%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16.3%, RPG 11.1%, Sandbox 10.8%
- #22 Initial Civilization
82% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Sun Peiyi
Windows
A vast 6 handred-square-kilometer world evolves gradually step by step from the wild primitive age all the way to the advanced interstellar age, where countless spaceships are carefully built one after another to boldly explore the boundless outer space.
Why similar: Space 27.5%, Building 15%, RPG 14.9%, Space Sim 13.5%, Simulation 7.9%
- #23 Star Singularity
82% matchMostly Positive78% of 69 reviews2018
Dev: Star Bunny Enterprises
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%
A space action-adventure unlike any other: navigate your spacecraft through a galactic-scale mystery. Make sure to loot, craft and upgrade your space fleet. Play the story campaign or test your skills in vicious arena modes against AI opponents.
Why similar: Space 24.6%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Twin Stick Shooter 15.5%, RPG 14%, Top-Down 9.6%
- #24 Mecha Ace
81% matchVery Positive87% of 156 reviews2014
Dev: Choice of Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Step into the cockpit of a giant "mecha" robot, dueling with plasma sabers in an interstellar civil war!
Why similar: Mechs 51.7% ★, RPG 25.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 23.2%
- #25 Gedel Escape
81% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: Bantik Games
Windows
Survival game in a space setting with resource manager elements and puzzles
Why similar: Space 20.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 19.3%, Space Sim 17.8%, Sandbox 12.3%, Exploration 11%
- #26 PhaigeX: Confiners
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Traitorean Games
Windows
Welcome aboard, Confiner! As PhaigeX Megacorp’s newest specialist, you’re tasked with curbing the AI incursion into hyperspace sectors. Choose your ship, upgrade your modules, accept commissions, and deploy adaptive strategems to fend off the relentless AI invasion.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.2%, Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, Space Sim 18.7%, Space 17.9%, Exploration 8.8%
- #27 3030 Deathwar Redux - A Space Odyssey
79% matchVery Positive94% of 1,151 reviews2017
Dev: Bird in SkyPub: Crunchy Leaf Games
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 33.4%, Space Sim 15.7%, Sandbox 9.9%, Exploration 9%, Adventure 8.7%
- #28 Sector Space
77% matchVery Positive96% of 82 reviews2025
Dev: Robin M. FarrellPub: Outer Vision Games
Windows · Linux
Explore a procedurally generated galaxy, mine asteroids, refine minerals, colonize planets, build stations, deploy drones, salvage rare items, construct gear, level up, improve your ship, assemble a fleet, engage in combat, and take on the void.
Why similar: Space Sim 24.9%, RPG 21.9%, Exploration 11%, Simulation 10.2%, Space 8.6%
- #29 Starlight Drifter
79% matchMixed68% of 50 reviews2018
Dev: Dharker Studios
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Create your own character and explore the universe in this sci-fi space game allowing you to choose where to explore and what to do, where your decisions will affect the universe and the ending you experience.
Why similar: Space 20%, Choose Your Own Adventure 18.3%, Space Sim 17.9%, Sandbox 11.3%, Exploration 9.8%
- #30 Largitas: Fragments of War
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Gloomy Lantern
Windows
You are an independent mercenary and explorer living on the harsh surface of Largitas. Upgrade and customize your equipment in preparation to fight hostile operators, explore locations on the planet whilst navigating hazards, and interact and connect with the people forced to live here.
Why similar: Mechs 23.9% ★, Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, RPG 13.4%, Sandbox 11.8%, Exploration 9.5%
- #31 System of Sentinels
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pavel Gorev
Windows
A space exploration horror RPG with open world and customization.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.6%, Space 23.3%, RPG 16.2%, Exploration 11.7%, Open World 8.9%
- #32 Rebel Galaxy
77% matchVery Positive85% of 8,321 reviews2015
Dev: Double Damage Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 62%
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 45.7%, Space Sim 16.6%, RPG 11.1%, Open World 9.1%, Sandbox 5.9%
- #33 Rodina
76% matchVery Positive93% of 1,329 reviews2014
Dev: Elliptic Games
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 71%
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 40.8%, Exploration 16.4%, Space Sim 13.4%, Sandbox 13.2%, Open World 10.9%
- #34 StarMade
76% matchMixed68% of 2,982 reviews2014
Dev: Schine GmbH
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 18.8 hrs≥1hr: 54%
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 34.9%, Sandbox 17.3%, Building 12.5%, Space Sim 8.8%, Open World 8.6%
- #35 Strike Suit Infinity
75% matchVery Positive82% of 621 reviews2013
Dev: Born Ready Games Ltd.Pub: Born Ready Games
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Strike Suit Infinity is a frantic high score chaser set in the Strike Suit Zero universe. Your skill is the only thing that matters and whatever combat experience you've had so far is irrelevant. There is no end to the enemies you'll face. There is no winning. There is only the fight for survival.
Why similar: Mechs 68.8% ★, Space 28.7%, Simulation 2.5%
- #36 Avalanches
74% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Avalanches
Windows
A cold top-down avalanches survival game. Can you sustain avalanches? You must survive to find a way to escape avalanche valley. Or live there, its up to you!
Why similar: RPG 23.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 21.3%, Sandbox 15.5%, Exploration 11.1%, Simulation 11.1%
- #37 Starship Traveller (Standalone)
75% matchMixed64% of 78 reviews2015
Dev: Tin Man Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
YOU are the hero in Starship Traveller! Captain a futuristic Starship in Steve Jackson's classic sci-fi RPG gamebook!
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 33.7%, RPG 29.8%, Space 23.5%, Adventure 13%
- #38 잿빛의 행성 은하편
72% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2026
Dev: ZeroTan
Windows
An adventure game where you meet the stars and travel to different planets in a spaceship.
Why similar: Space 34.6%, RPG 25.7%, Exploration 12.9%, Adventure 12.2%, Top-Down 8.4%
- #39 Stardust Origins
73% 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: Space 27.8%, Space Sim 18.3%, RPG 11.6%, Top-Down 11.3%, Exploration 8.5%
- #40 Silent Sector
73% matchVery Positive86% of 146 reviews2021
Dev: Rake in Grass
Windows
Oldschool action open-world sci-fi with a unique storyline, frenetic battles, crude humor, loose morals and cows.
Why similar: Space 19.5%, Space Sim 16.7%, Top-Down Shooter 16.1%, RPG 10.9%, Sandbox 9%
- #41 Darkstar One
73% matchVery Positive83% of 614 reviews2008
Dev: Ascaron Entertainment ltd.Pub: Strategy First
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 50%
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 40.9%, Space Sim 26.2%, Exploration 10.4%, RPG 9.5%, Open World 7.3%
- #42 Infinite Voyager
74% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: cGh ONE
Windows
Far from Earth, mankind hasn't changed in the centuries since we've reached the stars. Across this wide-open galaxy, you'll find merchants, builders, and explorers. The more adventurous are colonizers, conquerors, and even space pirates. And you, Voyager? What will you be?
Why similar: Space 27.6%, Space Sim 20.7%, Top-Down Shooter 13.6%, Exploration 12.1%, Adventure 9.8%
- #43 Relative Frame
71% match2 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: pangolin studios
Windows
Explore space in a hand crafted, physics based universe, with immersive sound and atmosphere. Fight and board ships, collect rare cargo, and upgrade your ship.
Why similar: Space Sim 23.2%, Top-Down Shooter 17.5%, Sandbox 15%, Space 11%, Exploration 11%
- #44 Reassembly
72% matchVery Positive94% of 4,070 reviews2015
Dev: Anisoptera GamesPub: Indie Voyage
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 26.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 36.7%, Building 22.9%, Sandbox 18.9%, Top-Down 6.5%, Exploration 5.8%
- #45 Strata
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SMGAMES
Windows
Strata is a scientifically inspired astro-planetary sandbox where you influence the formation and evolution of entire worlds — your worlds. Discover, gather, and build on the surfaces of diverse planets, explore them in depth, and manage your systems beyond the orbital levels.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 22.4%, Space 21.5%, Sandbox 14%, Exploration 13.8%, Building 13.5%
- #46 Hyperstar
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Supernova Software LLC
Windows
A challenging and action-packed 2D survival shooter. Defend yourself from dangerous enemies by piloting ancient starships, each armed with unique and powerful weaponry.
Why similar: Mechs 30.9% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 19.8%, Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, Space 11.2%, Top-Down 7.7%
- #47 Iskhaar3D
70% 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: Twin Stick Shooter 24.3%, Space 19.6%, Space Sim 16.6%, Sandbox 12.8%, Exploration 12.6%
- #48 Project AETHER: First Contact
70% matchPositive93% of 29 reviews2020
Dev: Sleepy Spider Studios
Windows
As a threat from beyond looms over the solar system, take control of the AETHER prototype in this rhythmic and tactical space shooter - fusing classic arcade-style action with stunning 3D environments and an engaging sci-fi story.
Why similar: Mechs 38.8% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 18.3%, Space 17.7%, Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Top-Down 7.8%
- #49 REAL MOON
68% matchMixed68% of 114 reviews2025
Dev: historia Inc.
Windows
Explore a precisely recreated lunar surface built from real data and a JAXA-backed simulation.
Why similar: Space Sim 31.1%, Space 27.6%, Exploration 15.1%, Simulation 13.7%, Open World 7.9%
- #50 Kinetic Void
71% matchOverwhelmingly Negative17% of 1,556 reviews2014
Dev: Badland Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Kinetic Void is a 3D space adventure with a focus on customization and enjoyable space simulation. The shipyard allows players to construct their ship piece by piece. Ships can be as simplistic as a cockpit, a hull, a engine and a gun, or as complex as a player wants.
Why similar: Space 51.1%, Sandbox 15.5%, Simulation 11%, Space Sim 10.1%, Building 8.2%
- #51 Unknown Horizons
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ellitopia Gaming
Windows
Unknown Horizons is a retro styled top-down space exploration adventure where you will meet new alien races, learn their secrets and build their trust to get their help to find a way home.
Why similar: Space 30%, RPG 13.5%, Top-Down 11.3%, Space Sim 11.1%, Exploration 8.4%
- #52 Starship EVO
68% matchVery Positive84% of 1,435 reviews2020
Dev: Moonfire Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Mine and craft your way to orbit, build your own starship and explore a vast, dangerous galaxy alongside your crew. For players who love a meaningful survival progression, a unique and elegant building system, and epic space-opera scale.
Why similar: Space 31.1%, Building 18.5%, Sandbox 14.8%, Space Sim 14.6%, Simulation 9%
- #53 Triton Survival
67% matchMixed70% of 33 reviews2025
Dev: Family Devs
Windows
Triton Survival is an open world survival game about exploration, construction, engineering, and fighting on planets. Embark on this interstellar adventure and conquer the galaxy. Are you ready?
Why similar: Space 21.7%, Space Sim 18.4%, Building 13.3%, Sandbox 13.1%, Exploration 11.2%
- #54 XOL: Space Mech Wars
66% matchVery Positive92% of 77 reviews2025
Dev: Michigames
Windows
Mech FPS game in all directions of space; follow the story and contribute to the fight for your homeland! Survive the space wars as an up-and-coming soldier with the toughest warriors around!
Why similar: Mechs 62.3% ★, Space 33%, Anime 2.4%, Stylized 2.3%
- #55 MineEngineer
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MoonBuninni
Windows · Mac
Mine. Build. Survive. Engineer your way through the cosmos in this 2D space engineering sandbox!
Why similar: Space 32.2%, Sandbox 16.4%, Building 15.9%, Space Sim 12.8%, Exploration 8.6%
- #56 Tiny Pixel Planets
67% matchPositive92% of 13 reviews2024
Dev: SP Possibilities
Windows
Explore the pixel cosmos, jumping from star system to star system. Land on fully procedural planets, and make them your home.
Why similar: Space 23%, Space Sim 18.8%, Building 14.7%, Sandbox 14.6%, Exploration 12.8%
- #57 Star Horizon
69% matchMixed60% of 150 reviews2015
Dev: Orbital Knight
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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 32.6%, Space Sim 17.4%, RPG 9.8%, Sandbox 9.7%, Simulation 9%
- #58 Starpoint Gemini
69% matchMostly Negative32% of 151 reviews2012
Dev: Little Green Men Games
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 42%
Gemini is a dangerous place with riches waiting to be claimed by the more daring and capable captain.
Why similar: Space 34.1%, RPG 32.7%, Space Sim 16.6%, Simulation 16.6%
- #59 Space Game
65% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: Avo EstevezPub: Roadk1ll Studios
Windows
In a vast universe where nothing is familiar, you must use your knowledge to progress and learn how to survive. Upgrade your spaceship and explore to your heart's content, or destroy everything that comes your way, all in classic retro style.
Why similar: Space 33.9%, Sandbox 15.5%, Top-Down 14%, Top-Down Shooter 9%, Open World 7.5%
- #60 CyberHive
67% matchMostly Positive77% of 77 reviews2020
Dev: Blazing Planet Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
CyberHive is a strategic space travel simulator with a non-linear story, in the cosmic opera setting, and in an anime visual style.
Why similar: Space 25.4%, Space Sim 23.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 22.9%, RPG 12.7%, Simulation 5.8%