Games Like Skywatch

Earth is on the brink of collapse! Explore space, discover new planets, and gather vital resources to save humanity. No weapons, no wars—just you and the vastness of space. The future depends on you!

Why similar: Exploration 21%, Space 20.5%, Space Sim 15.4%, Simulation 15.4%, Casual 14.6%

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 43%, Space Sim 24%, Sci-fi 11.9%, Exploration 11.6%, Simulation 8.6%

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 49.2%, Simulation 19.6%, Space Sim 15.9%, Sci-fi 12.3%, Exploration 1.7%

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 45%, Space Sim 21.7%, Simulation 19.1%, Exploration 10.6%, Indie 3.6%

Fly an Apollo-style lander around various planets, landing to earn points and then redocking with the command module to advance to the next level.

Why similar: Simulation 28.8%, Space 23.8%, Casual 20%, Space Sim 19.5%, Indie 6%

A fantasy space agency management game! Manage your team, design your space ship and research new technology! Reach moons, planets and the void beyond. Can you reach the void? Can you bring Galduen to the void?

Why similar: Space 31.6%, Space Sim 23.8%, Exploration 17.8%, Simulation 9.5%, Sci-fi 8.6%

Endless Sky is a 2D space trading and combat game inspired by the classic Escape Velocity series. Work your way up from a relatively wimpy shuttle, cargo ship, or fighter, to a highly upgraded and customized flagship or to a massive fleet of warships or freighters.

Why similar: Space 52.8%, Space Sim 12.6%, Sci-fi 9.5%, Simulation 8.2%, Exploration 7.7%

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 37%, Space Sim 15.1%, Simulation 13%, Exploration 10.5%, Sci-fi 9.8%

Repair satellites in orbit. Reduce space debris. And enjoy the view. Void Tech is space repair simulation game, where every mission extends satellite life and restores critical infrastructure.

Why similar: Space 34.9%, Space Sim 21.1%, Investigation 13.3%, Sci-fi 12.2%, Simulation 12.1%

Realistic simulation of spaceflight in a full sized Solar System, with all the planets and their major moons. using real forces, distances, velocities and time. Chapter 1: The Apollo Days. Incredibly detailed Apollo Program missions starting with Apollo 8 lunar orbit missions.

Why similar: Space 45.1%, Simulation 30.3%, Space Sim 24.6%

Trade your wares and eliminate the competition in a cutthroat world. Buy new ships and stations to mine and haul resources. Explore the vast emptiness of space.

Why similar: Space 36.7%, Space Sim 30.9%, Simulation 14.7%, Exploration 11.3%, Sci-fi 3.9%

Build rockets and shoot them into space. Once you reach orbit, you are halfway to explore anywhere in the Solar System.

Why similar: Space 38.4%, Space Sim 25.1%, Simulation 17.7%, Exploration 16.7%, Singleplayer 2%

A casual space simulation game where you perform orbital manoeuvres on satellites to change their orbit and complete missions.

Why similar: Space 27.4%, Space Sim 27%, Simulation 23.6%, Sci-fi 8.2%, 2D 7.1%

Somewhere in the third dimension there lives an alien Joe. He can't sit still. He constantly travels and explores the world and galaxies. This time he came across a new planet.

Why similar: Space Sim 25.7%, Simulation 20.6%, Space 19.4%, Casual 16.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%

Explore a precisely recreated lunar surface built from real data and a JAXA-backed simulation.

Why similar: Space 29.9%, Space Sim 29.4%, Simulation 21.6%, Exploration 17.3%, Singleplayer 1.9%

The world's first science-based photorealistic interactive 3D planetarium that models the entire Universe, using procedural generation for uncharted areas.

Why similar: Space Sim 29.8%, Space 27.6%, Simulation 24.2%, Exploration 16.8%, Singleplayer 1.6%

The Battle of Sol is an intense space action game where you participate in epic capital ship battles, thrilling dogfights, space station raids, and much more as you liberate humanity's solar system from enemies determined to bring us to its fiery end.

Why similar: Space 36.4%, Simulation 26.7%, Space Sim 22.3%, Sci-fi 10.3%, Indie 4.3%

Explore a seed-driven galaxy where every ship, planet, and dungeon is generated at runtime. Dogfight pirate wings, land on 20 kinds of worlds, raid surface sites on foot, and build a fleet from salvaged hulls, solo or in Steam co-op. The same seed rebuilds the same galaxy, every time.

Why similar: Space Sim 27.3%, Simulation 15.6%, Exploration 14.9%, Space 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%

Fast-paced gameplay, rainbow colours and snappy animations all come together to give you a retro arcade-feel game with renewed graphics and avatars. There's a variety of different modes for you to choose from, and different skins to unlock and leaderboards for you to show off to your friends!

Why similar: Space 31.3%, Space Sim 14.8%, Simulation 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 13.3%, Casual 11.1%

Kinetic Void is a 3D space adventure with a focus on customization and enjoyable space simulation. The shipyard allows players to construct their ship piece by piece. Ships can be as simplistic as a cockpit, a hull, a engine and a gun, or as complex as a player wants.

Why similar: Space 57%, Simulation 17.8%, Sci-fi 10.7%, Space Sim 9.8%, Indie 3.1%

Spaceflight add-on for Microsoft Flight Simulator X

Why similar: Space 38.6%, Simulation 34.4%, Space Sim 27%

Embark on an infinite, thrilling journey through the depths of space in Cosmic Rollers Orbital Odyssey! Navigate a mesmerizing golden transparent trail as you roll your boulder through the cosmic expanse, dodging other boulders in a challenging and never-ending adventure.

Why similar: Space 42.5%, Simulation 23.8%, Casual 19.2%, Sci-fi 12.4%, Singleplayer 2.1%

Will you make the grade and save the planet? Become a cadet on your first day of training in this 3rd person space combat simulator.

Why similar: Simulation 33.8%, Space 31.7%, Space Sim 23.6%, Sci-fi 10.9%

Mine asteroids, trade minerals and chart an endless, procedurally generated galaxy in a relaxed 2D space sim. Then pin it to your desktop as a live wallpaper: your ship keeps flying, mining and discovering while you work

Why similar: Space Sim 25.8%, Simulation 18.9%, Casual 14.3%, Space 13.9%, Exploration 13.6%

After a galactic portal failure you find yourself lost millions of light years away from home, in a foreign galaxy... With your main propulsion systems disabled you are unable to traverse space, so you try to collect resources you find near you in order to create a galactic portal to return back.

Why similar: Space Sim 24%, Simulation 20.2%, Space 20.1%, Casual 13.4%, Exploration 13.2%

A first-person space sim set in the real solar system at true scale, with every planet where it actually is today. Dock at the ISS, take contracts, survey planets, mine moons, haul cargo and fight pirates across genuine interplanetary distances as you rise from cadet to major.

Why similar: Space 31.7%, Space Sim 29.4%, Exploration 13.8%, Simulation 13.7%, Sci-fi 9.6%

The story takes place in the distant future. You will play a captain of a star ship and go into deep space. You need to manage your resources carefully. In the game, you can investigate the outliers of various planets, discover the wonders of the universe or learn the stories of lost civilizations.

Why similar: Space 37.5%, Space Sim 28.4%, Exploration 16.8%, Casual 7%, Simulation 5.1%

Fight, salvage and trade across the moons and rings of a solar system nobody can leave. Take what you can carry. Read what the dead left behind. Everything you do is remembered.

Why similar: Space 27.6%, Space Sim 26.1%, Simulation 20.2%, Exploration 14.9%, Sci-fi 8.8%

Blend of planet system exploration, discovery, real time space combat, together with player needing to maintain and upgrade his space ship to overcome numerous obstacles. An experience quite unlike other games in its genre.

Why similar: Space 37.8%, Exploration 15.9%, Sci-fi 12.8%, Space Sim 12.7%, Simulation 7.7%

You are the captain of a mining ship watching your home world being destroyed by a large asteroid. Your only hope is to gather resources, create new technologies and set off on a long journey into the deep space to search for a new home.

Why similar: Space 48.6%, Simulation 21.4%, Exploration 19.3%, 2D 6.5%, Indie 2.6%

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 29.5%, Space Sim 21.3%, Exploration 15.2%, Sci-fi 10.2%, Simulation 6.8%

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 50%, Space Sim 16.3%, Exploration 16.1%, Sci-fi 12.6%, Indie 2.2%

A futuristic sci-fi persistent universe exploration game with one million stars and 18 million planets and moons. Fly your ship to any star and explore its solar system. Claiming stars, planets and moons will make them yours forever - other players will see your discoveries and you will see theirs.

Why similar: Space Sim 29.9%, Simulation 22.9%, Space 19.5%, Exploration 17%, Sci-fi 8%

Subdivision Infinity is an immersive and pulse pounding sci-fi space shooter featuring stunning graphics and tight spaceship game play. Hunt down and destroy enemy spacecraft, crush capital ships, mine asteroids for rare minerals, and find blueprints to craft amazing new vessels!

Why similar: Space 37.3%, Space Sim 25.6%, Exploration 13.9%, Sci-fi 12.8%, Simulation 5.2%

Launch. Slingshot. Crash. Repeat. Slingshot is a pixel-art orbital mechanics arcade about gravity, fuel, and perfect timing. Chain flybys across eight planets, reach escape velocity, and tune in to Spacify : 12 destinations, 12 soundtracks, 100+ achievements.

Why similar: Space 36.8%, Space Sim 30.1%, Exploration 18.5%, 2D 8.7%, Indie 6%

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 47.7%, Exploration 20.3%, Space Sim 13.7%, Sci-fi 10.3%, Simulation 3.9%

The ultimate space capital ship combat compendium is the evolution of hard core space combat sims. The only game of its kind currently in existence.

Why similar: Space 51.9%, Simulation 20.1%, Sci-fi 19.6%, Space Sim 4.9%, Exploration 2.6%

Caught in the middle of a violent conflict on the fringe of the galaxy — your ability to survive will depend on your piloting skills and combat savvy as a mercenary space fighter. But, as you explore the vastly detailed world of Tachyon: The Fringe, you will often find that the most powerful weapon on your ship is in your head.

Why similar: Space 36.3%, Space Sim 34.6%, Simulation 29.1%

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 38.2%, Pixel Graphics 16.6%, Casual 13.7%, 2D 10.6%, Sci-fi 8.9%

Liquid Space lets you interact with ultra-realistic liquids in zero gravity on the international space station.

Why similar: Simulation 30.4%, Space 29.2%, Casual 20.4%, Space Sim 19.9%

Tiny Space Academy is a 2D space sim where you can grow your own space agency and explore our solar system with rockets you design! Learn basic orbital mechanics, run science experiments, and get your astronauts back to Earth safely.

Why similar: Space 32.5%, Space Sim 22.1%, Exploration 14.4%, Simulation 13.8%, Casual 9.1%

X-Tension is the eagerly awaited expansion pack to X: Beyond the Frontier. The expansion is not limited by a linear plot line but makes use of new ways to expand your empire. You can now take part in missions that are offered to you throughout the game.

Why similar: Space 38.7%, Space Sim 23.9%, Simulation 23.7%, Sci-fi 11.9%, Singleplayer 1.8%

In the midst of a seemingly hopeless war among the stars, take control of highly customizable spacefighters to experience classic space combat action throughout a story-driven campaign.

Why similar: Space 36.5%, Space Sim 33.8%, Sci-fi 12.8%, Simulation 12.6%, Singleplayer 2.2%

Gravitation is a sandbox simulation set in the vastness of the cosmos and built on the laws of real-world physics.

Why similar: Space Sim 25.9%, Simulation 21.3%, Space 18.4%, Casual 16.1%, Exploration 11%

A 2D space trading game with a real economy. NPC ships haul cargo between 78 stations and prices move whether you're there or not. Good routes die as other traders catch on, so you keep hunting new ones. No quest markers, no "best trade" arrows. Just you, a map, and the prices.

Why similar: Space Sim 25.6%, Simulation 19.8%, Space 15.3%, Exploration 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%

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 47.8%, Simulation 25.8%, Space Sim 17.3%, Sci-fi 9.1%

Pixel Mart lets you live out your grocery store fantasy in a pixelated form. Starting with a can of questionable pasta that may be a few years out of date, you can stock and cashier your way to unlocking even more products, and dispensable employees to do the dirty work that you'd rather not do.

Why similar: Simulation 35.1%, Casual 26.9%, Pixel Graphics 19.2%, 2D 12.5%, Singleplayer 3.5%

The Human Race had advanced to the point where we could travel among the stars, we developed giant automated machines to help us colonise other worlds, but there was a fault in their programming and they turned and attacked. Forcing us to lay a trap to protect Earth and exiling the Human race to stay on Earth once again.

Why similar: Space 42%, Simulation 20.1%, Space Sim 19.3%, Sci-fi 11.2%, Exploration 5.5%

Lead an expedition into an unexplored solar system. Build rockets, aircraft, and other vehicles, discover new worlds, gather resources, complete missions, unlock technology, and grow a colony of tiny purple Klorps in this spaceflight sandbox.

Why similar: Space 34.5%, Space Sim 26.2%, Simulation 21.6%, Exploration 11.3%, Sci-fi 5.5%

A co-op sci-fi featuring scrap, piracy, and your talkative line manager Clara.

Why similar: Space 37.7%, Space Sim 19.8%, Sci-fi 12.6%, Exploration 11%, Casual 9.6%

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 38.2%, Space Sim 17.8%, Simulation 15.3%, Sci-fi 12.5%, Exploration 10.5%

MatchyGotchy is a casual idle clicker game full of childlike wonder. Introducing characters from the Matchy Star world, collect them all as digital pets and build thousands of ships to reach Xanadu. Get your virtual Stars that intergalactic pool party they always wanted!

Why similar: Space 27.5%, Space Sim 18.6%, Simulation 18.2%, Casual 13.8%, Sci-fi 10.1%

Deep Claims is a space exploration game where you upgrade your ship and equipment in order to mine increasingly valuable and hazardous asteroids. Can you make it to the core?

Why similar: Space 28.4%, Exploration 20.2%, Space Sim 19.4%, Simulation 13%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%

You are the last living organism in the galaxy. Adrift and alone in a cold dark world you must scavenge for resources to keep your ship running, and arm your ship to prepare for the swarms arrival.

Why similar: Space 36%, Exploration 20.5%, Space Sim 19.6%, Simulation 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 5.1%

A 2D pixel-art score-chaser built on real orbital mechanics. Launch, pitch over, coast, and circularise into the exact orbit each contract asks for, then hold it for one full lap before the fuel runs out. Ten missions, three hulls, and a gold tier tuned past the developers' own autopilot.

Why similar: Space Sim 24.6%, Simulation 19.8%, Space 18.2%, Casual 15%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%

Only 1000 days left until the end of the world. You have to realize the largest space program ever to save as many people as you can. Explore planets, colonize them, help people find a new home.

Why similar: Space 36.8%, Space Sim 22.6%, Casual 13.2%, Simulation 11.3%, Sci-fi 6.5%

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 56%, Space Sim 17.7%, Sci-fi 12.1%, Simulation 6.1%, Exploration 5%

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 53%, Space Sim 18.5%, Simulation 14.8%, Sci-fi 9.6%, Exploration 2.6%

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 43.7%, Space Sim 23.3%, Simulation 14.2%, Sci-fi 9.3%, Exploration 4.6%