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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Space, Simulation, Building, Base Building.

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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

Reviews: Mostly Positive — 76% — of 819 reviews
Released: 2026-01-19
Developer: Alexander Semenov
Genres: Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 3.7 hrs
Mean playtime: 34.8 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 71%

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    Windows
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    A sci-fi simulation game, in which players must design, assemble and test spaceships, in a bid to build a supreme Galactic Mega-Corporation. Gain your reputation by engineering and selling your own spacecraft, testing them to the limit in RTS missions and simulated emergency and combat situations.

    Why similar: Management 36.9%, Space 24.1%, Strategy 19.2%, Simulation 13.1%, Sci-fi 6.8%

  55. #55 Offworld Trading Company
    68% matchMostly Positive77% of 5,669 reviews2016
    Dev: Mohawk GamesPub: Stardock Entertainment
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 34.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Mars has been colonized, and Earth's corporate titans fight to dominate this new market. Competition is fierce in this fast-paced economic RTS from Civilization IV Lead Designer, Soren Johnson.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 22.7%, City Builder 16.5%, Economy 12.4%, Base Building 11%, Resource Management 10.6%

  56. #56 Citizens: On Mars - Prologue
    67% matchMostly Positive73% of 74 reviews2023
    Dev: Redkar LimitedPub: CreativeForge Games
    Windows

    Experience the ultimate turn-based colony building game in Citizens: On Mars - Prologue! As the leader of a fledgling Martian settlement, your mission is to develop a thriving colony amidst the harsh and unforgiving environment of the Red Planet.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 31.3%, City Builder 23.5%, Sandbox 9.8%, Strategy 8.6%, Base Building 8.3%

  57. #57 Automation Empire
    67% matchMixed66% of 2,635 reviews2019
    Dev: DOG HOGGLER
    Windows
    Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 19.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Build and manage a massive industrial network of factories, mines, and farms. Employ a fleet of trains, trucks, and robotic drones. In the age of automation, efficiency is survival!

    Why similar: Base Building 20.2%, Economy 12.6%, City Builder 12%, Resource Management 12%, Sandbox 11.3%

  58. #58 Synergy
    64% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,011 reviews2025
    Dev: Leikir StudioPub: Goblinz Publishing
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 53%

    An ecosystem City Builder in a unique world. Build your settlement, manage your workers and optimize your resources. Analyzing your environment, spreading new plants, and harvesting them are key to prosperity.

    Why similar: Colony Sim 20.8%, City Builder 17%, Economy 12.3%, Base Building 11.7%, Resource Management 9.5%

  59. #59 RAILGRADE
    64% matchVery Positive85% of 1,194 reviews2023
    Dev: Minakata Dynamics
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    RAILGRADE is the train RTS game! Construct dense vertical railroads, build cities, construct vast factory chains with train automation! Restore an off world colony's economy all in the intense story driven campaign or relaxing sandbox mode!

    Why similar: City Builder 18.6%, Moddable 15%, Resource Management 12.3%, Economy 11.9%, Building 9.5%

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