Games Like Nexus - The Jupiter Incident

Experience the epic space strategy games that redefined the RTS genre. Control your fleet and build an armada across more than 30 single-player missions. Choose unit types, fleet formations and flight tactics for each strategic situation.

Why similar: Space 34%, RTS 21%, Strategy 12.5%, Sci-fi 11.2%, Classic 10.4% ★

Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive 3D space tactics experience that shares the same cinematic fleet-command DNA as Nexus.

Take command of your hand-tailored fleet of space warships and use realistic radar, electronic warfare, advanced movement controls in 3D space, and precision targeting to outmaneuver and outwit your opponents in a simulation-heavy tactical space game like no other.

Why similar: RTS 30.3%, Strategy 19%, Real-Time with Pause 18.9% ★, Tactical 14.6%, Simulation 9%

Why You'll Like It: It offers deep, physics-based tactical combat that focuses heavily on sensor management and specific weapon systems.

Battle for galactic dominance in this real-time 4X strategy game with unrivaled scale! You’ll explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate through military force, diplomacy, trade, culture, influence, and other underhanded tactics.

Why similar: Space 37.2%, RTS 22.5%, Strategy 15.2%, Sci-fi 12.5%, Tactical 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: It blends large-scale strategy with real-time fleet combat, perfect for those who enjoy the scale of space warfare.

From the makers of the award-winning Imperium Galactica 1 and 2 games, discover a powerful space-opera like RTS game.

Why similar: Space 39.2%, RTS 26.4%, Strategy 24.9%, Sci-fi 8.1%, Indie 1.3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic space RTS that mirrors the tactical pacing and atmospheric ship combat found in Nexus.

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 31.2%, RTS 19.1%, Sci-fi 14.5%, Real Time Tactics 12.2%, Strategy 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: A modern tactical space combat game that focuses on fleet management and real-time tactical maneuvers.

Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 2 is the new real-time strategy game adapted from Games Workshop’s famous tabletop game that portrays the epic space battles of the Warhammer 40,000 universe.

Why similar: Space 40.1%, RTS 21.5%, Strategy 16.4%, Real Time Tactics 9.7%, Sci-fi 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures the intense, tactical nature of ship-to-ship combat with a strong emphasis on individual unit abilities.

Ancient Space is a story driven single player real time strategy game where you take command of a fleet embarking on a scientific mission to chart undiscovered reaches of space called ‘The Black Zone’. Overcome overwhelming odds and fight for your life and the survival of your ship and its crew.

Why similar: Space 39.1%, RTS 24.8%, Strategy 22.1%, Sci-fi 11.6%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Why You'll Like It: A story-driven space RTS that prioritizes tactical fleet movement and mission-based objectives.

Massive scale 4X-RTS set in space. Control hundreds of planets, manipulate galactic politics, research numerous advanced technologies, and command thousands of units and hundreds of planets in your quest for galactic dominance.

Why similar: Space 37.4%, RTS 23.9%, Strategy 20.7%, Sci-fi 16.5%, Indie 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers deep tactical ship design and combat mechanics that allow for highly specialized fleet compositions.

Large-scale battles have become a vestige of the past, depleting resources of conflicting parties. Settled space, where welfare and order had reigned, has become a cemetery for dead ships which is flooded with pirates and adventurists.

Why similar: Space 52.7%, Strategy 25.4%, Sci-fi 13.2%, Tactical 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: This title excels at squad-based tactical space combat where managing individual ship loadouts is crucial.

Battlevoid: Harbinger is a hard sci-fi space exploration game blending roguelike, turn-based, star map strategy, and real-time space battles. You are a young commander venturing out into enemy territories, to unknown galaxies, never knowing what you will face as you jump out from hyperspace.

Why similar: Space 50.5%, Strategy 22.8%, Sci-fi 8.8%, Simulation 8.7%, Real-Time with Pause 6.5% ★

Why You'll Like It: A compact tactical game that emphasizes ship-to-ship combat and fleet survival in a hostile galaxy.

A ground-based RTS prequel to the classic Homeworld games. Assemble your fleet and lead them to victory on the shifting sands of Kharak in this compelling strategy game for PC from Blackbird Interactive.

Why similar: RTS 35.7%, Strategy 23%, Sci-fi 18.3%, Space 16.1%, Multiplayer 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: Though set on a planet, it features the same high-level tactical unit control and cinematic storytelling as the Homeworld series.

Crying Suns is a tactical rogue-lite that puts you in the role of a space fleet commander as you explore a mysteriously fallen empire. In this story rich experience inspired by Dune and Foundation, each successful run will uncover the truth about the Empire... and yourself as well.

Why similar: Space 27.8%, RTS 15.7%, Strategy 13.7%, Sci-fi 12.7%, Real-Time with Pause 11.3% ★

Why You'll Like It: A tactical roguelite that focuses on fleet management and strategic decision-making during space encounters.

Star wolves is a 3D space RPG with deep strategy and tactical elements. The game thrusts players into a world of freelance space hunters in the XXI-XXII century A.D. during a time of political crisis for the all-powerful Empire and the three mega-corporations that control all the known worlds.

Why similar: Space 59.2%, Strategy 29.5%, Sci-fi 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: The original game in the series provides a great tactical experience for managing a small squad of space fighters.

An epic struggle for control!

Why similar: Space 40%, Strategy 29%, RTS 21.4%, Sci-fi 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic space RTS that focuses on tactical combat and maneuvering in a 3D environment.

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 59.7%, Sci-fi 14.6%, Strategy 12.1%, Simulation 9.5%, Moddable 2.2% ★

Why You'll Like It: While more of a simulation, it allows for complex fleet management and tactical control of large capital ships.

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 29.9%, RTS 20.9%, Sci-fi 14.6%, Strategy 14.1%, Moddable 10.5% ★

Why You'll Like It: This game combines tactical command with direct ship control, offering a unique hybrid experience.

Battlevoid: Sector Siege is an epic straight into action real-time space strategy game, in which the world has been built to deliver a lively battle field; and the action is never more than just seconds away at the start of every game.

Why similar: Space 29.5%, Strategy 17.7%, RTS 16.1%, Sci-fi 8.1%, Simulation 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: This title focuses on tactical fleet management and defensive combat in a space setting.

Battlefleet Gothic: Armada is the RTS videogame adaptation of Games Workshop’s classic tabletop game, pitting the Chaos, Imperium, Eldar, and Orks against each other in visceral space-battles.

Why similar: Space 34.8%, RTS 22.7%, Strategy 21.1%, Sci-fi 11.3%, Tactical 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: The original entry provides a solid foundation for tactical fleet engagements in a dark sci-fi universe.

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 72.3%, Sci-fi 25%, Indie 2.1%, Singleplayer 0.7%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on exploration and tactical combat with a high degree of ship customization.

StarDrive 2 is an exciting and evolutionary step forward for the StarDrive franchise. In this eagerly anticipated sequel, the core mechanics have evolved to incorporate a turn-based strategic layer, featuring spectacular realtime battles.

Why similar: Space 41.5%, Strategy 34.9%, Sci-fi 20.3%, Indie 2.5%, Singleplayer 0.7%

Why You'll Like It: Features a turn-based strategy layer with real-time tactical ship combat that rewards careful planning.

Take command of a vast interstellar empire and safeguard your species from total extinction in a procedurally generated 3D galaxy (with the option to flatten it) from 1 System to 10,000+! Prove your species' ingenuity through a deep and intricate combat system where anything (from individual components on ships to the stars themselves)...

Why similar: Space 39%, Strategy 27.2%, RTS 20%, Sci-fi 11%, Indie 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a high degree of control over ship design and tactical fleet behavior in a space setting.

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 36.2%, Spaceships 16.5% ★, Sci-fi 14.8%, Strategy 13.7%, Moddable 9.3% ★

Why You'll Like It: It balances tactical fleet combat with strategic elements, allowing for a more hands-on approach to space warfare.

In Sins of a Solar Empire: Trinity, you are the leader of a civilization embroiled in a galactic war, fighting for the survival of your entire race against relentless foes.

Why similar: Space 28.5%, RTS 23.6%, Sci-fi 14.3%, Strategy 13.3%, Tactical 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic entry that provides a solid foundation for real-time fleet combat and strategic maneuvering.

Build and design your own fleets and stand opposed to the Particulate in this physics/strategy/RTS/fleet hybrid. Build partially destructible and self repairing ships that interact with enemies less controlled by some scripted logic and more driven by a real time massive physics particle simulation.

Why similar: Space 27.8%, Strategy 23.1%, RTS 20.1%, Simulation 9%, Real-Time with Pause 8.8% ★

Why You'll Like It: A tactical RTS that focuses on managing energy flow and unit positioning in a unique space environment.

From the creators of AI War: Fleet Command comes an all-new grand strategy title with turn-based tactical combat, set in a deep simulation of an entire solar system and its billions of inhabitants. You are the last of a murdered race, determined to unify or destroy the 8 others.

Why similar: Space 40.9%, Strategy 25.2%, Sci-fi 11.7%, Simulation 8.3%, Real-Time with Pause 6.8% ★

Why You'll Like It: A unique strategy game that features tactical combat and complex diplomatic interactions.

The last days of man are at hand.. Two years after the Infinite War the once great warring nations now lie in ruins, and humanity’s hope for a brighter future is nothing but a bitter memory. A new, seemingly unstoppable enemy, supported by the zealots of The Order, now seeks to eradicate mankind: UEF, Aeon Loyalist, and Cybran alike.

Why similar: RTS 38.2%, Strategy 23.3%, Sci-fi 15.1%, Real-Time with Pause 5.8% ★, Moddable 5.5% ★

Why You'll Like It: While it features base-building, its high-level tactical zoom and unit control are essential for fans of large-scale RTS.

Your journey to building a vast space empire begins behind the controls of a single ship. Explore the stars, trade goods, fight battles, build stations, buy and equip ships, and command fleets in a living, fully simulated universe that reacts to your decisions.

Why similar: Space 44%, Sci-fi 15.6%, Strategy 13.5%, Moddable 11.3% ★, Simulation 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: Offers deep fleet management and tactical control within a massive, living sandbox universe.

What began as a conflict over the transfer of consciousness from flesh to machines escalated into a war which has decimated a million worlds. The Core and the Arm have all but exhausted the resources of a galaxy in their struggle for domination.

Why similar: RTS 37%, Classic 24.7% ★, Strategy 20.4%, Sci-fi 12.6%, Multiplayer 3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic RTS that defined the genre's tactical combat and unit variety, influencing many modern space games.

An alien invasion has fractured humanity into seven ideological factions each with a unique vision for the future. Lead your chosen faction to take control of Earth’s nations, expand across the Solar System, and battle enemy fleets in tactical combat.

Why similar: RTS 25.3%, Strategy 18.9%, Real-Time with Pause 16.3% ★, Tactical 14.1%, Moddable 13.9% ★

Dawn of Andromeda is a pausable, real-time 4X space strategy game providing an accessible, fun and immersive experience, introducing fresh ideas to the genre. Build your empire, colonize new planets, interact with other factions and characters, research technologies and build great fleets.

Why similar: Space 37.6%, Strategy 31%, Sci-fi 15.1%, Real-Time with Pause 13.8% ★, Indie 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: A space strategy game that simplifies the 4X experience to focus more on fleet engagements.

Command or corrupt an entire galaxy in the definitive Star Wars strategy collection. It is a time of galactic civil war. Will you take up the reins of the Rebellion, assume control of the Empire, or rule the Star Wars Underworld?

Why similar: Space 24.3%, RTS 23.8%, Strategy 17.6%, Sci-fi 11.1%, Moddable 7.1% ★

Six years have passed after the events of 2226 A.D. The balance in the galaxy has been restored as transgalactic corporations have been deported to the outskirts of the galaxy and deprived of their power. The Empire, just as before, continues to fight against the Aliens. As a rule armadas of battleships aren't used in such conflicts.

Why similar: Space 60.1%, Strategy 39.9%

Why You'll Like It: Continues the squad-based tactical combat of the series with improved mechanics and ship variety.

Distant Worlds is a vast, pausable real-time 4X space strategy game. Experience the full depth and detail of turn-based strategy, but with the simplicity and ease of real-time, and on the scale of a massively-multiplayer online game.

Why similar: Space 39%, Strategy 19.7%, Sci-fi 14.2%, RTS 10.5%, Simulation 5.7%

As a space bear, human or any other race, venture forth into the galaxy, create custom ships, conquer new worlds, build new colonies and defend your very existence against those who would take what is yours.

Why similar: Space 38.9%, Strategy 24.4%, RTS 20.4%, Sci-fi 13.8%, Indie 2%

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 60.2%, Sci-fi 20.2%, Simulation 13.7%, Strategy 2.5%, Moddable 1.6% ★

Combining the best of space combat and real time strategy. Victory can be tactical, a dogfight or capital ship slugging match - depending on how you decide to achieve it. Space combat on a RTS scale with space sim savagery.

Why similar: Space 37.5%, Strategy 21.1%, RTS 16.9%, Sci-fi 12.8%, Simulation 10.3%

Distant Worlds 2 is a vast, pausable real-time 4X space strategy game.

Why similar: Space 36%, Strategy 26.8%, Sci-fi 18.7%, Simulation 12.1%, Real-Time with Pause 5% ★

Submarine Titans is a real-time strategy video game that takes place in the year 2115 after a comet has struck Earth, driving two human factions, the militant White Sharks and the scientific Black Octopi, to establish underwater bases and fight for dominance over the oceans.

Why similar: Strategy 35.2%, Simulation 17.1%, RTS 14.8%, Cult Classic 10.7% ★, Classic 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 55.8%, Strategy 16.9%, Sci-fi 16.1%, Simulation 9.5%, Singleplayer 1.7%

"You are outgunned. You are massively outnumbered. You must win." These are your orders. Humanity has already fought its war against the machines -- and lost. AI death squads stand watch over every planet and every wormhole, the few remaining human settlements are held captive in orbiting bubbles, and the AIs have turned their...

Why similar: Strategy 33.9%, Space 22.9%, RTS 19.3%, Sci-fi 8.4%, Tactical 4.1%

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 53.8%, Strategy 19.3%, Sci-fi 16.2%, Simulation 9%, Singleplayer 1.7%

For a thousand years, three opposing forces have waged war for what they believe is true. There can be no room for compromise: their way is the only way. Dubbed The Infinite War, this devastating conflict has taken its toll on a once-peaceful galaxy and has only served to deepen the hatred between the factions.

Why similar: RTS 38%, Strategy 25.5%, Sci-fi 16.1%, Real-Time with Pause 6.6% ★, Space 5.8%

Build and command a fleet of starships and travel between planets as you explore, build, negotiate, and fight to preserve your vision for humanity.

Why similar: Space 48.7%, Strategy 24.4%, Sci-fi 17.9%, Tactical 7.7%, Singleplayer 1.4%

It is a time of great upheaval. The first Death Star has been destroyed, marking a major victory for the Rebellion. But the Empire remains strong. As commander, you must choose to take control of either the Rebel Alliance or the Galactic Empire. Your goal: complete domination of the galaxy.

Why similar: Strategy 35.7%, RTS 19.3%, Classic 16% ★, Space 14.1%, Sci-fi 13.7%

It’s 2741 and the universe is at war. The Terran Empire is laying siege to the NSA, a treaty of colonies that upholds freedom and democracy. After losing the battle in space, the NSA is forced to retreat to its last stronghold. Can you snatch victory from impending doom?

Why similar: Strategy 56.3%, RTS 29.6%, Sci-fi 14.1%

Planet S is a real-time strategy game where your goal is to colonize multiple planets in a solar system to advance your civilization, build a city and supply it to grow your faction.

Why similar: Space 30.2%, RTS 23.9%, Strategy 14.4%, Sci-fi 12.2%, Real Time Tactics 7.1%

Assume command of a battle fleet and deploy immediately to the Dust Zone, commander. Our main food supply station has gone dark and the United Earth Nations (UEN) needs to know why in this 4X RTS space sim. Manage your ships, control space stations, and watch your back.

Why similar: Space 30.8%, Sci-fi 15.9%, Strategy 15%, Real Time Tactics 11.9%, Tactical 10%

Nomad Fleet is a RTS game where you must lead the last remnants of Mankind to safety after a mysterious alien race has hunted them near extinction. Lead a fully armed fleet of battleships, carriers and fighters through a series of randomized scenarios and encounters where they must fight for their survival while scavenging for resources,...

Why similar: Space 34.4%, Strategy 25.4%, RTS 19.6%, Sci-fi 14.7%, Indie 2.5%

ENDLESS™ Space is a turn-based 4X strategy game, covering the space colonization age in the ENDLESS™ Universe, where you can control every aspect of your civilization as you strive for galactic domination.

Why similar: Space 43%, Strategy 35.1%, Sci-fi 16.5%, Multiplayer 2.4%, Singleplayer 1%

Can anyone build an empire in a place like this? Other factions are naturally suspicious of newcomers and may wage war at the first sign of unidentified craft. Here, a natural death is an uncommon luxury.

Why similar: Space 35%, Strategy 20.1%, Real-Time with Pause 13.5% ★, Real Time Tactics 10.3%, Simulation 9.7%

Take control of a squadron of ships in full 3D space combat. Explore, battle and trade your way through a pirate, machine and monster-infested solar system.

Why similar: Space 41.4%, Strategy 24.5%, Sci-fi 16.3%, Real-Time with Pause 7.8% ★, Simulation 7.6%

The first ever auto-battler game, from way back in 2009Who needs backstory? Who needs resource-gathering? Diplomacy is so last year. Gratuitous Space Battles cuts right to the chase of sci-fi strategy games, and deals with large, completely unjustified space battles between huge opposing space fleets.

Why similar: Space 27.3%, Spaceships 16.9% ★, Strategy 15.2%, Sci-fi 13.3%, RTS 9.8%

Perimeter is an innovative Real-Time-Strategy game that pits players against each other or AI opponents in a life and death struggle to seize territory and establish crucial protective “perimeters.” Players will be introduced to the game’s unique terraforming feature, allowing them to move, build, construct and destroy the map...

Why similar: Strategy 33.6%, RTS 33.1%, Space 13.8%, Classic 10% ★, Sci-fi 9.5%

In this turn-based strategic artillery game, players wage interplanetary wars by developing their home planets and firing massive barrages through the unpredictable gravity fields of the solar system.

Why similar: Space 41.7%, Strategy 30.8%, Simulation 12.4%, Sci-fi 7.9%, Multiplayer 3.5%

A sci-fi simulation game, in which players must design, assemble and test spaceships, in a bid to build a supreme Galactic Mega-Corporation. Gain your reputation by engineering and selling your own spacecraft, testing them to the limit in RTS missions and simulated emergency and combat situations.

Why similar: Space 37.5%, Strategy 30.1%, Simulation 18%, Sci-fi 11%, Indie 3.4%

Take command of a civilization that has just achieved faster-than-light travel in Galactic Civilizations IV, the newest entry in the award-winning space 4X strategy game series. Explore the galaxy, colonize worlds, shape cultures, make alliances, fight wars and pioneer new technologies.

Why similar: Space 37.4%, Sci-fi 17.6%, Strategy 15.4%, Moddable 11.8% ★, Simulation 8.1%

Etherium is a real-time strategy game set in a science-fiction universe, where three factions battle it out for a mysterious and rare resource known as ‘Etherium’.

Why similar: Sci-fi 30.4%, Strategy 24%, RTS 22.9%, Space 19.2%, Multiplayer 3%

Interstellar Space: Genesis is a turn-based space 4X strategy game in which you attempt to build a thriving galactic empire. Discover mysteries among the stars, colonize worlds, and engage enemies in tactical turn-based combat on your journey to becoming the ruler of the galaxy!

Why similar: Space 46.9%, Sci-fi 24.4%, Strategy 23.5%, Indie 2.7%, Singleplayer 2.5%