60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Space Sim, Space, Simulation, Sci-fi.
Captain your own starship in this 2D, open-world space-sim. Explore, trade, mine, smuggle, steal and fight your way across the milky-way galaxy with real-time, tactical combat.
REAL MOON
Explore a precisely recreated lunar surface built from real data and a JAXA-backed simulation.
Space Zone
The world's first science-based photorealistic interactive 3D planetarium that models the entire Universe, using procedural generation for uncharted areas.
Explore a precisely recreated lunar surface built from real data and a JAXA-backed simulation.
Why similar: Space Sim 49% ★, Simulation 16.7%, Open World 12.8%, Space 11.8%, Exploration 8.6%
The world's first science-based photorealistic interactive 3D planetarium that models the entire Universe, using procedural generation for uncharted areas.
Why similar: Space Sim 49.8% ★, Simulation 18.7%, Open World 11.2%, Space 10.9%, Exploration 8.4%
Exiled to a deep space mining sector, you are left with a crappy ship, a laser, and a small mining beam. It is up to you to survive by working your way through the galaxy. Mine asteroids, refine and trade the ore, buy upgrades for your ship, hunt pirates... you get it.
Why similar: Space Sim 28.3% ★, Mining 17.4% ★, Pirates 15.3% ★, Space 15%, Open World 11.6%
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 56% ★, Space 15.7%, Simulation 12%, Strategy 10.1%, Exploration 6.2%
Astrox Imperium is a relaxing space game where you fly around a generated universe. Mining, Fighting, Building, Exploring, and Surviving. What makes this game unique? You have complete control of how it plays. A robust sandbox and lots of MOD tools. Make it your game, and play it your own way.
Why similar: Space Sim 39.3% ★, Space 19%, Mining 16.5% ★, Open World 12.7%, Simulation 11.1%
Destroy or be destroyed. Missile Wars is a high-pressure arms race where players must defend their asteroid from enemy missile strikes while investing in crucial tech upgrades to gain the upper hand.
Why similar: Space Sim 39.9% ★, Real Time Tactics 23.4%, Strategy 12.8%, Tactical 6.8%, Space 6.7%
Our goal is to depict the possibilities of space exploration & combat within a realistic environment- to emphasize the "science" in science-fiction. Key features to include: proper orbital mechanics for all objects in space, detailed ship system control, functionality, inter-dependency & damage reaction.
Why similar: Space Sim 68.2% ★, Simulation 21%, Space 10.8%
A simulation sci-fi game where players take on the role of the project manager of a space elevator project. They will progressively achieve project phase goals and ultimately accomplish the ultimate goal of constructing a Mars colonization spacecraft.
Why similar: Space Sim 47.5% ★, Simulation 18.5%, Strategy 15.9%, Space 9.4%, Exploration 8%
A futuristic sci-fi persistent universe exploration game with one million stars and 18 million planets and moons. Fly your ship to any star and explore its solar system. Claiming stars, planets and moons will make them yours forever - other players will see your discoveries and you will see theirs.
Why similar: Space Sim 53.3% ★, Simulation 18.8%, Open World 9.8%, Exploration 9.1%, Space 8.2%
Caught in the middle of a violent conflict on the fringe of the galaxy — your ability to survive will depend on your piloting skills and combat savvy as a mercenary space fighter. But, as you explore the vastly detailed world of Tachyon: The Fringe, you will often find that the most powerful weapon on your ship is in your head.
Why similar: Space Sim 61.1% ★, Simulation 23.8%, Space 15.1%
A fantasy space agency management game! Manage your team, design your space ship and research new technology! Reach moons, planets and the void beyond. Can you reach the void? Can you bring Galduen to the void?
Why similar: Space Sim 45.5% ★, Space 14.3%, Exploration 10.1%, Strategy 9.2%, Resource Management 9%
Welcome to the future of space warfare! Star Fleet II: Krellan Commander puts you in command of an advanced space battlecruiser and tasks you with exploring sectors, fighting and boarding enemy ships, and invading planets. Manage your ship, crew and escorts effectively and find your way to victory!
Why similar: Space Sim 34.4% ★, Real Time Tactics 16.3%, Simulation 10.8%, Strategy 9.4%, Tactical 6.9%
Step aboard your starship and prepare for an intergalactic showdown in Don’t Lose Your Ship, a fast-paced, team-based 2D multiplayer game that combines strategy, coordination, and chaos. This game pits two teams against each other in a battle for supremacy on a grid-based map.
Why similar: Space Sim 46.7% ★, Real Time Tactics 27.1%, Strategy 15.5%, Space 7.9%, 2D 2.7%
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 52.2% ★, Open World 16.6%, Space 14.4%, Simulation 7.2%, Exploration 6.8%
An open world survival game set in space.
Why similar: Space Sim 32.4% ★, Mining 16.2% ★, Open World 13.9%, Space 10.9%, Nonlinear 9.3%
After the war, your crew of human smugglers tries to make a living in the Commonwealth outskirts. Pilot and upgrade your ship, evade patrols, use decoys, explore, trade and improve your crews ability to talk themselves out tight situations in this 2,5D 80s-themed Scifi Western Stealth Space Sim.
Why similar: Space Sim 39.9% ★, Real Time Tactics 21.5%, Simulation 9.8%, Tactical 7%, Inventory Management 6%
Gravitation is a sandbox simulation set in the vastness of the cosmos and built on the laws of real-world physics.
Why similar: Space Sim 46.4% ★, Simulation 17.6%, Strategy 15.9%, Space 7.8%, Exploration 5.9%
Zero-Point is a 3D space roguelike featuring tactical ship-to-ship combat, crew command and an immersive view of your ship's interior. As Captain of a Star Federation cruiser, lead your crew and ship to victory over the rebellious Galactic Liberation Front!
Why similar: Space Sim 38.1% ★, Real Time Tactics 22.2%, Space 11.7%, Strategy 8.3%, Simulation 8.2%
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 45.4% ★, Simulation 17.1%, Strategy 15.2%, Open World 11.3%, Space 10%
Build your own Spaceship, Mine, Trade, Craft, Explore & Survive! Leaks in Space is a 2D space-sim sandbox where you pilot a pressurized ship. Battle and destroy pirate ships piece by piece, while managing your own ship's integrity and fatal leaks.
Why similar: Space Sim 28.3% ★, Pirates 21.7% ★, Mining 17.9% ★, Open World 10.1%, Space 8.6%
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 49.3% ★, Space 20.8%, Open World 14%, Simulation 8.2%, Exploration 7.1%
Spaceflight add-on for Microsoft Flight Simulator X
Why similar: Space Sim 52% ★, Simulation 30.6%, Space 17.5%
Fairspace is an amateur developed open-ended space exploration, trading and combat game. A full and rich persistent universe awaits your discovery.
Why similar: Space Sim 38.1% ★, Mining 17.9% ★, Open World 11.2%, Space 9.5%, Simulation 8.9%
An indie space-sim and strategy game featuring ship and fleet combat mixed with RTS elements. Complete contracts and Claim sectors for your faction in the near-future, where resource exploiting corporations are in a state of constant conflict over territory control.
Why similar: Space Sim 42.7% ★, Real Time Tactics 24.2%, Space 11.2%, Tactical 7.3%, War 7.2%
Start with nothing... End with everything! All you have is a basic ship, barely fit for combat, with it you'll start your journey and empire. A open world space sandbox, inspired by and expanding the classics.
Why similar: Space Sim 32.5% ★, Pirates 18.9% ★, Mining 15% ★, Open World 12%, Space 8.1%
Pilot your ship across a procedurally generated star map as corruption spreads inward. Each sector holds a stabiliser; protect it from raiders and pump energy into its shields. Jump between nodes, prioritise threats, and manage energy. Hold the line until time runs out, or be consumed by corruption.
Why similar: Space Sim 56% ★, Space 18.6%, Strategy 16.8%, Simulation 7.6%, Singleplayer 1%
Take command in the ultimate starship simulator: Star Command Galaxies. Become a Captain, recruit your crew, customize and upgrade your starship, battle alien vessels, teleport to away missions and repel boarding invaders in this real-time strategy simulation adventure from indie studio Warballoon.
Why similar: Space Sim 36.6% ★, Real Time Tactics 22.3%, Tactical 10.2%, Space 8.4%, Strategy 8.1%
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 Sim 36.3% ★, Open World 16.1%, Space 14.2%, Mining 10.9% ★, Simulation 9.5%
A sci-fi survival game with a twist. Set in a sub-orbit of a black hole, collect materials and scavenge wrecks in order to repair your damaged ship. However, time is not on your side.
Why similar: Space Sim 47.3% ★, Open World 13%, Resource Management 12%, Space 11.2%, Exploration 7.8%
An open world space mining game. Explore a vast planetary ring where every spot on every rock can be mined for minerals. Use your transport ship to drop off the mining rover, anywhere in the ring system, and start digging! Your capable 6-wheeled rover can climb many obstacles.
Why similar: Space Sim 48.2% ★, Open World 20.8%, Mining 16.5% ★, Simulation 13.8%, Singleplayer 0.7%
Realistic simulation of spaceflight in a full sized Solar System, with all the planets and their major moons. using real forces, distances, velocities and time. Chapter 1: The Apollo Days. Incredibly detailed Apollo Program missions starting with Apollo 8 lunar orbit missions.
Why similar: Space Sim 50% ★, Simulation 28.5%, Space 21.6%
Choose your own adventure in this open-world humanity expansion space simulation. Travel beyond the constellations to new frontiers. Explore, collect resources, supply the expansion efforts, or go battle it out spaceshooter style. Do we seek Galaversal Supremacy or peace? You decide !
Why similar: Space Sim 39.1% ★, Open World 13.8%, Space 10.8%, Simulation 9.5%, Resource Management 9.4%
Design your own spaceships and assemble a fleet to fight in epic PvP battles. Ships are fully destructible and manned by persistent crew members including yourself. Ranked/casual matchmaking, PvE for practice. Show your creativity, strategy and tactics to defeat enemy Admiral!
Why similar: Space Sim 42.8% ★, Real Time Tactics 25.2%, Strategy 14.3%, Tactical 7.9%, War 6.9%
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 32.6% ★, Mining 20.3% ★, Open World 11.5%, Resource Management 8.2%, Space 7.3%
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: Space Sim 37.2% ★, Simulation 17.4%, Open World 15.8%, Strategy 15.5%, Space 14.1%
Explore unique star systems in AGOS: A Game of Space! Scavenge resources, face the danger of space and save humankind.
Why similar: Space Sim 56.8% ★, Simulation 14.1%, Open World 11.7%, Space 6.5%, Exploration 5.8%
A fast paced cooperative game where hippos run a growing space depot. Race against the clock to Scan, inspect, and ship the right materials using drones. Try to keep up. Other hipponauts such as yourself are relying on you.
Why similar: Space Sim 46% ★, Simulation 16.8%, Space 14.1%, Inventory Management 11.6%, Nonlinear 6%
A physics-driven automation game where your workers bounce between buildings like pinballs. Design bounce paths, build production chains, and survive asteroid waves.
Why similar: Space Sim 32.5% ★, Mining 26.8% ★, Strategy 13.3%, Simulation 12.2%, Space 5.6%
A sci-fi exploration game written in 1994, updated to use a modern 3D engine, and remains faithful to the original. The story is fully intact with only minor tweaks to gameplay and cosmetics. The original game is often compared to Star Control and Starflight.
Why similar: Space Sim 45.4% ★, Open World 12.3%, Inventory Management 11.6%, Exploration 8.5%, Resource Management 8.3%
Take command of a nuclear-powered space corvette in a Cold War-flavored sci-fi campaign. Balance tactics, crew, and limited resources in a dynamic forever-war. Retro pixel art meets deep strategy fifteen minutes into the future of 1989.
Why similar: Space Sim 39.7% ★, Space 12%, Strategy 10.6%, Open World 10%, Simulation 9.7%
Become the space captain you always wanted to be. There are just a few problems, your ship needs work, there’s a price on your head, and your crew are idiots. Seek your fortune and the truth in The Galactic Junkers, a comedic space combat adventure game.
Why similar: Space Sim 33.9% ★, Mining 19.1% ★, Real Time Tactics 15.6%, Open World 10.4%, Space 9.2%
Try to survive in infinite asteroid cloud as long as possible in reworked tower defence style. FInd your own playstyle and beat your own records or chillout with original ambient soundtracks. Build, explore, think - everything to create your own colony in this cold space.
Why similar: Space Sim 39% ★, Real Time Tactics 22.5%, Tactical 13.1%, Space 12.6%, Strategy 10.5%
Build order on a strange planet, keep your crew alive, and gather the parts needed to repair the crashed main ship. Manage resources, explore new areas, face growing threats, and strengthen your colony a little more with each passing day.
Why similar: Space Sim 45% ★, Real Time Tactics 20.7%, Space 10%, Simulation 9%, Strategy 8.8%
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 46.2% ★, Simulation 21.1%, Space 17.6%, Strategy 13.8%, Singleplayer 1.3%
As the CEO of a spaceship design company, arrange blocks with different modes and functions to build powerful ships. Use resources from battles to upgrade blocks and acquire new ones through supplies. Strategically enhance your ship to maximize performance and defeat competitors.
Why similar: Space Sim 46.2% ★, Simulation 18.3%, Strategy 15.9%, Tactical 8.4%, Space 8.3%
Haul Yeah! is a chill co-op space trucking game. Live aboard your ship, grow food, cook meals, deploy drones, repair hull systems, trade on a player-driven market, and haul resources across 15 star systems. Play solo or with up to 3 friends via Steam.
Why similar: Space Sim 51.4% ★, Simulation 17.6%, Exploration 8.8%, Inventory Management 8.4%, Space 8.2%
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 43.6% ★, Space 20.8%, Simulation 12.2%, Open World 10.3%, Strategy 10.3%
Build rockets and shoot them into space. Once you reach orbit, you are halfway to explore anywhere in the Solar System.
Why similar: Space Sim 52.3% ★, Space 18.8%, Simulation 17%, Exploration 10.3%, Singleplayer 1.6%
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 34.5% ★, Real Time Tactics 28.5%, Strategy 16%, Space 15.2%, Simulation 5.2%
Space Travellers is a unique open-world sandbox space simulator set in the year 2343. Travel the galaxy, trade, explore unexplored worlds, fight, build bases and factories, forge alliances and experience new adventures!
Why similar: Space Sim 46.1% ★, Open World 14.8%, Space 12.2%, Simulation 9.8%, Exploration 7.2%
A sci-fi settlement building game with orbital mechanics. Start from a spaceship, scan asteroids, manage fuel, ore, electricity, time, and sanity, while expanding your settlement, exploring an alien solar system, and building stations and spacecraft to support your growing colony.
Why similar: Space Sim 45.3% ★, Open World 10.5%, Resource Management 10.2%, Simulation 9.4%, Strategy 8.6%
Explore a seamless endless universe with an uncountable number of galaxies, stars, planets, and moons. Make friends or enemies with unique alien civilizations. Research upgrades for your vessel with scientific phenomena and alien tech that you've acquired.
Why similar: Space Sim 48% ★, Open World 17.6%, Space 10%, Simulation 9.2%, Exploration 8.3%
This simulation software brings the solar system to your fingertips, allowing you to explore the orbits of planets and witness the fascinating effects of introducing new cosmic objects like asteroids, extra suns, or even a black hole.
Why similar: Space Sim 58.2% ★, Simulation 21.4%, Space 10.3%, Exploration 9%, Singleplayer 1.1%
Design massive ships, bristling with weapons, on a macro scale. Engage in fleet-vs-fleet battles, featuring many different tactics. Play alone or in Coop combat missions, or form two teams of players (each with own fleet) to fight in an arena.
Why similar: Space Sim 38.4% ★, Real Time Tactics 25.7%, Space 13.8%, Strategy 12.3%, Simulation 8.6%
Navigate through a detailed simulation of the solar system, where you can explore planets, moons, and other celestial bodies up close. Access detailed information, images, interactive content, quizzes and even mini-games where you can try to land a space probe.
Why similar: Space Sim 58.7% ★, Simulation 21.6%, Exploration 9.9%, Space 8.7%, Singleplayer 1.2%
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 44.3% ★, Space 19.7%, Simulation 12.8%, Strategy 10.6%, Open World 8.6%
AstroMiner is a game about building a mining colony in an asteroid field, starting as a small space station and growing to a sprawling space port.
Why similar: Space Sim 40.7% ★, Mining 26.1% ★, Strategy 16.3%, Space 13.9%, 2D 3%
An open-world space exploration game. Explore, trade and fight to rise the ranks, discover new worlds and new species, and leave your mark on the Galaxy.
Why similar: Space Sim 49.9% ★, Space 15.4%, Open World 12.7%, Exploration 11%, Simulation 10.5%
Against the overwhelming might of the Empire stands a small but growing Rebel Alliance. Scattered resistance groups are uniting and what is needed most now are Starfighter pilots. Will you join their struggle to end this tyranny and become a hero of the Rebellion?
Why similar: Space Sim 66.7% ★, Space 17%, Simulation 14%, Singleplayer 2.3%
A "small" universe simulation, where you play as a black hole and try to absorb the whole universe. You decide the size and shape of the universe. Could also be used as a less meaningful CPU benchmark.
Why similar: Space Sim 64.8% ★, Simulation 17.8%, Space 16.4%, Singleplayer 1%
