- #1 Starcom: Unknown Space
96% matchVery Positive93% of 4,082 reviews2024
Dev: Wx3 Labs, LLC
Windows
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 16.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Starcom: Unknown Space is an action RPG of space exploration and adventure. Build your own starship while discovering an epic story in a universe of strange mysteries, alien factions and uncharted worlds.
Why similar: Space Sim 36.6% ★, Space 22.4%, Sci-fi 11.2%, Story Rich 6.6%, Combat 6.3%
- #2 Void Destroyer
97% matchMixed60% of 351 reviews2015
Dev: Iteration 11
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 30%
Combining the best of space combat and real time strategy. Victory can be tactical, a dogfight or capital ship slugging match - depending on how you decide to achieve it. Space combat on a RTS scale with space sim savagery.
Why similar: RTS 21.3%, Space 18.3%, Space Sim 16.6% ★, Strategy 12.7%, Sci-fi 10.3%
- #3 Space Reign
95% 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 27.6% ★, Real Time Tactics 17.8%, RTS 16.4%, Space 10.4%, Sci-fi 8%
- #4 Interstellaria
96% matchMixed56% of 409 reviews2015
Dev: Coldrice Games LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Managing a fleet across a dangerous galaxy. Every star and planet holds untold riches and dangers. Each encounter will require skills in trading, diplomacy, and combat. Allocate power to engines, charge all weapons, and take on the worst the galaxy has to handle.
Why similar: Space Sim 25.8% ★, RTS 23%, Space 12.6%, Sci-fi 9.8%, Tactical 9.4%
- #5 Starcom: Nexus
94% matchVery Positive91% of 2,274 reviews2019
Dev: Wx3 Labs, LLC
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Suddenly thrown into an unknown galaxy, you must explore, fight or befriend aliens and transform your ship from a small survey vessel into a powerful battlecruiser to unravel the mystery of the forces that brought you here and find your way home.
Why similar: Space 31.6%, Space Sim 31% ★, Sci-fi 18%, Adventure 5.4%, Story Rich 4.2%
- #6 STAR FLEET II - Krellan Commander Version 2.0
94% matchVery Positive97% of 67 reviews2023
Dev: Trevor Sorensen, Mark BaldwinPub: Trevor Sorensen
Windows
Welcome to the future of space warfare! Star Fleet II: Krellan Commander puts you in command of an advanced space battlecruiser and tasks you with exploring sectors, fighting and boarding enemy ships, and invading planets. Manage your ship, crew and escorts effectively and find your way to victory!
Why similar: Space Sim 27% ★, Real Time Tactics 14.6%, RTS 13.3%, Strategy 8%, Sci-fi 7.9%
- #7 Between the Stars
93% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,427 reviews2024
Dev: Isolated Games
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Become the Captain of an interstellar cruiser and journey across the galaxy to save the Republic. During your journey you will have to make important decisions, improve the weaponry of your ship and fight against numerous enemies.
Why similar: Space Sim 35.1% ★, Space 22.4%, Sci-fi 10.7%, Strategy 9.1%, Simulation 8.3%
- #8 Space Crew: Legendary Edition
92% matchMostly Positive74% of 3,111 reviews2020
Dev: Runner DuckPub: Curve Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Time for your toughest mission yet! Recruit and train your crew to tackle the growing threat from alien and android armies as you defend Earth to become a Galactic Legend in Space Crew: Legendary Edition. All new content free to existing owners of Space Crew!
Why similar: Space Sim 33.9% ★, Space 17.2%, Sci-fi 16.2%, Strategy 10.1%, Simulation 7.2%
- #9 Celestial Command
91% 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 27.7%, Space Sim 25.8% ★, Simulation 11.7%, Sci-fi 11.5%, Strategy 10.3%
- #10 Star Hammer: The Vanguard Prophecy
91% matchMostly Positive74% of 159 reviews2015
Dev: Black Lab GamesPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Take command of Naval Strike Group 7 and lead your fleet to victory in full 3D tactical space combat. Star Hammer: The Vanguard Prophecy is a sci-fi strategy saga that will test your skills as both capital assault ship Captain and naval fleet Commander.
Why similar: Space 24.2%, Strategy 20.4%, Tactical 18.6%, Simulation 13.4%, Sci-fi 11.8%
- #11 Battlevoid: Harbinger
90% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,057 reviews2016
Dev: Bugbyte Ltd.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Battlevoid: Harbinger is a hard sci-fi space exploration game blending roguelike, turn-based, star map strategy, and real-time space battles. You are a young commander venturing out into enemy territories, to unknown galaxies, never knowing what you will face as you jump out from hyperspace.
Why similar: Space 36.2%, Strategy 20.2%, Simulation 12.2%, Sci-fi 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%
- #12 Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander
89% matchVery Positive84% of 1,312 reviews2016
Dev: Massive Damage, Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander is a retro space strategy RPG with base building, deep tactical combat, crew management and emergent storytelling.
Why similar: Space 34.8%, Strategy 24%, Pixel Graphics 17.8%, Simulation 9.8%, Indie 7.6%
- #13 Particle Fleet: Emergence
89% matchVery Positive92% of 1,261 reviews2016
Dev: Knuckle Cracker
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 24.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Build and design your own fleets and stand opposed to the Particulate in this physics/strategy/RTS/fleet hybrid. Build partially destructible and self repairing ships that interact with enemies less controlled by some scripted logic and more driven by a real time massive physics particle simulation.
Why similar: RTS 32.5%, Strategy 17.8%, Space 17.4%, Simulation 11%, Sci-fi 8.5%
- #14 Star Traders: Frontiers
88% matchVery Positive84% of 3,754 reviews2018
Dev: Trese Brothers
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 24.5 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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: Space Sim 43.1% ★, Sci-fi 20.2%, Space 14.5%, Strategy 9.3%, Simulation 8.6%
- #15 Stellar Tactics
84% matchVery Positive80% of 1,560 reviews2026
Dev: Don WilkinsPub: Maverick Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 65%
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: Isometric 41.7%, Tactical 18.6%, Space 17.6%, Sci-fi 15.2%, Adventure 4.7%
- #16 Space Commander: War and Trade
86% matchMixed67% of 688 reviews2020
Dev: Home Net Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Fight, explore the stars, trade, and lead your fleet across the galaxySpace Commander: War and Trade is an ultimate single player space-sim featuring spectacular graphics, intuitive combat and deep mechanics.
Why similar: Space Sim 59.6% ★, Space 15.4%, Sci-fi 9.3%, Story Rich 7.7%, Action 6.3%
- #17 Space Rogue
87% matchMixed64% of 451 reviews2016
Dev: Red Beat
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Take on the role of a spaceship captain. Explore new worlds, and engage in intense ship-to-ship battles. Develop unique battle tactics, upgrade your ship, and recruit crew members as you fight for peace or piracy.
Why similar: Space 29.3%, Tactical 24.1%, Strategy 15.8%, Sci-fi 14.8%, Simulation 8.5%
- #18 Dust Fleet
85% matchMostly Positive76% of 209 reviews2023
Dev: Orbiting DiscoPub: indie.io
Windows
Assume command of a battle fleet and deploy immediately to the Dust Zone, commander. Our main food supply station has gone dark and the United Earth Nations (UEN) needs to know why in this 4X RTS space sim. Manage your ships, control space stations, and watch your back.
Why similar: Space Sim 23.6% ★, Real Time Tactics 19.6%, Space 11.5%, Tactical 11.2%, Sci-fi 9.8%
- #19 Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander
82% 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 Sim 32.6% ★, Sci-fi 17.6%, Space 15.3%, Strategy 7.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%
- #20 SPACECOM
86% matchMixed68% of 527 reviews2014
Dev: Flow CombinePub: 11 bit studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%
SPACECOM – a strategic-to-the-bone, starfleet command game in which deception, smart movement, and choices to battle decide victory or defeat.
Why similar: RTS 42.4%, Tactical 15.3%, Space 12%, Sci-fi 10.5%, Strategy 10.3%
- #21 Void War
81% matchVery Positive94% of 3,537 reviews2025
Dev: Tundra
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Command an ancient starship and fight your way to the heart of a dying Empire. Fend off attacks from demented cultists, craven space pirates, and xenophobic Imperial soldiers. Discover powerful artifacts and use them to build your ship into a fearsome war engine.
Why similar: Space 27.9%, Sci-fi 17%, Tactical 15.9%, Strategy 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%
- #22 Iron Marines Invasion
83% matchMixed69% of 350 reviews2023
Dev: Ironhide Game Studio
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Prepare to take off, soldier! The galaxy needs your strategy! Prove your RTS expertise, explore an entire galaxy and defend it from a threatening invasion.
Why similar: RTS 26.4%, Real Time Tactics 20.1%, Tactical 11.6%, Space 10.5%, Sci-fi 9.4%
- #23 Battlevoid: Sector Siege
84% matchMixed58% of 194 reviews2017
Dev: Bugbyte Ltd.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Battlevoid: Sector Siege is an epic straight into action real-time space strategy game, in which the world has been built to deliver a lively battle field; and the action is never more than just seconds away at the start of every game.
Why similar: RTS 22.4%, Space 16%, Real Time Tactics 12.8%, Strategy 11.9%, Tactical 9.2%
- #24 Iron Marines
81% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,831 reviews2019
Dev: Ironhide Game Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Real-time strategy battles in amazing sci-fi worlds! Command brave soldiers, mighty mechas and powerful aliens to face the greatest challenges in hostile alien worlds. The galaxy needs you!
Why similar: RTS 42%, Sci-fi 15%, Space 11%, Strategy 10.6%, Adventure 4.7%
- #25 Star Ruler
82% matchVery Positive83% of 340 reviews2010
Dev: Blind Mind Studios
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Take command of a vast interstellar empire and safeguard your species from total extinction in a procedurally generated 3D galaxy (with the option to flatten it) from 1 System to 10,000+! Prove your species' ingenuity through a deep and intricate combat system where anything (from individual components on ships to the stars themselves)...
Why similar: RTS 33.6%, Space 25.4%, Strategy 21.9%, Sci-fi 11.9%, Indie 6.3%
- #26 3030 Deathwar Redux - A Space Odyssey
78% matchVery Positive94% of 1,148 reviews2017
Dev: Bird in SkyPub: Crunchy Leaf Games
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%
3030 Deathwar is a unique mix of Adventure and Space Sim. Explore star systems, mine and hunt pirates in top-down mode. Leave your ship and switch into classic Adventuring mode, where you explore derelicts, talk to shady characters or head over to the space bar for a drink.
Why similar: Space Sim 26.2% ★, Space 21.7%, Sci-fi 12.8%, Simulation 8.5%, Adventure 7.5%
- #27 Galaxy Reavers
80% matchMixed70% of 204 reviews2016
Dev: Good Games
Windows
This is a fun yet challenging RTS game. To survive in the vast galaxy, you need to build up your own fleet and customize your warships. You will also learn to control them efficiently in battle to defeat your enemies, conquer planets, and expand your galactic empire!
Why similar: RTS 39.3%, Space 24.5%, Strategy 18.6%, Sci-fi 13.4%, Indie 4.2%
- #28 Stellar Commanders
79% matchMixed58% of 101 reviews2020
Dev: Blindflug Studios AG
Windows
Conquer the stars in this straightforward multiplayer real-time strategy game from the creators of First Strike and become a Stellar Commander!
Why similar: RTS 35.8%, Tactical 16.3%, Space 15.5%, Sci-fi 12.6%, Strategy 8.2%
- #29 StarDrive
79% matchMixed45% of 1,482 reviews2013
Dev: Zero Sum Games
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
As a space bear, human or any other race, venture forth into the galaxy, create custom ships, conquer new worlds, build new colonies and defend your very existence against those who would take what is yours.
Why similar: RTS 34%, Space 25.2%, Strategy 19.5%, Sci-fi 14.8%, Indie 5.5%
- #30 Eternal Starlight VR
76% 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: RTS 23.8%, Space Sim 21% ★, Real Time Tactics 14%, Tactical 11%, Space 10.6%
- #31 Starship Inspector
77% matchMixed61% of 51 reviews2021
Dev: Vedanta Team
Windows
Starship Inspector is a Space Roguelike in which every choice you make matters. Save a galaxy or rescue your crew member? Serve an evil empire or help an ancient tribe? You'll constantly have to make hard decisions and deal with consequences.
Why similar: Space Sim 21.3% ★, Strategy 16.4%, Space 14.1%, Sci-fi 11.9%, Adventure 8.5%
- #32 Flotilla
77% matchVery Positive82% of 239 reviews2010
Dev: Blendo Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18 minMean: 1.8 hrs≥1hr: 28%
Lead your orbital battleships to victory in Flotilla! Fight, trade, and explore new planets in your journey through the galaxy. Featuring tactically rich 3D combat, flank and surprise the enemy from any direction. When the dust settles, generate another randomized universe for a brand new adventure!
Why similar: Space Sim 37.8% ★, Sci-fi 14.2%, Tactical 12.7%, Space 12%, Strategy 10.3%
- #33 Into the Stars
78% 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 38.2%, Strategy 22.2%, Simulation 18.7%, Indie 8.1%, Adventure 7.8%
- #34 Voidship: The Long Journey
76% matchMostly Positive74% of 148 reviews2019
Dev: Cydonian Games
Windows
Design your battleship and fight your way through unforgiving space. This is a tale of a lone spaceship on a centuries-long mission. As the captain, you´ll make strategic decisions, explore unknown sectors, meet allies and enemies, gather resources, technology and crew. To battle stations!
Why similar: Space 20.7%, Strategy 19.2%, Sci-fi 17.9%, Simulation 14.7%, Indie 8.5%
- #35 Pixel Privateers
75% matchMostly Positive71% of 881 reviews2017
Dev: Quadro DeltaPub: Re-Logic
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Pixel Privateers is a Squad Based Tactical RPG “Loot ‘Em Up” that will send your team of mercenaries through a mysterious wormhole on a quest to gather technology for your employer. An entire galaxy awaits - full of worlds to explore, factions to encounter, and epic gear to collect!
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 26%, Simulation 17.5%, Adventure 15.2%, Indie 14%, Sci-fi 11.8%
- #36 Executive Assault 2
71% 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 30.5% ★, RTS 30.1%, Real Time Tactics 11.2%, Space 10.7%, Sci-fi 7%
- #37 Star Tactics Redux
74% matchVery Positive87% of 60 reviews2016
Dev: Devil's Dozen Games
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Turn-based strategy game full of spacefleet battles. 30+ hours of gameplay, randomized battles, huge campaign with different ways of completion. Experience infinite tactical situations and outsmart the tricky AI using dozens of ships and special abilities.
Why similar: Strategy 47%, Simulation 34.2%, Indie 18.8%
- #38 Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander (LIGHTSPEED EDITION)
73% matchMostly Positive79% of 830 reviews2017
Dev: Massive Damage, Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A retro space strategy RPG with base building, deep tactical combat, crew management and emergent storytelling. Halcyon 6: Lightspeed Edition is a massively enhanced version of the Award Winning indie strategy RPG, Halcyon 6.
Why similar: Space 28.9%, Sci-fi 20.9%, Strategy 17.4%, Pixel Graphics 17.2%, Simulation 8.2%
- #39 Ancient Space
75% matchMixed44% of 365 reviews2014
Dev: CreativeForge GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Ancient Space is a story driven single player real time strategy game where you take command of a fleet embarking on a scientific mission to chart undiscovered reaches of space called ‘The Black Zone’. Overcome overwhelming odds and fight for your life and the survival of your ship and its crew.
Why similar: RTS 37.9%, Space 23.1%, Strategy 16.2%, Sci-fi 11.4%, Space Sim 7.8% ★
- #40 Ultimate Space Commando
73% matchVery Positive81% of 58 reviews2015
Dev: Creatio 49Pub: Angry Cat Studios
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%
USC is a turn-based, top-down view tactics game in which you control the crew of a stranded recon vessel in a "first contact war" for survival, featuring a detailed combat system with RPG elements, fully interactive randomized maps, unique weapons and gadgets, crafting, and custom multiplayer modes.
Why similar: Strategy 69.8%, Indie 30.2%
- #41 Drone Swarm
72% matchMixed63% of 334 reviews2020
Dev: stillalive studiosPub: astragon Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Drone Swarm is a very unique take on tactical games. Control 32,000 drones in quick, fast-paced fights. Combine your swarm abilities and counter constantly evolving attacks of your opponents. Survive varying enemy waves, get upgrades to your swarm, and make it to the next system alive!
Why similar: Real Time Tactics 27.3%, RTS 16.7%, Sci-fi 14.6%, Tactical 10.3%, Combat 8.6%
- #42 FTL: Faster Than Light
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 77,568 reviews2012
Dev: Subset Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 33.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 24.1%, Space Sim 23.1% ★, Sci-fi 16%, Strategy 10.9%, Tactical 10.5%
- #43 Trigon: Space Story
70% matchMixed68% of 1,409 reviews2022
Dev: Sernur.techPub: Gameforge 4D GmbH
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Trigon: Space Story sees you take command of your very own spaceship. Carry out tactical battles, defend your vessel against space pirates, and escape from enemy territory. On your voyages, you’ll face a slew of tricky decisions in your quest to uncover the mystery of the galaxy.
Why similar: Isometric 42%, Space 18.8%, Sci-fi 14%, Strategy 10.2%, Story Rich 8.3%
- #44 Starport Delta
72% 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: Space Sim 26.4% ★, RTS 19.2%, Strategy 15.7%, Simulation 12.3%, Space 10.9%
- #45 Crying Suns
69% matchVery Positive86% of 4,448 reviews2019
Dev: Alt Shift
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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: RTS 19.6%, Real Time Tactics 16.1%, Space 13.4%, Tactical 12%, Sci-fi 10.1%
- #46 Gemini Wars
74% matchMostly Negative32% of 165 reviews2012
Dev: Camel 101
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Take control of a fleet commander returned from exile, rise through the ranks of the United Space Federation forces and join an epic war across the stars.
Why similar: Space Sim 28.1% ★, RTS 24.5%, Space 12.8%, Tactical 9.6%, Sci-fi 8.2%
- #47 Starship Corporation
73% 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: Space 26.3%, Strategy 26.1%, Simulation 24.6%, Sci-fi 12.7%, Indie 10.4%
- #48 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: Strategy 38.7%, Simulation 30.9%, Indie 16.9%, Action 13.5%
- #49 Pixel Starships
67% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,914 reviews2023
Dev: SavySoda
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 24.8 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Pixel Starships is an FTL-style online sci-fi strategy builder and management game with a competitive PVP tournament. Set in the retro galaxy, your role is to explore space, meet aliens, and develop your ship, crew and AI. The game contains deep strategic and 4x elements. PSS is community-driven.
Why similar: Space Sim 43% ★, Space 17.5%, Sci-fi 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Strategy 9.4%
- #50 Star Trek: Starfleet Command Gold Edition
71% matchMixed60% of 212 reviews2016
Dev: Interplay Entertainment Corp.
Windows
Dozens of missions & more than 50 ship designs put you in the captain’s chair for an amazing real-time space combat experience commanding ships from the United Federation of Planets, the Klingon Empire, the Romulan Star Empire, the Hydran Kingdom, the Gorn Confederation or the Lyran Star Empire!
Why similar: Space Sim 25.1% ★, Real Time Tactics 19.6%, Space 13.4%, Isometric 12.9%, Sci-fi 10.5%
- #51 Shortest Trip to Earth
68% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,426 reviews2019
Dev: Interactive Fate
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Shortest Trip to Earth is a roguelike spaceship simulator focused on exploration, ship management and tactical battles. Embark on a perilous journey across the universe with nuclear missiles, armed crew and a cat.
Why similar: Space Sim 28.5% ★, Space 18.5%, Sci-fi 14.5%, Tactical 14.1%, Strategy 9.9%
- #52 Xeno Command
68% matchVery Positive84% of 55 reviews2022
Dev: ChillyRoomPub: ChillyRoom
Windows
Defend galaxy against Alien invasion in the RTS offline game with roguelike fun
Why similar: RTS 28.7%, Real Time Tactics 26.8%, Space 10.4%, Sci-fi 8.5%, Strategy 7.9%
- #53 Galactic Ruler
69% matchMixed49% of 121 reviews2022
Dev: BattleGoat Studios
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Galactic Ruler offers real time strategy game play at both planetary level and in space! Lead your faction in diplomacy or conquest across a procedurally generated galactic map where any system might hold hostile enemies or resource riches. Develop advanced technologies to rule the galaxy!
Why similar: Real Time Tactics 25.8%, Space Sim 25.8% ★, RTS 18.4%, Space 11.7%, Sci-fi 8.4%
- #54 Distant Star: Revenant Fleet
70% matchMixed66% of 297 reviews2015
Dev: Blazing Griffin
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
BAFTA award winning fleet-based RTS meets rogue-lite. In Distant Star: Revenant Fleet, build your fleet of up to 5 ships from a choice of 8 classes and traverse a randomly generated galaxy to defeat the Erebus Platform. NOW AVAILABLE ON MAC AND LINUX
Why similar: RTS 24.1%, Space 19%, Sci-fi 15.5%, Strategy 11.7%, Real Time Tactics 8.6%
- #55 Sins of a Solar Empire II
63% matchVery Positive84% of 8,167 reviews2024
Dev: Ironclad Games CorporationPub: Stardock Entertainment
Windows
Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 28.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Battle for galactic dominance in this real-time 4X strategy game with unrivaled scale! You’ll explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate through military force, diplomacy, trade, culture, influence, and other underhanded tactics.
Why similar: RTS 30.4%, Space 19.5%, Tactical 12%, Sci-fi 10.8%, Isometric 10.6%
- #56 Ceres
70% matchMixed52% of 156 reviews2015
Dev: Jötunn GamesPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.6 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Take control of a squadron of ships in full 3D space combat. Explore, battle and trade your way through a pirate, machine and monster-infested solar system.
Why similar: Space 30.6%, Strategy 22.3%, Sci-fi 19.9%, Simulation 11%, Action 8.4%
- #57 BattleGroupVR
64% matchVery Positive92% of 943 reviews2023
Dev: SpaceOwl Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 62%
BattleGroupVR is a first person real-time space strategy where you lead a fleet of powerful warships into battle from the bridge of your own flagship. Assemble your fleet, upgrade your load-outs, train your captains, engage the enemy and secure the sector. Try not to go down with the ship.
Why similar: Space Sim 26% ★, RTS 19.5%, Real Time Tactics 15%, Space 10.6%, Tactical 9.1%
- #58 The Captain
66% matchVery Positive93% of 318 reviews2021
Dev: Sysiac GamesPub: Tomorrow Corporation
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
In this retro-inspired adventure game you will have to race back home across the galaxy. Collect new friends on your journey. Make new enemies. You won't be able to save everyone. Who will you leave behind? Which civilizations will you save - or destroy - along the way?
Why similar: Space 25.4%, Sci-fi 23.5%, Pixel Graphics 17.7%, Story Rich 13.9%, Adventure 8.7%
- #59 Stars in Shadow
67% matchMostly Positive79% of 816 reviews2017
Dev: Ashdar GamesPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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: Space 33.8%, Strategy 31.5%, Sci-fi 23.5%, Indie 11.2%
- #60 Space Haven
64% 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: Space Sim 37.3% ★, Space 16.9%, Sci-fi 13.7%, Strategy 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%