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Games Like Space Station Alpha

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

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Build and manage a space station in the outer reaches of space. The challenges will be many, oxygen will escape through every tiny hole in the hull, you'll contend with asteroid showers and nebulous alien blobs.

Reviews: Mixed — 46% — of 78 reviews
Released: 2015-02-27
Developer: NuclearFirecracker
Genres: Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Median playtime: 6 min
Mean playtime: 19.5 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 32%

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    97% matchMixed61% of 215 reviews2023
    Dev: Lunheim Studios
    Windows
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Create a thriving space station in a lost sector. Face thrilling challenges head-on, from pirate raids to asteroid impacts, as you lead your company to new heights.

    Why similar: City Builder 43.1%, Space 31.3%, Strategy 13.1%, Simulation 12.6%

  2. #2 IXION
    96% matchMostly Positive79% of 17,015 reviews2022
    Dev: Bulwark StudiosPub: Kasedo Games
    Windows
    Median: 10.0 hrsMean: 31.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    IXION is an unrelenting, city-building odyssey across the stars. As Administrator of the Tiqqun, DOLOS’ prototype space station, you are tasked with balancing preservation and exploration as you manage infrastructure, resources and crew. Can you keep the flame of humanity alight in the cold dark?

    Why similar: City Builder 42.4%, Space 31.3%, Strategy 14.6%, Simulation 10.8%, Indie 0.8%

  3. #3 Starport Delta
    96% matchMostly Positive72% of 75 reviews2020
    Dev: Cloudfire Studios
    Windows

    Build amongst the stars in Starport Delta, a light sci-fi strategy game that focuses on survival. Station Commanders across the universe will turn to you for guidance to expand, defend, and survive. Help them build a thriving station, but watch out, there are many dangers hiding in space...

    Why similar: Simulation 27.3%, Strategy 24.6%, City Builder 21.5%, Space 16.8%, Indie 9.9%

  4. #4 Space Station Manager
    95% matchMixed45% of 77 reviews2020
    Dev: Ondrej Hroch
    Windows

    Space Station Manager is an exciting game where you own a space company, your main goal is to build a space station, make profit, grow your business, build an economical network, and expand beyond the solar system.

    Why similar: Simulation 51.4%, Space 21.2%, Indie 18%, Strategy 9.4%

  5. #5 Rogue Station
    94% matchMostly Positive78% of 228 reviews2023
    Dev: Quint Studio
    Windows

    This "space station builder simulation roguelite" puts you in charge of a space station. Fight off enemy ships, fleets and rival stations to dominate your corner of space. Build and upgrade your station, hire and manage your crew. Survive as long as you can.

    Why similar: City Builder 40.8%, Space 31%, Strategy 17.6%, Simulation 10.7%

  6. #6 Oxygen Not Included
    93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 138,890 reviews2019
    Dev: Klei Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 67.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Oxygen Not Included is a space-colony simulation game. Deep inside an alien space rock your industrious crew will need to master science, overcome strange new lifeforms, and harness incredible space tech to survive, and possibly, thrive.

    Why similar: Space 37.7%, Simulation 30.3%, Strategy 25.2%, Indie 6.9%

  7. #7 Stable Orbit - Build your own space station
    94% matchMixed51% of 380 reviews2017
    Dev: Jim Offerman
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 48 minMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 46%

    Design, build and control your own space station. Mission command and control is in your hands and only careful planning and vigilant supervision will keep your crew and space station safe.

    Why similar: Space 30.5%, City Builder 28.5%, Simulation 20.6%, Strategy 17.3%, Indie 3.1%

  8. #8 StellarHub
    92% matchMixed60% of 277 reviews2017
    Dev: CasualogicPub: Valkyrie Initiative
    Windows
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 98%

    StellarHub is a starbase management game where your job is to build a safe and functional space station. Deal with the challenges of managing a station crew while taking care of everyone’s needs. Your tasks include construction, extraction of resources, defense, trade, and more.

    Why similar: Simulation 75%, Space 25%

  9. #9 Earth Space Colonies
    91% matchMixed50% of 167 reviews2016
    Dev: Persona and Pixel studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    Earth Space Colonies is a strategy-simulation game where you build space colonies around the Solar system. Establish a first self-sustaining colony on the Red planet with ultimate goal of terraforming Mars. Play three story campaigns all at once: terraform Mars, fight on Ceres and explore Ganymede.

    Why similar: City Builder 29.2%, Space 22.7%, Simulation 22.4%, Strategy 18.6%, Indie 7%

  10. #10 PeriAreion
    91% matchMostly Negative40% of 63 reviews2015
    Dev: Explorasaurus Studios
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    Prepare for the ultimate test of survival! Do you have the skill necessary to build and manage the first sustainable extraterrestrial colony, or will your colonists become mere footnotes in the history of human space exploration? Their lives and legacies are in your hands!

    Why similar: Simulation 37.8%, Strategy 34.2%, Space 14%, Indie 13.9%

  11. #11 Starship Corporation
    90% matchMixed42% of 555 reviews2018
    Dev: Coronado GamesPub: Iceberg Interactive
    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: Simulation 35.9%, Strategy 26.9%, Space 26.8%, Indie 10.4%

  12. #12 Space Architect
    88% matchMostly Positive76% of 283 reviews2024
    Dev: Albert WiatrPub: PlayWay S.A.
    Windows

    Design your dream space station in Space Architect! Master the power of automation or 'hire' an army of crewmates to handle your ever-growing production. Mine asteroids, fabricate goods, and engage in interstellar trade to pay off the menacing Big Evil Corp. Will you thrive in the vastness of space?

    Why similar: Space 32.5%, Simulation 27.9%, Strategy 26.5%, Indie 13.2%

  13. #13 orbit.industries
    89% matchMixed61% of 87 reviews2022
    Dev: LAB132Pub: Klabater
    Windows · Linux

    🚀 Become a Space Pioneer by building and managing a station of your own on the orbit of distant planets! Focus on design and management or fulfill objectives to progress. 🛰️ Explore, Build and Prosper!

    Why similar: Space 57.6%, Simulation 23.9%, Strategy 18.4%

  14. #14 Stationeers
    87% matchVery Positive88% of 8,897 reviews2017
    Dev: RocketWerkz
    Windows
    Median: 9.8 hrsMean: 81.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Stationeers puts you in control of the construction and management of a space station to run by yourself or online with your friends. Complex atmospheric, electrical, manufacturing, agriculture, and gravitational systems require your thought and management at all times!

    Why similar: Space 100%

  15. #15 Spacebase DF-9
    89% matchOverwhelmingly Negative18% of 4,324 reviews2014
    Dev: Double Fine Productions
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    In Spacebase DF-9, you'll build a home among the stars for a motley population of humans and aliens as they go about their daily lives. Mine asteroids, discover derelicts, and deal with the tribulations of galactic resettlement in Earth's distant future.

    Why similar: Space 39.5%, Simulation 27.3%, Strategy 17.9%, City Builder 8.8%, Indie 6.6%

  16. #16 Starmancer
    86% matchMixed64% of 1,024 reviews2021
    Dev: Ominux GamesPub: Chucklefish
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 65%

    From a small 2-man team comes a unique space station management sim. Take on the role of an A.I commanding a lost space ark. Try not to let your crew run amok and wreck the place.

    Why similar: Space 44.7%, Strategy 23.3%, Simulation 20.1%, Indie 11.8%

  17. #17 Base One
    86% matchMostly Negative38% of 478 reviews2021
    Dev: PixFrozePub: Blowfish Studios
    Windows · Mac

    Base One is a space base builder game where you take control of a network of space stations and its crew's tasks and wellbeing. Maintain your resources and defenses as you navigate the wide array of dangers ahead of you!

    Why similar: Simulation 35.8%, Space 34.2%, Strategy 30%

  18. #18 Planetbase
    85% matchMostly Positive80% of 10,262 reviews2015
    Dev: Madruga Works
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 8.2 hrsMean: 26.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Guide a group of space settlers trying to establish a base on a remote planet. Grow food, collect energy, mine resources, survive disasters and build a self-sufficient colony in a harsh and unforgiving environment.

    Why similar: City Builder 46.1%, Space 28%, Strategy 14.2%, Simulation 9.6%, Indie 2.2%

  19. #19 Oxygen
    84% matchMostly Positive73% of 865 reviews2023
    Dev: Turquoise Revival GamesPub: GrabTheGames
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Oxygen is a survival city builder. Build your city around the Oxygen Center and ensure your people's survival in a post-apocalyptic future, threatened by crack explosions, deadly winds, droughts and frosts. Lead your people and more importantly keep the Oxygen Center running!

    Why similar: City Builder 53.1%, Simulation 22.4%, Strategy 20.7%, Indie 3.8%

  20. #20 Space Haven
    84% matchVery Positive86% of 9,719 reviews2020
    Dev: Bugbyte Ltd.
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 20.2 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    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: City Builder 36.8%, Space 26.1%, Simulation 16.7%, Strategy 15.6%, Indie 4.9%

  21. #21 Stellar Settlers: Space Base Builder
    81% matchMostly Positive71% of 818 reviews2025
    Dev: Tinymice EntertainmentPub: Rogue Duck Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    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: City Builder 44.5%, Space 22.6%, Simulation 17.1%, Strategy 15.8%

  22. #22 My Colony
    82% matchVery Positive90% of 263 reviews2018
    Dev: Ape Apps
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Build, expand, and rule a growing space colony. Explore tech, trade, and multiplayer.

    Why similar: City Builder 59%, Simulation 19%, Strategy 15.4%, Indie 6.6%

  23. #23 Unclaimed World
    83% matchMixed50% of 216 reviews2016
    Dev: Refactored Games OÜ
    Windows
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Manage interstellar pioneers and their descendants in this detailed sci-fi colony sim. Centuries after planetfall, colonists are still struggling to gain foothold on their lush and alien planet. You settle on the frontier by carefully managing resources, production and different personalities.

    Why similar: Simulation 48%, Strategy 38.7%, Indie 13.3%

  24. #24 Space Company Simulator
    82% matchMostly Negative28% of 178 reviews2019
    Dev: IntermarumPub: All in! Games
    Windows

    Take the position of a CEO of a space transport company and become a new major player in the industry. Space Company Simulator is a realistic management sim game that will challenge your planning skills as you strive to launch the first manned mission to Mars.

    Why similar: Space 32.7%, Simulation 29.5%, Strategy 26.2%, City Builder 10%, Indie 1.6%

  25. #25 The Spatials
    81% matchMixed69% of 329 reviews2015
    Dev: Weird and Wry
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    It's the year 5781 -- and you have been chosen to build and lead a space station in a wild corner of the galaxy! Attract visitors and explore hundreds of planets to fund your station.

    Why similar: Space 41%, Simulation 29.9%, Strategy 18.9%, Indie 10.2%

  26. #26 Space Mechanic Simulator
    79% matchMixed63% of 117 reviews2023
    Dev: Atomic JellyPub: Wildlands Interactive
    Windows

    Become a Space Mechanic! Get your hands dirty, explore the depths of space and repair broken machinery. Diagnose problems using diagrams and tools, perform repairs, manage your resources and watch the simulated machinery come alive. Or just gaze upon the beauty of the Solar System.

    Why similar: Space 53.4%, Simulation 35%, Indie 11.6%

  27. #27 Aven Colony
    79% matchMostly Positive72% of 2,731 reviews2017
    Dev: Mothership Entertainment LLCPub: Team17 Digital Ltd
    Windows
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Build a new home for humanity in Aven Colony. Discover Aven Prime - an alien planet of deserts, tundras, and wetlands light years from earth. Build your colonies into massive, sprawling cities whilst dealing with the challenges faced when settling on a new world.

    Why similar: City Builder 50.8%, Strategy 17.2%, Simulation 15.9%, Space 13%, Indie 3%

  28. #28 Into the Stars
    80% matchMixed41% of 537 reviews2016
    Dev: Fugitive GamesPub: Iceberg Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    Take the role of Captain in this Space Survival Simulation as you explore a massive star system in search of a new home for humanity. Outfit your ship, hand pick your crew and set off on a journey through an open-world where you must scavenge resources, shelter civilians and outrun a hostile alien force.

    Why similar: Space 40%, Simulation 28.1%, Strategy 23.6%, Indie 8.3%

  29. #29 Surviving the Abyss
    76% matchMixed65% of 1,047 reviews2024
    Dev: Rocket Flair StudiosPub: Paradox Arc
    Windows
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 70%

    Earth, 1976. You have been tasked with managing a deep-sea science facility working to perfect cloning. Explore the darkness and keep your crew alive in this hardcore survival colony builder. And beware. The darkness hides untold horrors.

    Why similar: City Builder 62.4%, Strategy 18.8%, Simulation 18.7%

  30. #30 Outworld Station
    73% matchVery Positive90% of 506 reviews2025
    Dev: Trickjump Games Ltd
    Windows
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 70%

    Take the helm as a new Station Commander and exploit an alien star system in this stunning space-station factory automation game. Amass resources and construct starships using increasingly advanced manufacturing and expand your station in a hostile universe.

    Why similar: Space 49.5%, Simulation 29.4%, Strategy 21.1%

  31. #31 Celestial Command
    77% matchMixed63% of 687 reviews2014
    Dev: Romenics
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 62%

    Mine asteroids, salvage space debris, design your own small or massive spacecraft using individual functional components, complete missions, and engage in battles against enemies in a vast galaxy with realistic physics based on orbital mechanics or in a classic physics mode.

    Why similar: Space 46.7%, Simulation 28.4%, Strategy 17.6%, Indie 7.3%

  32. #32 Project Tarvotan
    78% matchMixed59% of 71 reviews2015
    Dev: FlagmanJeremy
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    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 36.6%, Space 28.2%, Simulation 25.9%, Indie 9.4%

  33. #33 Tempest Citadel
    77% matchMostly Positive74% of 61 reviews2018
    Dev: Aartform Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Tempest Citadel is a base building simulation set on a storm-ruled planet with a vivid sci-fi story. Build a mighty Citadel in the clouds for your crew of explorers and conquer the deadly planet below in automated squad battles!

    Why similar: Simulation 43.6%, Strategy 40.6%, Indie 15.8%

  34. #34 Project AURA
    76% matchMixed64% of 698 reviews2018
    Dev: Nexcentric Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Project Aura is a micro management game where you lead a Colony of Climate Disaster Survivors. You have been assigned the mission to build an habitat capable of survival in this new unknown world.

    Why similar: City Builder 47.4%, Simulation 23.7%, Strategy 21.9%, Indie 7%

  35. #35 rymdkapsel
    75% matchVery Positive83% of 277 reviews2014
    Dev: grapefrukt games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Build a space station. Command the tiny crew. Explore the galaxy. A meditative space strategy game.

    Why similar: Space 48%, Strategy 33.9%, Simulation 9.8%, Indie 8.3%

  36. #36 Astro Colony
    71% matchVery Positive82% of 2,509 reviews2022
    Dev: Terad Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Explore endless Universe and create the most efficient constellation of colonies. Build conveyor systems to automate production. Take care of Astronauts and their needs! Establish new colonies as part of intergalactic simulation.

    Why similar: Space 46%, Simulation 25.5%, Strategy 20.9%, Indie 7.6%

  37. #37 Solargene
    70% matchMostly Positive76% of 819 reviews2026
    Dev: Alexander Semenov
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 34.8 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    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: City Builder 48.5%, Space 25.7%, Strategy 15.3%, Simulation 10.4%

  38. #38 Maia
    75% matchMixed44% of 1,063 reviews2018
    Dev: Simon RothPub: Machine Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 30 minMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 41%

    Maia is a colony building game set in the not-so-distant future. Your colonists make planetfall on a hostile world and you must ensure their survival and their safety, constructing their off-world habitat from almost nothing and sheltering them from a dangerous, often deadly environment.

    Why similar: Simulation 32.1%, Space 29.5%, Strategy 28.5%, Indie 10%

  39. #39 Genesis Alpha One Deluxe Edition
    73% matchMixed68% of 2,477 reviews2020
    Dev: Radiation BluePub: Team17 Digital Ltd
    Windows
    Median: 54 minMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 49%

    Hyperjump into the dark recesses of space with Genesis Alpha One - a roguelike FPS where you must build, maintain and navigate your ship through a galaxy filled with hostile alien and human threats. Explore, create and survive the militarized space race in order to secure humanity’s future.

    Why similar: Space 100%

  40. #40 Starship Theory
    74% matchMixed50% of 1,100 reviews2017
    Dev: Reconnect Software
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 15.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Starship Theory is a ship building survival game. Mine and trade to gather resources. Plan and construct new upgrades. Train and manage crew. Fight to survive.

    Why similar: Space 40.3%, Simulation 27.9%, Strategy 23.4%, Indie 8.4%

  41. #41 AstronTycoon
    74% matchMostly Positive72% of 54 reviews2018
    Dev: ANG People s.r.o.
    Windows

    Take the role of an astronomer exploring the depths of the universe. Build large telescopes to explore distant stars. Discover a habitable planet or an unknown anomaly in a far corner of the galaxy. Get scientific grants, publish your results and explore new technologies.

    Why similar: Simulation 45.3%, Strategy 38.8%, Indie 15.8%

  42. #42 Meeple Station
    72% matchMixed57% of 941 reviews2020
    Dev: Gameclaw StudioPub: Modularity
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 30 minMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 39%

    Build your way to success! Trade your way to the top! Explore your way to infamy! Do it all your way!

    Why similar: City Builder 30.5%, Space 28.3%, Simulation 18.2%, Strategy 16.6%, Indie 6.4%

  43. #43 Oxygen: First Breath
    69% matchVery Positive89% of 1,643 reviews2022
    Dev: Turquoise Revival GamesPub: GrabTheGames
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 40%

    This is a free version of Oxygen, featuring the first 50 game-days. Build your city around the Oxygen Center and ensure your people's survival in a post-apocalyptic future, threatened by crack explosions, deadly winds, droughts and frosts. Lead your people and keep the Oxygen Center running!

    Why similar: City Builder 51.8%, Simulation 22.2%, Strategy 20.9%, Indie 5.1%

  44. #44 Space Station: Beyond
    68% matchVery Positive85% of 80 reviews2026
    Dev: DEATHB4DEFEATPub: Pspritechologist
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Play as a variety of creatures or characters and try to survive either maintaining or attacking a space station while everything that can go wrong has already gone wrong.

    Why similar: Space 64.8%, Simulation 35.2%

  45. #45 Derelict Void
    72% matchMixed64% of 53 reviews2021
    Dev: Stirling Games
    Windows · Linux

    Derelict Void is a space survival game involving scavenging for resources and base management. You command a ship and crew searching for resources you need to stay alive.

    Why similar: City Builder 37.7%, Space 26.8%, Strategy 18.2%, Simulation 17.2%

  46. #46 Sphere - Flying Cities
    71% matchMixed50% of 237 reviews2022
    Dev: mañana studiosPub: Assemble Entertainment
    Windows

    Sphere – Flying Cities is a sci-fi citybuilder which combines strategy, simulation, and survival elements in an extraordinary and immersive scenario. Rebuild and protect a society in a unique and hostile environment. Pay the price for your decisions and be prepared to lose everything.

    Why similar: City Builder 41.3%, Space 26.3%, Strategy 17.6%, Simulation 14.8%

  47. #47 Farlanders
    69% matchVery Positive92% of 569 reviews2023
    Dev: Andriy BychkovskyiPub: Crytivo
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 62%

    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: City Builder 42.4%, Space 28.3%, Simulation 15%, Strategy 14.3%

  48. #48 Habitat
    73% matchMostly Negative40% of 261 reviews2016
    Dev: 4gencyPub: Versus Evil
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Habitat is a physics-based space game where you build, fly, and fight with whatever you can find out in space. Upgrade and arm your creations with weapons and structures you find in orbit, fly and explore using rocket physics.Battle deadly enemies in Campaign Mode to save humanity or explore Sandbox Mode for true creative control.

    Why similar: Space 42%, Simulation 24.6%, Strategy 24.4%, Indie 9.1%

  49. #49 Mars Horizon
    69% matchVery Positive84% of 3,058 reviews2020
    Dev: Auroch Digital
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Lead a major space agency as you guide humanity to Mars in this strategy simulation game. Construct a base, design and build rockets, conduct missions throughout the Solar System, and write your own history of Space exploration. Created with support from the European Space Agency.

    Why similar: Space 49.3%, Strategy 26.7%, Simulation 24.1%

  50. #50 Exogate Initiative
    67% matchMostly Positive76% of 699 reviews2025
    Dev: Xeno Bits
    Windows

    Build and manage mankind’s first mission across the universe! Create a sprawling facility underground, recruit a diverse group of specialists from around the globe and explore mysterious new worlds through the Exogate.

    Why similar: City Builder 41.3%, Space 23.1%, Simulation 18.6%, Strategy 17%

  51. #51 Sector Space
    67% matchVery Positive96% of 53 reviews2025
    Dev: Robin M. FarrellPub: Outer Vision Games
    Windows · Linux

    Explore a procedurally generated galaxy, mine asteroids, refine minerals, colonize planets, build stations, deploy drones, salvage rare items, construct gear, level up, improve your ship, assemble a fleet, engage in combat, and take on the void.

    Why similar: Simulation 68.8%, Space 23.3%, Indie 7.9%

  52. #52 Icarus Starship Command Simulator
    71% matchVery Positive90% of 52 reviews2017
    Dev: Steven Eric Boyette
    Windows

    In this "starship command simulator" you will fight your way to the center of a randomly generated galaxy where a massive star is about to go supernova and destroy all life. Can you find a way to stop it?

    Why similar: Simulation 44.1%, Strategy 39.2%, Indie 16.7%

  53. #53 Poly Universe
    70% matchVery Positive87% of 124 reviews2018
    Dev: Pouchmouse
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Poly Universe is a survival city-building game in a galaxy where planets are only slightly larger than the colonists who inhabit them.

    Why similar: Simulation 44.4%, Strategy 40.4%, Indie 15.2%

  54. #54 Alien Market Simulator
    66% matchVery Positive91% of 113 reviews2025
    Dev: Silly Sloth StudiosPub: Shadow Owl Studios
    Windows

    Run a market on your space station. Restore and upgrade the station, expand your services, and sell to a variety of alien customers. Experience the challenge of managing a business in space and growing your market

    Why similar: Simulation 50.2%, Space 49.8%

  55. #55 Dyson Sphere Program
    65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 90,027 reviews2021
    Dev: Youthcat StudioPub: Gamirror Games
    Windows
    Median: 13.2 hrsMean: 75.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Build the most efficient intergalactic factory in space simulation strategy game Dyson Sphere Program! Harness the power of stars, collect resources, plan and design production lines and develop your interstellar factory from a small space workshop to a galaxy-wide industrial empire.

    Why similar: Space 41.4%, City Builder 28.2%, Simulation 17.9%, Strategy 10.8%, Indie 1.8%

  56. #56 Alien Horizon (Preview Alpha)
    66% matchVery Positive87% of 188 reviews2024
    Dev: Purple Nebula
    Windows

    A sci-fi survival city builder set on an inhospitable alien planet. Faced with imminent destruction of Earth, humanity pooled together their resources and sent sleeper ships to nearby potentially habitable planets. But this one turned out to be much less habitable than expected....

    Why similar: City Builder 57.2%, Simulation 21.6%, Strategy 21.2%

  57. #57 Industries of Titan
    67% matchMixed63% of 1,604 reviews2023
    Dev: Brace Yourself Games
    Windows
    Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 14.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Create a sprawling industrial city. Compete with other rival corporations on Titan for resources, territory, and power. Seek victory via technology, influence, warfare, or the wealth extracted from your citizens. Stake your claim to the Industries of Titan in this innovative sim/strategy game!

    Why similar: City Builder 43.3%, Space 23.1%, Simulation 17.8%, Strategy 15.8%

  58. #58 InfraSpace
    66% matchMostly Positive80% of 1,870 reviews2023
    Dev: Dionic Software
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 21.6 hrs≥1hr: 70%

    Create an extrasolar efficiency utopia from scratch! In this sci-fi city builder you need to start mining operations, plan production, and lay down transportation routes to ensure a smooth supply chain.

    Why similar: City Builder 45.5%, Space 29.2%, Simulation 15.4%, Strategy 9.9%

  59. #59 Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander
    64% matchVery Positive95% of 12,431 reviews2022
    Dev: Walternate Realities
    Windows
    Median: 19.3 hrsMean: 40.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Design and simulate the starships of your dreams! Command your ship or fleet in epic battles and manage your crew while exploring a dangerous galaxy. Play alone or with friends, test your ships in online PvP, and let your imagination reach for the stars!

    Why similar: Space 44.6%, Strategy 23.1%, Simulation 22.3%, Indie 9.9%

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