Games Like Naev

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 29.5%, Trading 17.7%, Space Sim 15.8%, Open World 10.8%, Sci-fi 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: This is the closest spiritual successor to Naev, offering a massive 2D open-world galaxy with deep trading, combat, and mission systems.

Choose your own destiny as you explore an open-world procedurally generated galaxy where anything is possible. Become a miner, a trader, a bounty hunter, a pirate, or perhaps a jack of all trades. Start off small and build your way to the top but remember with every action, comes consequences.

Why similar: Space 23.9%, Space Sim 22.2%, Open World 14.1%, Top-Down 10.4%, Sci-fi 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: An excellent 2D top-down sandbox that focuses on ship customization, loot, and dynamic combat encounters.

Gaia Beyond is a handcrafted 2D Action-RPG, an exploration mix built around the core features fighting, mining and trading. Your decisions are footprints within a vast non-linear solar system. Forge alliances among numerous factions and develop relations with hundreds of NPCs.

Why similar: Space Sim 22.7%, Trading 19.6%, Space 12.2%, Open World 8.2%, Choices Matter 7%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D top-down space sim that mirrors Naev's aesthetic and core exploration loop very closely.

You are the captain of a starship venturing through a massive open universe. Customize your crew and take command at the helm of your very own ship as you explore a galaxy torn apart by internal strife, alien threats, and political intrigue.

Why similar: Trading 24.1%, Space Sim 21.9%, Moddable 19.9%, Space 9.7%, Sci-fi 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a rich, narrative-driven experience with deep trading, crew management, and meaningful choices that impact the galaxy.

Explore the vast reaches of VoidExpanse -- mine asteroids, upgrade your ship, trade, complete missions, advance your character and survive fast-paced combat with hostile aliens and mercenaries in the rich and exciting Sci-Fi universe of VoidExpanse!

Why similar: Space 30%, Moddable 17.4%, Open World 13.4%, Top-Down 9.1%, Sci-fi 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down space RPG that features satisfying ship progression and exploration in a procedurally generated universe.

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

Why similar: Space 51%, Open World 13.4%, RPG 13.2%, Sci-fi 8.8%, Simulation 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential top-down space sim that perfectly blends trading, combat, and text-based questing in a living, breathing galaxy.

Explore the farthest reaches of Human Space in this open-world space adventure. Compelled to journey to the Galactic Core by a mysterious hyperintelligence, you must fight your way through dozens of star systems teeming with clashing empires, expansionist AIs, and fearsome xenophobes.

Why similar: Space Sim 20.5%, Trading 18.3%, Space 18%, Open World 10%, Exploration 7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic 2D space exploration game that emphasizes ship upgrades and survival in a dangerous, expanding galaxy.

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 32.4%, Space Sim 22.9%, Open World 12.4%, Trading 9.7%, Sci-fi 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on broadside combat and trading in a vast, open galaxy with a strong sense of atmosphere.

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 29.5%, Space Sim 21.6%, Open World 9.3%, Sci-fi 9.3%, Exploration 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: An exploration-heavy space RPG that features modular ship building and discovery-focused gameplay.

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 30.6%, Trading 20.8%, Space 16.2%, Open World 10.6%, Exploration 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a deep sandbox experience where ship building, trading, and large-scale combat are the primary focus.

A physics-based mining sim, set in the thickest debris field in Sol. Every action has a reaction, lasers are invisible without a medium, and your thrust is a potent weapon. Find trade, adapt your equipment to your playstyle, hire a crew to help. Unravel the mysteries of the rings, or just get rich.

Why similar: Space Sim 30.7%, Space 21.4%, Top-Down 10.7%, Open World 10.4%, Sci-fi 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A unique top-down space sim that emphasizes realistic physics and mining mechanics in a high-stakes environment.

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 22.1%, Trading 20.7%, Moddable 16.9%, Space 13.5%, Open World 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for complex space economies, offering unparalleled depth for players who enjoy trading and fleet management.

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 27.6%, Space Sim 18.5%, Open World 11.8%, RPG 10.8%, Sci-fi 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D top-down space sim that combines trading, combat, and strategy in a fast-paced, indie-developed package.

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 28.5%, Trading 17.4%, Space 13.5%, Open World 10.8%, Top-Down 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A sandbox space sim that allows for intricate ship customization and exploration in a persistent world.

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: Space Sim 36.8%, Space 23.3%, Action-Adventure 10.2%, Exploration 9%, Sci-fi 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic space sim that delivers a polished mission-based trading and combat experience similar to the feel of Naev.

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 31.8%, Trading 24.4%, Space 15.6%, Open World 9.3%, Exploration 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A hardcore space simulation that provides a high degree of technical control for players who enjoy realistic flight mechanics.

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 36.9%, Space 34.3%, RPG 12.2%, Simulation 9.6%, Exploration 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A modern sandbox space sim that blends RPG elements, ship combat, and exploration into a cohesive experience.

Cosmonautica is a fresh take on space trading in a procedurally generated universe, paired with quirky humor for your intergalactic enjoyment.

Why similar: Trading 29.3%, Space Sim 23.5%, Space 15.2%, Choices Matter 7.6%, Open World 7%

Why You'll Like It: A lighthearted space trading and crew management simulation that focuses on the logistics of running a ship.

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 43.1%, Space 22.9%, Trading 16.3%, Simulation 6%, Exploration 6%

Why You'll Like It: A space simulation that prioritizes economy and strategy within a detailed, realistic setting.

FPS is a Sci-Fi cargo pilot sim, with an engaging emergent mission-driven storyline, with a real-time economy with free flight and trading, on an alien world to explore. All in customizable upgradeable, well-simulated VTOL craft with real weather, and flight dynamics.

Why similar: Trading 26.3%, Space Sim 26%, Space 16.1%, Open World 8.4%, Exploration 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the economic and logistical challenges of transporting goods across a complex planetary system.

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: Space 28.8%, Space Sim 27.7%, RPG 11.2%, Simulation 10.4%, Action 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled space sim that emphasizes navigation, sensor management, and technical systems over arcade combat.

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: Space Sim 29.6%, Trading 24.2%, Space 13%, Open World 10.5%, Exploration 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A sandbox space sim that focuses on ship construction and exploration in a multiplayer-capable environment.

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: Space 49.9%, Open World 20.2%, Simulation 15.4%, Action 8.5%, Adventure 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: An indie space exploration game that emphasizes mission-based gameplay and discovery.

Pilot your ship in the seamless open world made of space, planets, and more. Find new ships and equipment, find allies and beat all the enemies in this open source space shooter!

Why similar: Space 42.9%, Open World 23.4%, RPG 15.6%, Action 7.3%, 2D 7%

Why You'll Like It: A free-to-play 2D space action game that features simple but engaging exploration and combat loops.

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 Sim 28.9%, Space 23.9%, Open World 12.2%, Exploration 8.2%, Sci-fi 6.6%

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 32.8%, Space 27.5%, RPG 8.6%, Sci-fi 7.2%, Open World 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: An action-oriented space sim that features RPG progression and a focus on defending the galaxy from threats.

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 26.6%, Trading 20.6%, Moddable 16.4%, Space 12.6%, Open World 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Blends space sim, strategy, and action elements into a sandbox experience with a focus on fleet command.

Flatspace IIk is a top-down space trading game with the emphasis on free exploration. In Flatspace, you choose your profession and are given a small spaceship with a scattering of random weapons, then you are free to earn a living, explore, hunt, trade, grow; upgrading your ship and equipment.

Why similar: RPG 30.3%, Simulation 21.7%, Top-Down 17.6%, Action 16.2%, Adventure 14.2%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D top-down exploration game that focuses on ship upgrades and survival in a dangerous, unpredictable sector.

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 37.2%, Space Sim 25.8%, Simulation 9.1%, Sci-fi 8.5%, RPG 6.8%

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

Strategy from the front lines! Starpoint Gemini Warlords combines 3rd person capital spaceship combat with 4X strategy and RPG gameplay elements. Build mighty war fleets and send them into battle or lead them into combat yourself. Become the Warlord and conquer the Gemini system!

Why similar: Space Sim 29.6%, Space 20.5%, Moddable 19.7%, Open World 12%, Sci-fi 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: Combines traditional space sim elements with fleet management and strategic conquest.

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: Space Sim 26.6%, Trading 25.9%, Space 13.5%, Open World 8.2%, Sci-fi 6.4%

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 Sim 34.8%, Space 25.9%, Open World 10.7%, RPG 9%, Sci-fi 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down space adventure that emphasizes RPG progression and exploration in a stylized universe.

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 43.1%, RPG 12.2%, Top-Down 8.9%, Exploration 8.6%, Simulation 8.5%

Fight, explore the stars, trade, and lead your fleet across the galaxySpace Commander: War and Trade is an ultimate single player space-sim featuring spectacular graphics, intuitive combat and deep mechanics.

Why similar: Space Sim 42.3%, Space 14.4%, Exploration 9.8%, RPG 9.2%, Story Rich 5.3%

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 37.5%, Space 19.7%, Open World 11.6%, Trading 10.9%, Sci-fi 6.6%

A sci-fi exploration & survival game where you take on the role of a spaceship’s AI. Explore, fight, and survive across a mining colony in the Main Asteroid Belt. Rebuild your ship. Rescue your crew. Reveal the truth behind your mission.

Why similar: Space Sim 29.3%, Space 16.8%, Open World 11.1%, Action-Adventure 7.9%, Sci-fi 7.4%

Navigate your scrappy ship through the boneyard in search of valuable parts in abandoned vessels. Use salvage to upgrade your ship, or sell it for cash to pay down your mounting debt, or restock fuel, air, or food. Fly and role-play aboard your dream spaceship in this hardcore noir space-sim.

Why similar: Space Sim 32.1%, Trading 18.4%, Space 17.2%, Exploration 7.3%, Open World 6.7%

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 28.3%, Trading 27.7%, Space 15.2%, Open World 10.3%, Exploration 6.6%

Explore asteroid fields, trade rare resources, and upgrade your ship in Cosmic Miners. Navigate faction alliances, complete missions, and rise through the ranks in a dynamic space adventure where your choices shape your path to cosmic power.

Why similar: Space Sim 39.9%, Space 19.2%, Open World 10.9%, Sci-fi 9.5%, Exploration 7.2%

Space. Ships. Resources. Trading. Production. Combat. Mine ore, haul cargo, and find profitable trade routes. Buy and capture ships, build your fleet, construct stations, and develop your production. Start with your first ship. Build your empire!

Why similar: Space Sim 41.8%, Space 20.2%, Open World 16.2%, Sci-fi 10.8%, Simulation 4.2%

Space MMORPG where players can fly on different ships, collecting devices, subsystems and navigations or finding new weapons that will serve in battles. Take part in battles, explore the world, mine ore, trade, fight and build your own clan with a station.

Why similar: Trading 41.6%, Space 24.9%, Top-Down 11.5%, Sci-fi 8.6%, Simulation 5.1%

Experience the award-winning space saga. Travel to hyperspace, discover alien worlds, and meet an eclectic cast of characters. Find out what happened after the Ur-Quan invasion. And if the war still rages, fight for Earth and the Alliance of Free Stars!

Why similar: Open World 12.7%, Top-Down 12.3%, Choices Matter 12.2%, Multiple Endings 11.8%, Action-Adventure 11.5%

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 25.5%, Space Sim 23.3%, Open World 12.2%, Sci-fi 8.4%, Exploration 6.2%

A relaxing game about space exploration that can be played full screen or at the bottom of your screen. Trade, fight, mine and salvage your way through a procedurally generated galaxy. Let the game idle while your autopilot handles business and builds your fortune.

Why similar: Space Sim 29%, Trading 27.1%, Space 16.9%, Top-Down 9.7%, Sci-fi 7.2%

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 38.2%, Space 35.9%, Open World 12.6%, Simulation 7.2%, Sci-fi 6.1%

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 30.1%, Space Sim 30%, Trading 11.6%, Open World 10.3%, Sci-fi 7.7%

Star Conflict is an action-packed, massively multiplayer space simulation game that puts players in the role of elite pilots engaging in a widespread interplanetary skirmish. The whole world for PVP and PVE!

Why similar: Space Sim 33.5%, Trading 32.2%, Open World 12.2%, Sci-fi 8.2%, RPG 5.9%

Codename: Rogue Fleet is a multiplayer team-based game about spaceships combat.

Why similar: Space 65.1%, Open World 22%, Action 12.9%

EVERSPACE 2 is a fast-paced single-player spaceship shooter with exploration in space and on planets, tons of loot, RPG elements, mining, and crafting. Experience an exciting sci-fi story set in a vivid, handcrafted open world full of secrets, puzzles, and perils.

Why similar: Space 26.4%, Open World 16.1%, Action-Adventure 12.4%, Exploration 10.2%, Sci-fi 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 34.3%, Space 27.5%, Open World 9.5%, Sci-fi 9.5%, Exploration 6.3%

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

Why similar: Space Sim 29.9%, Space 17.8%, Open World 11.6%, Sci-fi 8.8%, Top-Down 8.6%

Grab your jetpack and explore procedural asteroid fields, derelict spaceships and abandoned outposts. Build and automate your Space Rig to process scavenged trash. Craft, trade and fight your way home in this interstellar, open-world survival sandbox.

Why similar: Space Sim 28.4%, Space 26.6%, Open World 16.5%, Sci-fi 9.1%, Exploration 8.9%

Command a fleet of ships to hunt aliens, trade resources and loot treasure! Form corporations with your friends while fighting a never-ending intergalactic war in this open-world online space adventure!

Why similar: Space Sim 39.1%, Space 20.2%, Open World 14%, Sci-fi 8%, Exploration 7.7%

An open-world galaxy adventure game ✨🚀🌠 Explore a procedurally-generated universe filled with diverse micro-planets, asteroid belts and UFOs. 👽

Why similar: Space 34.5%, Open World 19.7%, Sci-fi 15%, Simulation 12.3%, Action 10.4%

Embark on a journey to greatness. Get ready for adrenaline-fueled battles and a chance to claim your place in the galaxy. Grab the controls of your ship, gear up for the fight, and unleash your ambition to conquer and build a new empire in the vastness of space.

Why similar: Space Sim 45.6%, Space 19.1%, Open World 14.7%, RPG 8.7%, 3D 6.4%

Haul cargo, trade salvage and keep your space suit close as you search for fame and fortune among the stars in a game that puts an interstellar twist on the truck sim genre.

Why similar: Space Sim 30.8%, Moddable 19.8%, Space 16.8%, Open World 11%, Sci-fi 7.7%

Warspace 2 is a 1-4 player CO-OP space shooter with RPG elements, open-world and procedurally-generated galaxy. You can trade, craft, and fight your way through a universe, either solo or with friends.

Why similar: Space Sim 39.3%, Space 22.3%, Open World 11%, Exploration 9.5%, Sci-fi 8.8%

Managing a fleet across a dangerous galaxy. Every star and planet holds untold riches and dangers. Each encounter will require skills in trading, diplomacy, and combat. Allocate power to engines, charge all weapons, and take on the worst the galaxy has to handle.

Why similar: Trading 30%, Space Sim 29.7%, Space 19.1%, Sci-fi 8.3%, Exploration 7.8%

Lead a paramilitary force against a growing space Cult threat. Program your units, build a fleet, trade, research, and engage in deep tactical combat in this RPG-strategy hybrid.

Why similar: Moddable 27.8%, Space 23.5%, Open World 18.5%, RPG 9.7%, Sci-fi 8.3%

Travel through space. Attend the planets. Gather resources. Find artifacts.

Why similar: Space 38.9%, Action 27.4%, Simulation 20.8%, Adventure 12.9%