Games Like Solar Settlers

Explore, Settle, Develop, Trade, Consume, or Produce? Which do you need most? Which of Earth's former colonies will be most successful at settling the galaxy, now that JumpDrive exists? Who will discover the secrets of the mysteriously vanished Alien Overlords? Your goal: to build the most prosperous and powerful space empire!

Why similar: Board Game 35.3%, Strategy 35%, Card Game 29.7%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential card-driven engine builder that captures the same strategic space-expansion feel as the seed game.

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: Turn-Based 20.4%, Card Game 17.7%, Strategy 14.4%, Space 13.5%, Procedural Generation 13.5%

Why You'll Like It: A roguelike deckbuilder that focuses on space combat and resource management in a procedural universe.

Deep Sky Derelicts is an original combination of turn-based strategy and RPG, enriched with tactical card combat and popular roguelike elements. Explore derelict alien ships, fight, loot and upgrade your gear, all in distinctive retro-futuristic comic book aesthetic style.

Why similar: Strategy 31%, Turn-Based 28.6%, Space 15.1%, Card Game 14.9%, Sci-fi 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: Combines tactical, card-based combat with procedural exploration of derelict space ships.

"Explore 'Stellar Orphans', a captivating deck-building game where every choice determines the fate of your crew lost in infinite space. Forge alliances, manage resources, and resolve crises to guide your 'Stellar Orphans' to survival. Ready to defy the stars?"

Why similar: Card Game 26.6%, Strategy 19%, Board Game 18.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.7%, Space 12.4%

Why You'll Like It: A card-driven survival strategy game that focuses on managing a fleet of ships through hostile space.

Collect an intergalactic bounty of eccentric allies and deadly weapons, explore vibrant planets, and engage in risky turn-based battles to restore the Eyes of Chronos and save the galaxy in this strategic roguelike deckbuilder!

Why similar: Card Game 32.5%, Strategy 26.2%, Procedural Generation 14.2%, Space 12%, Sci-fi 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: Features a unique card-battler system set in a space-faring universe with strong roguelike elements.

A strategy game of exploration, endurance, and space travel on an interstellar gothic monastery. Explore solar systems, harvest resources, construct outposts, and face hazards in the challenging universe of The Banished Vault.

Why similar: Strategy 25.6%, Procedural Generation 25.1%, Board Game 24.1%, Space 16.2%, Sci-fi 9%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging, procedural space exploration game that emphasizes careful resource management and a distinct board-game aesthetic.

A retro sci-fi deckbuilder where enemies play by the same rules as you. Command your ship, build powerful deck combinations, and watch your decisions unfold in fast-paced, satisfying space combat.

Why similar: Card Game 22.3%, Strategy 22%, Space 17.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.3%, Procedural Generation 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi themed roguelike deckbuilder that mirrors the tactical card-play found in the seed game.

Stacks:Space is a space-themed base builder card game with rogue-like elements. Buy booster packs to get new cards, discover craft recipes by stacking cards together, create structures, manufacture drones and droids, defend your base from enemies, visit distant planets, and more!

Why similar: Card Game 52.9%, Space 26.6%, Sci-fi 19.9%, Indie 0.6%

Why You'll Like It: Uses a card-stacking mechanic to simulate space exploration and colony survival in a highly accessible format.

Last Days of Old Earth is a rich strategy game set in our far, far future where the sun is dying. Can you command the last noble tribes of humanity as they attempt to survive among the machines and marauding clans?

Why similar: Turn-Based 29.7%, Strategy 28.9%, Card Game 24.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.1%, Sci-fi 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based strategy game that utilizes cards to manage units and resources on a hex-grid map.

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: Strategy 34.6%, Space 26.9%, Procedural Generation 20.1%, Sci-fi 14.5%, Indie 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: Offers tactical, turn-based space combat and procedural exploration with a heavy emphasis on narrative and strategy.

Build your deck, re-write your cards, and join in epic space battles! Heat Death is a single-player deckbuilder which takes card customization and power scaling to the extreme, as you battle against sentient stars and black holes.

Why similar: Card Game 32.4%, Strategy 21.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.2%, Space 16.5%, Sci-fi 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A difficult, card-driven tactical game that forces players to make tough decisions in a dying universe.

Lead mankind's exploration into outer space! Build bases on the Moon and Mars, survey the rings of Saturn, and send generational Colony ships to Alpha Centauri, all in one sitting! SpaceCorp: 2025-2300 AD is a fast-playing, single-player, turn-based, sci-fi strategy game.

Why similar: Board Game 29.5%, Strategy 23%, Space 18.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.9%, Sci-fi 11%

Why You'll Like It: A faithful digital adaptation of a board game focused on the exploration and colonization of the solar system.

Roll for the Galaxy is a dice game of building space empires for 2-5 players. Your dice represent your populace, whom you direct to develop new technologies, settle worlds, and ship goods. The player who best manages their workers and builds the most prosperous empire wins!

Why similar: Strategy 36.9%, Board Game 29.7%, Space 18.1%, Card Game 15.2%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a strategic engine-building experience that shares the board-game DNA of the seed title.

Terraform Mars in this turn-based colony builder and resource management game with roguelike elements. Explore the planet, develop spectacular cities, spread life and turn the Red Planet into a green one!

Why similar: Turn-Based 21.9%, Board Game 17.7%, Card Game 17%, Procedural Generation 13.7%, Space 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: A procedural colony-building game that uses card-like decision trees to manage planetary development.

Interstellar Space: Genesis is a turn-based space 4X strategy game in which you attempt to build a thriving galactic empire. Discover mysteries among the stars, colonize worlds, and engage enemies in tactical turn-based combat on your journey to becoming the ruler of the galaxy!

Why similar: Turn-Based 28%, Strategy 20%, Space 15.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.5%, Procedural Generation 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based 4X strategy game that captures the grand scale of space exploration and fleet management.

Stars in Shadow is a turn-based 4X strategy game and a vivid tribute to the genre classics. Compete with alien factions to explore and colonize nearby starsystems, build fleets to defend against rivals, negotiate or conquer them. Win by unifying the galaxy, through diplomacy or force.

Why similar: Strategy 32.7%, Turn-Based 19.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.1%, Space 16.6%, Sci-fi 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based 4X strategy game with a distinct art style and a focus on tactical space combat.

Star Realms is a hugely popular space combat deckbuilding game. Download and play today (note: base set is required to play online) to find out why Star Realms is the winner of SXSW 2014 Board Game of the Year, 7 Golden Geek Awards from BoardGameGeek, and 2 Dice Tower awards!

Why similar: Card Game 20.2%, Strategy 19.5%, Board Game 19.1%, Turn-Based 12.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, card-driven combat game that focuses on building a powerful space fleet.

Clonizer combines Hex-based tactics and roguelike deckbuilding! Play cards, manage clones, explore unique charming planets and outsmart aliens. Craft a powerful deck through your expedition and Clonize the universe to become employee of the month of CLONPO!

Why similar: Turn-Based 26%, Space 23.7%, Card Game 21%, Strategy 16.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.8%

Why You'll Like It: A hex-grid strategy game that incorporates deckbuilding to manage space colonization efforts.

Build and command a fleet of starships and travel between planets as you explore, build, negotiate, and fight to preserve your vision for humanity.

Why similar: Strategy 35.1%, Space 26.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.7%, Sci-fi 11.6%, Turn-Based 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based tactical space game that emphasizes fleet customization and mission-based objectives.

Control powerful mechs from the future to defeat an alien threat. Each attempt to save the world presents a new randomly generated challenge in this turn-based strategy game.

Why similar: Strategy 29%, Turn-Based 25.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 23.1%, Sci-fi 7%, Procedural Generation 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in turn-based, grid-based tactical strategy with a sci-fi theme and high replayability.

Out There is an award-winning space exploration game blending roguelike, resource management and interactive fiction.

Why similar: Space 31.4%, Strategy 29.7%, Procedural Generation 20.3%, Sci-fi 16.4%, Indie 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: A procedural space survival game that emphasizes resource management and difficult decision-making.

Take command of one race to join the struggle for supremacy in the galaxy. As the leader of your empire you are tasked with exploring the stars, colonizing new worlds, managing your empire and conquering whoever dares to oppose you.

Why similar: Strategy 39.7%, Space 21.5%, Turn-Based 20.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.2%, Sci-fi 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based 4X strategy game that focuses on the exploration and expansion of a space empire.

In this strategic rogue-like you become a famous expedition leader in the 19th century. You form your own crew with the skills and personality to discover legendary treasures, while exploring randomized locations and stories on every new adventure.

Why similar: Turn-Based 45.1%, Strategy 33.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.2%, Indie 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on exploration and turn-based strategy with a unique system for managing encounters.

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 33.8%, Strategy 32.4%, Sci-fi 16%, Procedural Generation 14%, Indie 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive space survival strategy game, featuring procedural encounters and high-stakes decision-making.

Take control of Invisible's agents in the field and infiltrate the world's most dangerous corporations. Stealth, precision, and teamwork are essential in high-stakes, high-profit missions, where every move may cost an agent their life.

Why similar: Turn-Based 32.4%, Strategy 25.3%, Procedural Generation 16%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.6%, Sci-fi 12.7%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based tactical game with a sleek sci-fi aesthetic that rewards careful planning and resource management.

Predestination is a turn-based sci-fi 4X game set in the distant past of our own galaxy. Ships from countless races are flung back in time by a powerful hostile race known as the Revenants, and must now work to rebuild their empires and somehow stop the Revenants in the past.

Why similar: Strategy 34.7%, Turn-Based 28%, Space 17%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.3%, Sci-fi 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based 4X strategy game that features deep space colonization and tactical combat.

Card Quest is a dungeon crawling adventure game with unique card combat. Play with a variety of unique character classes, and customize decks to fit your playstyle. Explore the strategic depth of tactical roguelike gameplay, and crush the undead plague.

Why similar: Card Game 36.2%, Turn-Based 30.1%, Strategy 29.8%, Indie 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: Offers deep, card-driven combat mechanics that mirror the tactical intensity of the seed game.

Take Command of a Space Corporation in the Sci-Fi Simulator Solargene! Manage personnel, design and develop colonies and orbital stations across the solar system! Mine resources, establish logistics, research cutting-edge technologies, trade, and complete missions

Why similar: Strategy 46%, Space 37.1%, Sci-fi 16.9%

ENDLESS™ Space is a turn-based 4X strategy game, covering the space colonization age in the ENDLESS™ Universe, where you can control every aspect of your civilization as you strive for galactic domination.

Why similar: Strategy 38.2%, Turn-Based 22.7%, Space 18%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.2%, Sci-fi 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic turn-based 4X strategy game that provides a deep, immersive sci-fi universe to explore.

A sci-fi turn-based 4X strategy game where you lead the fate of one of several factions divided between three races. Explore new worlds and new star systems filled with exciting secrets as well as dangers. Build cities, expand your influence and fight great battles on land and in space.

Why similar: Turn-Based 26.4%, Strategy 21.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.4%, Space 14.1%, Procedural Generation 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: A grand strategy game that combines space exploration with turn-based combat and empire management.

Earth has fallen. Science and the Occult have united forces to brace for the arrival of the Eldritch. But will the efforts against this strange, alien race be enough? Play as one of many Proximae used to help defend humanity in this turn-based, roguelike, intergalactic deck builder.

Why similar: Strategy 32.6%, Turn-Based 18.6%, Card Game 15.7%, Space 11.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 10%

Stellar Settlers is a chill space base/city builder and colony sim game. With unique vertical and horizontal base-building gameplay, settle on 10 hostile alien planets and build your own thriving colony. Get enough materials to build a physics-based Spaceship and try to escape from disasters.

Why similar: Strategy 48%, Space 33.3%, Procedural Generation 18.6%

Travel across the universe and save dying suns from extinction in this unique and challenging puzzle strategy game. You are the last hope to bring salvation to a perishing universe as you collect and deliver fragments of plasma using your omni-directional ship.

Why similar: Strategy 53%, Space 25.3%, Puzzle 14.4%, Indie 7.3%

Explore the galaxy in this deckbuilding, sci-fi roguelike where ship upgrades and crew management are key to your survival. Optimize resource generation, engage in intense turn-based battles, and take on ever-growing threats as you seek out The Signal.

Why similar: Turn-Based 29%, Card Game 28.8%, Strategy 22.8%, Procedural Generation 16.8%, Indie 2.6%

Sol 0 is a real time strategy game where you establish the first Martian colony. From the first human footprints on Martian soil to a thriving and self-sustaining colony, Sol 0 imagines a near future using technology that could be available within the next few decades.

Why similar: Strategy 60.3%, Space 33.3%, Indie 6.4%

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: Strategy 41.3%, Space 34.9%, Sci-fi 19.6%, Indie 4.2%

Terraform, strategize, and construct a Martian colony in this retro-inspired turn-based city builder. Create a comfortable living for your citizens, research alien artifacts, and uncover the secrets of the Red Planet.

Why similar: Turn-Based 29.6%, Strategy 16.9%, Space 16%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.4%, Procedural Generation 14.2%

Horizon is a turn-based space strategy game of galactic exploration and conquest in which you are in control of humanity’s destiny. You will explore deep space, find new frontiers and discover alien artifacts hidden on long-abandoned planets.

Why similar: Turn-Based 28.1%, Strategy 22.4%, Space 18.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.3%, Sci-fi 10.4%

The taming of the Red Planet has begun! Corporations are competing to transform Mars into a habitable planet by spending vast resources and using innovative technology to raise temperature, create a breathable atmosphere, and make oceans of water.

Why similar: Board Game 25.2%, Turn-Based 25.2%, Strategy 18.6%, Space 14.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.8%

Weave isolated planets into a vast trade empire. Hatch plans. Research game-breaking technologies. Still be done in time for lunch. Enjoy the endless possibilities of a space grand strategy game in 60 minutes flat.

Why similar: Turn-Based 26.4%, Strategy 19.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.9%, Procedural Generation 12.7%, Space 9.5%

A sci-fi roguelike deckbuilder with a deep new single-axis spin on tactics games! Dodge missiles, line up your cannons, and blast 'em out of the sky... Then get to the bottom of these time loops, before it's too late!

Why similar: Card Game 31.2%, Strategy 23.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.7%, Space 15.2%, Sci-fi 11.3%

Explore the Solar System. Mine and drop asteroids. Colonize and terraform. Lead the space race and compete with other corporations on your way to profit. Watch the expansion of human race over the centuries.

Why similar: Space 42.6%, Strategy 32.7%, Sci-fi 19.7%, Indie 5%

Sid Meier’s Civilization: Beyond Earth is a new science-fiction-themed entry into the award winning Civilization series. As part of an expedition sent to find a home beyond Earth, lead your people into a new frontier, explore and colonize an alien planet and create a new civilization in space.

Why similar: Strategy 28.9%, Turn-Based 24.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 20.7%, Space 14.4%, Sci-fi 11.1%

Project Tarvotan allows you to explore the depths of the Milky Way and local universe. Use your wit and resources at hand to plan out your path through each sector. Your demise lurks around every decision. Can you survive long enough and restore balance to the universe?

Why similar: Strategy 56.8%, Space 21.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.4%, Indie 4.7%

The award-winning board game of strategy and intrigue in the iconic universe of Dune. The Spice must flow.

Why similar: Board Game 30.7%, Card Game 26.2%, Strategy 22.2%, Sci-fi 10.7%, Space 10.2%

Roll your dice and cleverly use them to build up your civilization from its humble homeworld, growing to create a Federation spanning countless star systems.

Why similar: Board Game 30.7%, Card Game 27.3%, Strategy 20%, Space 12.5%, Sci-fi 8.2%

Galaxy Admirals is a multiplayer turn-based cosmic strategy with pretty innovative and challenging gameplay. Improve your command skills with AI and conquer the whole universe by fighting with real players.

Why similar: Strategy 53.1%, Turn-Based 16.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.8%, Space 8.7%, Board Game 8.7%

Dark Sky is a narrative RPG deckbuilder that features tactical combat and a branching card upgrade system. Assemble your party, customize your deck, and harness powerful synergies to master strategic battles as you unravel the mystery behind a planetary catastrophe.

Why similar: Card Game 37.7%, Strategy 31%, Turn-Based Strategy 19%, Sci-fi 12.3%

LONESTAR is a strategic Roguelike spaceship deckbuilder. As a bounty hunter, you will capture criminals scattered across the universe. Win the shockwave battle to gain rewards and vacations. Find treasures, customize spaceships, unlock talents, defeat the felons and be a legend!

Why similar: Turn-Based 25.8%, Strategy 23.4%, Card Game 18.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.3%, Procedural Generation 13.7%

Ancient Frontier is a turn-based strategy RPG set in the far future. You command the fleet. Buy new ships, outfit them with crew and equipment, then deploy and destroy the enemy. Take control of massive fleets of capital ships and support craft as you play through two unique campaigns.

Why similar: Strategy 32.7%, Turn-Based 24.2%, Space 13.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.7%, Procedural Generation 8%

Into the Void is a strategy RPG and exploration sci-fi game with an epic story and intense battles. Travel through space and discover the origin of a cosmic threat which destroyed Earth centuries ago. Fight or cooperate with the different factions; be a leader !

Why similar: Strategy 38.2%, Turn-Based 31%, Space 28%, Indie 2.8%

You are the captain of a starship venturing through a massive open universe. Customize your crew and take command at the helm of your very own ship as you explore a galaxy torn apart by internal strife, alien threats, and political intrigue.

Why similar: Strategy 29.2%, Procedural Generation 27.9%, Space 21.5%, Sci-fi 21.4%

you will play as Gaia, the shattered will of a planet, and command your spaceship to explore new worlds, collect and refine various resources, build a home on the damaged spacecraft, summon a wide range of monsters, and ultimately, devour other shattered wills to repair yourself.

Why similar: Card Game 34.2%, Strategy 32.6%, Board Game 30.7%, Sci-fi 2.1%, Indie 0.4%

In this turn-based strategic artillery game, players wage interplanetary wars by developing their home planets and firing massive barrages through the unpredictable gravity fields of the solar system.

Why similar: Strategy 34.4%, Turn-Based 26.7%, Space 17.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.9%, Sci-fi 4%

Souls of White Star is a sci-fi turn-based card wargame Roguelike strategy game. The different design of [double-sided technology moving cards] and [bandwidth draw cost] will test your judgment and decision more!

Why similar: Card Game 29.6%, Strategy 21.2%, Space 17.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.8%, Sci-fi 13.5%

A Sci-Fi role-playing game featuring turn-based ground combat, space exploration, deep character customization and a massive living universe with thousands of star systems. Equip your ships with the best equipment you can find, gather a powerful crew of mercenaries and set out into the void!

Why similar: Space 62.6%, Sci-fi 37.4%

Forge an empire in a universe where population growth is stripping away planetary resources. Colonize unknown planets and trade with other races for their knowledge.

Why similar: Turn-Based 35.1%, Strategy 34.4%, Space 15.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.9%, Sci-fi 7.2%

Zet Zillions is a single-player roguelike deckbuilder where you use your cards to make freakish combinations and explode entire planets. BIG-BADDA-BOOM!

Why similar: Turn-Based 26.1%, Card Game 23%, Space 16.3%, Strategy 15.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.5%