- #1 Out There: Ω Edition
97% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,717 reviews2015
Dev: Mi-Clos Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Out There is an award-winning space exploration game blending roguelike, resource management and interactive fiction.
Why similar: Space 25.3%, Roguelike 15.1%, Sci-fi 13.2%, Roguelite 10.3%, Procedural Generation 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on the lonely, resource-management aspect of surviving in the deep reaches of space.
- #2 FTL: Faster Than Light
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 77,932 reviews2012
Dev: Subset Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 33.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
This "spaceship simulation roguelike-like" allows you to take your ship and crew on an adventure through a randomly generated galaxy filled with glory and bitter defeat.
Why similar: Space 29.2%, Roguelike 22.6%, Sci-fi 13.7%, Procedural Generation 7.1%, Roguelite 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive space roguelike that shares the core loop of managing a ship through a dangerous, procedurally generated galaxy.
- #3 Outer Wilds
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 102,192 reviews2020
Dev: Mobius DigitalPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 16.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Named Game of the Year 2019 by Giant Bomb, Polygon, Eurogamer, and The Guardian, Outer Wilds is a critically-acclaimed and award-winning open world mystery about a solar system trapped in an endless time loop.
Why similar: Space 42%, Exploration 22.2%, Sci-fi 14.2%, Adventure 8.9%, Puzzle 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the profound sense of mystery, loneliness, and discovery in a space-faring journey better than any other title.
- #4 Sunless Skies: Sovereign Edition
95% matchVery Positive84% of 3,440 reviews2019
Dev: Failbetter Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 17.5 hrs≥1hr: 66%
SAIL THE STARS. BETRAY YOUR QUEEN. MURDER A SUN. Sunless Skies is a Gothic Horror roleplay game with a focus on exploration and exquisite storytelling.
Why similar: Space 17.8%, Exploration 15.5%, Roguelike 15.5%, RPG 14.2%, Top-Down 12%
Why You'll Like It: Matches the poetic, melancholic, and atmospheric tone of RymdResa through its narrative-driven space exploration.
- #5 Transcendence
94% matchVery Positive88% of 223 reviews2015
Dev: Kronosaur Productions
Windows
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 24.2%, Roguelite 11.9%, Procedural Generation 11%, Sci-fi 11%, Exploration 10%
Why You'll Like It: A classic space exploration roguelite that shares the top-down perspective and ship progression mechanics.
- #6 Starcom: Nexus
94% matchVery Positive91% of 2,295 reviews2019
Dev: Wx3 Labs, LLC
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 40.5%, Sci-fi 16.4%, RPG 11.9%, Exploration 11.7%, Top-Down 7%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a strong focus on exploration and discovery in a vast, mysterious space setting with ship customization.
- #7 Shortest Trip to Earth
93% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,430 reviews2019
Dev: Interactive Fate
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Shortest Trip to Earth is a roguelike spaceship simulator focused on exploration, ship management and tactical battles. Embark on a perilous journey across the universe with nuclear missiles, armed crew and a cat.
Why similar: Space 25.9%, Roguelike 14.8%, Roguelite 14.7%, Sci-fi 14.5%, Exploration 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging space roguelike that emphasizes ship management and the harsh realities of long-distance space travel.
- #8 Crying Suns
92% matchVery Positive86% of 4,492 reviews2019
Dev: Alt Shift
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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 26.2%, Roguelike 15.5%, Sci-fi 14%, Roguelite 13.7%, Procedural Generation 11.5%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, narrative-heavy space roguelike that emphasizes the feeling of being a small part of a dying universe.
- #9 Starbound
91% matchVery Positive90% of 122,999 reviews2016
Dev: Chucklefish
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 17.1 hrsMean: 64.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%
You’ve fled your home, only to find yourself lost in space with a damaged ship. Your only option is to beam down to the planet below, repair your ship and set off to explore the universe...
Why similar: Space 24.5%, Survival 10.4%, Crafting 9.8%, Exploration 9.8%, RPG 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a similar 2D aesthetic and sandbox exploration feel, allowing for a more relaxed pace of discovery.
- #10 Reassembly
90% matchVery Positive94% of 4,070 reviews2015
Dev: Anisoptera GamesPub: Indie Voyage
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 26.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
A spaceship building and universe-exploration game. Collect resources, expand and grow your fleet, and conquer your personal galaxy. Stellar ambience by Peaks.
Why similar: Space 52.9%, Sci-fi 10.5%, Top-Down 10.4%, Exploration 7.9%, 2D 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on procedural space exploration combined with a highly modular ship-building system.
- #11 Weird Worlds: Return to Infinite Space
91% matchMixed66% of 621 reviews2013
Dev: Digital Eel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6 minMean: 1.7 hrs≥1hr: 18%
Weird Worlds: Return to Infinite Space is a hybrid roguelike game of space exploration, adventure and starship combat.
Why similar: Roguelike 21.1%, Space 20.6%, Sci-fi 15.8%, Adventure 13.9%, Indie 12.7%
Why You'll Like It: A short, procedural space exploration roguelike that mirrors the pick-up-and-play nature of RymdResa.
- #12 Approaching Infinity
88% matchVery Positive95% of 722 reviews2025
Dev: IBOL
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Approaching Infinity is a turn-based space RPG in the spirit of the sci-fi classics, with endless progression and exploration. Fight tactical battles or use diplomacy. Seek powerful artifacts. Quest, mine, trade, and craft. Level up forever or attempt 10 victories in hardcore or adventure mode.
Why similar: Space 18.5%, Sci-fi 14.8%, Roguelike 13%, Procedural Generation 12.8%, Exploration 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: A deep space exploration game that leans into the classic roguelike experience with vast procedural galaxies.
- #13 EVERSPACE™
89% matchMostly Positive78% of 11,424 reviews2017
Dev: ROCKFISH Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 75%
EVERSPACE™ combines fast-paced combat with roguelike elements, great visuals and a captivating story. It takes you on a challenging journey through an ever-changing, beautifully crafted universe full of surprises. Shoot, craft and loot your way to victory while the odds are stacked against you.
Why similar: Space 49.6%, Sci-fi 15.8%, Roguelite 11.3%, Roguelike 8.3%, Indie 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: An action-oriented space roguelike that captures the beauty and danger of navigating through asteroid fields and nebulae.
- #14 The Long Journey Home
89% matchMixed59% of 1,922 reviews2017
Dev: Daedalic Studio WestPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The Long Journey Home combines an open world full of galaxies, planets and anomalies with quests and mechanics of a rogue-like RPG. One destination. Endless adventures. Where will this journey take you?
Why similar: Space 30%, RPG 15.9%, Roguelike 13%, Sci-fi 9.5%, Exploration 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the struggle of navigating a damaged ship through space, emphasizing the difficulty of the journey.
- #15 3030 Deathwar Redux - A Space Odyssey
87% matchVery Positive94% of 1,151 reviews2017
Dev: Bird in SkyPub: Crunchy Leaf Games
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 39.5%, Sci-fi 16.6%, Adventure 12.4%, Exploration 10.1%, Indie 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A space adventure that prioritizes exploration and narrative discovery in a 2D setting.
- #16 Space Rangers HD: A War Apart
86% matchVery Positive94% of 7,172 reviews2013
Dev: SNK GamesPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 27.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Space adventure, open world RPG, strategy, arcade, quest and more!
Why similar: Space 54.7%, RPG 19%, Sci-fi 11.9%, Adventure 7.9%, Procedural Generation 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: Offers an incredibly deep, open-ended space exploration experience that rewards curiosity and discovery.
- #17 Star Valor
85% matchVery Positive89% of 3,349 reviews2022
Dev: Rafael Burgos
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 28.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 32.5%, Sci-fi 12%, Procedural Generation 11.5%, RPG 11.4%, Exploration 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: An open-world sandbox that provides extensive ship customization and a focus on exploring the unknown.
- #18 Space Haven
83% matchVery Positive86% of 10,442 reviews2026
Dev: Bugbyte Ltd.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 19.9 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: Space 34.8%, Sci-fi 19.4%, Survival 14.8%, Exploration 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric space survival game that emphasizes the management of a crew and ship in a lonely, dangerous void.
- #19 Void Bastards
86% matchVery Positive86% of 5,393 reviews2019
Dev: Blue Manchu
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Inspired by BioShock and System Shock 2, Void Bastards is a revolutionary new strategy-shooter that will test your wits as well as exercise your aim. Can you lead the misfit prisoners of the Void Ark through the derelict spaceships and myriad dangers of the Sargasso Nebula?
Why similar: Space 23.9%, Roguelike 20%, Procedural Generation 15.8%, Sci-fi 14.1%, Roguelite 11.3%
Why You'll Like It: Combines roguelike mechanics with a distinct art style and a focus on scavenging through abandoned space vessels.
- #20 Destination Sol
84% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,362 reviews2015
Dev: MovingBlocks
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 30%
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 41%, RPG 20.1%, Indie 7.5%, Roguelike 7.5%, Procedural Generation 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A 2D space exploration game that focuses on ship combat and navigating through various star systems.
- #21 Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander
81% matchVery Positive94% of 12,599 reviews2022
Dev: Walternate Realities
Windows
Median: 19.4 hrsMean: 41.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Design and simulate the starships of your dreams! Command your ship or fleet in epic battles and manage your crew while exploring a dangerous galaxy. Play alone or with friends, test your ships in online PvP, and let your imagination reach for the stars!
Why similar: Space 28.4%, Sci-fi 23.2%, Exploration 11.2%, Survival 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the intricate ship-building and management aspects of space survival.
- #22 VoidExpanse
84% matchMostly Positive71% of 763 reviews2015
Dev: AtomicTorch Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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 47.8%, Sci-fi 17.4%, RPG 16.4%, Top-Down 12.1%, Indie 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: An open-world space RPG that allows for significant exploration and ship customization.
- #23 Sector Space
79% matchVery Positive96% of 82 reviews2025
Dev: Robin M. FarrellPub: Outer Vision Games
Windows · Linux
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: RPG 26%, Exploration 14.4%, Space 11.9%, Top-Down 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A space-sim that incorporates dungeon-crawler mechanics into its exploration loop.
- #24 Between the Stars
79% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,444 reviews2024
Dev: Isolated Games
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 49%
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 38.1%, RPG 16%, Sci-fi 12.8%, Roguelite 6.9%, Adventure 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: A space RPG that emphasizes the role of a captain navigating through dangerous and mysterious space sectors.
- #25 Infinite Space III: Sea of Stars
82% matchMixed69% of 130 reviews2015
Dev: Digital Eel
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Sea of Stars is a starship roguelike, a sandbox adventure game of interstellar exploration and combat. Travel from star to star, upgrade your ship with new systems and weapons, build up your flotilla with allies and mercenaries, and take on a variety of alien menaces.
Why similar: Space 47.7%, Adventure 32.4%, Indie 19.8%
Why You'll Like It: Features procedural space exploration and a focus on the journey through a mysterious galaxy.
- #26 BossConstructor
82% matchMostly Positive73% of 217 reviews2016
Dev: Neomateria Games GmbH
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Scavenge modules, combine them in the deadliest and most efficient ways imaginable, and fly your very own spaceship through alien space with BossConstructor. Thousands of procedurally generated galaxies await you and your space-faring collection of assembled modules to explore them.
Why similar: Space 34.8%, RPG 20.9%, Sci-fi 8.9%, Indie 8.6%, Top-Down 8%
Why You'll Like It: A unique title that emphasizes building your own ship to survive and explore a procedurally generated space.
- #27 rymdkapsel
81% matchVery Positive83% of 277 reviews2014
Dev: grapefrukt games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Build a space station. Command the tiny crew. Explore the galaxy. A meditative space strategy game.
Why similar: Space 39.4%, Relaxing 17.3%, Puzzle 10.9%, 2D 10.1%, Sci-fi 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, atmospheric space strategy game that shares the clean, focused design philosophy of RymdResa.
- #28 Starship Inspector
80% matchMixed61% of 51 reviews2021
Dev: Vedanta Team
Windows
Starship Inspector is a Space Roguelike in which every choice you make matters. Save a galaxy or rescue your crew member? Serve an evil empire or help an ancient tribe? You'll constantly have to make hard decisions and deal with consequences.
Why similar: Space 19.7%, Roguelite 12.5%, RPG 12.3%, Roguelike 12.2%, Sci-fi 11.8%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the management and adventure aspects of operating a ship in a space-faring society.
- #29 Genesis Alpha One Deluxe Edition
78% matchMixed69% of 2,490 reviews2020
Dev: Radiation BluePub: Team17 Digital Ltd
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Hyperjump into the dark recesses of space with Genesis Alpha One - a roguelike FPS where you must build, maintain and navigate your ship through a galaxy filled with hostile alien and human threats. Explore, create and survive the militarized space race in order to secure humanity’s future.
Why similar: Space 24.7%, Roguelike 17.7%, Sci-fi 17.4%, Roguelite 15.3%, Procedural Generation 14.2%
Why You'll Like It: Blends roguelike exploration with ship management and base-building in a hostile space environment.
- #30 Cozy Space Survivors
75% matchVery Positive97% of 367 reviews2024
Dev: simonschreibt
Windows · Mac · Linux
A cozy time survival roguelite in space. You steer the shippy while the shooting happens automatically. Meet cute NPCs, solve small quests, and fight quirky enemies with satisfying weapons. A shorter experience for people who don't have much time but love playing (and finishing) games.
Why similar: Roguelike 16.7%, Space 14.6%, Roguelite 13.8%, Exploration 11.6%, Top-Down 10.7%
- #31 MoonQuest
78% matchMostly Positive74% of 107 reviews2020
Dev: Wizard Mode
Windows
A procedurally-generated adventure game! Explore unique worlds with wild forests, ice-capped mountains and ancient ruins. Talk to giant snails, seek out magical items, and forge the weapons that will help you on your journey!
Why similar: Roguelike 20.2%, Roguelite 16.8%, Adventure 14.7%, Procedural Generation 14.4%, Indie 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: A 2D procedural exploration game that captures the sense of adventure and discovery in a pixel-art style.
- #32 Drifter Star: Evolution
74% matchMostly Positive74% of 937 reviews2025
Dev: Kayla StudioPub: Happy Kayla
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 1.6 hrs≥1hr: 58%
From stardust to cosmic sovereign! In this unique space game, evolve by devouring everything. Grow from a tiny rock into a massive galaxy. Each swallow brings growth, each evolution brings victory. Unlock the universe's ultimate secrets!
Why similar: Space 37.9%, RPG 11.3%, Roguelike 11.3%, Relaxing 10.1%, Exploration 6.6%
- #33 Space Pirates and Zombies
76% matchVery Positive91% of 3,154 reviews2011
Dev: MinMax Games Ltd.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Explore a randomly generated Galaxy populated with factions, enemies, missions, and items providing you with a unique experience each time you play.
Why similar: Space 40.5%, Sci-fi 13.9%, Top-Down 11%, Procedural Generation 9.9%, RPG 9%
- #34 Star Singularity
77% matchMostly Positive78% of 69 reviews2018
Dev: Star Bunny Enterprises
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%
A space action-adventure unlike any other: navigate your spacecraft through a galactic-scale mystery. Make sure to loot, craft and upgrade your space fleet. Play the story campaign or test your skills in vicious arena modes against AI opponents.
Why similar: Space 23.9%, Sci-fi 13.6%, RPG 11.7%, Procedural Generation 11%, Top-Down 10.4%
- #35 Vanguard Galaxy
72% matchVery Positive91% of 410 reviews2025
Dev: Bat Roost Games
Windows
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 27%, Procedural Generation 13.1%, Top-Down 12.9%, Sci-fi 12.5%, Exploration 10.3%
- #36 Eventide Matter
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 832 reviews2025
Dev: Ottropi Games
Windows
A 2D space mining adventure. Mine exotic resources, unlock powerful equipment, and fend off relentless enemies to build an inter-dimensional portal, the last hope of salvation for your civilization.
Why similar: Space 21.1%, RPG 13.2%, Sci-fi 12.6%, Top-Down 11.3%, Crafting 10.9%
- #37 Lilith Odyssey
75% matchMostly Positive76% of 65 reviews2022
Dev: Chaystar Unlimited LLC
Windows
In the wake of the Nacho Wars, your alien family embarks on a galactic journey to Lilith -- a faraway planet of new hope. Discover the history of the Mugalo galaxy. Relax to in-game radio. Grow your fishing, farming and spacefaring skills in a casual adventure across a cosmos of 1000+ unique worlds.
Why similar: Roguelike 16.7%, Procedural Generation 15.1%, RPG 12.6%, Survival 12%, Roguelite 11.8%
- #38 Rebirth of Island
77% matchMixed52% of 101 reviews2016
Dev: Yo_Serjio
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Survive, adapt, and research in the New World, with its rules, dwellers, and their laws. Head the colonization of these locations and ensure the independence and security of your population.
Why similar: Space 15.3%, RPG 13.9%, Top-Down 10.4%, Procedural Generation 10%, Exploration 9%
- #39 Shattered Planet
76% matchMixed68% of 655 reviews2014
Dev: Kitfox Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Explore a dangerous planet that's different every time and try to survive! The Galactic Union's job for you is clear: research the alien wildlife -- for science! However, researching may include lasers, explosions, hungry aliens, space sushi, and other similarly delicious-or-terrifying hazards.
Why similar: Space 17.7%, Roguelike 14.3%, Procedural Generation 13.4%, Sci-fi 11.4%, RPG 10.5%
- #40 Out There: Oceans of Time
73% matchMixed55% of 234 reviews2022
Dev: Mi-Clos StudioPub: Modern Wolf
Windows
Out There: Oceans of Time is a space exploration game that puts you at the helm of an interstellar mission of discovery spanning a vast and vibrant cosmos.
Why similar: Space 22.5%, Roguelike 14.7%, Sci-fi 12.5%, Roguelite 12%, RPG 9.6%
- #41 Little-Known Galaxy
70% matchVery Positive88% of 733 reviews2024
Dev: Carbon & Kay
Windows · Mac
Join Space Alliance as a new captain-in-training and work with your crew to solve the mysteries of an ancient relic found on the Grey Planet. Little-Known Galaxy is a cozy single-player RPG space adventure full of friendly characters, exploration, crafting, and farming.
Why similar: Space 19.8%, Sci-fi 15.5%, RPG 12.1%, Exploration 11.1%, Crafting 10.3%
- #42 Battlevoid: Harbinger
73% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,059 reviews2016
Dev: Bugbyte Ltd.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 56%
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 43.3%, Roguelike 19.1%, Roguelite 11.5%, Sci-fi 8.8%, Indie 4.8%
- #43 Procrastinaut
70% matchVery Positive86% of 77 reviews2024
Dev: cptbuk
Windows
Stranded for unknown reasons in the lower orbit of a purple gas giant, you are kind of just chilling out. You should probably get on with your mission. There's still plenty of time, though.
Why similar: Space 32.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, Sci-fi 12.1%, Relaxing 8.2%, 2D 8.2%
- #44 STAR-BOX: RPG Adventures in Space
74% matchMixed50% of 86 reviews2015
Dev: Michael FlynnPub: FlynnFour Games
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 98%
STAR-BOX – RPG Adventures in Space!Strap on your gravity boots, power up your laser, and climb aboard your spaceship for a retro-styled, RPG-jaunt into the unknown!Travel an open-world, sandbox universe where you are the architect of your own story.
Why similar: Space 30.1%, RPG 26.6%, Sci-fi 14.1%, Adventure 13.7%, Indie 10.7%
- #45 Voidship: The Long Journey
72% matchMostly Positive74% of 148 reviews2019
Dev: Cydonian Games
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!
Why similar: Space 28.4%, Sci-fi 17.5%, Procedural Generation 9.4%, Indie 9.3%, Roguelite 8.4%
- #46 Arcadium - Space Odyssey
67% matchVery Positive94% of 114 reviews2026
Dev: Luciano Bercini
Windows · Mac
A bullet heaven roguelite set in a procedurally generated universe. Land on planets to harvest resources, craft hundreds of game-breaking builds, and unleash them on relentless waves of aliens. Every run unveils a new universe: endless challenges, endless discoveries.
Why similar: Space 26.7%, Roguelite 21.8%, Procedural Generation 18.5%, Survival 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%
- #47 Blacksea Odyssey
71% matchVery Positive80% of 207 reviews2016
Dev: Blacksea OdysseyPub: Spiral Summit Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 35%
Enter the Blacksea Odyssey, a violent top-down rogue-lite space shoot ‘em up RPG brimming with colossal creatures and runic technologies. Explore dangerous, interstellar spacescapes as you hunt enormous space-behemoths with a harpoon and rune-infused spears.
Why similar: Space 17.4%, Roguelite 15%, Procedural Generation 13.6%, Roguelike 11.4%, RPG 9.4%
- #48 VOYAGER
68% matchVery Positive95% of 167 reviews2023
Dev: Planetary Gears
Windows · Linux
Come with us now on a journey through music and space... To the world of VOYAGER ◯∘ A minimalist, relaxing & atmospheric experience to chill out to for a while…
Why similar: Space 39.2%, Exploration 15.6%, Sci-fi 13.7%, Relaxing 13.2%, Adventure 9.2%
- #49 helionaut
69% matchVery Positive95% of 224 reviews2020
Dev: Sokpop Collective
Windows · Mac
An open-world galaxy adventure game ✨🚀🌠 Explore a procedurally-generated universe filled with diverse micro-planets, asteroid belts and UFOs. 👽
Why similar: Space 29.8%, Procedural Generation 17.9%, Sci-fi 16.5%, Indie 12.9%, Adventure 12.1%
- #50 Captain Forever Remix
71% matchVery Positive80% of 378 reviews2016
Dev: Pixelsaurus Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 54 minMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Can you create the raddest spaceship? Captain Forever Remix is the spaceship builder roguelike. Voyage across the Solar System and blast apart randomly-generated enemies for spare parts. This is an officially-licensed re-imagining of the indie classic Captain Forever.
Why similar: Space 56.8%, Roguelite 9.1%, Roguelike 9.1%, Sci-fi 8.9%, Indie 6.3%
- #51 Intergalactic Fishing
69% matchVery Positive95% of 391 reviews2020
Dev: Boat Anchor Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Intergalactic Fishing is a fishing RPG that features procedurally generated content and graphics. Travel to lakes all over the universe and catch unique fish, explore uncharted lakes and sell data, complete quests, upgrade your gear, compete in fishing tournaments, design your own lures, and more!
Why similar: Procedural Generation 19.9%, RPG 15.7%, Exploration 13.2%, Sci-fi 13.1%, Relaxing 11.7%
- #52 Universe Horizon
67% matchVery Positive89% of 227 reviews2025
Dev: Jarkem
Windows · Linux
An idle incremental game where you decide to travel across the whole Universe. Embark on this journey in your little ship and get as far away as possible from Earth, gathering resources and upgrading your spaceship along the way.
Why similar: Space 41.1%, Exploration 18.7%, Sci-fi 9.1%, 2D 7.8%, Adventure 7.7%
- #53 Edge of Space
73% matchMostly Negative33% of 2,729 reviews2015
Dev: Handyman StudiosPub: Reverb Triple XP
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Suit up as an operative of the Ark Corporation, sent to the farthest reaches of the universe in search of habitable planets to terraform. However, after the long space journey you awaken from cryosleep to find that your ship has gone way off course and is disabled near a strange new world.
Why similar: Space 26%, Sci-fi 14.9%, Crafting 11.5%, RPG 9.8%, Survival 9%
- #54 Solar 2
69% matchVery Positive91% of 2,209 reviews2011
Dev: Murudai
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Dynamic abstract sandbox universe. Changes and evolves as you do.
Why similar: Space 46.1%, Sci-fi 9.7%, Relaxing 9.3%, Top-Down 8.7%, Procedural Generation 8.2%
- #55 Last Horizon
70% matchVery Positive81% of 260 reviews2015
Dev: PixeljamPub: Akupara Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 18 minMean: 112.4 hrs≥1hr: 32%
Pilot the last vessel of a fallen civilization into the vast expanse of space. Collect resources and search for a new world to call home in this minimalist space exploration and survival game.
Why similar: Space 27.3%, Sci-fi 15%, Exploration 12.7%, Survival 9.4%, Roguelite 8.3%
- #56 Space Trash Scavenger
65% matchVery Positive84% of 518 reviews2024
Dev: SquarePlay GamesPub: Paradox Arc
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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 29.6%, Procedural Generation 14.4%, Sci-fi 12.8%, Crafting 12.7%, Survival 12.2%
- #57 For The Warp
67% matchMostly Positive72% of 462 reviews2022
Dev: Massive Galaxy Studios
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%
A roguelike deckbuilding game in space! Explore randomly generated systems, enemies and strange encounters. Build your deck, survive and reach For The Warp gate!
Why similar: Space 23.4%, Roguelike 15.7%, Sci-fi 15.4%, Roguelite 14.6%, Procedural Generation 13.7%
- #58 Prospector
66% matchMostly Positive71% of 152 reviews2025
Dev: Loonworks Games
Windows
Land on a distant planet in this chill resource management game. Harvest alien resources, build and automate machinery, uncover secrets across the stars and strike shipping deals with distant colonies for exclusive rewards!
Why similar: Space 23%, Sci-fi 13%, Exploration 10.7%, Crafting 10.6%, RPG 10.1%
- #59 Space Sprouts
65% matchVery Positive97% of 67 reviews2025
Dev: Schleuder Games
Windows · Mac
Launch into a chaotic spaceship adventure: bend the rules of physics, experiment with unusual gadgets and toss everything around. With each journey, you will have limited time to reveal the mysteries aboard your solar punk spaceship - how much will you discover before you arrive home?
Why similar: Space 24.6%, Roguelike 18%, Sci-fi 15.5%, Exploration 15%, Adventure 7.4%
- #60 Cubic Odyssey
64% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,584 reviews2025
Dev: Atypical GamesPub: Gaijin Network Ltd
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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: Sci-fi 28.4%, RPG 23.5%, Space 15.2%, Procedural Generation 10.3%, Exploration 9.6%