- #1 Colonials Programme
97% matchPositive88% of 16 reviews2020
Dev: CookieLegends
Windows
Rebuild humanity with two robots while travelling across the galaxy in this colony-management game! Build machines, harvest resources, shelter colonists and launch rockets!
Why similar: Colony Sim 17.3% ★, Space Sim 15.8% ★, Robots 10.7%, Isometric 10.5%, Base Building 10%
- #2 Stationbreak
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Broken Spaceship
Windows · Linux
A grounded sci-fi station builder where you hold failing systems together while pursued by a relentless, energy-hungry swarm. As a fleet on the run, drop into hostile systems, gather what you can, and jump away before you are overwhelmed. Try to survive long enough to secure a future for humanity.
Why similar: Space Sim 19.3% ★, Colony Sim 14.7% ★, Base Building 14.5%, RTS 10.9%, Resource Management 8.9%
- #3 SunAge: Battle for Elysium
96% matchMostly Positive73% of 184 reviews2014
Dev: vertex4 entertainment GmbH
Windows · Mac
A return to the roots of real-time strategy, providing beautiful 2D visuals combined with all the features that we came to expect from old school classics. This remastered version is a culmination of all the improvements and new features based upon suggestions from the community.
Why similar: RTS 20%, Isometric 13.8%, Base Building 12.7%, Old School 11.1%, Robots 10.7%
- #4 Recovery Syndicate
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bumblebee Studios
Windows
Recovery Syndicate is a prequel to Abeyance, in which you are the leader of one of the factions trying to reconstruct the economy of the galaxy. You must build and manage your colony's resources carefully, while watching out for rival factions who are also vying for supremacy.
Why similar: RTS 17.7%, Colony Sim 16.6% ★, Base Building 10.8%, Resource Management 9.2%, Futuristic 8.9%
- #5 Colonization Simulator
94% match6 user reviews0% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: Imperian Online Rakovnik
Windows
Colonize rich planets with vegetation or deserted moons. Build a functional and prosperous colony. Take care of your colonists. Experience adventures on distant worlds or build a colony on planets in our solar system.
Why similar: Colony Sim 22.3% ★, RTS 14.6%, Base Building 12.8%, Resource Management 9.2%, Isometric 8.6%
- #6 Arcbound
94% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Outbreak Interactive
Windows
A colony sim set on a starship. Build and manage a spacefaring civilisation, balance oxygen, power, and crew survival, and guide your ship through the final escape from Earth.
Why similar: Colony Sim 26.6% ★, Space Sim 21.5% ★, Base Building 14.9%, Building 9.1%, Management 9%
- #7 Sigma Draconis
93% matchMostly Positive74% of 23 reviews2021
Dev: Draconis Games
Windows · Linux
A group of colonists from a distant world have arrived at their new home. Equipped with advanced technology but limited resources, they must build to survive. Sigma Draconis is a colony simulation game which focuses on building and resource management.
Why similar: Colony Sim 24.7% ★, Base Building 12.9%, Strategy 12%, Isometric 10.8%, Resource Management 10.2%
- #8 Meeple Station
92% matchMixed57% of 941 reviews2020
Dev: Gameclaw StudioPub: Modularity
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 39%
Build your way to success! Trade your way to the top! Explore your way to infamy! Do it all your way!
Why similar: Colony Sim 16.4% ★, Space Sim 13.9% ★, Isometric 13.7%, Base Building 11.6%, Resource Management 9.3%
- #9 Venusville - Prologue
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Orbit Start StudiosPub: PlayWay S.A
Windows
Guide a robotic mission in Venus’s polar clouds in this space colonisation city builder. Collect energy, mine resources, balance buoyancy to stay afloat, in the treacherous Venusian atmosphere, and build a self-sufficient base while navigating storms and acid clouds to hunt mysterious anomalies.
Why similar: Colony Sim 20.6% ★, RTS 19.4%, Space Sim 18.7% ★, Futuristic 8.4%, Strategy 6.9%
- #10 Subzero Tides
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Logical Progression Games
Windows · Linux
Build, trade, and survive in a living ecosystem where every choice shapes the colony and every faction remembers. Deep systems connect production, management, and survival in a world that never stops reacting.
Why similar: Colony Sim 23.3% ★, Base Building 12.1%, RTS 11.1%, Resource Management 9.9%, Building 9.7%
- #11 The Final Earth 2
90% matchVery Positive97% of 386 reviews2022
Dev: Florian van Strien
Windows
The Final Earth 2 is a vertical sci-fi city builder. Earth is unlivable, so you decide to create a space colony. Gather resources, then build and research your way to a better future! Grow your city from an exploration ship to a huge metropolis, full of advanced technology. What will you build?
Why similar: Colony Sim 21.7% ★, Space Sim 16.2% ★, Base Building 11.3%, Futuristic 9.3%, Building 9%
- #12 Far Sector
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Metal cast
Windows
All that matters is that you're a spaceship captain. Your objective is to explore the far sector. Build, develop, and research. Get to the bottom of the targets of your mission and find out the truth of what happened before it.
Why similar: Space Sim 18.4% ★, Colony Sim 18.1% ★, RTS 17.1%, Futuristic 9.3%, Base Building 9.2%
- #13 Nuclear Crawler
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Alex Sk Game Studio
Windows
Build a massive Ice Crawler powered by a nuclear power plant on a distant planet where you need to generate energy to survive and rescue other survivors. Your crawler base can accommodate dozens of survivors and have dozens of floors. Learn how to build a nuclear power plant to survive.
Why similar: Colony Sim 26.3% ★, Base Building 19.1%, Building 11.9%, Management 10.1%, Resource Management 9.8%
- #14 Folklands
88% matchMostly Positive75% of 52 reviews2025
Dev: Bromantic GamesPub: Light Up Games
Windows · Linux
Folklands is a relaxing settlement builder with a retro look and feel set in a fantasy Nordic-inspired world. Harvest, produce and trade resources from multiple production chains as you grow your settlement. Keep your folks happy and safe and tend to their needs in a living and changing world.
Why similar: Colony Sim 21.7% ★, RTS 16.5%, Base Building 11.5%, Building 10.1%, Isometric 8.9%
- #15 Resort Galactica
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Stupid Name Studios
Windows
Welcome to Resort Galactica, a hotel simulator set in space where you design, build, and manage an extravagant resort among the stars. Care for your guests based on each species' individual needs. Expand your hotel with restaurants, leisure centres, and entertainment floors.
Why similar: Colony Sim 21.3% ★, Base Building 14%, Space Sim 12.9% ★, Building 11%, Resource Management 9%
- #16 Astro Industry Wars
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Abundant Pine Games
Windows
Astro Industry Wars is a lighthearted take on the RTS genre featuring distinct unit types, base building, economic production chains, and customizable unit rosters.
Why similar: RTS 30.5%, Base Building 18.7%, Futuristic 15.6%, Retro 10.5%, Sci-fi 6.8%
- #17 Planet X3 (DOS)
86% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2023
Dev: 8-Bit Productions, LLCPub: NMSE & Co LLC
Windows · Mac
Planet X3 is a new retro real-time strategy game for DOS. You are up against the Protoids. You need to mine resources, build infrastructure and build offensive units to defeat them. All while protecting your bases. Relive the VGA, AdLib and keyboard controls experience of early 90s PC gaming.
Why similar: RTS 30.2%, Base Building 16.5%, Resource Management 16.2%, Strategy 15.2%, Futuristic 12.8%
- #18 Starship Colony
85% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Black Belt Software
Windows
A deep starship colony sim. Build your starship, manage air, water, food, fuel, energy, temperature and psychology to keep your crew alive across vast distances. Closed-loop system in space. Mining, wiring, plumbing, in-ship factory, (alien?) radio signals & translation, diplomacy, combat, and more.
Why similar: Colony Sim 24.4% ★, Space Sim 17.4% ★, Base Building 14.9%, Resource Management 9.7%, Management 8.9%
- #19 Exostation
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Openhood SARL
Windows · Mac · Linux
Exostation is a sci-fi real-time strategy game. Reach sustainable planet economies by building, allocating, mining, and selling wisely. Allow humanity to spread and conquer new solar systems not by war but by ensuring its planet's resources are not exhausted.
Why similar: Space Sim 23.5% ★, Colony Sim 23.1% ★, Base Building 14.4%, Futuristic 8.5%, Building 8%
- #20 Reclaim Earth
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Blue Radish Games
Windows · Mac
Reclaim Earth is a base-building, colony management, survival game where you play as a semi benevolent robot crash-landed on a post apocalyptic Earth. You must build your base, enlist the help of humans, and defend against hordes of mutated bugs.
Why similar: Colony Sim 23.1% ★, Base Building 15.1%, Robots 12.3%, Building 10.8%, Futuristic 9.6%
- #21 Heroes of Orn: Darkness
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BM Studios LLC
Windows
Inspired by Majesty, Heroes of Orn: Darkness is a fantasy base building RTS with a twist - you cannot directly control your units. Build and upgrade your kingdom to gain power and resources. Influence your heroes' decisions and empower them by issuing quests, casting spells, and creating shops.
Why similar: RTS 31%, Base Building 17.9%, Resource Management 12.7%, Building 11.8%, Strategy 11.6%
- #22 Insect Empires
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Insect Empires TeamPub: Countryball Team
Windows
Choose between 4 factions and wage war against your enemies in this real-time strategy game. Insect Empires is a cartoon style Isometric real-time strategy game about colony type insects. Choose your faction and wage war against any foe!
Why similar: Colony Sim 18.1% ★, RTS 16.5%, Base Building 12.9%, Resource Management 11.2%, Building 9%
- #23 Venusville
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Orbit Start StudiosPub: PlayWay S.A
Windows
Guide pioneering settlers among Venusian clouds in this space colonisation city builder. Grow food, collect energy, mine resources, balance buoyancy and weight to stay afloat in the treacherous Venusian atmosphere, and build a self-sufficient colony while navigating storms and acidic clouds.
Why similar: Colony Sim 24.5% ★, Base Building 14.9%, RTS 13.9%, Resource Management 10.9%, Strategy 7.2%
- #24 Bunny Bunker
80% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2025
Dev: Polyspice Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Strategy by day, tactical tower defense by night. Build a bunny colony, manage resources, and defend against nightly monster attacks in this mix of city building and tower defense. Help your bunnies escape to the stars before the darkness destroys everything.
Why similar: RTS 18.3%, Colony Sim 15.4% ★, Base Building 14.2%, Resource Management 12%, Isometric 10.4%
- #25 Powerplay
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Frantic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Powerplay is an RTS with a focus on resources and industry. Create supply chains, transport, and explore in this thrilling base builder. Grow into a powerful industrial nation, but don't spread too thin! Resources are finite and "the others" can reclaim what is theirs at any time.
Why similar: RTS 21.7%, Colony Sim 17.9% ★, Base Building 14.9%, Resource Management 12.9%, Isometric 9.4%
- #26 nStations
81% matchMixed57% of 14 reviews2019
Dev: OxeLiz
Windows · Mac
Construct and manage your colony anytime, anywhere, any device!!!!
Why similar: Colony Sim 16.5% ★, RTS 15.4%, Space Sim 15% ★, Strategy 11.9%, Simulation 11.1%
- #27 Reshaping Mars
79% matchVery Positive85% of 831 reviews2023
Dev: TholusPub: Yooreka Studio
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 18.4 hrs≥1hr: 62%
「Reshaping Mars」is a colony simulation game on Mars, you will start by gathering resources, storing food, accepting immigrants, and building a better colony together. Develop powerful technologies for Mars Reshaping, make Mars great agai..sorry, just great. Don't forget to make the residents happy.
Why similar: RTS 20.2%, Colony Sim 17.5% ★, Base Building 13.4%, Futuristic 9.6%, Building 9.5%
- #28 Type2
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lucas LázaroPub: Type 2 Studios
Windows
Type2 is a space-based city builder where you try to run a mining business on the moon. Use your management skills to maintain a colony, expand your company, and of course, make money
Why similar: Colony Sim 28.7% ★, Isometric 16.4%, Base Building 16.2%, Resource Management 9.2%, Strategy 8.4%
- #29 Neon Marble Rust
77% matchPositive84% of 19 reviews2023
Dev: Harry T
Windows · Mac
Build bases, manage resources, scout, strategize, tech-up, produce and control hordes of arena-bots. Neon, Marble, and Rust are the 3 factions, each has a unique economy and roster. Play online or choose from a variety of single-player modes. Classic-style RTS before a stadium crowd.
Why similar: RTS 24.1%, Old School 15.4%, Base Building 14.6%, PvP 11.4%, Management 9.1%
- #30 Oasis RTS
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Spackogames
Windows
Regain control of planet oasis and defeat your opponent! Build your base, monitor the economy, manage your resources, explore the Map, and plan attack and defense. Build 9 different buildings and 19 different units with various abilities and win the chaotic Robot Battles.
Why similar: RTS 26.1%, Colony Sim 25.3% ★, Strategy 11.8%, Futuristic 9.2%, Building 7.7%
- #31 Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation
78% matchMostly Positive74% of 4,922 reviews2016
Dev: Stardock Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
A massive-scale real-time strategy game where you command entire armies on a dynamic battlefield. Conquer multiple worlds across several single-player campaigns; or play with your friends in multiplayer combat.
Why similar: RTS 20.3%, Base Building 12.6%, Isometric 11%, Robots 9.1%, PvP 8.7%
- #32 Amazing Space
75% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Playbosh Games Entertainment UG (haftungsbeschränkt)
Windows
Welcome to the world of space stations! Create your own space base with workplaces and production facilities. Ensure sustainability and safety, explore space, defend your base, and build diplomatic relationships. Be vigilant and successful!
Why similar: Space Sim 21.9% ★, Colony Sim 19.6% ★, Base Building 11.5%, Building 10%, Resource Management 8.5%
- #33 Planetary Annihilation: TITANS
76% matchVery Positive85% of 14,430 reviews2015
Dev: Planetary Annihilation Inc
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 17.4 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Wage war across entire solar systems with massive armies at your command. Annihilate enemy forces with world-shattering TITAN-class units, and demolish planets with massive super weapons!
Why similar: RTS 25.8%, Base Building 11.8%, Robots 11.8%, Building 8.3%, PvP 7.5%
- #34 The Spatials
76% matchMixed69% of 329 reviews2015
Dev: Weird and Wry
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
It's the year 5781 -- and you have been chosen to build and lead a space station in a wild corner of the galaxy! Attract visitors and explore hundreds of planets to fund your station.
Why similar: Base Building 15.6%, Isometric 13.9%, Management 12.2%, Building 10%, Space Sim 9.8% ★
- #35 Order: The New Dawn
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Outer Space Workshop
Windows
Order: The New Dawn is a colony sim with space adventure. As a legendary captain from the United Stellar, build a base on the desert planet New Terra and face the perils of the Wastespace—how will you shape the destiny of the stars?
Why similar: Colony Sim 24.2% ★, Space Sim 22.5% ★, Base Building 13.7%, Resource Management 12.6%, Building 8.8%
- #36 War Wind II: Human Onslaught
74% matchMixed53% of 15 reviews2021
Dev: DreamForge IntertainmentPub: SNEG
Windows
War Wind II: Human Onslaught is a compelling must-play for any real-time strategy fan. The game offers a great variety of vehicular, mechanised and special units, intense and exciting maps, along with a combat model that offers a dynamic balance of play.
Why similar: RTS 23.3%, Isometric 16.1%, Old School 13.6%, 1990's 12.9%, Base Building 12.1%
- #37 VENOY
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mathis WischeroppPub: LaboratoryGames
Windows
VENOY is a relaxing real-time strategy game with deep settler logistics and true sandbox freedom. Build your medieval colony, optimize production chains and defend it against enemies!
Why similar: RTS 26.1%, Colony Sim 25.2% ★, Strategy 12.2%, Base Building 11.9%, Resource Management 9.9%
- #38 Space Company Simulator
75% matchMostly Negative28% of 178 reviews2019
Dev: IntermarumPub: All in! Games
Windows
Take the position of a CEO of a space transport company and become a new major player in the industry. Space Company Simulator is a realistic management sim game that will challenge your planning skills as you strive to launch the first manned mission to Mars.
Why similar: Space Sim 19.2% ★, Base Building 14.9%, Building 11.3%, Futuristic 11%, Resource Management 10.3%
- #39 Egypt
73% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Ancient Cat
Windows
Command the sands of Egypt in this epic RTS! Build magnificent cities, lead mythic armies, and harness the power of the gods. Shape the Nile, forge alliances, and rise to become Pharaoh in a world of strategy, intrigue, and breathtaking battles. Your legacy awaits—rule wisely!
Why similar: Colony Sim 18.6% ★, Base Building 14.4%, RTS 14.1%, Resource Management 11%, Building 10.1%
- #40 Supreme Commander 2
74% matchVery Positive88% of 12,779 reviews2010
Dev: Gas Powered GamesPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 31.1 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Includes 47 Steam achievements, leaderboards, and stats!
Why similar: RTS 36.5%, Strategy 14.4%, Base Building 12.9%, Robots 12.1%, Sci-fi 7.2%
- #41 Oxygen Not Included
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 138,890 reviews2019
Dev: Klei Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 67.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Oxygen Not Included is a space-colony simulation game. Deep inside an alien space rock your industrious crew will need to master science, overcome strange new lifeforms, and harness incredible space tech to survive, and possibly, thrive.
Why similar: Colony Sim 33.9% ★, Base Building 20.5%, Resource Management 13.7%, Building 9.3%, Management 6.7%
- #42 Unnatural Worlds
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tomáš Malý
Windows · Linux
Innovative yet familiar real-time strategy game in development. Grand-scale RTS game played on maps/planets of any 3D shape. It emphasizes strategy, base building, logistics, and reduces micro-management of individual units.
Why similar: RTS 21.3%, Base Building 13.6%, Resource Management 11.9%, PvP 10.1%, Co-op 9%
- #43 Mars Era
71% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Osis Studio
Windows
Mars Era is a turn-based strategy game about Mars colonization. Build your base, welcome settlers, gather resources, research technologies, and overcome the harsh conditions of the Red Planet. Manage your settlers, develop infrastructure, and turn Mars into a new home for humanity! 🚀
Why similar: Colony Sim 20.8% ★, Space Sim 14.5% ★, Isometric 12.7%, Resource Management 10.6%, Futuristic 8.8%
- #44 Idle Terra
70% matchMixed64% of 11 reviews2025
Dev: Boris Naftaliev
Windows · Linux
Sci-fi idle strategy in isometric view: build structures, gather resources, and trade with ships while exploring your plot of land cell by cell.
Why similar: Colony Sim 24.4% ★, Base Building 14.9%, Resource Management 12.2%, Management 8.9%, Futuristic 7.9%
- #45 The Great Beyond
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rosa Borrego
Windows
Defeat the onslaught of aliens by building your own moon base, placing & upgrading tower defences, managing units, and mining resources!
Why similar: Colony Sim 22.5% ★, RTS 20.5%, Space Sim 18.1% ★, Strategy 10.3%, Simulation 9.9%
- #46 Planet X2 (C64)
71% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: 8-Bit Productions, LLCPub: NMSE & Co LLC
Windows · Mac
Planet X2 is a new retro real-time strategy game for C64. You are up against the Protoids. You need to mine resources, build infrastructure and build offensive units to defeat them. All while protecting your bases. Relive the 8-bits, SID music and keyboard controls of mid 80s C64 gaming.
Why similar: RTS 31.6%, Strategy 15.7%, Futuristic 12.9%, Base Building 12.3%, Retro 11.8%
- #47 Pioneers of Pagonia
68% matchVery Positive82% of 5,204 reviews2025
Dev: Envision Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Rebuild hope in a world that was lost in the fog. Lead your Pioneers across the isles of Pagonia, unite scattered tribes, raise thriving communities and discover the history of your people as you reclaim your world in the new story campaign.
Why similar: Colony Sim 19.2% ★, RTS 17.7%, Base Building 12%, Resource Management 10.8%, Building 8.9%
- #48 SpaceSlog
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Produno Games Studios
Windows · Linux
Build your spaceship, manage your crew, and explore the cosmos whilst trying to keep your crew alive and your ship fully functioning. This game features simulated ship systems and a lived in universe which creates a challenging, unique and unforgettable experience with every playthrough.
Why similar: Colony Sim 23% ★, Space Sim 21.1% ★, Base Building 13.9%, Resource Management 11.3%, Management 8.4%
- #49 Executive Assault 2
68% matchVery Positive83% of 1,726 reviews2023
Dev: Hesketh Studios Ltd
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 76%
The RTS/FPS phenomenon has moved into space! Build your base on an asteroid, command fleets of starships for epic battles, pilot fighters, mine and trade resources, assemble robots to defend or assault other stations. Take sole command or share the glory as you fight for control of the quadrant.
Why similar: RTS 24.5%, Space Sim 21.5% ★, Base Building 13.1%, Building 10.7%, Robots 8.6%
- #50 Kingdoms Reborn
69% matchVery Positive91% of 9,531 reviews2020
Dev: Earthshine
Windows
Median: 10.0 hrsMean: 24.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
A city builder with simulated citizens, set in a procedurally-generated world map. Grow your kingdom through the eras from a tiny medieval hamlet into a prosperous global empire! Cooperate or compete in real-time with your friends in multiplayer mode.
Why similar: Colony Sim 22.3% ★, Base Building 14%, RTS 11.4%, Management 9%, Resource Management 8.7%
- #51 War Wind
70% matchVery Positive80% of 85 reviews2021
Dev: DreamForge IntertainmentPub: SNEG
Windows
War Wind is a real-time strategy game that allows you to view an epic battle through the eyes of four unique races, each with its own strengths and weaknesses. The game features 28 ready-to-play scenarios and a story of such compelling depth you won't believe it's just a game.
Why similar: RTS 25.4%, 1990's 15.6%, Old School 13.8%, Base Building 13.3%, Isometric 10.9%
- #52 Starport Delta
70% matchMostly Positive72% of 75 reviews2020
Dev: Cloudfire Studios
Windows
Build amongst the stars in Starport Delta, a light sci-fi strategy game that focuses on survival. Station Commanders across the universe will turn to you for guidance to expand, defend, and survive. Help them build a thriving station, but watch out, there are many dangers hiding in space...
Why similar: Space Sim 18.3% ★, RTS 15.4%, Strategy 14.6%, Simulation 12.8%, Base Building 11.4%
- #53 Buggos 2
66% matchVery Positive84% of 509 reviews2025
Dev: Intrepid Marmot
Windows
Conquer and destroy the dirty Humans by sending swarms of bugs to crush their home worlds. Evolve your Buggos into stronger, faster, more murderous creatures that can rip the Human defenses to shreds! No one can stop your evolutionary powers. You are the evil Buggo Hivemind!!!
Why similar: Colony Sim 22.2% ★, Base Building 18.6%, RTS 18.5%, Strategy 14.2%, Simulation 10.3%
- #54 Hexity
68% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Almost Games
Windows
Build your city! Start with tents. Expand and improve life in your city. Explore new technologies and discover new buildings.
Why similar: Colony Sim 25.9% ★, RTS 23.2%, Strategy 12.8%, Simulation 12.5%, Building 7.7%
- #55 Possible One: Lunar Industries
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Upstairs Games
Windows
Stake your claim in the first realistic lunar colony management game! Use proven, real-world technologies to plan and grow your colony, mine resources, ship them to Earth, and keep the board of directors happy in this science-based colony sim.
Why similar: Colony Sim 22.1% ★, Space Sim 20.8% ★, Futuristic 10.3%, Base Building 9.5%, Building 8.5%
- #56 The PipeTuber's Guide to the Solar System
66% matchPositive100% of 22 reviews2025
Dev: 阿森定食寿司屋 Team SoulShi
Windows
The PipeTuber's Guide to the Solar System is a Rogue-Lite Strategy Resource Management game. Players will build “Pipelines” to gather 4 kinds of resources in order to fulfill recurring survival challenges and explore the game world.
Why similar: Base Building 15.2%, Resource Management 13.8%, Building 12.6%, 1990's 11.4%, Futuristic 9.8%
- #57 Space Haven
67% matchVery Positive86% of 9,719 reviews2020
Dev: Bugbyte Ltd.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 20.2 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Embark on a space voyage with your ragtag crew of civilians in search of a new home. Build spaceships tile by tile, create optimal gas conditions, manage the needs and moods of their crew, encounter other space-faring groups, and explore the universe in this spaceship colony simulation.
Why similar: Colony Sim 21.9% ★, Space Sim 17.6% ★, Base Building 13.7%, Resource Management 10.5%, Building 9.6%
- #58 Planet Factory
66% matchPositive89% of 27 reviews2024
Dev: SupremeGuardianGames
Windows
A small quick game about building a factory to launch planets into a solar system! Grow your base and increase production to make the ultimate factory for launching planets!
Why similar: Space Sim 26% ★, Strategy 13.4%, Futuristic 12.8%, Simulation 12.5%, Base Building 9.6%
- #59 Freaking Meatbags
69% matchVery Positive86% of 173 reviews2015
Dev: Wild FactorPub: Plug In Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 36 minMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 37%
Land on a planet, pick up some rocks, leave before the solar system explodes. Oh, and don't die in the nightly robot attacks! Freaking Meatbags is a humorous real-time strategy game that's all about building a base, mixing meatbag DNA, then convincing those dolts to help you gather resources.
Why similar: RTS 19.4%, Colony Sim 14.1% ★, Strategy 13.7%, Space Sim 12.7% ★, Robots 11.5%