- #1 Silent Sector
97% matchVery Positive85% of 148 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 24.5% ★, Space Sim 15.2%, Space 11.9%, Action RPG 11%, Top-Down Shooter 10.7%
- #2 Starcom: Unknown Space
96% matchVery Positive92% of 4,461 reviews2024
Dev: Wx3 Labs, LLC
Windows
Median: 8.3 hrsMean: 16.8 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 21.1%, Space Sim 19.4%, Top-Down Shooter 13.5%, Action RPG 12.4%, Exploration 6.6%
- #3 Rum & Gun
96% matchVery Positive93% of 407 reviews2024
Dev: Borington
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 42%
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 35.2% ★, Loot 17.2%, Action RPG 14.7%, Top-Down Shooter 14.2%, Top-Down 7.8%
- #4 Star Corsairs: Fractured Frontier
95% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Tagir Nabiullin
Windows
Trade, fight and explore. Build a fleet, level your captain and dive through wormholes for rare loot — a single-player 2D space RPG of free corsairs.
Why similar: Space Sim 25.9%, Pirates 24.1% ★, Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, Space 15.6%, Top-Down 4.4%
- #5 Starcom: Nexus
94% matchVery Positive90% of 2,315 reviews2019
Dev: Wx3 Labs, LLC
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 13.5 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 7.9%
- #6 Transcendence
94% matchVery Positive89% of 227 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 20.4%, Space Sim 17.7%, Action RPG 16.9%, Top-Down Shooter 11.5%, Top-Down 8%
- #7 When the Stars Threw Down Their Spears
93% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: None is Enough
Windows · Linux
When the Stars Threw Down Their Spears is a story-rich, retro space shooter inspired by DOS-era space games. Blast your way through fast-paced arcade combat, build out modular, upgradable ships, and explore a galaxy torn by war.
Why similar: Space Sim 25.2%, Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, Space 15.2%, Top-Down 7.7%, Exploration 6.9%
- #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 42.2% ★, Steampunk 26.9% ★, Top-Down 9.5%, Lore-Rich 7.7%, Exploration 7.3%
- #9 Pirate Patrol
91% matchMixed63% of 51 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 37.4% ★, Space 19.4%, Top-Down 8.4%, Combat 6.8%, Sci-fi 5.9%
- #10 Relative Frame
91% match2 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 27.8%, Loot 15.6%, Top-Down Shooter 15.3%, Space 8.9%, Exploration 7.3%
- #11 Star Valor
90% matchVery Positive89% of 3,421 reviews2022
Dev: Rafael Burgos
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 29.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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: Loot 17.7%, Space 16.7%, Top-Down Shooter 14.1%, Space Sim 11.9%, Action RPG 9.2%
- #12 SPINDLEDRIFT
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Half Ass Studios
Windows · Linux
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 30%, Pirates 27.2% ★, Space 10.5%, Top-Down 9.4%, Exploration 7.9%
- #13 Dark Old Sun II: Unspace
89% 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 22.2%, Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, Space 13.6%, Bullet Hell 12.2%, Top-Down 8.8%
- #14 Warspace 2
87% matchMixed61% of 87 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 21.5%, Loot 18.5%, Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Space 16%, Exploration 6.2%
- #15 Infinite Voyager
88% 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 22.9%, Top-Down Shooter 12.2%, Sci-fi 10.3%, Exploration 8.2%
- #16 Space Pirates and Zombies
86% matchVery Positive91% of 3,164 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 35.3%, Pirates 27% ★, Top-Down 12.2%, Sci-fi 8.5%, Action 4.5%
- #17 Space Shooter 24
86% matchMixed50% of 10 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 24.1%, Action RPG 16.9%, Space Sim 15.9%, Sci-fi 8.9%, Exploration 7.9%
- #18 black screen
85% match2 user reviews100% of 2 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 35.5%, Top-Down Shooter 21.7%, Top-Down 9.9%, Exploration 8.9%, Space 7.7%
- #19 Omega Squad
84% 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 30.2%, Action RPG 27.5%, Top-Down 16.6%, Sci-fi 10.1%, Action 10%
- #20 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 30.6% ★, Action RPG 22.9%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Exploration 10.6%, Story Rich 6.2%
- #21 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 45.5% ★, Top-Down 14.9%, Space 11.7%, Exploration 10.6%, RPG 5.8%
- #22 Under The Stars
83% 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 30.4%, Space 23%, Top-Down Shooter 15.8%, Top-Down 11.6%, Combat 8.2%
- #23 Landinar: Into the Void
82% matchMixed56% of 244 reviews2019
Dev: Convoy Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 6.5 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%, Space 27.4%, Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, Sci-fi 5.6%, RPG 5.5%
- #24 Don't PANIC!
80% match5 user reviews80% of 5 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 18.7%, Top-Down 12.4%, Bullet Hell 7.7%
- #25 Darkstar One
81% matchVery Positive84% of 625 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 34.2%, Sci-fi 11.1%, Exploration 7.5%, Action 7.5%
- #26 CROSSFIRE II (AMIGA)
81% 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 8.4%, Action 7.1%
- #27 Cloudsea
79% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Yeti Ate My Breakfast
Windows
Cloudsea is indie open world 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 34% ★, Steampunk 20.4% ★, Action RPG 16.9%, Loot 9.3%, Exploration 7%
- #28 Subdivision Infinity DX
79% 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 33.5%, Space 28.7%, Sci-fi 10.9%, Exploration 8.3%, Action 7.9%
- #29 Star Apoligce:Survivors
78% matchNo user reviews2026
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 23.4%, Action RPG 13.3%, Bullet Hell 11.3%, Sci-fi 9.2%
- #30 Far Horizon
77% 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: Action RPG 21.5%, Loot 21.4%, Space 16.2%, Exploration 9.6%, Story Rich 7.8%
- #31 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 10.1%, Top-Down 9.8%
- #32 Stardust Origins
77% 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 25.1%, Space Sim 24.5%, Top-Down 14.4%, Action RPG 8.2%, Sci-fi 7.6%
- #33 Broadside Renegades
75% matchPositive100% of 13 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 34.5% ★, Space 13.3%, Top-Down Shooter 12%, Bullet Hell 11.7%, Top-Down 10.1%
- #34 Asteroid Station
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Moosejaw Software
Windows
Asteroid Station is about mining asteroids, but that's not all! Battle hostile machines, defeat powerful bosses, and upgrade your ship as you push deeper into dangerous sectors in this top-down space mining and combat game.
Why similar: Space 30.2%, Space Sim 25.1%, Bullet Hell 10.7%, Shooter 7.3%, Exploration 6.6%
- #35 Cannon Father
76% 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 62.4% ★, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Top-Down Shooter 13%, Action 6%, Indie 1.2%
- #36 Bullet Rift
75% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: BulletRiftDev
Windows
Bullet Rift is a top-down shooter ARPG packed with loot, builds, dungeons, rifts, crafting, bosses, and deep character progression. Blast through hordes, chase legendary gear, perfect your build, and push deeper into an endgame built for players who love grinding for power.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.2%, Action RPG 22.9%, Loot 17.8%, Top-Down 12.6%, Bullet Hell 6.5%
- #37 Privateer
74% 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 27.1% ★, Space Sim 21.3%, Action RPG 13.3%, Space 11.7%, Lore-Rich 7.2%
- #38 You Belong in the Stars
74% 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 15.7%, Space 11.3%, Top-Down 9.6%
- #39 Station Nexus
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Rudovia Subject
Windows
A survey vessel bound for a destination 84,000 km away. While investigating a destroyed spacecraft, you encounter an unexplained spatial anomaly. Manage power and resources to continue your journey, and uncover the truth behind a phenomenon that is slowly consuming reality itself.
Why similar: Space Sim 36.2%, Top-Down 14.3%, Space 12.6%, Lore-Rich 10.4%, Exploration 9.7%
- #40 Zombie Assault: Resurgence
73% 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 18.7%, Space 16.4%, Top-Down 11.8%, Sci-fi 7.2%
- #41 Ryo And Gears
72% matchMixed67% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: sodaJar
Windows
A 2D pixel-graphics bullet-hell with a last-chance shield mechanic
Why similar: Pirates 30% ★, Steampunk 20.3% ★, Action RPG 16.9%, Bullet Hell 11.2%, Top-Down 10.1%
- #42 2 Minutes 16 Seconds (2分16秒)
72% matchPositive89% of 27 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 11.2%, Top-Down 10.4%
- #43 Alien Siege: Earth
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Don'tSayGame
Windows
Retro pixel-art top-down space shooter. Battle waves of alien invaders across world landmarks, upgrade your ship, collect power-ups, tackle events & missions, defeat epic bosses, and chase high scores.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 35.6%, Space 19.6%, Top-Down 18.1%, Sci-fi 8.8%, Action 7.1%
- #44 Dinopirates from Inner Space
71% matchNo user reviews
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 29.2% ★, Top-Down Shooter 22.6%, Space 14.4%, Shooter 7.4%, Action 7.3%
- #45 Salvager
70% 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 30.7%, Top-Down Shooter 19.7%, Space 12.3%, Bullet Hell 11.9%, Top-Down 9.7%
- #46 Uprising on Altyyr 5
70% 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 8.4%
- #47 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 26.6%, Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, Action RPG 17.5%, Space 12.1%, Exploration 7.2%
- #48 Star Singularity
71% matchMostly Positive78% of 69 reviews2018
Dev: Star Bunny Enterprises
Windows
Median: 3.1 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%, Action RPG 12.9%, Sci-fi 9.4%
- #49 星海的流言
69% 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 29%, Bullet Hell 22.6%, Top-Down 19.9%, Combat 12.6%, Action 6.9%
- #50 Super Space Slayer 2
73% 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 21.1%, Action RPG 14.3%, Top-Down 7.8%, Shooter 7.7%
- #51 Light Years Away
69% 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 21.3%, Top-Down Shooter 19.6%, Space 17.8%, Action RPG 14.1%, Sci-fi 8.6%
- #52 Ore Bastards
67% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2026
Dev: INDIELLIGENT
Windows
Explore an endless procedural universe. Mine asteroids, trade across living stations, fight cunning pirates, discover countless ships and items, and build your own space stations in a galaxy that never stops creating new stories.
Why similar: Space Sim 25.1%, Action RPG 18.7%, Space 10.2%, Bullet Hell 9.6%, Top-Down 7.6%
- #53 Shrouded Suns
69% matchNo user reviews2027
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 28.9%, Sci-fi 11.3%, Atmospheric 6.5%, Action 5.6%
- #54 Arcade Forever
68% 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 24.7%, Space 19.7%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Top-Down 13.3%, Sci-fi 8.7%
- #55 Universe X
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Oni7Pub: INNERIN LTD
Windows · Linux
A sci-fi RPG strategy game where you build fleet, attack, trade and explore space. You can fight yourself, have others help you and upgrade your ship or buy plethora of ships for your space garage.
Why similar: Space Sim 28%, Action RPG 18.4%, Top-Down Shooter 17.9%, Bullet Hell 11%, Top-Down 9.8%
- #56 Aethelgard: Galactic Guardian
67% matchMixed64% of 11 reviews2026
Dev: berat tuncaPub: tuncagames
Windows
Command your ship, harvest precious resources, and upgrade your arsenal in a relentless sci-fi universe. Aethelgard: Galactic Guardian is an action-packed space shooter where you must build the ultimate vessel to survive epic battles against elite alien fleets.
Why similar: Action RPG 20.1%, Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, Space 16.8%, Exploration 8.2%, Sci-fi 7.3%
- #57 Veridian Expanse
68% 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 30.3%, Top-Down Shooter 19%, Space 14.7%, Top-Down 10.7%, Exploration 8.2%
- #58 Cosmic Armada
67% 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 26.9%, Space 19.9%, Top-Down Shooter 17.2%, Top-Down 11.3%, Sci-fi 8.7%
- #59 Darkship Echoes
66% matchNo user reviews2026
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 29.7%, Top-Down Shooter 21.1%, Atmospheric 10.4%, Exploration 9.5%, Top-Down 9.3%
- #60 System of Sentinels
66% 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 22.4%, Action RPG 12.9%, Exploration 9.3%, Story Rich 8.2%