Games Like Star Nomad 2

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 16.1%, Space Sim 14% ★, Sandbox 11.8%, Sci-fi 11.1%, Simulation 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a deep, choice-driven RPG experience with complex crew management and trading that mirrors the depth of Star Nomad 2.

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 32.7%, Sandbox 15.8%, RPG 12.6%, Open World 12.1%, Top-Down Shooter 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A highly addictive space sandbox that emphasizes ship customization, loot collection, and open-world exploration.

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

Why similar: Space 43.3%, RPG 16.4%, Strategy 11.1%, Open World 8.6%, Simulation 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: This classic title is the gold standard for blending space simulation, tactical combat, and RPG elements in a dynamic, living galaxy.

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 42.5%, Open World 12.4%, Space Sim 11.6% ★, Sci-fi 10.1%, RPG 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the punchy, tactical combat feel of Star Nomad 2 within a vast, open-world space setting.

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 34.4%, RPG 12.9%, Open World 11.7%, Sandbox 10.9%, Sci-fi 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down space RPG that focuses on exploration, trading, and combat in a procedurally generated universe.

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 42.2%, Strategy 16.5%, Simulation 14.6%, Roguelite 10.1%, Sci-fi 6%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on tactical space combat and fleet management, providing a similar strategic challenge to Star Nomad 2.

Endless Sky is a 2D space trading and combat game inspired by the classic Escape Velocity series. Work your way up from a relatively wimpy shuttle, cargo ship, or fighter, to a highly upgraded and customized flagship or to a massive fleet of warships or freighters.

Why similar: Space 43.1%, Open World 12.1%, Space Sim 8.9% ★, Sci-fi 8.5%, Simulation 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic open-world space trading and combat game that offers a similar sense of freedom and progression.

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 31.4%, Space Sim 19.7% ★, Sci-fi 17.9%, Strategy 11.2%, Simulation 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: Provides intense tactical combat and deep ship-building mechanics that reward strategic planning and squad-like management.

Drox Operative 2 is a starship action RPG with warring alien races, fierce space battles, a dynamic, evolving galaxy, and co-op multiplayer for Windows and Linux.

Why similar: RPG 37.7%, Space 28.6%, Open World 10.2%, Indie 10%, Sci-fi 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: Combines action-RPG mechanics with a dynamic, evolving galaxy where your choices significantly impact faction relationships.

Start with nothing... End with everything! All you have is a basic ship, barely fit for combat, with it you'll start your journey and empire. A open world space sandbox, inspired by and expanding the classics.

Why similar: Space 22.6%, Space Sim 18.5% ★, Sandbox 14.3%, Open World 13.1%, Simulation 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: Blends sandbox exploration with large-scale combat and strategy, perfect for players who enjoy the conquest aspect of the seed game.

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 43%, RPG 13.9%, Space Sim 12.4% ★, Sci-fi 12.1%, Open World 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: Features a strong focus on exploration and RPG-style interactions with alien species in a vast, mysterious space setting.

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 30%, Roguelite 15.4%, Space Sim 13.6% ★, Sci-fi 11.7%, Strategy 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical roguelite that requires careful ship management and crew decisions during intense space encounters.

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: Space 24.3%, Space Sim 17.6% ★, Open World 12.6%, RPG 11.1%, Sci-fi 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down space sim that prioritizes exploration and faction-based RPG elements in a vibrant, open galaxy.

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 43.7%, RPG 10.6%, Sci-fi 10.4%, Strategy 8.8%, Open World 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down tactical game that features deep ship building and physics-based combat similar to the seed game's mechanics.

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: Space 39.9%, Roguelite 18.9%, Strategy 17%, Sci-fi 14.9%, Indie 5%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical, squad-based space game that emphasizes narrative choices and strategic combat in a dying galaxy.

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 28.1%, Space Sim 12.6% ★, Roguelite 12.4%, Open World 12%, RPG 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic action-RPG space exploration game that emphasizes ship upgrades and survival in a dangerous universe.

A procedural co-op space sandbox where players can build their own space ships out of dynamically scalable blocks. Fight epic space battles, explore, mine, trade, wage wars and build your own empire to save your galaxy from being torn apart by an unknown enemy.

Why similar: Space 27.7%, Space Sim 20.4% ★, Sandbox 16.6%, Open World 13.8%, Simulation 11%

Why You'll Like It: Offers unparalleled ship-building freedom combined with trading, mining, and combat in a massive, open-world galaxy.

2d space combat like no other. From the perspective of a single crew member, explore the fully destructible interior of any ship in a massive living world. Engage in space combat with no hitpoints where you know your enemy is dead when you see them fall out of their ship into the cold dark of space.

Why similar: Space 20.3%, Space Sim 16.6% ★, Sandbox 13.1%, Open World 12.4%, RPG 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: A sandbox space-sim that allows for detailed ship system management and tactical combat in an open world.

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 33%, Simulation 13.3%, Open World 12.1%, Space Sim 11.7% ★, Sandbox 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: Combines adventure and space-sim elements with a focus on exploration and trading in a retro-inspired universe.

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: Space 28.9%, Space Sim 15% ★, RPG 14.8%, Top-Down Shooter 9.4%, Open World 9%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG set in space that focuses on ship customization and exploration in a procedurally generated world.

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 35.3%, Space Sim 16.9% ★, Open World 13.9%, Top-Down Shooter 10.2%, RPG 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: Continues the exploration-heavy RPG focus of its predecessor with improved mechanics and a vast, interactive galaxy.

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: Space 27.6%, Simulation 18.4%, RPG 16.7%, Strategy 13.2%, Space Sim 10.1% ★

Why You'll Like It: A unique simulation game that emphasizes tactical, sensor-based combat and ship management in a realistic setting.

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 28.3%, Space Sim 13% ★, RPG 13%, Simulation 10.8%, Strategy 8%

Why You'll Like It: A space-action RPG that puts you in command of a cruiser, focusing on combat and tactical decision-making.

Design and then improve the ultimate mothership. Explore a persistent living galaxy populated by 200 unique captains that can do everything you can do. Survive the zombie infection and then fight them back. Make allies and start your own faction. Build your empire. Also includes Sandbox Mode.

Why similar: Space 37.8%, Strategy 11.9%, RPG 11.3%, Open World 10.8%, Simulation 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: Expands on the original with a focus on faction strategy and large-scale ship-to-ship combat.

Unending Galaxy is a unique space-sim in which you can fill any role from pirate or trader to the leader of a large galactic empire.

Why similar: Space 23.7%, Simulation 18.9%, Strategy 16.7%, Space Sim 10.6% ★, Sandbox 10%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a deep simulation of space politics and economy, ideal for players who enjoy the strategic conquest side of Star Nomad 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: Space 33.9%, RPG 19.6%, Simulation 18.5%, Strategy 15.5%, Sci-fi 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the challenges of space travel, resource management, and RPG-style decision-making during a long-haul voyage.

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 33.2%, Simulation 14.4%, Sandbox 12.3%, RPG 9.1%, Space Sim 9.1% ★

Why You'll Like It: A physics-based space simulation that allows for complex ship construction and strategic tactical combat.

Lean on your network of in-game friends and family to trade, mine and explore in this genre-busting space simulation.

Why similar: RPG 36.4%, Simulation 30.1%, Space 24.5%, Indie 9%

Why You'll Like It: A procedural RPG that focuses on the life of a space trader and the social dynamics of a star system.

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 20.2%, Strategy 16.5%, RPG 13.8%, Simulation 12.4%, Roguelite 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: A strategy-adventure game that focuses on the internal management and maintenance of a starship during space travel.

Warspace 2 is a 1-4 player CO-OP space shooter with RPG elements, open-world and procedurally-generated galaxy. You can trade, craft, and fight your way through a universe, either solo or with friends.

Why similar: Space 25.1%, Space Sim 17.1% ★, Sandbox 16.6%, Top-Down Shooter 12.4%, RPG 10.6%

Strategy from the front lines! Starpoint Gemini Warlords combines 3rd person capital spaceship combat with 4X strategy and RPG gameplay elements. Build mighty war fleets and send them into battle or lead them into combat yourself. Become the Warlord and conquer the Gemini system!

Why similar: Space 25.3%, Space Sim 14.1% ★, Open World 11.3%, RPG 11%, Sandbox 10.1%

Jumpdrive is a sandbox space sim set in an alternative future heavily inspired by classic 80s sci-fi. Fight, trade and explore in a massive procedurally generated galaxy of millions of planets and stars. Amass money and power and upgrade and purchase new ships.

Why similar: Space 49.9%, Simulation 26.7%, Open World 15.4%, Indie 8%

Why You'll Like It: A space-sim that emphasizes exploration and combat, offering a straightforward sandbox experience.

Explore, trade, fight & plunder in this tribute to classic sandbox spacesims of old.

Why similar: RPG 47.5%, Strategy 38.4%, Indie 14.1%

Scavenge modules, combine them in the deadliest and most efficient ways imaginable, and fly your very own spaceship through alien space with BossConstructor. Thousands of procedurally generated galaxies await you and your space-faring collection of assembled modules to explore them.

Why similar: Space 34.2%, RPG 22.4%, Simulation 19.1%, Indie 6.2%, Sci-fi 6.1%

The ultimate space sandbox. Participate in epic fleet battles, form alliances, strive to dominate entire galaxies and harness the universe’s resources for your industrious empire or the destruction of others. Customise your experience, the universe is yours!

Why similar: Space 36.2%, Sandbox 18.1%, Open World 13.1%, Sci-fi 8%, Space Sim 6.9% ★

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: Space 37.3%, Simulation 20.5%, Strategy 18.2%, Sci-fi 10.4%, Space Sim 9.9% ★

Advanced Space Flight, Combat, Trading, and Exploration Simulation. Set in a vast explorable universe, Evochron Legacy offers freeform gameplay with many diverse objectives and paths to choose from.

Why similar: Space 27.5%, Space Sim 21.6% ★, Sandbox 14%, Simulation 12.8%, Open World 12.4%

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 38.1%, Sandbox 17.3%, Strategy 14.4%, Simulation 11.3%, Sci-fi 9.5%

Dynamic abstract sandbox universe. Changes and evolves as you do.

Why similar: Space 39.6%, Sandbox 16.8%, Space Sim 9.4% ★, Simulation 9.2%, Open World 8.5%

Space Trader is an open world trading colony sim wrapped in a shooter. Start as a Rookie and earn your way to Master using shrewd trades, back alley deals, bribes, and well-placed bullet. Buy low, sell high and don’t take no for an answer.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 29.1%, Open World 23.1%, Strategy 22.3%, Sci-fi 14.2%, Choices Matter 11.2%

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: Space 39.1%, RPG 20.5%, Simulation 19%, Space Sim 16.3% ★, Indie 5.1%

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: Space 23.3%, RPG 22.5%, Simulation 16.8%, Sandbox 10.4%, Open World 8.6%

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 36.1%, Simulation 23.5%, Sci-fi 15.1%, Indie 6.9%, RPG 6.7%

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: Space 27.6%, Sandbox 24.2%, RPG 19.6%, Open World 16.8%, Sci-fi 11.8%

A post-apocalyptic trade simulation game with turn based isometric combats. The game features detailed economics simulation and a rich branching story where your choices actually matter.

Why similar: RPG 31.1%, Open World 29.1%, Simulation 27%, Choices Matter 12.8%

Star Sonata 2 is a space sandbox MMO that combines elements of action, RPG, and empire creation into a truly unique MMO. Explore the sandbox style universe, build persistent bases, construct trade ships, and even fight your way to the top and claim the Emperor’s Throne!

Why similar: Space 33.8%, Sandbox 18.9%, Space Sim 18.7% ★, RPG 15.6%, Top-Down 7.5%

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

Why similar: Space 20.5%, Space Sim 13.3% ★, RPG 10.8%, Open World 10.2%, Sandbox 9.6%

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: Space 44.1%, RPG 23.6%, Open World 18.4%, Indie 6%, 2D 4.3%

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 34.7%, RPG 18.6%, Strategy 17.8%, Simulation 12.7%, Sci-fi 11.1%

Embark on a journey to greatness. Get ready for adrenaline-fueled battles and a chance to claim your place in the galaxy. Grab the controls of your ship, gear up for the fight, and unleash your ambition to conquer and build a new empire in the vastness of space.

Why similar: Space 29%, Space Sim 27% ★, RPG 19.7%, Open World 17%, Strategy 7.3%

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 46.9%, Simulation 27.2%, Indie 12.5%, Sci-fi 8.9%, 2D 4.5%

A spaceship building and universe-exploration game. Collect resources, expand and grow your fleet, and conquer your personal galaxy. Stellar ambience by Peaks.

Why similar: Space 41%, Sandbox 21.3%, Strategy 11.5%, Open World 7.6%, Sci-fi 5.7%

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: Space 23.3%, RPG 18.2%, Simulation 16.9%, Strategy 13.6%, Space Sim 12.6% ★

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 27.2%, Space Sim 24.3% ★, Simulation 22.5%, Space 10.7%, Top-Down 5.3%

EVERSPACE 2 is a fast-paced single-player spaceship shooter with exploration in space and on planets, tons of loot, RPG elements, mining, and crafting. Experience an exciting sci-fi story set in a vivid, handcrafted open world full of secrets, puzzles, and perils.

Why similar: Space 40.9%, Open World 19.2%, RPG 14.6%, Simulation 13.2%, Sci-fi 12%

CyberHive is a strategic space travel simulator with a non-linear story, in the cosmic opera setting, and in an anime visual style.

Why similar: Space 27.1%, Space Sim 18.8% ★, RPG 12.8%, Simulation 10.3%, Strategy 9.7%

The Last Starship is a 2D space construction game where you design and upgrade your starship. Choose your path: pirate hunter, miner, engineer, spacebus driver, and more, whilst exploring vibrant star systems. Enjoy a growing sandbox world, with regular free updates. Your cosmic adventure awaits!

Why similar: Space 25%, Space Sim 17.3% ★, Sandbox 14.5%, Simulation 11.2%, Sci-fi 10.2%

Distant Worlds 2 is a vast, pausable real-time 4X space strategy game.

Why similar: Space 36.4%, Simulation 24.6%, Strategy 23.5%, Sci-fi 15.5%

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: Space 26.9%, Open World 17.8%, RPG 16.5%, Space Sim 15.4% ★, Sci-fi 15%

The hit mobile game Interstellar Pilot 2 has come to Steam. Join the TEF forces heading to the Gatopean sector to find a new home for mankind. Play how you like in this open world space-sim developed by Pixelfactor.

Why similar: Simulation 18.2%, Space 18.2%, Space Sim 16.9% ★, Sandbox 15.1%, Strategy 14.7%