
An action packed strategic space adventure with trading and procedural generation. A space vagabond with a gambling problem must trade and fight off pirates to pay a debt before he is turned into space dust.
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An action packed strategic space adventure with trading and procedural generation. A space vagabond with a gambling problem must trade and fight off pirates to pay a debt before he is turned into space dust.

Star Corsairs: Fractured Frontier
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.

The Pirates of Sector 7
Seek adventure, fortune and fame in a sector of space riddled with faction conflict, dastardly pirates, & deft merchants.
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: Trading 26%, Top-Down Shooter 17.1%, Pirates 15.7% ★, Space 12.4%, Economy 11.1%
Seek adventure, fortune and fame in a sector of space riddled with faction conflict, dastardly pirates, & deft merchants.
Why similar: Trading 23.5%, Pirates 17.5% ★, Top-Down Shooter 14.7%, Space 12.7%, Strategy 12.1%
The Caribbean, in the turbulent 17th Century. The mighty kingdoms of Spain, England, France and the Netherlands fight over the colonies. And there you are, a young sea captain whose only goal is to become the most powerful man in the New World.
Why similar: Trading 40.7%, Pirates 24.7% ★, Economy 17.9%, Strategy 10.6%, Open World 3.2%
X²: The Threat is of a new generation of space simulator games, you play the role of Julian Gardna who continues the story set by X: Beyond The Frontier. The updated graphics engine gives the universe a fresher feel with newly designed ships and stations adding to the complexity of the universe.
Why similar: Space 25.5%, Trading 24.8%, Economy 16.9%, Strategy 10.5%, Sci-fi 8.1%
The Caribbean in the 17th Century - Trade with over 60 towns, create your own production facilities, expand your trading empire and influence the development of the New World. As pirates and military fleets threaten your trade convoys, you'll need escort ships.
Why similar: Trading 37.7%, Pirates 27.5% ★, Economy 20%, Strategy 14.7%
Endless Sky is a 2D space trading and combat game inspired by the classic Escape Velocity series. Work your way up from a relatively wimpy shuttle, cargo ship, or fighter, to a highly upgraded and customized flagship or to a massive fleet of warships or freighters.
Why similar: Space 32.5%, Trading 24.3%, Open World 10.8%, Sci-fi 8.3%, Economy 6.6%
A steam-powered naval adventure where you explore an archipelago where the sun never sets. Trade for fortune, build your flotilla, and uncover the mysteries of the civilization that came before.
Why similar: Trading 33.2%, Pirates 21% ★, Economy 16.8%, Open World 11.1%, Adventure 8.1%
Amidst powerful alien empires, you are among the first humans in this corner of the procedurally generated galaxy. Trade and explore. With no combat, your success hinges on mastering complex alien economies and navigating intricate politics. Can you carve out a place for humanity in the cosmos?
Why similar: Trading 43.4%, Economy 14.3%, Space 11.1%, Sci-fi 9.1%, Strategy 8.1%
ZANAC-like Ultra High-Speed Scrolling 2D Shooter Humanity suffered a crushing defeat in the war against the sentient AI, RA6 the Great Sovereign, losing 70% of the global population. Now, you board the anti-AI fighter MSX-3 Arondight, and launch into the final battle against the Sovereign.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 31.4%, 1980s 22.1%, Space 11%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, Retro 8.4%
The Human Race had advanced to the point where we could travel among the stars, we developed giant automated machines to help us colonise other worlds, but there was a fault in their programming and they turned and attacked. Forcing us to lay a trap to protect Earth and exiling the Human race to stay on Earth once again.
Why similar: Trading 29.7%, Space 23.9%, Economy 15.6%, Strategy 10%, Sci-fi 9%
Explore open space, discover mysterious planets, and clear intense space-shooter levels to gather resources. Upgrade your spaceship and harvest raw materials across the cosmos to build modules that unlock powerful special abilities.
Why similar: Trading 16.7%, Top-Down Shooter 16.5%, 1980s 12.3%, Space 11%, Action 7.9%
Blue Jay Joyride is a fast-paced 2D space shooter. Go through waves of enemies and fight progressively harder bosses. Collect one of the many unique powerups to give your ship a fighting chance in this intense game.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 28.5%, Arcade 12.3%, Aliens 10.7%, Space 10.3%, Action 9.7%
Cosmonautica is a fresh take on space trading in a procedurally generated universe, paired with quirky humor for your intergalactic enjoyment.
Why similar: Trading 33%, Economy 17.8%, Space 13.8%, Strategy 6.7%, Sci-fi 6.6%
In this highly addictive top-down arcade shoot-em-up from 1982, originally for the ZX Spectrum, defend yourself from wave upon wave of deadly alien combatants using your Ion Thrust Drive and dual Plasma Disruptors.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 38.9%, Retro 11.6%, Space 10.1%, Arcade 8.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%
Defend Earth with a rocket-powered ping-pong bat in this fast, playful arcade shooter. Battle alien ball ships across 101 escalating waves, destroy massive bosses, collect upgrades and chase high-score combos.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26.7%, 1980s 16.2%, Arcade 12.4%, Action 9.8%, Space 9.3%
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: Trading 34.6%, Space 19.6%, Open World 10.2%, Sci-fi 7.6%, Exploration 6.2%
On the ancient nine province continent, you may become a businessman, get to know others, expand caravans, and free trade and exploration.
Why similar: Trading 44.7%, Economy 22.5%, Open World 11.5%, Exploration 8.4%, Retro 7.7%
Lead an elite squad of heroines in this high-energy vertical shmup! Blast through enemy waves, dodge deadly patterns, and take down epic bosses as you fight to free the galaxy from the grip of the Merlian Empire.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.3%, 1980s 15.3%, Space 11.4%, Retro 10.4%, Arcade 10.3%
Subspace Escape is an ’80s-inspired arcade survival game where you pilot a lone spacecraft through hostile subspace on a desperate journey back to Earth. Survive increasingly difficult encounters, collect game-changing power-ups, and compete for the highest score.
Why similar: 1980s 25.8%, Arcade 14.8%, Space 14.6%, Action 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%
Port Aphelion is a trading-simulation and adventure game where players build their economic empire through honest trade, smuggling, bounty-hunting, or all-out piracy!
Why similar: Pirates 27.6% ★, Economy 22.6%, Space 15.4%, Open World 9.7%, Strategy 7.5%
It is the year 2938. The long wished-for encounter of the X Universe and the Earth holds both joy and sorrow for the people. Despite flourishing trade, the clash of the diverse races, cultures and life forms creates new tensions, mistrust and open conflict that need to be overcome!
Why similar: Space 31.7%, Trading 27.3%, Economy 12.9%, Sci-fi 8.1%, Open World 7.5%
Guide a caravan through scattered medieval villages, supply them with goods, help them prosper ... and profit yourself as much as you can.
Why similar: Trading 32.3%, Economy 30.3%, Strategy 18.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Adventure 5.6%
Buy low, sell high, and survive the frontier. Sellin' Snake Oil is a western trading roguelike where every run brings a new map, new prices, new challenges, and new decisions. The ranch won't buy itself.
Why similar: Trading 50.5%, Economy 26.5%, Strategy 14%, Pixel Graphics 5.3%, 2D 2.6%
A retro-inspired 2D space shoot-em-up. Mine asteroids! Shoot alien saucers! Get rich or die flying!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.1%, Space 19.8%, Retro 13.5%, Arcade 10.4%, Minimalist 8.6%
Trade, fight, and sail beyond the chart in a sun-drenched age-of-sail sandbox. Run cargo across ten living harbours, outgun corsairs with thundering broadsides, and rise from deckhand to legend — from a nimble cutter to a mighty man-o'-war.
Why similar: Trading 26.5%, Pirates 21.3% ★, Economy 16%, Strategy 11.8%, Adventure 10%
Unknown Horizon is a retro styled top-down space exploration adventure where you will meet new alien races, learn their secrets and build their trust to get their help to find a way home.
Why similar: Trading 27.3%, Space 21.5%, Retro 12.4%, Sci-fi 8.7%, Open World 8.2%
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 37.1%, Space 15.6%, Sci-fi 9%, Action 8.2%, Aliens 6.8%
The top-down space sim. Fly, trade, and fight in a galaxy shaped by simulated history, where production, freight, and war reshape a living economy.
Why similar: Trading 29.7%, Space 18.9%, Economy 11.4%, Open World 10.9%, Sci-fi 8.9%
Asteroids, Spaceship, Aliens, Lasers. Whats not to like? The mission is to survive the vast nothing of space
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.5%, Space 11.4%, Strategy 9.7%, Arcade 9.3%, Minimalist 8.6%
Buy, sell and trade planets in the fast paced market. Start with flipping, and move onto other asset classes and investments as you grow your wealth. Aim for the top and rule this universe.
Why similar: Trading 45.6%, Economy 23.7%, Strategy 9.5%, Arcade 8.7%, Space 5.3%
Maelstrom is a licensed open source port of the original shareware game for the Macintosh by Ambrosia Software, Inc. It is a fast-action, asteroids-like game, with classic pixel graphics and original sounds.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 31.3%, Space 13.8%, Arcade 13.5%, Retro 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%
Stock Baron is a strategy sim set in a fictional stock market. Become a market titan with vast capital, superior intel and an arsenal of trading tactics. Your moves sway prices, while other market players seize their chances. Enter a battle of wits amid fear and greed, and make your fortune!
Why similar: Trading 48.6%, Economy 34.1%, Strategy 15.8%, Singleplayer 1.4%
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 31.3%, Pirates 20% ★, Sci-fi 9.5%, Strategy 8.4%, Procedural Generation 7.5%
There are a lot of bad thrust clones out there... This is not one of them.
Why similar: Space 23.4%, 1980s 17.3%, Arcade 15.1%, Retro 14.1%, Action 12.1%
Meteor Havok is a take on the classic Asteroids arcade shooter. Enter the asteroid fields to blast a path to safety with your agile ship and powerful lasers.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 35.7%, 1980s 26.7%, Arcade 15.7%, Action 13.3%, 2D 6.5%
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: Trading 24.4%, Space 19.1%, Top-Down Shooter 14.1%, Open World 9.7%, Procedural Generation 8.5%
Survive first. Compound second. Trade simulated markets, manage risk and grow a virtual account across five modes. Explore interactive lessons on risk and position sizing, review your trades, and practice with a local rules-based coach. Play entirely offline.
Why similar: Trading 54.4%, Economy 18.2%, Strategy 15%, Procedural Generation 6.6%, 2D 4.7%
You are a merchant in northern Europe in the late Middle Ages when the Hanseatic League was flourishing. Your goal is to rise to the most successful and influential member of the Hanse, ultimately being elected Elderman, leader of the trading league.
Why similar: Trading 57.3%, Economy 24.6%, Strategy 16.7%, Singleplayer 1.4%
Blast your way through enemy territory and level up your versatile arsenal of high-tech weapons in this handheld game style retro shmup!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26.7%, 1980s 19.3%, Retro 13.6%, Sci-fi 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%
Hyper Frenzy is a free arena-styled singleplayer 2D space shooter using top-down perspective. Fight in different modes against bots, collect various items and use one of the plenty weapons to defeat your opponents. Create your own maps and gametypes.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.8%, Space 19.2%, 1980s 13.5%, Arcade 9.5%, Retro 9.1%
MarginCall is a market with no scripted prices. Hundreds of independent traders, each with its own money and mind, price a real order book inside a fully simulated economy. Build a fortune, control industries, raid rivals, or get margin called into ruin.
Why similar: Trading 33.6%, Economy 23.5%, 1980s 12.5%, Strategy 7.5%, Procedural Generation 7%
Collection of a few arcade classics, remade with a fresh and friendly looking art style and a beautiful soundtrack.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 27.8%, 1980s 19.1%, Arcade 11.9%, Aliens 9.8%, Space 9.5%
Blast through endless waves of asteroids and alien formations in this retro-inspired arcade shooter. Unlock new weapons, find powerful loot, upgrade your ship, and master devastating skills to survive the cosmic onslaught. Made with love by a father-daughter team.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 28.8%, Space 20.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Aliens 10.9%, Retro 8.9%
A 2D top-down versus shooter set in a wraparound space arena. Steer and boost your constantly moving craft, block attacks with a barrier, and fight in battles from 1-on-1 to 1-on-3. Customize your pilot’s appearance, with your chosen look reflected throughout the game.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 43.1%, Arcade 16.5%, Space 12.6%, Action 9.5%, Retro 8.8%
X3: Reunion continues the epic space saga, blending deep space trading and intense real-time combat. Explore a vast universe, establish your empire, and shape the new frontier. With enhanced graphics and intricate economies, it's a journey of strategy, simulation, and interstellar intrigue.
Why similar: Space 29.4%, Economy 20.5%, Trading 18.8%, Strategy 10.2%, Sci-fi 8.8%
created by Rolf-Dieter Klein and Martin Ulrich The classic trade- and shippingsimulation Ports of Call. Create your own Shiptrading company.
Why similar: Trading 33.8%, Economy 24.4%, Retro 9.8%, Strategy 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%
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: Top-Down Shooter 25.4%, Trading 21.4%, Exploration 10%, Open World 7.8%, Space 6.9%
Set sail and join the colonial powers of Spain, England, France and the Netherlands in their fight for supremacy of the Caribbean in the 17th century.
Why similar: Trading 35.9%, Pirates 24.3% ★, Economy 19.5%, Strategy 10.1%, Open World 5.6%
In this simple riff on an arcade classic, released in 1983 for the ZX Spectrum by famed game developer/publisher Ocean Software, search labarinthine levels for the exit, while surviving an ever-increasing onslaught of deadly robots.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 31.2%, Retro 17%, 1980s 13.2%, Arcade 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%
Experience large space ship battles. Uncover the secrets of the mysterious alien race. Upgrade your ship or even start a fleet. Survive
Why similar: Trading 29.7%, Top-Down Shooter 12.5%, Space 12.3%, Open World 11.6%, Exploration 8.4%
Blast your way through waves of space debris in order to reach what is waiting for you on the other side. Find your fighting style with multiple unlockable ships in this fast paced space adventure!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.7%, Space 20.2%, Retro 13.3%, Strategy 10.5%, Sci-fi 10.4%
Battle through color soaked and mayhem paced arcade shooting action! Defend the Planetary Defense Shield (PDS) from the invading alien onslaught. Choose between charging the PDS and buying power ups to stay alive. You are the galaxy's final hope. Recharge, shoot, win! Will you save the galaxy?
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.6%, 1980s 19.9%, Space 10.5%, Aliens 9.3%, Retro 8.7%
Use quick reflexes and sharp aim to simultaneously blow up enemies and block alike in this satisfying retro style action brick breaker! The third installment in the Game Buddy series that faithfully recreates the look, sounds, and feel of classic late 80's handheld games!
Why similar: 1980s 24.6%, Arcade 14.2%, Top-Down Shooter 13.6%, Space 13.3%, Action 11.3%
Dig your way out of debt. Star Scavenger is a roguelike top-down shooter about blasting asteroids to get the precious minerals inside. Scavenge, dodge pirates, and beat the market to free yourself from an unjust punishment.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 28.3%, Space 19.3%, Retro 11.5%, Arcade 11.1%, Procedural Generation 8.8%
Oldschool action open-world sci-fi with a unique storyline, frenetic battles, crude humor, loose morals and cows.
Why similar: Pirates 25.7% ★, Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, Space 15%, Aliens 9.7%, Open World 8.9%
Become a fellow of the famous medieval Hanse trading association in the 13th century. Manage the politics, prestige and economic success in your city and the known parts of Europe!
Solitarius is a 2D top-down wave shooter set in a sci-fi space environment. It is a free minigame that contains six different levels, eight different enemies and nine different weapons. Instead of surviving as long as possible you have to make it through each level.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 30.7%, Space 26.2%, Sci-fi 8.2%, Action 7.9%, Arcade 7.6%
WE HAVE ALIENS, YOU DON'T—Blast Martian invaders and flying saucers across 30 stages with robotic voice effects. Use your destructible shield, rescue army men for bonus points, and chase the high score.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.9%, 1980s 18%, Aliens 10.5%, Arcade 9.9%, Space 8.8%
Design and then improve the ultimate mothership. Explore a persistent living galaxy populated by 200 unique captains that can do everything you can do. Survive the zombie infection and then fight them back. Make allies and start your own faction. Build your empire. Also includes Sandbox Mode.
Why similar: Space 30.8%, Pirates 22% ★, Strategy 12.8%, Open World 10.4%, Sci-fi 6.4%