- #1 Space Reign
97% matchMostly Positive76% of 377 reviews2026
Dev: Propulsive Games
Windows
An indie space-sim and strategy game featuring ship and fleet combat mixed with RTS elements. Complete contracts and Claim sectors for your faction in the near-future, where resource exploiting corporations are in a state of constant conflict over territory control.
Why similar: Space Sim 27.9% ★, Action RTS 18.5% ★, Real Time Tactics 14.5%, Space 13.5%, Sci-fi 7.7%
- #2 Stellar Insurgency
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tensorial
Windows
Explore a galaxy of 300 systems as you control your fleet in a top-down 3D style, navigating through Star-lanes, Warp gates, and Black holes. Customize and upgrade your fleet, complete missions, trade, hire your crew, wage war and determine the fate of the galaxy in this grand sim saga.
Why similar: Space Sim 35.9% ★, Action RTS 26.7% ★, Space 11.4%, Sci-fi 10.6%, Strategy 6.7%
- #3 Admirals of Ophiuchus
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mantegral Studio
Windows
Design massive ships, bristling with weapons, on a macro scale. Engage in fleet-vs-fleet battles, featuring many different tactics. Play alone or in Coop combat missions, or form two teams of players (each with own fleet) to fight in an arena.
Why similar: Space Sim 26.2% ★, Action RTS 19.7% ★, Space 17.3%, Real Time Tactics 16.1%, Strategy 8.7%
- #4 SunWars
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bode
Windows
Over 500,000 players on mobile! Sun Wars is a real-time strategy game set in a galactic war between suns. Build and boost your solar system, attack enemy suns, avoid deadly black holes, and manage energy wisely. Only smart tactics and strategy will let you survive and win the war.
Why similar: Action RTS 28.3% ★, Space Sim 22.4% ★, Real Time Tactics 16.3%, Space 14.4%, Base Building 6.3%
- #5 Executive Assault 2
94% matchVery Positive83% of 1,726 reviews2023
Dev: Hesketh Studios Ltd
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 76%
The RTS/FPS phenomenon has moved into space! Build your base on an asteroid, command fleets of starships for epic battles, pilot fighters, mine and trade resources, assemble robots to defend or assault other stations. Take sole command or share the glory as you fight for control of the quadrant.
Why similar: Space Sim 27.2% ★, Action RTS 14.9% ★, Space 12.2%, FPS 8.2%, Real Time Tactics 8.1%
- #6 First Parsec
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: zamraky.cz
Windows · Linux
You’re a courier tasked with delivering a package across the galaxy. The path is dangerous - Smokers, greedy merchants, military meatheads, and aliens lurk at every turn. Switch ships, outfly enemies, and survive the chaos of a galaxy ruled by warring factions.
Why similar: Space Sim 31.7% ★, Space 18.8%, FPS 13.6%, Shooter 10.1%, Sci-fi 7.1%
- #7 Extinction Eclipse
93% matchPositive85% of 34 reviews2022
Dev: TuanisApps
Windows · Mac · Linux
You are in command of the human fleet, searching for asteroids to mine, extract resources and build bases and more ships to defeat aliens invaders. This simple and short action RTS has a full and exciting campaign, and a skirmish mode that allows you to play a different mission on every match.
Why similar: Action RTS 31.4% ★, Space Sim 17.8% ★, Space 16.5%, Real Time Tactics 9.9%, Sci-fi 6.7%
- #8 SALVO
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rice Golem Productions
Windows
Experience cinematic space warfare in SALVO, an action packed real-time tactical combat simulator. Command your flagship and engage in intense battles in a war-torn solar system. Play a story-driven campaign, or forge your own destiny across the dangerous frontiers.
Why similar: Action RTS 31.2% ★, Real Time Tactics 17.4%, Space Sim 17.1% ★, Space 13.9%, Strategy 10.7%
- #9 Descent: FreeSpace – The Great War
91% matchMostly Positive78% of 241 reviews2014
Dev: Volition Inc.Pub: Interplay Inc.
Windows
Volition's classic is back. Descent: FreeSpace is the quintessential old school space shooter. With a deep story, great graphics and engaging battles against fighters to capital ships it keeps you moving. Breakout that flight stick and enroll with the Grand Terran Alliance today.
Why similar: Space Sim 23.4% ★, Space 14.9%, Real Time Tactics 14.3%, Sci-fi 8.9%, FPS 7.8%
- #10 Void Havoc
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Ghoulware
Windows
In this sci-fi action/strategy game, you're the only trump card left to stop the Contingency in their destructive march. Man your ship, build your arsenal and blow away the waves sent to stop you in your tracks.
Why similar: Space Sim 32.8% ★, Action RTS 29.1% ★, Strategy 12.3%, Action 7.3%, Space 7.2%
- #11 Subdivision Infinity DX
90% 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 38.9% ★, Space 23.8%, Sci-fi 13.5%, Action 8.1%, Shooter 8.1%
- #12 Voidship: Redux
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cydonian Games
Windows
Build a battleship and fight through unforgiving space to save your people. Make strategic decisions, guide your people, meet allies and foes, and battle for your right for a home. The tale of a lone spaceship on a centuries-long mission from Voidship: The Long Journey greatly enhanced and updated!
Why similar: Space Sim 33.7% ★, Action RTS 31.5% ★, Strategy 8.5%, Space 8.3%, Futuristic 7%
- #13 The Cosmogenesis Project: Corruption
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BitDriven
Windows
Pilot your ship across a procedurally generated star map as corruption spreads inward. Each sector holds a stabiliser; protect it from raiders and pump energy into its shields. Jump between nodes, prioritise threats, and manage energy. Hold the line until time runs out, or be consumed by corruption.
Why similar: Space Sim 44.4% ★, Space 27.2%, Strategy 13.8%, Sci-fi 8.4%, 3D 4.7%
- #14 Instarion
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Animus Digital
Windows
Massive ground and space battles with hundreds of units. Seamless landings on huge spherical planets. Interplanetary flights with explorable ship interiors. Boarding vessels anywhere in combat, space or surface. All in a single-server PvE co-op space-sim shooter.
Why similar: Space Sim 37.1% ★, Space 16.2%, Sci-fi 10.6%, Futuristic 9.1%, FPS 8.4%
- #15 AQ2: Expanse
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Seven Point Red Ltd
Windows
AQ2: Expanse is a massively multiplayer space strategy game. A single persistent universe with open PvP and PvE. Fight for control over the Aquila system's sectors in huge corporation wars, play with everyone, play in a group or play solo with plenty to explore.
Why similar: Space Sim 29.1% ★, Action RTS 21.4% ★, Real Time Tactics 16.2%, Space 12.9%, Strategy 6.7%
- #16 Galactic Sanctuaries
86% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: ADC
Windows
Protect the lighthouse, destroy nests and complete tasks.
Why similar: Space Sim 31% ★, FPS 10.5%, Space 10%, Shooter 9%, Futuristic 8.1%
- #17 Space Empires: Starfury
86% matchMostly Positive75% of 20 reviews2020
Dev: Malfador MachinationsPub: Strategy First
Windows
In Space Empires: Starfury you are on a wild intergalactic ride through the Space Empires universe. You are an undercover agent for the TCN (Terran Confederation Navy) trying to determine the cause of a recent escalation of pirate attacks in the Neutral territories.
Why similar: Space Sim 27% ★, Space 22%, Real Time Tactics 20.5%, Strategy 13%, Sci-fi 6.5%
- #18 Evolution of a Mini World: Physics Wonderland
85% match6 user reviews50% of 6 reviews2021
Dev: William at Oxford
Windows
We have built a mini universe with real physics basis, simulation and imagination. The game uses realistic environments and models to tell a story of a mini universe.
Why similar: Space Sim 41.4% ★, Space 20.3%, Action RTS 19% ★, Sci-fi 12.3%, 3D 2.7%
- #19 Nomad Station
84% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Derek Moritz
Windows
Become a master MI6 saboteur, and earn your name as the ministry's most important asset on the Moon in this 1st-person shooter VR sci-fi epic! Follow the orders of your handler, or explore and find new weapons and defenses! Do whatever it takes to complete your mission!
Why similar: Space Sim 28.4% ★, Space 18.1%, Sci-fi 10.9%, FPS 9.9%, Shooter 8.1%
- #20 WarOS
83% matchPositive86% of 43 reviews2025
Dev: The7 Studio
Windows
Step into the world of galactic combat in "WarOS", a Chinese sci-fi game! It creates its own structure, integrating the core gameplay of RTS with the details, plot and growth system of RPG, simplifying complex micro-manipulation, and making the game experience both fun and exhilarating.
Why similar: Space Sim 19.1% ★, Action RTS 17.7% ★, Real Time Tactics 16.4%, Space 13.7%, Futuristic 8.2%
- #21 Defending Earth
84% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Alex ValdesPub: BROSIMPLE LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
As the Earth faces the greatest asteroid storm in the solar system, players must strategize and use a variety of weapons, tools and other resources to protect the planet. With a countdown to the incoming storm, players must act quickly and make strategic decisions to save Earth from the asteroids.
Why similar: Action RTS 27% ★, Space Sim 24.7% ★, Real Time Tactics 15.7%, Space 14%, Strategy 5.4%
- #22 Xerxes Shadow
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Determinist-Studios
Windows
Pilot your advanced Trident fighter through a mysterious frontier, where survival hinges on skill, strategy, and an inexplicable alien bond. XERXES:SHADOW - Your mind is the battlefield.
Why similar: Space 23.8%, FPS 14.8%, Shooter 12.9%, Futuristic 10.3%, Sci-fi 9.4%
- #23 Space Station Escape
82% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2024
Dev: SOGA Std
Windows
Space Station Escape is a anomaly horror game.Players take on the role of an astronaut wanting to escape from a spaceship running out of oxygen.
Why similar: Space Sim 35.5% ★, Space 21.7%, Sci-fi 11.5%, Futuristic 9.4%, Realistic 5.5%
- #24 Don't Lose Your Ship
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Stonecrop ResearchPub: Stonecrop Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Step aboard your starship and prepare for an intergalactic showdown in Don’t Lose Your Ship, a fast-paced, team-based 2D multiplayer game that combines strategy, coordination, and chaos. This game pits two teams against each other in a battle for supremacy on a grid-based map.
Why similar: Space Sim 41.2% ★, Real Time Tactics 21.9%, Strategy 14.2%, Space 12.9%, Action 8.5%
- #25 Celestial Conquest
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Piebox
Windows · Mac · Linux
Blast off in this retro-style space shooter! Conquer planets, outwit AI enemies, and survive the dangers of deep space in fast-paced, nostalgic pixel action.
Why similar: Action RTS 32.2% ★, Real Time Tactics 20.9%, Strategy 14.9%, Shooter 11.8%, Space 11.2%
- #26 Missile Wars
79% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Rogue NPCs LLP
Windows
Destroy or be destroyed. Missile Wars is a high-pressure arms race where players must defend their asteroid from enemy missile strikes while investing in crucial tech upgrades to gain the upper hand.
Why similar: Space Sim 37.3% ★, Real Time Tactics 20.1%, Strategy 12.4%, Space 11.5%, Sci-fi 7.8%
- #27 Darkstar One
79% 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 Sim 42.9% ★, Space 33.3%, Sci-fi 15.4%, Action 8.3%, Singleplayer 0.1%
- #28 Galactic Command Echo Squad SE
80% match3 user reviews0% of 3 reviews2014
Dev: 3000AD
Windows
Galactic Command Echo Squad SE is a high-end and very challenging space/planetary combat game. It offers a thrilling campaign, instant action combat sessions as well as a sandbox mode allowing you to explore the game's universe while battling hostile Insurgent forces among others.
Why similar: Space Sim 30% ★, Space 18.4%, Sci-fi 11.7%, Shooter 9.5%, Futuristic 8.3%
- #29 Star Pilot
78% matchMixed70% of 30 reviews2021
Dev: Star Pilot Games
Windows
Star Pilot is all about Multiplayer Space Combat. You start with a Fighter and a Personal Space Station plus enough credits and items to fight in 3 different Arenas with 3 Modes. Star Pilot is Free; Win XPs and extra credits and unlock new Ships, Ranks and Ammos.
Why similar: Space Sim 33.1% ★, Real Time Tactics 16.8%, Space 11.1%, Shooter 9.7%, Sci-fi 8.1%
- #30 Eternal Starlight VR
78% matchVery Positive91% of 75 reviews2021
Dev: White Noise Games
Windows
Activate your Neural Link to gain an omniscient view of the battlefield. Experience the conflict at any scale, as you plot the course that will lead your fleet to victory. Eternal Starlight is a tactical space combat game, built from the ground up for VR.
Why similar: Space Sim 24.7% ★, Action RTS 22.9% ★, Space 15.9%, Real Time Tactics 13.3%, Sci-fi 7%
- #31 Star Legacy
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Star Legacy
Windows
Venture into the depths of space and leave your legacy among the stars. In Star Legacy, explore galaxies, upgrade your ship, and survive on unknown planets.
Why similar: Space Sim 43.8% ★, FPS 15.6%, Space 9.8%, Action 8.5%, Sci-fi 6.8%
- #32 Space Alliance: Frontier
76% match6 user reviews50% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Black Lime Studio
Windows
Get ready to protect the entire solar system from an unprecedented threat - the D'Ahari, a race of insect-like aliens. Control an entire fleet of spaceships, trade with other races of an Alliance, and develop your own space station.
Why similar: Action RTS 28.8% ★, Real Time Tactics 17.9%, Space 17.1%, Sci-fi 9.5%, Strategy 7.1%
- #33 Shrouded Suns
77% 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 53.8% ★, Space 25.3%, Sci-fi 14.8%, Action 5.9%, Singleplayer 0.3%
- #34 Galactic Vanguard
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Galactic Studio
Windows
In Galactic Vanguard, embark on an epic adventure across a galaxy filled with mystery and conflict. As a brave space explorer, your choices will shape the fate of planets and civilizations. Discover uncharted worlds, engage in strategic battles, and forge your path in this handcrafted universe.
Why similar: Space Sim 32.4% ★, Space 20.6%, Sci-fi 12.6%, Futuristic 7.9%, Realistic 7%
- #35 Comet Busters
73% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Jason Hall
Windows · Linux
Comet Busters is a game similar to asteroids with it's own flare and uniqueness. You pilot the Destiny, an ancient warship converted to a mining vessel. It has advanced weaponry such as bombs, missiles, laser bullets, and spread fire bullets. You will face enemies and unique bosses.
Why similar: Space Sim 36.9% ★, Action RTS 28.2% ★, Strategy 13.5%, Action 8.4%, Futuristic 7.1%
- #36 Star Trek™: Starfleet Academy
76% matchVery Positive83% of 130 reviews2015
Dev: Interplay Entertainment Corp.
Windows
A must for any fan, Star Trek: Starfleet Academy is an action/flight simulator featuring filmed footage of the original Star Trek actors. Take your place among the best and brightest at Starfleet Academy!
Why similar: Space Sim 37% ★, Space 16.7%, Sci-fi 11.1%, FPS 7.8%, Futuristic 7.2%
- #37 Hypergate
75% matchPositive89% of 47 reviews2018
Dev: Geoff Nagy
Windows · Linux
Hypergate is an arcade-style space combat game. It is focused on fast-paced combat rather than resources, realistic flight, or grinding. It features a 2-hour campaign, LAN or single-player Instant Action for customizing your own battles, 30 upgrades to buy using in-game points, and 3 ships to fly.
Why similar: Space Sim 31.8% ★, Space 16.9%, FPS 11.3%, Sci-fi 10.6%, Futuristic 8.4%
- #38 Quantum Void
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tactical Nounours
Windows
Lost in an unexplored star system after a dimensional anomaly dispersed your fleet, you pick up signals scattered throughout the system. Explore the wrecks of the corpo-fleet, discover the secrets of the anomaly, and try to escape from this star of doom!
Why similar: Space Sim 34.5% ★, Space 16.5%, Sci-fi 11.9%, Shooter 9.9%, FPS 9.7%
- #39 Zero-Point
74% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: Studio Zero
Windows
Zero-Point is a 3D space roguelike featuring tactical ship-to-ship combat, crew command and an immersive view of your ship's interior. As Captain of a Star Federation cruiser, lead your crew and ship to victory over the rebellious Galactic Liberation Front!
Why similar: Space Sim 33.8% ★, Space 19.1%, Real Time Tactics 18.1%, Sci-fi 9.6%, Strategy 7.7%
- #40 Grey Galactic
73% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Alex McGeePub: Blue Quill Studios LLC
Windows
Grey Galactic is a real time strategy game in space where you build up your planets and ships to conquer your enemies. Develop your empire and fleet of spaceships to destroy your enemies and take over the galaxy! Do you have what it takes to become the best Fleet Captain the UFMC has ever seen?
Why similar: Action RTS 33.3% ★, Real Time Tactics 19.4%, Space 11.8%, Futuristic 9%, Strategy 8.4%
- #41 SurviRail: Deep Space
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AstroGlitchStudio
Windows
Survirail is a survival game from a first-person perspective. Travel through space by train, explore space stations, collect resources, fight enemy androids and develop your mobile base to survive and discover the truth.
Why similar: Space Sim 39.8% ★, Space 15.3%, FPS 13.8%, Shooter 10.4%, Sci-fi 10.1%
- #42 SOOT
72% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2022
Dev: Ceiba Software and ArtsPub: Micropsia Games SpA
Windows
SOOT is a Simulation and Strategy game where you control the terraforming crew of the Ziggurat, a roaming space station that orbits small planets and exploits their resources. Follow Captain Christopher Mason and Lieutenant Ferdinand McCann as they (and you) master the craft of terraforming.
Why similar: Space Sim 33.1% ★, Real Time Tactics 18.5%, Space 13.7%, Sci-fi 9.2%, Futuristic 8.3%
- #43 Space Duels
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Benjamin Chen
Windows
1v1 online multiplayer spaceship duels with realistic physics
Why similar: Space Sim 38.6% ★, FPS 13.4%, Shooter 12.2%, Futuristic 9%, Sci-fi 8.1%
- #44 X-COM: Interceptor
73% matchMixed56% of 219 reviews2008
Dev: MicroProse Software, IncPub: 2K
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 22%
They're back...only this time the heinous aliens are out to destroy Earth and rule the new frontier. As X-COM commander, it's your sole duty to protect humanity and the prized mining operations in outer space.
Why similar: Space Sim 33.5% ★, Space 24.2%, Strategy 22.9%, Sci-fi 19.2%, Singleplayer 0.2%
- #45 Keng's Little Universe
71% matchPositive88% of 24 reviews2022
Dev: Keng7
Windows
Civilization was born from a chaotic star system and has been constantly tested in its development, from ancient civilizations to occupying the entire galaxy, which is long and dangerous.
Why similar: Space Sim 34.4% ★, Space 19.5%, Futuristic 10.4%, Sci-fi 10.2%, Real Time Tactics 9.6%
- #46 Voidless
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Retnuh Studio
Windows
Voidless is a sci-fi space survival sandbox set in the near future within a realistic scale solar system. In first or third person, players can explore planets and asteroids, collect resources, and craft items. As well as building bases and ships, all with physics based flight and combat.
Why similar: Space Sim 34.7% ★, Space 18.2%, FPS 11.6%, Base Building 7.9%, Futuristic 7.3%
- #47 MICROVERSE
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Spacefaring Studio
Windows
MICROVERSE is a sci-fi action/adventure game. It includes weapons such as laser pistols, melee weapons and a 'merchant center' where you use in-game credits to buy new weapons and upgrades.
Why similar: Space Sim 42.9% ★, FPS 17.1%, Space 13.9%, Sci-fi 9.1%, First-Person 6.6%
- #48 House of the Dying Sun
70% matchVery Positive90% of 2,001 reviews2016
Dev: Marauder Interactive, LLC
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 50%
House of the Dying Sun is a tactical space shooter that puts you in the cockpit of the universe's most terrifying starfighter. Hunt the enemies of the Empire and bring ruin to their people.
Why similar: Space Sim 47.3% ★, Space 25.6%, Sci-fi 8.5%, Action 6.7%, Shooter 6.3%
- #49 STAR WARS™ - X-Wing Alliance™
70% matchVery Positive83% of 500 reviews2015
Dev: Totally GamesPub: LucasArts
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 20%
A neutral family fights for its business - and its survival - and is swept up in the struggle against the encroaching Empire. You must defy the strong-arm tactics of a rival family who will stop at nothing to destroy your trading company.
Why similar: Space Sim 55.6% ★, Space 28.3%, Action 10.2%, Sci-fi 5.5%, Singleplayer 0.3%
- #50 Space Elevator Project
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: VanilliA Studio
Windows
A simulation sci-fi game where players take on the role of the project manager of a space elevator project. They will progressively achieve project phase goals and ultimately accomplish the ultimate goal of constructing a Mars colonization spacecraft.
Why similar: Space Sim 45.3% ★, Space 16.4%, Strategy 15.8%, Sci-fi 8.8%, Base Building 6.3%
- #51 Android Simulator: Prologue
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Games Incubator
Windows
Android Simulator: Prologue is just part of the amazing adventure that awaits you in the full version of the game. Take charge of a spaceship colony, flight route and manage the right water balance for plants, oxygen level, and spacecraft parameters to securely deliver the colonizers.
Why similar: Space Sim 38.8% ★, Space 19.8%, Futuristic 12.6%, FPS 10.4%, Realistic 6.2%
- #52 Mirror Shoot
69% matchMixed64% of 33 reviews2022
Dev: BluePrinting
Windows
In Aranet, space is connected through mirrors. You are an agent in Aranet and you need to learn the physics in this planet and fight for resources.
Why similar: Action RTS 28.1% ★, FPS 14.8%, Shooter 12.3%, Sci-fi 11.9%, Futuristic 8.4%
- #53 USS Tempest: Spaceship Simulator
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Amped Horizon
Windows
Crewman, you are lost in deep space and threats are lurking everywhere. Survive and bring you and your allies back to known space. It's in your hands!
Why similar: Space Sim 30.7% ★, Space 25.5%, FPS 20.7%, Sci-fi 5.5%, Action 4.8%
- #54 Starship Fighters: Space Combat Simulator
67% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Hard Shark Games
Windows
Pilot your starship in Starship Fighters, a realistic space combat simulator. Engage in intense battles, explore vast galaxies, and unleash destruction with an arsenal of powerful weapons in a universe teeming with enemies!
Why similar: Space Sim 36.4% ★, Space 13%, FPS 11%, Shooter 10%, Sci-fi 8.8%
- #55 STAR WARS™: TIE Fighter Special Edition
68% matchVery Positive81% of 631 reviews2015
Dev: Totally GamesPub: LucasArts
Windows · Mac
Median: 12 minMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 28%
The Imperial Navy is called upon to eradicate the last of the rebellion and restore law and order. As an Imperial navy starfighter pilot, you will safeguard imperiled lives thoughout the galaxy. Join the Emperor's cause in eliminating the Rebel uprising as the Empire strikes back!
Why similar: Space Sim 57.8% ★, Space 30.7%, Action 11.1%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #56 Helium Rain
68% matchMostly Positive79% of 324 reviews2018
Dev: Deimos Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Trade your wares and eliminate the competition in a cutthroat world. Buy new ships and stations to mine and haul resources. Explore the vast emptiness of space.
Why similar: Space Sim 56% ★, Space 28.9%, Strategy 10.5%, Action 4.6%
- #57 Star Squadron
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: All Seeing Eye Games
Windows
Star Squadron is a next-generation space combat simulator delivering unmatched immersion. With seamless transitions, an interactive narrative, and our proprietary Voice Mimic System that personalizes dialogue to your actions, your choices, and your name, every journey will feel uniquely yours.
Why similar: Space Sim 39.2% ★, Space 20%, Sci-fi 10.6%, Shooter 9%, Futuristic 8.6%
- #58 Drow Space Shooter
67% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Xgarius Games
Windows · Linux
You are the new hot shot space Cadet fresh out of the Terran Space Force academy in the year 2247 when the alien invasion of the solar system begins. Fly your spaceship through planetary landscapes firing advanced technology weapons and managing ship subsystems to defeat waves of enemies.
Why similar: Space Sim 36% ★, Space 27.2%, Sci-fi 14.5%, Shooter 12.3%, Action 5.3%
- #59 Cosmic Miners
65% matchMixed58% of 60 reviews2025
Dev: bitByte Games
Windows
Explore asteroid fields, trade rare resources, and upgrade your ship in Cosmic Miners. Navigate faction alliances, complete missions, and rise through the ranks in a dynamic space adventure where your choices shape your path to cosmic power.
Why similar: Space Sim 36.7% ★, Space 17.1%, Sci-fi 11.3%, Shooter 10.7%, Futuristic 7.5%
- #60 Space
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Digital Traveller
Windows
Space Travellers is a unique open-world sandbox space simulator set in the year 2343. Travel the galaxy, trade, explore unexplored worlds, fight, build bases and factories, forge alliances and experience new adventures!
Why similar: Space Sim 39.9% ★, Space 19.5%, Sci-fi 12.5%, Futuristic 9.2%, Realistic 8.2%