- #1 Psi 5 Trading Company
97% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2020
Dev: Accolade, Inc.Pub: Ziggurat
Windows
Captain a space freighter on its perilous voyage to deliver vital supplies to the Parvin Frontier! Select your crew, then lead and command their efforts to manage the ship's navigation, engineering, weapons, and more on the fly as crises and obstacles arise in real time.
Why similar: Space Sim 42.9%, Management 15.7%, Space 14.4%, Aliens 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%
- #2 Galduen of the Void
96% match7 user reviews57% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: AzurDevPub: Azurdev
Windows · Linux
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 39.7%, Management 19.8%, Space 16.4%, Strategy 7.5%, Resource Management 7%
- #3 Work Beasts
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Canary Cartel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Manage your workforce of mystical work beasts! Increase your team productivity in order to complete the most difficult jobs and earn lots of money, after all, the government won't leave you alone if you don't pay your taxes. Oh, don't forget to give your employers a coffee sometimes.
Why similar: Creature Collector 35.8%, Funny 17.4%, Management 14.3%, Pixel Graphics 12%, Casual 6.8%
- #4 Alien Battlefield
95% match4 user reviews0% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: TapfunGamePub: TapfunGame Studio
Windows
Destroy alien spores to earn star coins. Unlock talents, skills, captains, new maps and spores. Upgrade your warship and enjoy incremental idle progression.
Why similar: Space Sim 38.3%, Creature Collector 35.5%, Space 8.3%, Casual 6.5%, Aliens 5.5%
- #5 Puddies
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Iracoon GamesPub: Voxel School
Windows
Are you curious to discover what lies beyond our planet? Accompany Bean on his space mission and discover an endless number of adorable creatures called Puddies that will have to be trained. Launch yourself into the unknown or you launch him.
Why similar: Creature Collector 33.3%, Space Sim 27.8%, Management 15.6%, Funny 9.4%, Casual 5.8%
- #6 The Sentient
93% matchMostly Negative39% of 83 reviews2016
Dev: Uncaged Studios
Windows
Play as an A.I tasked with helping mankind explore the vastness of space. Customize your ship, recruit a crew, battle alien vessels, research new technology and explore randomly generated universes.
Why similar: Space Sim 41.5%, Space 17.2%, Management 16.7%, Strategy 14.7%, Indie 9.9%
- #7 Space Station Continuum
92% matchNegative15% of 39 reviews2020
Dev: N-Body Solutions
Windows
Space Station Continuum is a building & management sim inspired by the past, present, and future of humans in space.
Why similar: Space Sim 30%, Management 13.9%, Space 12.2%, Funny 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%
- #8 1000 days to escape
91% matchVery Positive84% of 403 reviews2019
Dev: Lemon Squeezy
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Only 1000 days left until the end of the world. You have to realize the largest space program ever to save as many people as you can. Explore planets, colonize them, help people find a new home.
Why similar: Space Sim 38.5%, Space 19.5%, Casual 10%, Aliens 9.6%, Funny 8.6%
- #9 Asteroid Mining Empire
91% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: Nightingale Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Asteroid Mining Empire is a sci-fi mining progression game where you harvest asteroid fields, earn credits, unlock upgrades, expand your ship and drone systems, and push toward powerful long-term rebirth progression as your small operation grows into a space industry.
Why similar: Space Sim 56%, Pixel Graphics 14.5%, Space 9.9%, Casual 9%, Indie 5.5%
- #10 The Cosmogenesis Project: Corruption
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BitDriven
Windows
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 54.3%, Space 23.9%, Strategy 15.2%, Sci-fi 4.5%, Singleplayer 2.1%
- #11 The Planetary Archive
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SleepSoul
Windows
The Planetary Archive is a retro space survival game about grief. Explore the galaxy, maintain your space station, scavenge for replacement parts, and start to understand why you're out here.
Why similar: Space Sim 45.4%, Pixel Graphics 12%, Management 9.9%, Resource Management 8.8%, Space 7.9%
- #12 Slinkie Dinkie
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 586 reviews2025
Dev: Sewer Cat
Windows
A Slinkie Dinkie se uniu ao grupo SPG para trazer de volta o pet virtual mais querido de todos os tempos!
Why similar: Creature Collector 50.4%, Casual 14.3%, Management 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%, Resource Management 7.1%
- #13 Helium Rain
89% matchMostly Positive79% of 336 reviews2018
Dev: Deimos Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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 60.9%, Space 22.6%, Strategy 10.2%, Indie 6.3%
- #14 Cow Project 1986
87% matchPositive90% of 39 reviews2026
Dev: JCdaisuki
Windows · Mac · Linux
A game about an alien that has to abduct things to pay rent!
Why similar: Space Sim 43.4%, Aliens 20.6%, Casual 13.2%, Space 11.7%, Sci-fi 5.5%
- #15 Shrouded Suns
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Benjamin Cid Pérez
Windows
In the midst of a seemingly hopeless war among the stars, take control of highly customizable spacefighters to experience classic space combat action throughout a story-driven campaign.
Why similar: Space Sim 62.9%, Space 21.2%, Sci-fi 7.6%, Indie 4.6%, Singleplayer 3.6%
- #16 CyberHive
86% 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 Sim 43.2%, Management 19.3%, Space 16.8%, Strategy 8%, Sci-fi 5.5%
- #17 Interstellar Inn
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kunaya
Windows
Interstellar Inn is a 2D hotel building and management sim in space.
Why similar: Space Sim 32.3%, Management 21.8%, Space 13.2%, Resource Management 10%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%
- #18 My Galaxy Buddy
84% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: goobie
Windows · Mac
Pilot a lone UFO in this cozy idle desktop game that lives in the corner of your screen. Discover randomly generated planets, extract rare resources, uncover strange artifacts, and build your collection one world at a time.
Why similar: Space Sim 44.4%, Aliens 13%, Space 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Casual 7.1%
- #19 Collectamon
84% matchPositive100% of 27 reviews2023
Dev: Grappling Hook Games
Windows
Collectamon is a creature collecting game with an additional focus on upgrades. Upgrade your character, upgrade the area and place your caught monsters in your sanctuary. Catch all monsters in the game? Upgrade Everything? Try and get all achievements? It's up to you!
Why similar: Creature Collector 59.7%, Management 22.7%, Casual 8.4%, Indie 5.1%, Singleplayer 4.1%
- #20 Sputnika Game
82% matchVery Positive89% of 640 reviews2024
Dev: egunan
Windows · Linux
A Cosmic twist on a Suika-style game with space gravity. Help our little friend Sputnik on his journey to become the Sun.
Why similar: Space Sim 49.9%, Strategy 16%, Casual 13.2%, Space 10.4%, Indie 4.9%
- #21 Star Trek: Voyager - Across the Unknown
81% matchVery Positive80% of 4,324 reviews2026
Dev: GamexcitePub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 16.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Star Trek: Voyager - Across the Unknown is a story-driven survival strategy game in which the fate of the iconic starship is in your hands. Take the helm, manage the ship and resources, and make difficult decisions. Will you be able to bring home the ship and its crew?
Why similar: Space Sim 42.3%, Management 17.8%, Strategy 12.6%, Aliens 10.9%, Space 10.6%
- #22 Blackout Protocol
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Exo-Labs UK
Windows
Blackout Protocol is a systems-driven sci-fi survival prototype where you must restore power, stabilise a damaged spacecraft, and bring critical ship systems back online before time runs out.
Why similar: Space Sim 30.4%, Management 28.3%, Space 21.9%, Casual 9.3%, Sci-fi 5.1%
- #23 cluck-a-thon
82% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2023
Dev: Verde
Windows
Cluck-a-thon: Merge and create extraordinary chickens in this enchanting indie adventure. Discover unique chickens and immerse yourself in a charming world of feathered fun! Join the clucking frenzy today!
Why similar: Creature Collector 40.9%, Pixel Graphics 13%, Casual 12.8%, Strategy 10.6%, Management 9.7%
- #24 Epic Space Trader
80% matchPositive100% of 11 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 38%, Management 18.7%, Space 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, Sci-fi 6.9%
- #25 Nebula Miner
79% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Tacit Software Solutions
Windows
Nebula miner puts you in control of a space mining company. A real time resource management game where you need to explore space to find resources, and then harvest them efficiently.
Why similar: Space Sim 27.4%, Space 21.7%, Management 13.1%, Strategy 12.1%, Resource Management 11.1%
- #26 Trimmer Tycoon
81% matchMixed68% of 692 reviews2016
Dev: Improx Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 30 minMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 29%
Trimmer Tycoon is a fast survival game. You’re the new owner of a beard-trimming salon - Shavy. Customers start flowing in with absurd wishes for their beards. Can you satisfy their beardy dreams and keep up with the ever-increasing rent?
Why similar: Management 36.7%, Pixel Graphics 21.8%, Strategy 17.1%, Casual 11.6%, Indie 10.3%
- #27 Chimera Island
79% matchMostly Positive73% of 51 reviews2023
Dev: Chimera Productions
Windows
Rediscover a lost island with mysterious creatures the world has long since forgotten. Now it is up to you to help restore this ruined world and bring about a new age of Chimera.
Why similar: Creature Collector 56.6%, Strategy 14%, Casual 11.9%, Resource Management 10.4%, Indie 4.9%
- #28 Orbital Checkpoint
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: VitalGrid Games
Windows
Orbital Checkpoint is a sci-fi border control simulator. Check alien documents, scan suspicious luggage, detect contraband, and manage your tight budget on station GSA-42. Regulations change daily, but bills for oxygen and coffee always arrive on time. Will you risk letting the Acid Lemons pass?
Why similar: Space Sim 37.3%, Creature Collector 30%, Aliens 14.7%, Space 8.7%, Casual 6.2%
- #29 Muhe space
77% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: klmfs
Windows
A space strategy game. By freely editing the attributes of eight warships, engage in free combat and obtain unlimited resources to strengthen the warships. Featuring innovative combat modes, mutually restrained weapon types, and highly strategic.
Why similar: Space Sim 46.3%, Space 17.2%, Aliens 10.6%, Strategy 10.5%, Resource Management 10.3%
- #30 Stellar Harvest
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Midnight Forge Studios
Windows
Harvest energy across the solar system. Build generators on alien worlds, prestige for Dark Energy, and construct a Dyson Sphere around the Sun. Ten planets. Infinite power. One way home.
Why similar: Space Sim 41.7%, Management 16.3%, Space 12.7%, Resource Management 9%, Casual 6.4%
- #31 Space Manager
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Trophy Games
Windows
Build, launch and manage realistic space missions across our solar system, placing satellites and telescopes in precise orbits. Explore planets, collect valuable scientific data and sell your findings to expand your rising aerospace empire.
Why similar: Space Sim 49.8%, Management 19.9%, Space 12.4%, Strategy 11%, Resource Management 5%
- #32 Luft Gears
75% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Cestmir Kocian
Windows
Blend of planet system exploration, discovery, real time space combat, together with player needing to maintain and upgrade his space ship to overcome numerous obstacles. An experience quite unlike other games in its genre.
Why similar: Space Sim 25.5%, Space 23.6%, Management 20%, Strategy 11%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%
- #33 ASTRALODE Freeminers
76% matchPositive89% of 19 reviews2020
Dev: Drixxel Soft
Windows
Take to the stars and harvest precious ore from wild asteroids! ASTRALODE Freeminers is asteroid mining puzzle action with an interstellar support crew of colorful misfits.
Why similar: Space Sim 35.5%, Space 15.5%, Strategy 14.2%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, Indie 9.3%
- #34 Starborne: Frontiers
74% matchMixed67% of 298 reviews2024
Dev: Solid Clouds hf.
Windows
Starborne: Frontiers is a free-to-play tactical autobattler with hundreds of unique ships. Form your fleet, customize it with a variety of equipment, and use strategy to create the perfect battlefield formation. Take on bounties, engage in the PvP arena, and bring order to the Frontier.
Why similar: Creature Collector 33.2%, Space Sim 33%, Management 9.7%, Space 9.5%, Strategy 6.2%
- #35 _space_train
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Josh McNamee
Windows
What if there was a train, in space? Embark as a simple passenger or take a longer-term role as a member of staff in an asymmetric gaming experience like no other.
Why similar: Space Sim 45.2%, Aliens 13.6%, Space 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, Indie 6.5%
- #36 20 Days
73% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: AgostonB
Windows
Survive 20 tense days aboard a failing spaceship while hunting down an enemy satellite. Every day brings new malfunctions, random story events, and difficult choices. Will you find the target before it's too late?
Why similar: Space Sim 50.4%, Strategy 15.6%, Aliens 11.6%, Space 10%, Sci-fi 4.2%
- #37 SCALEPLANET
74% matchMixed63% of 27 reviews2022
Dev: Scale Studio
Windows
Somewhere in the third dimension there lives an alien Joe. He can't sit still. He constantly travels and explores the world and galaxies. This time he came across a new planet.
Why similar: Space Sim 53.8%, Casual 15.7%, Space 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, Indie 4.1%
- #38 StellarDefender
73% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: WON
Windows
Search for the scattered items within the planet to prevent a planetary collision.Let's search for supplies scattered across the planet, build a foundation, and launch a compressed-power missile to eliminate other planets that threaten the Delta planet.
Why similar: Space Sim 48.6%, Creature Collector 27.2%, Casual 9.7%, Singleplayer 5.9%, Indie 5.5%
- #39 Space Depot
73% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Zenventorymgmt
Windows
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 47.4%, Management 19.5%, Space 19.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, Indie 4.3%
- #40 Viscera Alien
71% match5 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2026
Dev: Nasapagym
Windows · Mac
A Suika Game-style physics puzzle! Merge cute alien creatures called Viscera to create bigger ones. Combine two Level 11 Viscera to create an Alien and collect it in your encyclopedia! Simple yet addictive casual puzzle game.
Why similar: Creature Collector 27.9%, Strategy 16.5%, Aliens 13.7%, Space 13.1%, Casual 11.6%
- #41 Orbit One
72% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Specific Impulse Interactive
Windows
Take to the stars and explore the solar system. Master the orbital mechanics of N-body physics. Plot a careful course to complete your mission.
Why similar: Space Sim 59.6%, Space 19.1%, Strategy 14.9%, Indie 3.9%, Singleplayer 2.5%
- #42 Spacelines from the Far Out: Flight School
71% matchVery Positive83% of 253 reviews2022
Dev: CoffeenautsPub: Skystone Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Spacelines from the Far Out: Flight School is all about getting you prepared to take on the task of running your own Spaceline before launch! Join up to 3 other people to take on the challenges and demands as you ferry people to their destination.
Why similar: Space Sim 33.4%, Space 17%, Management 14%, Aliens 12.1%, Funny 11.6%
- #43 Star Fleet Deluxe
70% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2026
Dev: Trevor SorensenPub: Interstel Technologies, Inc.
Windows
Command a UGA heavy cruiser against the Krellan Empire. Navigate space, manage resources, and coordinate defense strategies. Use starbases and outposts to protect colonies while engaging in tactical ship combat. Your decisions will determine the fate of sectors in this military space simulation.
Why similar: Space Sim 56.8%, Strategy 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Sci-fi 10.5%, Singleplayer 5.2%
- #44 STAR WARS™: TIE Fighter Special Edition
71% matchVery Positive81% of 637 reviews2015
Dev: Totally GamesPub: LucasArts
Windows · Mac
Median: 12 minMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 29%
The Imperial Navy is called upon to eradicate the last of the rebellion and restore law and order. As an Imperial navy starfighter pilot, you will safeguard imperiled lives thoughout the galaxy. Join the Emperor's cause in eliminating the Rebel uprising as the Empire strikes back!
Why similar: Space Sim 68.7%, Space 26.2%, Singleplayer 5.1%
- #45 X-COM: Interceptor
72% matchMixed55% of 224 reviews2008
Dev: MicroProse Software, IncPub: 2K
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 21%
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: Space Sim 40.8%, Strategy 25%, Space 21.1%, Sci-fi 10.4%, Singleplayer 2.7%
- #46 Eternal Space
70% match8 user reviews56% of 8 reviews2023
Dev: Freeworld DevelopmentsPub: Studio Grandis
Windows · Mac
Eternal Space is a city builder and space exploration/combat game. Explore the Eternal Space, and manage your city while you fight pirates, or maybe even become a pirate! Keep your citizens happy, and collect taxes from them each year for a little bonus!
Why similar: Space Sim 37.7%, Management 19.6%, Space 12.9%, Strategy 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%
- #47 Memetric: Classic
70% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2022
Dev: FatalCagePub: CloudCage
Windows
It's a "side-scrolling" real-time strategy game, pixelart style, with a few small "rouge-lite" elements. You have to collect and farm creatures, various bizarre creatures, to further develop your territory and eventually defeat the evil force that has been organizing against you throughout the game.
Why similar: Creature Collector 52.2%, Pixel Graphics 19.4%, Strategy 17.5%, Singleplayer 6.4%, Indie 4.5%
- #48 Slingshot: Escape the solar system
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: indiega.me
Windows · Mac · Linux
Launch. Slingshot. Crash. Repeat. Slingshot is a pixel-art orbital mechanics arcade about gravity, fuel, and perfect timing. Chain flybys across eight planets, reach escape velocity, and tune in to Spacify : 12 destinations, 12 soundtracks, 100+ achievements.
Why similar: Space Sim 61.4%, Space 23.4%, Indie 15.3%
- #49 Trenite Engineer
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gryzly22
Windows
You don't pilot the ship-you run it. Manage power, fuel, gravity, life support and other systems, repair failures and engineer your way through a hostile solar system.
Why similar: Space Sim 43.6%, Management 18.5%, Space 12.8%, Resource Management 10.7%, Indie 5.9%
- #50 Keng's Little Universe
68% matchPositive88% of 25 reviews2022
Dev: Keng7
Windows
Civilization was born from a chaotic star system and has been constantly tested in its development, from ancient civilizations to occupying the entire galaxy, which is long and dangerous.
Why similar: Space Sim 42.2%, Space 17.2%, Aliens 14.9%, Strategy 9.4%, Sci-fi 5.5%
- #51 AstraX
68% matchMostly Positive75% of 40 reviews2022
Dev: RexTo Studios
Windows
AstraX is a side-scrolling action game about flying ships that can destroy everything in their path.
Why similar: Space Sim 43.2%, Space 15.3%, Funny 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, Sci-fi 5.9%
- #52 Space Empires: Starfury
68% matchMostly Positive71% 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 36%, Space 21%, Strategy 15.5%, Management 14.4%, Aliens 8%
- #53 Gravitation
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GoldenEggs Workshop
Windows
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 52%, Strategy 16.6%, Casual 14.5%, Space 11.5%, Indie 3.6%
- #54 STAR WARS™ - X-Wing Alliance™
67% matchVery Positive83% of 507 reviews2015
Dev: Totally GamesPub: LucasArts
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 21%
A neutral family fights for its business - and its survival - and is swept up in the struggle against the encroaching Empire. You must defy the strong-arm tactics of a rival family who will stop at nothing to destroy your trading company.
Why similar: Space Sim 67.8%, Space 24.7%, Singleplayer 4.5%, Sci-fi 3%
- #55 Fleets of Ascendancy
67% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2018
Dev: desaccord art
Windows
Meet allies, foes and aliens on your trek across a solar system. Plan layouts, coordinate attacks, balance resources, manage fleet facilities and take on many different kinds of enemies in numerous encounters along your journey.
Why similar: Space 29.7%, Management 28.8%, Strategy 25.3%, Indie 16.2%
- #56 Between the Stars
64% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,460 reviews2024
Dev: Isolated Games
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 8.7 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 Sim 45.9%, Space 27.2%, Strategy 10.2%, Indie 7.2%, Sci-fi 5.9%
- #57 Solar Lander
67% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2017
Dev: TChapman500
Windows · Linux
Fly an Apollo-style lander around various planets, landing to earn points and then redocking with the command module to advance to the next level.
Why similar: Space Sim 43.3%, Casual 19.9%, Indie 16.7%, Space 16.5%, Singleplayer 3.7%