Games Like Precursors

Caribbean islands; islands full of secrets, mystery and the spirit of romance. These islands are both beautiful and lethally dangerous. Centuries ago the waters of this region were teeming with pirates and adventurers... and frankly, not much has changed since then.

Why similar: FPS 30.7%, Open World 21.9%, Shooter 14.1%, First-Person 9.3%, RPG 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same studio, this game shares the exact same DNA of ambitious, janky, open-world FPS-RPG gameplay.

Parkan II is an original concept game that will allow you to feel as a pilot of a spacecraft lost somewhere in the universe. Become a pirate or mercenary, get money to buy the most powerful cruiser and show them all who is to be the new master of the galaxy. Unforgettable adventures in the Parkan II universe await you!

Why similar: Space Sim 43.1%, Space 23.1%, FPS 18.1%, Action 8.4%, Sci-fi 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic space-sim and FPS hybrid that mirrors the experimental, multi-genre design of the seed game.

ELEX is a handcrafted action role-playing experience from the award-winning creators of the Gothic series, set in a brand new post-apocalyptic Science Fantasy universe that puts players into a huge seamless game world full of original characters, mutated creatures, deep moral choices and powerful action.

Why similar: Open World 39.3%, RPG 25.5%, Third Person 14.1%, Sci-fi 10.2%, Story Rich 7%

Why You'll Like It: Captures that same ambitious, clunky, yet deeply rewarding open-world RPG spirit found in cult-classic titles.

No Man's Sky is a game about exploration and survival in an infinite procedurally generated universe.

Why similar: Space Sim 21.8%, Open World 16.3%, Sandbox 12.6%, Exploration 12.6%, Space 12.5%

Why You'll Like It: Offers the definitive seamless space-to-planet exploration experience with a heavy focus on sandbox survival.

Starfield is the first new universe in 25 years from Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning creators of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and Fallout 4.

Why similar: Space Sim 19.7%, Open World 13.2%, Space 11.9%, Action RPG 9.1%, Exploration 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: The closest modern AAA attempt at the seamless space-to-planet exploration and RPG loop that Precursors aimed for.

A single-developer passion project. A seamless full scale solar system. Thrilling action. Be part of an incredible journey as a Universe is built from the ground up!

Why similar: Space Sim 24.2%, Space 16.4%, Sandbox 16.3%, Open World 15.4%, Exploration 14.7%

Why You'll Like It: A solo-dev project that perfectly captures the feeling of piloting a ship and exploring vast, seamless planetary surfaces.

The Outer Worlds is an award-winning single-player RPG from Obsidian Entertainment and Private Division. As you explore a space colony, the character you decide to become will determine how this player-driven story unfolds. In the colony's corporate equation, you are the unplanned variable.

Why similar: FPS 18.3%, Action RPG 17%, Open World 13.2%, Exploration 9.5%, Shooter 8%

Why You'll Like It: A space-faring FPS RPG that emphasizes dialogue, faction choices, and distinct planetary environments.

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 33.1%, Action RPG 13.3%, Space 11.7%, Open World 11.1%, Exploration 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the sense of discovery and exploration in a vast, dangerous galaxy through a top-down perspective.

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: Action RPG 16.1%, Shooter 13.9%, Open World 12%, Space 10.7%, Exploration 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the space-sim and loot-driven combat aspects of the genre with a polished, modern feel.

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 46.5%, Space 16.1%, Open World 10.2%, Exploration 9.2%, Sci-fi 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic space-sim that emphasizes ship customization and exploration in a narrative-driven galaxy.

Cyberpunk 2077 is an open-world, action-adventure RPG set in the dark future of Night City — a dangerous megalopolis obsessed with power, glamor, and ceaseless body modification.

Why similar: FPS 22.5%, Open World 18.5%, Action RPG 10.1%, Exploration 9.5%, RPG 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: An immersive-sim open world that excels at blending high-fidelity FPS combat with deep RPG progression.

Build your path in this alien world. Do a dirty job for food or become the one who makes calls. Sometimes the right word makes a bigger impact than a big gun. Explore local culture and mysteries, and discover the harsh yet beautiful nature in this handcrafted singleplayer action RPG.

Why similar: Action RPG 29.3%, Open World 23.3%, Exploration 18.2%, Third Person 12.1%, RPG 11%

Why You'll Like It: An ambitious indie open-world RPG that feels like a spiritual cousin to the janky, space-western classics.

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 37%, Sandbox 15.2%, Open World 10.9%, Space 9.5%, Exploration 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: Provides the deep space-sim and sandbox economy simulation that fans of the space-travel aspects of Precursors will appreciate.

The co-op open-world space sim where everyone has a role! Pilot the ship. Reroute power. Launch nukes. Explore alien planets. Research new talents. Work together to find the Lost Colony! ...or just deliver some biscuits

Why similar: Space Sim 39%, FPS 13.4%, Open World 11.1%, Exploration 8.9%, Space 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the multi-crew space-sim experience with integrated planet-side exploration and combat.

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: Sandbox 27.6%, Space 18.8%, Open World 16.6%, Exploration 14.4%, RPG 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: A space sandbox that leans heavily into RPG progression, ship building, and open-ended exploration.

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 40.2%, Space 14.8%, Sandbox 11.9%, RPG 10.5%, Open World 6%

Why You'll Like It: A space-sim that blends tactical combat with RPG-style decision making and ship management.

You are a gun for hire, trapped in a war-torn African state, stricken with malaria and forced to make deals with corrupt warlords on both sides of the conflict in order to make this country your home. You must identify and exploit your enemies' weaknesses, neutralizing their superior numbers and firepower with surprise, subversion,...

Why similar: FPS 33.6%, Open World 22.1%, Shooter 11.8%, Sandbox 8.7%, First-Person 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the gritty, systemic, and unforgiving sandbox nature that makes the world of Precursors feel dangerous and alive.

Explore and colonize a vast universe. Discover resources. Build cities. Make spacecraft. Walk aboard them. Operate their controls. Command a crew of NPCs. Lift off. Fly up through the atmosphere to outer space. Land on other worlds, anywhere, not at designated places. Build an empire.

Why similar: FPS 28.4%, Immersive Sim 25%, Sandbox 20.4%, Exploration 16%, Space 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: An incredibly ambitious, if unpolished, space-sim that mirrors the massive scope and complexity of Precursors.

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 25.5%, Sandbox 24.8%, Open World 20.7%, RPG 14.7%, Sci-fi 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down space RPG that offers a similar sense of sandbox freedom and faction-based progression.

Prologue to Orange Cast, an atmospheric adventure in a large-scale setting where Soviet and Western science fiction are combined itself. As a humanity’s elite space trooper, you take on a heroic, action-packed adventure throughout the galaxy.

Why similar: Hero Shooter 41.1% ★, Action RPG 15.4%, Shooter 11.9%, Space 9.2%, Third Person 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A focused space-shooter that captures the action-heavy, cinematic side of the genre.

A common legend pervades the galaxy-that of a powerful, highly intelligent ancient race that will one day deliver the universe. They are known as Humans. The Advent of Humanity Begins...

Why similar: Sci-fi 30.8%, Action 26.2%, Story Rich 17.2%, Third Person 13.7%, Space 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: A cult-classic sci-fi shooter that shares the ambitious narrative scope and experimental design of its era.

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

Why similar: Space Sim 32.5%, Action RPG 14.9%, Sandbox 12.1%, Open World 10.1%, Space 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A smaller-scale space RPG that focuses on the core loop of exploring, trading, and surviving in a hostile sector.

GRAV is a sand box experience where you explore a multitude of planets, hunt strange alien creatures, build and defend outposts, craft weapons and armor, and attempt to survive against other players in a hostile environment.

Why similar: Sandbox 26%, Open World 22.3%, Survival 15.2%, Space 11%, Third Person 7%

Why You'll Like It: A sandbox survival game with a focus on planet-side exploration, base building, and combat.

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 24%, Sandbox 15.3%, Open World 11%, Shooter 10.5%, Space 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the scavenging and survival loop found in the more grounded segments of the seed game.

Stars End is a sci-fi survival sandbox set on the wild frontier of a distant star system. Play solo or host your own server as you craft, build, and battle to survive in a galaxy shaped by danger, discovery, and your own grit.

Why similar: Space Sim 29.7%, FPS 15.6%, Sandbox 13%, Open World 9.7%, Exploration 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A sandbox survival game that emphasizes building and exploration in a harsh sci-fi setting.

Story-driven open-world RPG that immerses you in an epic adventure in the Holy Roman Empire. Avenge your parents' death as you battle invading forces, go on game-changing quests, and make influential choices. Explore castles, forests, villages and other realistic settings in medieval Bohemia!

Why similar: Open World 35.7%, RPG 22.8%, First-Person 13.7%, Action RPG 13%, Story Rich 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: While not sci-fi, it shares the 'ambitious, systemic, and slightly clunky' design philosophy that defines the Precursors experience.

Experience fast action, thrilling levels, spectacular explosions and lots of pew-pew-pew. Star Horizon is a reboot for the on-rails space shooter genre.

Why similar: Space Sim 29.1%, FPS 12.4%, Space 12.1%, Sandbox 11.1%, Open World 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A cinematic space-shooter that focuses on the action-adventure side of space travel and combat.

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 Sim 30.2%, Space 17.6%, Exploration 11.9%, Open World 10.2%, RPG 8.7%

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 49.4%, Open World 36.5%, Action 14.2%

Why You'll Like It: A space-sim focused on the freedom of travel and exploration within a procedural galaxy.

Planets, aliens, resources, upgrades, caves, mapping & documenting star systems ... seek a new home for the human race. An all-inclusive (admittedly janky) procedural space-sim made by solo developer Schmidt Workshops.

Why similar: Space Sim 38.4%, Sandbox 12.2%, FPS 10.9%, Open World 10.6%, Space 8.9%

Within the Cosmos is a sci-fi RPG. After awakening in a secluded star system, you soon discover a fractured human society grappling with an emerging android threat. Explore planets, uncover mysteries, and navigate differing philosophies. Your choices will shape how the story unfolds.

Why similar: FPS 19.4%, Action RPG 15.2%, Shooter 11.9%, Exploration 10.3%, Action-Adventure 8.9%

Discover the vast Chornobyl Exclusion Zone full of dangerous enemies, deadly anomalies and powerful artifacts. Unveil your own epic story as you make your way to the Heart of Chornobyl. Make your choices wisely, as they will determine your fate in the end.

Why similar: FPS 24.1%, Open World 17.6%, Shooter 11.1%, Immersive Sim 9.3%, Exploration 8.8%

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky is the prequel chapter of the Legends of the Zone Trilogy. With the ability to directly influence the balance of power through Faction Wars, step into the boots of Scar — a seasoned mercenary, able to somehow survive deadly Emissions.

Why similar: FPS 22.2%, Immersive Sim 19%, Shooter 14.7%, Exploration 12.2%, RPG 10%

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 30%, Action RPG 18%, Open World 11.5%, Space 11.3%, Exploration 11%

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 48.9%, Open World 12%, Space 11.1%, Exploration 8.7%, Sandbox 7.2%

You are entrusted with the role of one of the elite captains, put on a high-tech mech suit suitable for travel into space and go on an exciting journey.

Why similar: FPS 16.7%, Action RPG 14.5%, RPG 13.8%, Exploration 12%, Shooter 10.7%

Dangerous is an epic 3D open and living world space combat RPG sandbox with an immersive and riveting story. Are you the feared war criminal who will destroy all life or the savior of the universe? Gather your wingmen and travel the galaxy in search of answers.

Why similar: Space Sim 46.6%, RPG 17.4%, Open World 15.3%, Space 14.5%, Action 6.3%

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 60.3%, RPG 17.1%, Exploration 13.2%, Space 4.7%, Sci-fi 2.9%

INSOMNIA is a dieselpunk sci-fi RPG about the slowly degrading remnants of human society attempting to survive on an abandoned space metropolis. Develop your character, explore lovingly handcrafted locations, interact with peculiar NPCs and factions and try to stay alive in this brutal world.

Why similar: Action RPG 17%, Shooter 12.6%, RPG 11.5%, Third Person 11.4%, Action-Adventure 10.1%

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 35.2%, Shooter 9.6%, Third Person 8.6%, Open World 8.6%, Exploration 8.5%

Azulgar: Star Commanders is a Sci-Fi open world sandbox game that puts you in a command of your own custom made space ship. Explore aftermath of the Azulgar event that reshaped the face of the solar system.

Why similar: Space 26.6%, Sci-fi 16.8%, Sandbox 13.3%, Action 11.8%, Open World 10.3%

Legendary game from the Golden age of Russian gaming industry! Hybrid gameplay combines elements of space simulator, shooter, strategy and RPG. Explore the outer space, colonize planets, negotiate with clans of robots, fight in space battles and become mercenary, trader or pirate!

Why similar: Space Sim 37.5%, FPS 13.6%, Action RPG 12.6%, Space 8.2%, Action-Adventure 7.7%

Hell Galaxy is the only game where you can experience the fusion of space battles, RPG elements, eerie specters, and daunting titans. Embark on a dark sci-fi odyssey through a galaxy teeming with ancient alien ruins and hidden secrets, where nothing is human. Not even you.

Why similar: Space Sim 45.1%, Action RPG 15.4%, Exploration 12.2%, Action-Adventure 8.9%, RPG 6.6%

You’ll see an unexplored world full of dangers, mysteries and adventures. You will explore randomly generated planets, develop industry, conduct trade, plant colonies, explore outer space.

Why similar: Sandbox 56.8%, Survival 31.3%, Action 11.9%

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 Sim 33%, Space 20.1%, Open World 14.1%, Sandbox 8%, Sci-fi 7.3%

Planet Explorers is an open world sandbox adventure RPG game set on a distant planet. The game uses a new OpenCL calculated voxel system to allow players to change the terrain in any way, create new objects such as weapons, vehicles, objects, and do it anywhere.

Why similar: Sandbox 33.6%, Open World 21.4%, Exploration 11.3%, Survival 9.2%, RPG 8.6%

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

Why similar: Space 36.2%, RPG 21.2%, Open World 17.4%, Sandbox 13.9%, Sci-fi 8.3%

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

Why similar: Open World 33.2%, Space 31.9%, Sci-fi 18.6%, Action 16.2%

Earth's Shadow is a third person action Sci-Fi dungeon crawler set in the year 3081 on planet Sumbra; a remote alien planet where legends of valuable relics surround this black world, calling to the greedy and brave explorers seeking a bright future... but end up uncovering an even darker past.

Why similar: Action RPG 27.7%, Shooter 20.1%, Exploration 15.2%, Third Person 14.4%, RPG 14.3%

You left. Now they’re dead. Ambrosia Sky: Act One is an immersive sim about exploring an asteroid colony devastated by an unknown contamination. Survive and harvest strains of hostile alien fungi, explore treacherous environments, and find meaning and beauty in so much death—the first of two acts.

Why similar: Immersive Sim 26.5%, Exploration 14.8%, Action-Adventure 13.7%, Space 13.1%, First-Person 10.7%

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 37.9%, Sandbox 14.2%, Open World 10.6%, Exploration 8.9%, Space 7.2%

A 3D RPG !

Why similar: Action RPG 38%, RPG 16%, Third Person 14.8%, Story Rich 12%, 3D 7.7%

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 38.7%, Space 12.5%, Sandbox 11.3%, RPG 9.8%, Open World 9.4%

The spiritual successor to Freelancer with a Lovecraftian, sandbox RPG twist. Explore a vast handmade universe with Day 1 mod support and a planned PvP/co-op multiplayer on the Early Access roadmap. You're going to need a bigger ship.

Why similar: Space Sim 33.4%, Sandbox 13%, Open World 9.4%, Third Person 9.1%, Space 8.5%

Embark on a galactic journey in Cubic Odyssey, an open-world adventure where you explore vibrant planets, craft tools, build vehicles, and fight the Red Darkness. Uncover ancient mysteries, and shape a universe full of life, danger, and limitless possibilities!

Why similar: Sandbox 27.3%, Action-Adventure 17%, RPG 12.9%, Sci-fi 9.8%, Open World 7.5%

Explore a hostile, living world: Uncover forgotten horrors, both man-made and supernatural, as you hunt for powerful weapons and exotic artifacts.

Why similar: FPS 18.3%, Immersive Sim 16.9%, Sandbox 14.7%, Shooter 10.3%, Exploration 9.3%

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 51.8%, Space 20.9%, RPG 16.9%, Exploration 10.4%