- #1 Silent Sector
97% matchVery Positive86% of 145 reviews2021
Dev: Rake in Grass
Windows
Oldschool action open-world sci-fi with a unique storyline, frenetic battles, crude humor, loose morals and cows.
Why similar: Pirates 24.2% ★, Space Sim 15.2% ★, Space 12%, Action RPG 10.9%, Top-Down Shooter 10.7%
- #2 Starcom: Unknown Space
96% matchVery Positive93% of 4,082 reviews2024
Dev: Wx3 Labs, LLC
Windows
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 16.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 20.8%, Space Sim 19.6% ★, Top-Down Shooter 13.2%, Action RPG 12.2%, Exploration 6.5%
- #3 Rum & Gun
96% matchVery Positive94% of 386 reviews2024
Dev: Borington
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Rum & Gun combines fast-paced shooter action with ARPG loot and character building. Journey across the Indian Ocean, uncover the secrets of the Drunken God, and become a legendary pirate captain. You're not on the Caribbean anymore...
Why similar: Pirates 34.7% ★, Loot 17.9%, Action RPG 14.4%, Top-Down Shooter 14.2%, Top-Down 7.9%
- #4 Leaks In Space
95% matchMixed62% of 13 reviews2025
Dev: Frostech Game Studio
Windows
Build your own Spaceship, Mine, Trade, Craft, Explore & Survive! Leaks in Space is a 2D space-sim sandbox where you pilot a pressurized ship. Battle and destroy pirate ships piece by piece, while managing your own ship's integrity and fatal leaks.
Why similar: Pirates 26.6% ★, Space Sim 15.9% ★, Steampunk 14.5% ★, Top-Down Shooter 12.7%, Space 12%
- #5 When the Stars Threw Down Their Spears
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: None is Enough
Windows · Linux
When the Stars Threw Down Their Spears is a story-driven, retro space shooter inspired by DOS-era space games like Star Control, Solar Winds, and Lightspeed. Blast your way through fast-paced arcade combat; build out modular, upgradable ships; and explore a galaxy torn by war.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25.7%, Pirates 21.9% ★, Exploration 8.9%, Top-Down 8.7%, Space 8.3%
- #6 Starcom: Nexus
94% matchVery Positive91% of 2,274 reviews2019
Dev: Wx3 Labs, LLC
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 13.6 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 34.2%, Space Sim 19.3% ★, Sci-fi 9.7%, Exploration 8.5%, Action RPG 7.8%
- #7 Transcendence
93% matchVery Positive88% of 221 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 20.3%, Space Sim 17.8% ★, Action RPG 16.7%, Top-Down Shooter 11.4%, Top-Down 8.2%
- #8 Sky Ahoy
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cogs and Gears GamesPub: Mytholite Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
In this steampunk RPG, adventure into a world of floating islands, pirates and robots. Craft and dismantle with a unique forging system and watch as the world changes around you based off your choices. Will you be a hero, a pirate or break the system and become a revolutionary?
Why similar: Pirates 41.9% ★, Steampunk 26.6% ★, Top-Down 9.7%, Lore-Rich 7.9%, Exploration 7.3%
- #9 Relative Frame
91% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: pangolin studios
Windows
Explore space in a hand crafted, physics based universe, with immersive sound and atmosphere. Fight and board ships, collect rare cargo, and upgrade your ship.
Why similar: Space Sim 27.6% ★, Loot 16%, Top-Down Shooter 15.2%, Space 8.8%, Top-Down 7.3%
- #10 Pirate Patrol
91% matchMixed67% of 46 reviews2026
Dev: INDIELLIGENT
Windows
Pirate Patrol is a hardcore tactical simulation/RPG with procedurally generated battles, endless replayability, and infinite items/loot, where mastery comes from precision, planning, and smart command decisions. Your pilots are ready for your orders, Captain!
Why similar: Pirates 37.1% ★, Space 19.4%, Top-Down 8.5%, Combat 6.9%, Sci-fi 5.8%
- #11 Dark Old Sun II: Unspace
90% matchPositive100% of 17 reviews2024
Dev: SN!Somos Nerds
Windows · Linux
In Dark Old Sun II: UNSPACE, embark on an epic journey through a decaying universe. This exploratory roguelike features the looming threat of UNSPACE, as the mighty sun fades and humanity weakens. Equip various weapons that grow increasingly powerful.
Why similar: Action RPG 22%, Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Space 13.6%, Bullet Hell 12.3%, Top-Down 9.1%
- #12 Warspace 2
89% matchMixed61% of 82 reviews2025
Dev: Magic Game Art
Windows · Mac · Linux
Warspace 2 is a 1-4 player CO-OP space shooter with RPG elements, open-world and procedurally-generated galaxy. You can trade, craft, and fight your way through a universe, either solo or with friends.
Why similar: Space Sim 21.3% ★, Loot 19%, Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, Space 15.9%, Exploration 6.2%
- #13 Infinite Voyager
89% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: cGh ONE
Windows
Far from Earth, mankind hasn't changed in the centuries since we've reached the stars. Across this wide-open galaxy, you'll find merchants, builders, and explorers. The more adventurous are colonizers, conquerors, and even space pirates. And you, Voyager? What will you be?
Why similar: Space Sim 25.5% ★, Space 22.8%, Top-Down Shooter 12.1%, Sci-fi 10.3%, Top-Down 8.4%
- #14 Space Pirates and Zombies
88% matchVery Positive91% of 3,143 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 35.4%, Pirates 26.7% ★, Top-Down 12.4%, Sci-fi 8.5%, Action 4.4%
- #15 Space Shooter 24
87% match7 user reviews29% of 7 reviews2023
Dev: Yusuf Islam SeyhanPub: Inspector Studios
Windows
Join the war in the depths of space with Space Shooter 24! Customizable ships, realistic graphics, and breathtaking action await you. Take action now to save the galaxy.
Why similar: Space 24.2%, Action RPG 16.7%, Space Sim 15.9% ★, Sci-fi 8.9%, Exploration 8%
- #16 Anomalogenos
86% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: oyajinojiike
Windows
A fishing shooter game where you reel in targets to shoot while dodging enemy bullets! Build diverse strategies using active skills deployable during battle and passive skills that constantly activate!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.4%, Pirates 21.1% ★, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Space 10.6%, Top-Down 8%
- #17 black screen
86% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: captkuso
Windows · Linux
Trade to make your fortune in this lo-fi, laid back space adventure, where you'll get help from anthropomorphic animals, gear up your ship, and search for the mythical key to immortality hidden in the depths of space.
Why similar: Space Sim 35.4% ★, Top-Down Shooter 21.6%, Top-Down 10.2%, Exploration 8.9%, Space 7.7%
- #18 Omega Squad
85% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2022
Dev: AstroMonkey
Windows
Lead a team of marines inside a space station infested with monsters. Level up your squad and upgrade your weapons in order to clean the station of any threat. But don't forget to manage your squad as health and fatigue will play a big role in your squad's performance.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 30.3%, Action RPG 27.2%, Top-Down 17%, Sci-fi 10.1%, Action 9.7%
- #19 Valdis
84% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Sgull Games
Windows · Linux
Valdis is a pirate bullet hell adventure! Explore the high seas of Valdis and find treasures. Defeat enemies in cold-blooded combat dodging endless projectiles.
Why similar: Pirates 30.5% ★, Action RPG 22.7%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Exploration 10.8%, Story Rich 6.3%
- #20 Space Pirateer
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ziggy Makes Games
Windows
Steer your ship, explore the vast expanse of space, trade for resources, pillage ships and colonies for precious loot. Carry out tasks for various faction governments vying for domination. Would you be a freelancing privateer, or pledge allegiance to a faction and carry out their sinister agenda?
Why similar: Pirates 45.1% ★, Top-Down 15.3%, Space 11.7%, Exploration 10.6%, RPG 5.8%
- #21 CROSSFIRE II (AMIGA)
83% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2020
Dev: DreamworldsPub: 1999UEM
Windows
Crossfire II is an Retro / Arcade / Top-Down Shooter, originally released in 2002 for the AMIGA. The main part of the game is a classic, fast paced, single player story campaign. Fly different space ships and fight, to save the universe as you know it. Also you get a survival and a local PvP mode.
Why similar: Space Sim 33.2% ★, Top-Down Shooter 22.1%, Space 17.1%, Top-Down 8.6%, Action 6.9%
- #22 Under The Stars
84% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: Sevufn
Windows
A space theme of a small casual shooting game. There are two perspectives, the character and the ship. The player can control the character/ship, dodge or shoot enemies, and replenish energy and various items consumed by collecting. Collect discarded parts and items to enhance character abilities.
Why similar: Space Sim 30.3% ★, Space 22.9%, Top-Down Shooter 15.7%, Top-Down 11.9%, Combat 8.4%
- #23 Don't PANIC!
81% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: YuTech
Windows
A fast‑paced symphony of destruction where you are always outnumbered. Survival demands constant motion, sharp evasion, and smart arsenal management.
Why similar: Space Sim 21.1% ★, Top-Down Shooter 20.6%, Space 18.6%, Top-Down 12.7%, Bullet Hell 7.7%
- #24 Landinar: Into the Void
82% matchMixed57% of 243 reviews2019
Dev: Convoy Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 28.1% ★, Space 27.4%, Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, Sci-fi 5.6%, RPG 5.5%
- #25 Darkstar One
81% matchVery Positive83% of 609 reviews2008
Dev: Ascaron Entertainment ltd.Pub: Strategy First
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 50%
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 36%, Space Sim 34.3% ★, Sci-fi 11.1%, Exploration 7.6%, Action 7.3%
- #26 Far Horizon
79% matchMixed66% of 38 reviews2024
Dev: BEACHAM Games
Windows
Far Horizon is an action-adventure RPG set in the far reaches of space where floating islands, beautiful vistas, and alien creatures await. Embark on an epic adventure of exploration, ingenuity, and survival as you loot, shoot, and craft to forge your destiny among the stars.
Why similar: Loot 22.1%, Action RPG 21.1%, Space 16.1%, Exploration 9.6%, Story Rich 7.8%
- #27 Subdivision Infinity DX
80% matchMostly Positive75% of 105 reviews2019
Dev: MistFly GamesPub: Crescent Moon Games
Windows
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 Sim 34.2% ★, Space 28.3%, Sci-fi 10.7%, Exploration 8.1%, Action 7.8%
- #28 Star Apoligce:Survivors
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Stray Code Studio
Windows
Deep in the vast galaxy, you are the last survivor. Waves of enemies keep coming, and the universe is filled with unknown dangers. Your only mission is to survive within the limited time. Pilot your spaceship to fight, gather resources, and upgrade your weapons and abilities.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25.3%, Space 23.3%, Action RPG 13.2%, Bullet Hell 11.4%, Sci-fi 9.2%
- #29 Defense of the Earth
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 铖心
Windows
A【Pixel style, rouge、type horizontal、 shooting、 defense 】 game
Why similar: Space Sim 31.2% ★, Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, Space 12%, Bullet Hell 10.2%, Top-Down 10%
- #30 Cloudsea
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Yeti Ate My Breakfast
Windows
Cloudsea is indie open world action RPG game set in the clouds of the world of Cloudsea. Explore the floating islands in airships, solve quests, gather resources, craft items, trade, and fight in airship-to-airship and melee combat!
Why similar: Pirates 39.1% ★, Steampunk 23.4% ★, Action RPG 18.8%, Exploration 8%, RPG 3.7%
- #31 Broadside Renegades
77% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2024
Dev: Joseph Renzi
Windows
Broadside Renegades combines auto-firing weapons with manual ship abilities in a rogue-like space pirate adventure. Choose your captain and upgrade your ship to steal the space kings booty. Warp ahead to stay alive, and mind your bearing.
Why similar: Pirates 34.2% ★, Space 13.3%, Top-Down Shooter 12%, Bullet Hell 11.7%, Top-Down 10.4%
- #32 Cannon Father
77% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2020
Dev: Two Scoop Studio
Windows · Mac
It's every retired-pirate-father's nightmare; a never ending onslaught of enemies from your past, hellbent on destroying what little remains of your family. An explosive adventure where you’ll find yourself shooting, disintegrating, and flattening invaders all while treasure hunting.
Why similar: Pirates 62.2% ★, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Top-Down Shooter 13.1%, Action 5.9%, Indie 1.3%
- #33 Privateer
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Glue_BQ
Windows
Privateer is a non-linear, single-player action RPG filled with space battles and shootouts. It’s a must-play game for anyone who enjoys 3rd person action-packed adventures in space.
Why similar: Pirates 26.9% ★, Space Sim 21.3% ★, Action RPG 13.1%, Space 11.7%, Lore-Rich 7.5%
- #34 You Belong in the Stars
76% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Yambi
Windows
Explore the stars in this 2D top-down sci-fi game, where you can engage in dogfights with spaceships or disembark to challenge your enemies on foot. Complete contracts, unlock stronger ships, and discover ancient mysteries hidden in forgotten galaxies.
Why similar: Space Sim 25.4% ★, Top-Down Shooter 19.7%, Action RPG 15.5%, Space 11.3%, Top-Down 9.9%
- #35 Star Valor
74% matchVery Positive89% of 3,325 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 25.1%, Loot 23.1%, Top-Down Shooter 16.5%, Top-Down 8.6%, Exploration 7.1%
- #36 Stardust Origins
75% matchMostly Positive73% of 22 reviews2022
Dev: Nikolaj Piet PaghPub: PetskullGames
Windows
You are a pilot, seeking revenge on your deceitful father who threw you into unknown space. Can you find your way back and get revenge? Experience a mix of 2D topdown space adventure and explore planets to discover quests, negotiate trades, mine, hunt and survive in an expanding universe.
Why similar: Space Sim 25.4% ★, Space 24.7%, Top-Down 14.5%, Action RPG 8.8%, Sci-fi 7.8%
- #37 Zombie Assault: Resurgence
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ninja Kiwi
Windows · Mac
Zombie Assault: Resurgence is an intense, action packed top-down shooter, featuring deep RPG elements. Customise your loadout with unique upgradeable weapons as you gear up to take on hordes of enemies. Play solo or team up in co-op with up to 4 players.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.5%, Action RPG 18.4%, Space 16.4%, Top-Down 12.1%, Sci-fi 7.2%
- #38 2 Minutes 16 Seconds (2分16秒)
73% matchPositive88% of 26 reviews2023
Dev: Tiansu Game Design
Windows
This is a 2D Pixel Top-Down Space Shooter Game. The game implemented Rogue-Lite elements, like the survivor series.
Why similar: Space Sim 31.8% ★, Top-Down Shooter 21.2%, Space 13.4%, Bullet Hell 11.3%, Top-Down 10.7%
- #39 PhaigeX: Confiners
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Traitorean Games
Windows
Welcome aboard, Confiner! As PhaigeX Megacorp’s newest specialist, you’re tasked with curbing the AI incursion into hyperspace sectors. Choose your ship, upgrade your modules, accept commissions, and deploy adaptive strategems to fend off the relentless AI invasion.
Why similar: Space Sim 26.5% ★, Top-Down Shooter 19.9%, Space 17.1%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Exploration 7%
- #40 Salvager
71% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Fox and Hollow Studios
Windows
Physics-based arcade, top-down space shooter. Pilot the Salvager, collect salvage to upgrade your ship, balancing an economy by mining asteroids and fending off waves of enemy ships, ultimately growing so large as to destroy planets.
Why similar: Space Sim 30.6% ★, Top-Down Shooter 19.7%, Space 12.3%, Bullet Hell 11.9%, Top-Down 9.9%
- #41 Uprising on Altyyr 5
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Funky Monkey Games
Windows
Join Captain Rijk as he attempts to escape from the clutches of one of the most villainous species in the galaxy. Help to uncover the horrors that are being carried out on the fringes of the civilised galaxy and become the divine being prophesised to inspire an uprising and destroy The Domain.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 27.6%, Space 24.9%, Sci-fi 10.8%, Story Rich 9.2%, Top-Down 8.6%
- #42 Cozy Space Survivors
70% matchVery Positive97% of 364 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: Space Sim 26.6% ★, Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, Space 11.6%, Bullet Hell 11.5%, Top-Down 11.1%
- #43 Star Singularity
73% matchMostly Positive78% of 68 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 23.5%, Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Top-Down 13.3%, Action RPG 12.8%, Sci-fi 9.4%
- #44 Super Space Slayer 2
75% matchNo user reviews2019
Dev: Plasma Beam Games
Windows
Save the galaxy in this unique space shooter! Based on the legendary Google Play title, Super Space Slayer 2 features completely re-designed mouse, keyboard and gamepad controls that make it even better than the original.
Why similar: Space 27.8%, Top-Down Shooter 21.2%, Action RPG 14.2%, Top-Down 8%, Shooter 7.6%
- #45 Dinopirates from Inner Space
72% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Tangara Studio
Windows · Mac
An action roguelike set in sci-fi space where dinosaurs, dino-tech weapons, and chaos collide. Reclaim your honor as Captain TTT, fight deadly Brocolites, rescue your crew, and conquer the Inner Space.
Why similar: Pirates 29.1% ★, Top-Down Shooter 22.7%, Space 14.4%, Shooter 7.2%, Top-Down 7.2%
- #46 星海的流言
71% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: VointStudio
Windows
XingHaiDeLiuYan is a bullet-screen shooting game that features random enemy ships and bullet-screens, but also has a focus on strengthening the player's game content. Players can acquire three types of aircraft and 18 types of weapons to challenge increasingly powerful enemies.
Why similar: Space 28.8%, Bullet Hell 22.6%, Top-Down 20.3%, Combat 12.8%, Action 6.7%
- #47 Light Years Away
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Andi RutzPub: Rutz
Windows
Light Years Away is a sci-fi ARPG where you explore planets, gather resources, and recruit unique crew members. Meet diverse NPCs, build your team, and craft your way back home through a dangerous galaxy.
Why similar: Loot 22%, Top-Down Shooter 19.6%, Space 17.7%, Action RPG 13.9%, Sci-fi 8.5%
- #48 A Standard Deviation
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Alessandro Perelli
Windows · Linux
Explore the exotic planet Crystal Archipelago, study its strange phenomena and wrap your head around its divergence-based puzzles puzzles, accompanied by peculiar pirate crew seeking a mythical treasure.
Why similar: Pirates 52.1% ★, Space 26.1%, Exploration 11.9%, Sci-fi 8.2%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #49 Galactic Frontier
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team Teal
Windows · Mac · Linux
Galactic Frontier is a story focused Sci-Fi explorative twin stick shooter. Embark on an intergalactic adventure in the chaotic and war torn expanse of what was the Milky Way. Fight alongside rebels or repress them! Become a pirate or submit to the Machine Plague, choose your own destiny.
Why similar: Space Sim 26.7% ★, Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, Action RPG 17.3%, Space 12.1%, Exploration 7.3%
- #50 Arcade Forever
69% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: KOD7
Windows
Arcade Forever is a 3D vertical space shooter. This is an action game in which many enemies, obstacles and different weapons guarantee great fun. If you like fast space action, this is the game for you.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.6%, Space 19.6%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Top-Down 13.5%, Sci-fi 8.6%
- #51 Shrouded Suns
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Benjamin Cid Pérez
Windows
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 Sim 45.5% ★, Space 28.8%, Sci-fi 11.3%, Atmospheric 6.6%, Action 5.4%
- #52 Veridian Expanse
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Howling Moon Software
Windows · Mac · Linux
Explore the depths as you drill, craft, and fight to escape from a mysterious asteroid deep in the Veridian Expanse!
Why similar: Space Sim 30.2% ★, Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, Space 14.6%, Top-Down 11%, Exploration 8.2%
- #53 EVERSPACE™ 2
66% matchVery Positive86% of 12,587 reviews2023
Dev: ROCKFISH Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 29.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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: Loot 23.5%, Space 20.2%, Action RPG 15.8%, Combat 7.9%, Exploration 7.3%
- #54 Cosmic Armada
68% match7 user reviews43% of 7 reviews2023
Dev: Charged Software
Windows
A fleet combat and space exploration game. Pilot ships, control a fleet, build and upgrade colonies, mine resources, craft items, trade, upgrade your ships and fleet, carry out missions, board ships, destroy ships and get revenge on the empire that conquered your home planet.
Why similar: Space Sim 26.8% ★, Space 19.8%, Top-Down Shooter 17.1%, Top-Down 11.5%, Sci-fi 8.7%
- #55 Darkship Echoes
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: moimoi games
Windows
Darkship Echoes is a tense, atmospheric sci-fi top-down shooter where you pilot a remote drone through a dark, derelict space station, using radar to scan for threats, fight rogue machines, and scavenge supplies to survive.
Why similar: Space 29.6%, Top-Down Shooter 21%, Atmospheric 10.5%, Exploration 9.5%, Top-Down 9.5%
- #56 System of Sentinels
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pavel Gorev
Windows
A space exploration horror RPG with open world and customization.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25.7%, Space 22.5%, Action RPG 12.8%, Exploration 9.4%, Story Rich 8.3%
- #57 Parsec Express
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Thulu Games
Windows · Mac
Explore a scientifically grounded version of our solar system in this 2D space adventure. Mine asteroids, fight hostile ships, navigate the cold silence between worlds, and choose your place among rival factions.
Why similar: Space Sim 31.9% ★, Top-Down Shooter 20.1%, Space 14.7%, Top-Down 10.9%, Exploration 7.4%
- #58 Battlegrounds : The Pirate King
67% match4 user reviews25% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: SmartOliveGames LtdPub: HandMade Games
Windows
Battlegrounds : The Pirate King is an action adventure game set in a pirate world. Embark on an adventure to save what is left of the pirate world. Discover islands, capture ships and fight the king's navy. Recruit pirates onboard and manage your ship's resources. Defeat Davy Jones and be a legend.
Why similar: Pirates 43.9% ★, Action RPG 15.4%, Top-Down Shooter 13.8%, Loot 6.6%, Exploration 6.3%
- #59 Disney's Treasure Planet: Battle of Procyon
67% matchVery Positive93% of 304 reviews2015
Dev: Barking Dog StudiosPub: Disney
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 16.2 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Disney's Treasure Planet: Battle at Procyon is a 3D RTS game focusing on space combat.
Why similar: Pirates 66.6% ★, Space 27.1%, Action 6.3%
- #60 Earth Space Defenders
67% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Hetocode
Windows
Earth Space Defenders is a starship twin-stick real-time shooter action game. Experience story of menacing green smoke that plagues whole universe. Supports steam multiplayer and party play with multiple controllers.
Why similar: Space Sim 26% ★, Top-Down Shooter 20.5%, Space 12.8%, Bullet Hell 11.5%, Top-Down 10.9%