Games Like SOL: Exodus

Take control of Nara on a quest to destroy the dark cult that created her. Unlock devastating weapons & mind-bending abilities in an evolution of the space-combat shooter. Along with Forsaken, her sentient starfighter, explore ancient temples, engage in zero-g combat & venture beyond waking reality.

Why similar: Action 44.6%, Space 28.8%, Indie 26.6%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a modern, high-octane arcade space combat experience with a strong narrative focus and fluid flight mechanics.

In the year 2299, an interstellar war rages on. In a bid to save Earth from destruction, you must take control of the Strike Suit – a revolutionary fighter craft with the ability to transform into a lethal suit of space armor.

Why similar: Space 47%, Action 29.3%, Indie 12.7%, Simulation 11%

Why You'll Like It: This game features intense, cinematic space combat and the ability to transform your ship, mirroring the high-octane action of SOL: Exodus.

A hyperdrive malfunction sends Keith T. Maxwell tumbling through space and time to fight for his life against a mysterious alien armada that is wreaking havoc.

Why similar: Space 50.6%, Simulation 31.2%, Action 18.3%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential arcade space-sim that features a compelling narrative and a wide variety of missions to undertake.

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 54.4%, Action 25.4%, Indie 15.8%, Simulation 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: This title combines fast-paced arcade dogfighting with roguelike elements, perfect for those who enjoy the combat intensity of SOL: Exodus.

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: Simulation 41.5%, Space 22.5%, Action 21.4%, Indie 14.6%

Why You'll Like It: As a spiritual successor to SOL: Exodus, it directly replicates the mission-based, cinematic space combat experience.

Travel a hundred years into the future to pilot advanced starfighters through the greatest conflict humankind has ever known. The next generation of space combat is here. . Light up the Sky!

Why similar: Simulation 36%, Space 27.4%, Action 20.7%, Indie 15.9%

Why You'll Like It: This indie space-sim focuses on mission-based combat and exploration, aligning closely with the gameplay loop of SOL: Exodus.

House of the Dying Sun is a tactical space shooter that puts you in the cockpit of the universe's most terrifying starfighter. Hunt the enemies of the Empire and bring ruin to their people.

Why similar: Simulation 33%, Space 32.2%, Action 20.6%, Indie 14.3%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a tactical yet fast-paced arcade space combat experience that emphasizes precision and quick decision-making.

Get your dream job with a company called Project Freedom. Become a space pilot and serve for the corporation. You're going to get all the excitement and adventure you've ever wanted. Perhaps even more... 21 missions in the campaign Outstanding 3D graphics and special effects Original storyline with unexpected turns and surprises A...

Why similar: Simulation 49.4%, Action 28.6%, Space 22%

Why You'll Like It: A classic arcade space combat game that focuses on linear, mission-based objectives and intense dogfighting.

Out of cash, out of luck, out on the fringe. Juno Markev has a killer to tail, a debt to pay, and more trouble headed her way. Rebel Galaxy Outlaw takes place in a greasy, blue-collar world of outlaws, truckers, cops and thieves.

Why similar: Simulation 43.9%, Space 29.3%, Action 26.9%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the classic arcade space-sim feel with a heavy emphasis on dogfighting and mission-based progression.

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 63.5%, Action 20.6%, Indie 15.9%

Why You'll Like It: While it adds exploration, it maintains a strong focus on arcade-style combat and ship progression in a sci-fi setting.

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 37.5%, Simulation 31.5%, Action 17.4%, Indie 13.7%

Why You'll Like It: A modern take on the space-sim genre that emphasizes mission-based combat and narrative choices.

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 47.3%, Action 28.9%, Simulation 23.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game blends arcade-style space combat with a deep, story-driven campaign that feels very similar to the mission structure of the seed game.

Take the role of Captain in this Space Survival Simulation as you explore a massive star system in search of a new home for humanity. Outfit your ship, hand pick your crew and set off on a journey through an open-world where you must scavenge resources, shelter civilians and outrun a hostile alien force.

Why similar: Simulation 38.3%, Space 34.7%, Indie 14.5%, Action 12.5%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the journey and survival aspects of space travel, offering a different but complementary experience to mission-based combat.

Salvation Prophecy is a military space epic. Human, mutant, and robotic factions are at war for galactic domination. Battles rage as space fleets collide. Invaders clash against fortified enemy colonies. Yet the greatest danger is the impending annihilation foretold by an apocalyptic prophecy.

Why similar: Simulation 34.7%, Space 28.2%, Action 22.5%, Indie 14.6%

Why You'll Like It: It combines action-heavy space combat with RPG elements, providing a broader scope while keeping the core dogfighting intact.

Take command of a space fleet and start your galaxy exploration mission.

Why similar: Action 39.2%, Indie 32.6%, Space 28.3%

Why You'll Like It: An action-oriented space combat game that focuses on ship customization and fast-paced encounters.

The life of an independent mercenary is rarely without excitement. Your spacecraft awaits and your adventure begins in the Sapphire star system.

Why similar: Space 39.8%, Simulation 38.7%, Action 11.2%, Indie 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: While more simulation-heavy, it captures the vastness and combat-focused nature of the space-sim genre.

Immerse yourself in massive fleet battles where your dog-fighting skills will directly affect the fate of the cosmos.

Why similar: Space 43.5%, Simulation 22.7%, Action 21.2%, Indie 12.5%

Why You'll Like It: The original version of the Director's Cut, offering the same core arcade combat and mech-transformation mechanics.

Fight, explore the stars, trade, and lead your fleet across the galaxySpace Commander: War and Trade is an ultimate single player space-sim featuring spectacular graphics, intuitive combat and deep mechanics.

Why similar: Action 49.7%, Space 44.7%, Indie 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game features mission-based space combat and RPG progression, making it a solid alternative for fans of the genre.

A minimal space exploration and survival game. Pilot the last vessel of a fallen civilization into the vast unknown, in search of a new world to call home.

Why similar: Space 43.7%, Action 30.8%, Indie 25.6%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist take on space exploration and combat that emphasizes the tension of piloting a ship through hostile environments.

In this relaxing space flight adventure, you pilot the science vessel Eurisko XI on a quest through deep space. Explore fascinating, fractal-based exoplanets and uncover their mysteries. Analyze artifacts and upgrade your ship to unlock new pathways. Your mission: find humanity’s new home.

Why similar: Space 43.9%, Simulation 38.6%, Action 14%, Indie 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the mystery and exploration of space, providing a slower-paced but atmospheric experience.

Start with nothing... End with everything! All you have is a basic ship, barely fit for combat, with it you'll start your journey and empire. A open world space sandbox, inspired by and expanding the classics.

Why similar: Simulation 33.3%, Space 33%, Action 19.6%, Indie 14.1%

Why You'll Like It: It successfully blends arcade-style combat with fleet management, offering a deeper strategic layer to the space-sim experience.

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: Simulation 67%, Space 33%

Why You'll Like It: A classic arcade space combat title that focuses on dogfighting and narrative-driven mission progression.

Warp into action with Solar Shifter EX. Man your ship and dive into fierce combat situations in space and over beautiful and distant planet surfaces. Solar Shifter EX is a sci-fi shoot 'em up with the unique ability to 'shift'.

Why similar: Action 55.6%, Indie 44.4%

Why You'll Like It: A bullet-hell style space combat game that tests your reflexes and piloting skills in intense encounters.

Large-scale battles have become a vestige of the past, depleting resources of conflicting parties. Settled space, where welfare and order had reigned, has become a cemetery for dead ships which is flooded with pirates and adventurists.

Why similar: Space 100%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers tactical space combat with a strong narrative, appealing to those who enjoy the story-driven nature of SOL: Exodus.

CDF Starfighter VR Remastered is a VR space combat simulator that puts you in the cockpit of the CDF`s most advanced starfighters. Engage a variety of enemies in 4 different game modes and play the part of Lt. Rodgers in the extensive VR Campaign Mode.

Why similar: Simulation 40.7%, Action 21.1%, Space 20.6%, Indie 17.6%

Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes the cockpit experience and intense combat, making it a great choice for those who enjoy the simulation aspect of SOL: Exodus.

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: Simulation 36.6%, Space 25.5%, Action 21.4%, Indie 16.5%

Why You'll Like It: An action-heavy space combat game that focuses on ship-to-ship battles and exploration.

Mech FPS game in all directions of space; follow the story and contribute to the fight for your homeland! Survive the space wars as an up-and-coming soldier with the toughest warriors around!

Why similar: Space 58.2%, Action 31.1%, Indie 10.6%

Deep Eclipse: New Space Odyssey is the ultimate space thriller in the best tradition of the genre. You're the pilot of a space fighter, accidentally catapulted into a parallel universe populated by hostile alien creatures; and they're not happy to see you! To get out of this hell, do your best, to destroy hordes of enemies.

Why similar: Space 48.7%, Action 28.8%, Indie 22.5%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down arcade space shooter that captures the intensity of dogfighting in a compact format.

Become an elite pilot of special Robot Squad. Use specialized, remotely controlled robots, which you will control yourself. Deal with the hardest missions which can't be performed directly by people due to the conditions. Human life and safety is in your hands!

Why similar: Simulation 54%, Action 25.8%, Indie 20.3%

Why You'll Like It: While less space-centric, it shares the simulation and mission-based structure that defines the gameplay of SOL: Exodus.

In this "starship command simulator" you will fight your way to the center of a randomly generated galaxy where a massive star is about to go supernova and destroy all life. Can you find a way to stop it?

Why similar: Simulation 49.8%, Action 26.3%, Indie 23.9%

Travel through space. Attend the planets. Gather resources. Find artifacts.

Why similar: Action 35.6%, Simulation 32.2%, Indie 16.4%, Space 15.7%

Experience the heat of space combat and discover the Universe as a fighter pilot assigned to the fleet. Be the famous fighter ace, let the whole Universe know your name!

Why similar: Simulation 61.3%, Action 38.7%

Project Wingman is a flight action game that lets you take the seat of advanced fighter jets and become a true ace. Fight in various missions and gamemodes ranging from intense aerial dogfights to large scale ground assault in an alternate scorched earth setting.

Why similar: Simulation 40.4%, Action 36.9%, Indie 22.7%

Your journey to building a vast space empire begins behind the controls of a single ship. Explore the stars, trade goods, fight battles, build stations, buy and equip ships, and command fleets in a living, fully simulated universe that reacts to your decisions.

Why similar: Space 43.3%, Simulation 42.3%, Action 14.4%

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 49.9%, Action 27.2%, Indie 22.9%

Embark on a journey to greatness. Get ready for adrenaline-fueled battles and a chance to claim your place in the galaxy. Grab the controls of your ship, gear up for the fight, and unleash your ambition to conquer and build a new empire in the vastness of space.

Why similar: Space 100%

Earth is under siege! A mysterious and powerful alien race has come to enslave the entire galaxy, and your fleet is humanity's last hope. You must put an end to the attacks and rebuild a home for the survivors.

Why similar: Action 52.2%, Indie 47.8%

Habitat is a physics-based space game where you build, fly, and fight with whatever you can find out in space. Upgrade and arm your creations with weapons and structures you find in orbit, fly and explore using rocket physics.Battle deadly enemies in Campaign Mode to save humanity or explore Sandbox Mode for true creative control.

Why similar: Space 35.4%, Simulation 32.6%, Action 16.7%, Indie 15.3%

Firehunt is a prologue for the main story One Way Road. Take part in space battles as you travel across the galaxy and fight to save humanity. This cinematic narrative driven action-focused space shooter, will take you on a journey into the near future, and put the destiny of mankind in your hands.

Why similar: Space 46.4%, Action 44.2%, Indie 9.4%

Explore a random generated space. Find artifacts and treasure maps. Build and develop your base on a flying platform. Attack or defend against enemies and save the universe!

Why similar: Simulation 52.1%, Action 26.6%, Indie 21.3%

Air Guardians is a flight combat game set in the distant future. A world government is attempting to seal their grip on power, and an air force of advanced fighter craft is called upon to fight them. Fly through several different levels, with cut scenes between missions and in game narration.

Why similar: Simulation 57.3%, Action 24.2%, Indie 18.6%

It's the year 2351, and you're a pilot trying to rise through the ranks all the way to glory. As a member of the Galactic Federation, you'll be granted more than 20 weapons to use in each pass-fail mission. Your goal is to defend the planet from attacking alien forces, and you'll put your skills into play across more than 30 campaigns.

Why similar: Simulation 66.1%, Action 33.9%

The hit mobile game Interstellar Pilot 2 has come to Steam. Join the TEF forces heading to the Gatopean sector to find a new home for mankind. Play how you like in this open world space-sim developed by Pixelfactor.

Why similar: Simulation 45.1%, Action 27.2%, Space 20.4%, Indie 7.3%

In this interactive sci-fi adventure novel, you are the AI pilot of Earth's last interstellar ship, tasked with finding a home for your crew—the last remnants of humanity. Your choices will determine their fate, and your own.

Why similar: Space 64.6%, Indie 35.4%

Space Battle VR is an action shooter set in space. It supports VR controllers to give you a real feel how it is to be a spaceship pilot. You can truly feel the cosmos with this game. Jump into an awesome adventure, help mankind, win a war, bring freedom and happiness to the universe. People need you!

Why similar: Space 30.7%, Simulation 25.1%, Action 24.4%, Indie 19.9%

Operate an advanced mining ship in a fully destructible and open-world environment!

Why similar: Simulation 35.7%, Action 25.5%, Space 21.9%, Indie 16.8%

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 41%, Simulation 26%, Action 16.8%, Indie 16.1%

Explore unique star systems in AGOS: A Game of Space! Scavenge resources, face the danger of space and save humankind.

Why similar: Simulation 59.5%, Space 21.4%, Action 19.1%

Jump in your Minos Starfighter and blast your enemies into space dust in virtual reality. Maintain law and order at the mysterious and beautiful edge of inhabited space as you complete increasingly difficult contracts for the United Trade Consortium.

Why similar: Simulation 38.5%, Space 24.5%, Action 20.9%, Indie 16.2%

Battle for survival in the skies of a mysterious future Earth in this unique action-strategy game mixing arcade combat, exploration, management and diplomacy. As giant flying ships wage spectacular aerial warfare, a prophecy tells of one who will save the world – could it be you?

Why similar: Simulation 47.5%, Action 26.5%, Indie 26%

At the sunset of human life on planet Earth, you are a military pilot controlling a space ship, and you find yourself at the very epicenter of the battle in the solar system. You are forced to retreat into the unknown, distant Arcanum system through hyper-jumping.

Why similar: Space 46.1%, Simulation 37.2%, Indie 16.7%

Take on the role of a spaceship captain. Explore new worlds, and engage in intense ship-to-ship battles. Develop unique battle tactics, upgrade your ship, and recruit crew members as you fight for peace or piracy.

Why similar: Space 49.2%, Simulation 32.3%, Indie 18.5%

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 42.5%, Simulation 32.4%, Action 13.5%, Indie 11.6%

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: Simulation 42.7%, Space 39.8%, Indie 17.5%

Take control of a squadron of ships in full 3D space combat. Explore, battle and trade your way through a pirate, machine and monster-infested solar system.

Why similar: Space 32.7%, Simulation 26.4%, Action 24.6%, Indie 16.3%

Be part of the action! SPACE RIFT is the first part of a breathtaking action space adventure with a captivating story specifically designed for Virtual Reality!Experience the excitement of flying through the expanses of our galaxy up close in your own cockpit and join the fight for the freedom of humanity on Mars!

Why similar: Simulation 46.1%, Action 25.5%, Space 20.5%, Indie 7.9%

Earth has been destroyed. Mankind is fractured. The galaxy is at war. But one hope remains: a new home for mankind. Probes detected a habitable planet in the Orion sector. You must fight your way to it, but nothing is as it seems. A more devious plan is underway that threatens the entire galaxy.

Why similar: Indie 100%

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 63.9%, Simulation 17.4%, Action 11.8%, Indie 6.8%