Games Like Star Merc

Choose your own destiny as you explore an open-world procedurally generated galaxy where anything is possible. Become a miner, a trader, a bounty hunter, a pirate, or perhaps a jack of all trades. Start off small and build your way to the top but remember with every action, comes consequences.

Why similar: Space 23.2%, RPG 19.4%, Aliens 11.8%, Open World 11.5%, Sci-fi 9.5%

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 24%, RPG 15%, Aliens 12.9%, Open World 12.5%, Sci-fi 9.4%

STAR-BOX – RPG Adventures in Space!Strap on your gravity boots, power up your laser, and climb aboard your spaceship for a retro-styled, RPG-jaunt into the unknown!Travel an open-world, sandbox universe where you are the architect of your own story.

Why similar: RPGMaker 37.5% ★, RPG 17.7%, Indie 8.7%, Space 8.4%, Adventure 8%

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 28.9%, RPG 20.2%, Sci-fi 12.8%, Open World 9.4%, Adventure 9.2%

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: RPG 25.1%, Turn-Based Combat 18.6%, Space 16.3%, Open World 13.3%, Sci-fi 10.9%

A space trader & combat sim meets squad-RPG, large scale conquest, choice driven gameplay with fluid & punchy tactical real-time combat set in a dynamic open-world sandbox.

Why similar: RPG 34.2%, Space 27.1%, Open World 11.8%, Indie 11.5%, Sci-fi 11.3%

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: Space 26.5%, RPG 18.8%, Open World 15.2%, Sci-fi 13.2%, Indie 10.1%

Explore the vast reaches of VoidExpanse -- mine asteroids, upgrade your ship, trade, complete missions, advance your character and survive fast-paced combat with hostile aliens and mercenaries in the rich and exciting Sci-Fi universe of VoidExpanse!

Why similar: Space 27.3%, RPG 22.3%, Open World 12.4%, Sci-fi 10.9%, Action 8.8%

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: Turn-Based Combat 23.5%, RPG 21.9%, Sci-fi 19%, Space 17.4%, Open World 12.4%

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: RPG 22.1%, Adventure 16.9%, Indie 16.3%, Space 14.9%, Sci-fi 9.8%

Explore a new, larger world, full of secrets and hidden locations in this direct sequel to Shining Plume featuring 3 different endings!

Why similar: RPGMaker 39.7% ★, RPG 23.6%, Adventure 12.6%, Casual 12.5%, Indie 11.6%

Rebel Galaxy is a swashbuckling space adventure, with action-packed combat, exploration, discovery, trade, and “negotiation” with the outlandish denizens at the edge of the known universe.

Why similar: Space 34.2%, RPG 17.1%, Open World 13.4%, Sci-fi 12.8%, Adventure 7.8%

Build your path in this alien world. Do a dirty job for food or become the one who makes calls. Sometimes the right word makes a bigger impact than a big gun. Explore local culture and mysteries, and discover the harsh yet beautiful nature in this handcrafted singleplayer action RPG.

Why similar: RPG 45%, Open World 37.7%, Atmospheric 12.5%, Singleplayer 4.9%

Space adventure, open world RPG, strategy, arcade, quest and more!

Why similar: Space 34%, RPG 28%, Adventure 10.2%, Open World 9.1%, Sci-fi 8.1%

Damn aliens! The choice is: the Universe — or nothing!

Why similar: RPG 31.1%, Action 17.2%, Space 15.3%, Aliens 10.4%, Open World 6.7%

Spacebourne is an open space exploration game with Rpg elements. Its world consists of different factions at war. You as an expert pilot need to choose your side or be on no one's side and create a force of your own. Load up your weapons, Ready your ship and warp to adventure.

Why similar: RPG 43%, Space 37.6%, Indie 19.3%

Star Merchant is a galactic trading sim where you become a space entrepreneur. Buy and sell items, fight pirates, upgrade your ship and try to meet your goal without going broke!

Why similar: Casual 32.5%, Indie 31.6%, Space 22.4%, Sci-fi 13.5%

A space action-adventure unlike any other: navigate your spacecraft through a galactic-scale mystery. Make sure to loot, craft and upgrade your space fleet. Play the story campaign or test your skills in vicious arena modes against AI opponents.

Why similar: RPG 21.2%, Space 18.1%, Adventure 11.4%, Sci-fi 11.3%, Open World 11.2%

Join the journey of a funky space archaeologist who crashed on an unknown planet. A text turn-based adventure RPG in which your choices actually matter. Talk, explore, fight, make decisions to find a way out! Colourful graphics and the old comic book spirit.

Why similar: RPG 27.4%, Turn-Based Combat 24.3%, Multiple Endings 16%, Adventure 14.3%, Casual 12.3%

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 32.7%, RPG 17.2%, Sci-fi 12.3%, Action 11.7%, Indie 10.8%

Gaia Beyond is a handcrafted 2D Action-RPG, an exploration mix built around the core features fighting, mining and trading. Your decisions are footprints within a vast non-linear solar system. Forge alliances among numerous factions and develop relations with hundreds of NPCs.

Why similar: Conspiracy 23.3% ★, Space 17.8%, RPG 17.7%, Open World 12.3%, Sci-fi 12.2%

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: RPG 25.5%, Space 25.5%, Action 11.3%, Indie 10.9%, Adventure 9.6%

Within the Cosmos is a sci-fi RPG. After awakening in a secluded star system, you soon discover a fractured human society grappling with an emerging android threat. Explore planets, uncover mysteries, and navigate differing philosophies. Your choices will shape how the story unfolds.

Why similar: RPG 32.2%, Space 20.3%, Sci-fi 18.9%, Action 10.9%, Adventure 8.9%

Naev is a game about space exploration, trade and combat. Players travel the galaxy and earn money by trading, fighting and performing missions.

Why similar: Space 22.5%, RPG 19.1%, Open World 12.6%, Multiple Endings 12.4%, Sci-fi 10.6%

Silver Knight is a unique isometric mini-RPG with randomized enemy spawn placement that offers a challenging new experience each time you play. Any second can become your last in this dangerous land. Think twice before making your move — lives are extremely hard to come by in these parts.

Why similar: RPG 33.7%, Adventure 17.2%, Indie 16.5%, Casual 16.3%, Action 16.2%

Azulgar: Star Commanders is a Sci-Fi open world sandbox game that puts you in a command of your own custom made space ship. Explore aftermath of the Azulgar event that reshaped the face of the solar system.

Why similar: Space 21.5%, Adventure 17.6%, Action 17.2%, Indie 16.2%, Sci-fi 14.2%

Experience the award-winning space saga. Travel to hyperspace, discover alien worlds, and meet an eclectic cast of characters. Find out what happened after the Ur-Quan invasion. And if the war still rages, fight for Earth and the Alliance of Free Stars!

Why similar: RPG 29.4%, Open World 15.9%, Multiple Endings 14.7%, Sci-fi 12.1%, Action 11.2%

You’ve fled your home, only to find yourself lost in space with a damaged ship. Your only option is to beam down to the planet below, repair your ship and set off to explore the universe...

Why similar: Space 19.7%, RPG 15.9%, Open World 12%, Adventure 10.8%, Indie 8.9%

Pilot your ship in the seamless open world made of space, planets, and more. Find new ships and equipment, find allies and beat all the enemies in this open source space shooter!

Why similar: RPG 27.5%, Space 23.6%, Open World 13.1%, Indie 12.6%, Action 12.3%

Create your own character and explore the universe in this sci-fi space game allowing you to choose where to explore and what to do, where your decisions will affect the universe and the ending you experience.

Why similar: Space 27.6%, RPG 19.7%, Open World 15.9%, Multiple Endings 12.5%, Action 9.1%

Out There: Oceans of Time is a space exploration game that puts you at the helm of an interstellar mission of discovery spanning a vast and vibrant cosmos.

Why similar: RPG 21.9%, Space 21.6%, Adventure 16.2%, Open World 14.9%, Sci-fi 13.2%

A relaxed roguelike space odyssey in a procedurally generated universe! Travel through a lonely and mysterious cosmos. Customize your ship, explore and survive!

Why similar: RPG 23.1%, Space 20.1%, Adventure 13%, Sci-fi 12%, Indie 11.7%

Roam freely through a huge open world full with dangers, ancient secrets and adventure. An old-school action-RPG with a challenging environment, tough choices and a unique setting. Explore, fight, make friends and enemies... and above all, Roleplay!

Why similar: RPG 37.8%, Adventure 14.7%, Open World 13.1%, Indie 10.9%, Action 10.1%

Approaching Infinity is a turn-based space RPG in the spirit of the sci-fi classics, with endless progression and exploration. Fight tactical battles or use diplomacy. Seek powerful artifacts. Quest, mine, trade, and craft. Level up forever or attempt 10 victories in hardcore or adventure mode.

Why similar: RPG 23.6%, Space 17.6%, Open World 15.6%, Sci-fi 15.6%, Adventure 10.6%

Dangerous is an epic 3D open and living world space combat RPG sandbox with an immersive and riveting story. Are you the feared war criminal who will destroy all life or the savior of the universe? Gather your wingmen and travel the galaxy in search of answers.

Why similar: RPG 29.3%, Space 17.2%, Indie 15.2%, Adventure 14.5%, Action 13.7%

An open-world galaxy adventure game ✨🚀🌠 Explore a procedurally-generated universe filled with diverse micro-planets, asteroid belts and UFOs. 👽

Why similar: Indie 24.2%, Space 19.2%, Action 17.6%, Adventure 16.2%, Sci-fi 11.6%

Objects in Space is a retro space game centred on 2D point-and-click stealth action in a massive open world. Players have their own customisable ships and can meet people, become a trader, bounty hunter, explorer, scavenger or all of them at once.

Why similar: RPG 27.3%, Space 20.8%, Indie 14.3%, Action 13.7%, Adventure 13.6%

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: Space 56.3%, Indie 43.7%

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: RPG 46.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Space 8.4%, Adventure 7%, Indie 6.7%

Design, build, or pirate spaceships. Build bases on planets. Explore endless randomly generated universes, travel through black holes, command your crew, survive cosmic events, collect and trade materials, battle epic bosses, and much more. The sky is the limit, literally!

Why similar: RPG 24.8%, Indie 16.6%, Space 15.7%, Action 11.9%, Adventure 11.5%

Join Space Alliance as a new captain-in-training and work with your crew to solve the mysteries of an ancient relic found on the Grey Planet. Little-Known Galaxy is a cozy single-player RPG space adventure full of friendly characters, exploration, crafting, and farming.

Why similar: RPG 22.3%, Space 15.3%, Sci-fi 13.2%, Open World 12.3%, Casual 11.2%

The Long Journey Home combines an open world full of galaxies, planets and anomalies with quests and mechanics of a rogue-like RPG. One destination. Endless adventures. Where will this journey take you?

Why similar: RPG 36.9%, Space 29.3%, Indie 17.2%, Sci-fi 10.2%, Adventure 5.4%

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: RPG 35.4%, Indie 17%, Adventure 15.1%, Action 14.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%

Landinar: Into the Void is a top-down space-adventure-RPG. You are recruited as a rookie bounty hunter in the oppressive Landinar Empire. On your journey through the quadrant you will meet diverse characters, build your own spaceship and choose your battles.

Why similar: RPG 24.3%, Space 21.8%, Adventure 13.1%, Action 12.2%, Indie 11.9%

A sci-fi exploration & survival game where you take on the role of a spaceship’s AI. Explore, fight, and survive across a mining colony in the Main Asteroid Belt. Rebuild your ship. Rescue your crew. Reveal the truth behind your mission.

Why similar: Space 22.4%, Open World 15%, Sci-fi 13.8%, Adventure 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 10%

Minimalistic Skyrim + West of Loathing + Supraland. An RPG-lite adventure with intentionally twisted traditional role-playing games aspects, where your choices do matter.

Why similar: RPG 30.5%, Open World 20.8%, RPGMaker 19.1% ★, Adventure 14%, Casual 5.9%

In Salvagers, you command a small crew of greedy explorers that land on abandoned space stations that litter the galaxy, and it's your job to loot them for anything worth a credit. Scrap tech, lost weapons, forgotten treasures - everything has a price.

Why similar: RPG 22%, Aliens 17.4%, Space 12.3%, Adventure 11.4%, Action 11.1%

Oldschool action open-world sci-fi with a unique storyline, frenetic battles, crude humor, loose morals and cows.

Why similar: Aliens 18.8%, RPG 18.8%, Space 16.4%, Sci-fi 11.3%, Open World 10.9%

The life of an independent mercenary is rarely without excitement. Your spacecraft awaits and your adventure begins in the Sapphire star system.

Why similar: Space 44%, Sci-fi 15.7%, Open World 15.3%, Indie 13.2%, Action 11.8%

The biggest little RPG in the world. Post-apocalyptic retro space adventure with an extreme focus on role-playing and replayability. Inch wide, miles deep - intentionally short yet surprisingly deep.

Why similar: RPG 29.4%, Turn-Based Combat 23.1%, Multiple Endings 15.2%, Sci-fi 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%

Sea of Stars is a starship roguelike, a sandbox adventure game of interstellar exploration and combat. Travel from star to star, upgrade your ship with new systems and weapons, build up your flotilla with allies and mercenaries, and take on a variety of alien menaces.

Why similar: Adventure 39.1%, Indie 33.3%, Space 27.6%

3089 is a futuristic, procedurally generated, open-world action role-playing game. All terrain, enemies, weapons, items, quests & more are uniquely generated. Will you obey your creator, the Overlord, or find your own path?

Why similar: RPG 44.4%, Indie 18.7%, Action 16.7%, Open World 12%, Sci-fi 7%

Embark on a journey through the living world of Alteria and experience its dynamic quests, unique turn-based combat, and choice-driven storylines. With three branching narratives and unforgettable characters, Alterium Shift is a retro-inspired JRPG that offers a new adventure with every playthrough.

Why similar: RPG 44.7%, Adventure 24.8%, Turn-Based Combat 15.8%, Fantasy 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 4.7%

Travel through space. Attend the planets. Gather resources. Find artifacts.

Why similar: Action 38.8%, Indie 21.9%, Adventure 21.3%, Space 18%

The world is dying. Many years after the banishment of the evil that plagued the land, the world was hit by waves of unbearable heat. Now in order to save the world the band of young adventurers have set upon a quest to vanquish the Sun.

Why similar: Indie 35.7%, RPGMaker 29.3% ★, RPG 23.8%, Adventure 11.3%

Dark Scavenger is a bizarre point-and-click RPG adventure with a focus on exploration, gaining loot, and meaningful choices. Filling the role of a powerful space traveler, you find yourself stranded on a mysterious alien planet. Will you save the world or just yourself?

Why similar: RPG 46.4%, Adventure 12.5%, Indie 12.3%, Casual 10%, Sci-fi 9.9%

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 28.5%, Sci-fi 19.7%, Indie 18.6%, Action 17.2%, Open World 16.2%

Signs of Life is a sci-fi survival sandbox platformer with a combination of procedurally generated and hand-crafted content. You'll explore mysterious locations, Mine blocks for resources, and meet strange (and some familiar) creatures, some of which don't even want to kill you and eat your corpse.

Why similar: RPG 19.1%, Space 14.9%, Adventure 12.1%, Indie 9.2%, Sci-fi 9%