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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Space, Space Sim, Simulation, Singleplayer.

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Conquer the Settled Galaxy in Periapsis: Eclipse where gravity, heat and the physics of space are the keys to conquest. Master orbital mechanics, real-world inspired weapons and nuclear rockets to outmaneuver dozens of hostile ships and claim victory for the Exiled Empire.

Reviews: Mostly Positive — 79% — of 50 reviews
Released: 2025-10-08
Developer: Skytrellis Games
Genres: Indie, Simulation, Early Access
Platforms: Windows

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    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.

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  57. #57 Voidship: The Long Journey
    69% matchMostly Positive74% of 148 reviews2019
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    Windows

    Design your battleship and fight your way through unforgiving space. This is a tale of a lone spaceship on a centuries-long mission. As the captain, you´ll make strategic decisions, explore unknown sectors, meet allies and enemies, gather resources, technology and crew. To battle stations!

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  58. #58 Sins of a Solar Empire II
    64% matchVery Positive84% of 8,352 reviews2024
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    Windows
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  59. #59 Starship Inspector
    68% matchMixed61% of 51 reviews2021
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    Windows

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    Why similar: Space 25.9%, Roguelite 25.8%, Space Sim 22.8%, Simulation 12.7%, Sci-fi 7.4%

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