- #1 EVERSPACE™ 2
97% matchVery Positive86% of 12,587 reviews2023
Dev: ROCKFISH Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 29.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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: Loot 30.6%, Space 27.4%, Open World 14.6%, Exploration 8%, Sci-fi 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a polished, loot-heavy action-RPG experience in space with a focus on exploration and ship upgrades.
- #2 VoidExpanse
96% matchMostly Positive71% of 760 reviews2015
Dev: AtomicTorch Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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 36.8%, Sandbox 15.5%, Open World 14.2%, RPG 9.2%, Sci-fi 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A top-down space RPG that closely mimics the progression loop of mining, trading, and combat in a persistent, open universe.
- #3 Space Rangers HD: A War Apart
96% matchVery Positive94% of 7,116 reviews2013
Dev: SNK GamesPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 27.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Space adventure, open world RPG, strategy, arcade, quest and more!
Why similar: Space 50%, RPG 12.6%, Open World 11.3%, Sandbox 8.3%, Sci-fi 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive top-down space sandbox RPG that offers a living galaxy with trading, combat, and branching questlines similar to Star Valor.
- #4 Rebel Galaxy
95% matchVery Positive85% of 8,230 reviews2015
Dev: Double Damage Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 62%
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 47.7%, Open World 15.9%, Sci-fi 11.1%, Sandbox 8.3%, RPG 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: It captures the feel of being a space mercenary with a focus on ship-to-ship combat, trading, and bounty hunting.
- #5 Avorion
94% matchVery Positive90% of 14,288 reviews2020
Dev: Boxelware
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18.6 hrsMean: 98.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 32.7%, Sandbox 26%, Open World 18.5%, Sci-fi 11.9%, Exploration 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: This game features deep, block-based ship building and a massive procedurally generated galaxy that mirrors the sandbox freedom of Star Valor.
- #6 Starcom: Unknown Space
94% 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 31.6%, Top-Down Shooter 16.2%, Open World 14.1%, Exploration 8.1%, Sci-fi 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes exploration and modular ship building in a mysterious, procedurally generated universe.
- #7 Endless Sky
93% matchVery Positive92% of 6,938 reviews2015
Dev: Michael Zahniser
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 50%
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 48.2%, Open World 15.3%, Sci-fi 9.3%, Sandbox 7.9%, RPG 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: A classic-style space trading and combat game that offers a vast open world and deep ship customization.
- #8 Drox Operative 2
92% matchVery Positive90% of 282 reviews2021
Dev: Soldak Entertainment
Windows · Linux
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: Space 20.7%, RPG 18.1%, Loot 17.8%, Procedural Generation 9.3%, Action 9%
Why You'll Like It: This action-RPG features a dynamic, evolving galaxy where your choices and combat prowess directly impact the state of various factions.
- #9 Space Pirates and Zombies
91% matchVery Positive91% of 3,143 reviews2011
Dev: MinMax Games Ltd.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 38.7%, Procedural Generation 9.5%, Sci-fi 9%, Open World 8.4%, Top-Down 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A classic top-down space shooter that features a strong focus on ship customization and fleet management.
- #10 Astrox Imperium
91% matchVery Positive85% of 1,210 reviews2019
Dev: Jace Masula
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 16.4 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Astrox Imperium is a relaxing space game where you fly around a generated universe. Mining, Fighting, Building, Exploring, and Surviving. What makes this game unique? You have complete control of how it plays. A robust sandbox and lots of MOD tools. Make it your game, and play it your own way.
Why similar: Space 37%, Mining 23.7% ★, Sandbox 16.2%, Open World 11%, Sci-fi 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: A deep space simulation that focuses on mining, trading, and exploring a vast, hostile galaxy.
- #11 Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander
89% 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 43.7%, Sci-fi 24.3%, Exploration 12%, Atmospheric 7.8%, 2D 5%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on the tactical, modular ship-building aspect of space games with top-down combat mechanics.
- #12 Starcom: Nexus
90% 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 44%, Open World 12.1%, Sci-fi 12.1%, RPG 9.4%, Exploration 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: An exploration-focused RPG that rewards curiosity and ship modularity in a strange, alien galaxy.
- #13 ΔV: Rings of Saturn
88% matchVery Positive93% of 3,305 reviews2023
Dev: Kodera Software
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.3 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
A physics-based mining sim, set in the thickest debris field in Sol. Every action has a reaction, lasers are invisible without a medium, and your thrust is a potent weapon. Find trade, adapt your equipment to your playstyle, hire a crew to help. Unravel the mysteries of the rings, or just get rich.
Why similar: Space 27.4%, Sandbox 12.2%, Procedural Generation 11.9%, Open World 11.5%, Sci-fi 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a highly realistic, physics-based mining and exploration experience that feels like a grounded take on space survival.
- #14 Transcendence
89% matchVery Positive88% of 221 reviews2015
Dev: Kronosaur Productions
Windows
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 26.8%, Open World 13%, Procedural Generation 12.3%, Top-Down Shooter 12.2%, Sci-fi 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A long-standing top-down space roguelite that emphasizes exploration and incremental ship upgrades.
- #15 Starpoint Gemini Warlords
86% matchMostly Positive73% of 3,569 reviews2017
Dev: Little Green Men Games
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 36.4%, Sandbox 19.3%, Open World 18.4%, Sci-fi 11.9%, RPG 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: Combines RPG character progression with fleet management and space combat in a large open-world setting.
- #16 Landinar: Into the Void
87% matchMixed57% of 243 reviews2019
Dev: Convoy Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 31.8%, Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, Sandbox 12.5%, Open World 11.3%, RPG 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: A top-down space adventure that emphasizes exploration and RPG-style character progression.
- #17 Space Pirates And Zombies 2
86% matchMostly Positive79% of 2,826 reviews2017
Dev: MinMax Games Ltd.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 42.6%, Open World 13.8%, Sandbox 11.5%, RPG 8.4%, Sci-fi 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: Expands on the original with a more robust sandbox environment and complex ship-building mechanics.
- #18 Interstellar Rift
85% matchMixed68% of 1,655 reviews2020
Dev: Split PolygonPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 33.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Interstellar Rift is an open world starship simulator with an emphasis on ship construction and multi-player interaction. Survive in a hostile galaxy with your own custom designed and constructed starship. Invite other players to join your crew or fight them across the galaxy!
Why similar: Mining 27.6% ★, Space 17.5%, Sandbox 14.9%, Open World 12.2%, Aliens 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the construction and management of ships in a multiplayer-capable open-world space environment.
- #19 Reassembly
84% matchVery Positive94% of 4,066 reviews2015
Dev: Anisoptera GamesPub: Indie Voyage
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 26.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 38.7%, Sandbox 26.6%, Open World 8.2%, Top-Down 5.6%, Sci-fi 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: Features unique, procedural ship-building mechanics and a focus on faction-based combat in a sandbox galaxy.
- #20 3030 Deathwar Redux - A Space Odyssey
84% 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 35.9%, Open World 14.9%, Sandbox 14.3%, Sci-fi 10.2%, Exploration 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: Blends top-down exploration and trading with a retro-inspired adventure narrative.
- #21 Astrox: Hostile Space Excavation
83% matchVery Positive84% of 454 reviews2015
Dev: Jace Masula
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Exiled to a deep space mining sector, you are left with a crappy ship, a laser, and a small mining beam. It is up to you to survive by working your way through the galaxy. Mine asteroids, refine and trade the ore, buy upgrades for your ship, hunt pirates... you get it.
Why similar: Space 31.5%, Mining 26.9% ★, Sandbox 16.3%, Open World 10.8%, Procedural Generation 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A mining-focused sandbox game that emphasizes ship progression and survival in deep space.
- #22 Galaxy on Fire 2™ Full HD
82% matchMostly Positive77% of 2,219 reviews2012
Dev: Fishlabs Entertainment GmbHPub: bitComposer Games
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 46%
A hyperdrive malfunction sends Keith T. Maxwell tumbling through space and time to fight for his life against a mysterious alien armada that is wreaking havoc.
Why similar: Space 54.8%, Exploration 15.7%, Sci-fi 14.1%, Atmospheric 7.3%, Action 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a classic narrative-driven space RPG experience with a robust trading and combat economy.
- #23 Gaia Beyond
82% matchMostly Positive76% of 258 reviews2020
Dev: Warp Turtle
Windows
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: Mining 31.4% ★, Space 22.2%, Open World 13%, Sci-fi 9.4%, Top-Down 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A top-down space sim that offers a mix of RPG elements, trading, and faction-based combat.
- #24 Star Nomad 2
81% matchMostly Positive72% of 158 reviews2015
Dev: Huy Phan
Windows · Mac
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: Space 32.7%, Sandbox 15.8%, RPG 12.6%, Open World 12.1%, Top-Down Shooter 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: A sandbox RPG that focuses on trading, mining, and combat with a top-down perspective.
- #25 StarMade
81% matchMixed68% of 2,981 reviews2014
Dev: Schine GmbH
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 18.8 hrs≥1hr: 54%
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 38.4%, Sandbox 25.5%, Open World 15.7%, Sci-fi 8.3%, Exploration 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: A voxel-based space sandbox that allows for near-infinite ship design and exploration possibilities.
- #26 Between the Stars
78% 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 41.8%, Sandbox 14.7%, RPG 12.7%, Sci-fi 9.6%, Open World 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG space sim that focuses on fleet command and combat in a large-scale galactic conflict.
- #27 Destination Sol
80% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,362 reviews2015
Dev: MovingBlocks
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 30%
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 41.1%, Open World 19.4%, RPG 14.6%, Procedural Generation 7.3%, Action 7%
Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style space exploration game that focuses on quick combat and simple, satisfying ship progression.
- #28 Silent Sector
79% matchVery Positive86% of 145 reviews2021
Dev: Rake in Grass
Windows
Oldschool action open-world sci-fi with a unique storyline, frenetic battles, crude humor, loose morals and cows.
Why similar: Space 19.5%, Top-Down Shooter 14.1%, Sandbox 12.1%, Open World 11%, Aliens 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: A top-down action-RPG that focuses on exploration and combat within a dangerous, procedurally generated sector.
- #29 Void Destroyer 2
79% matchVery Positive80% of 664 reviews2020
Dev: Iteration 11
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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: Mining 29.9% ★, Space 21.9%, Sandbox 18.4%, Open World 14.3%, Sci-fi 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A hybrid space sim that mixes action-heavy combat with strategic elements and open-world exploration.
- #30 Astronomics
76% matchVery Positive90% of 645 reviews2025
Dev: Numizmatic
Windows
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Top-down action and space exploration meet asteroid mining automation! Navigate to randomly generated asteroids passing by and start mining. Impress your employer, upgrade your equipment, fight off pirates and save up for that ticket to Earth so you can finally come home... for the very first time.
Why similar: Space 33.4%, Procedural Generation 19.6%, Sandbox 11.2%, Top-Down 10.4%, Exploration 9.9%
- #31 Vanguard Galaxy
75% matchVery Positive90% of 353 reviews2025
Dev: Bat Roost Games
Windows
A relaxing game about space exploration that can be played full screen or at the bottom of your screen. Trade, fight, mine and salvage your way through a procedurally generated galaxy. Let the game idle while your autopilot handles business and builds your fortune.
Why similar: Space 27.9%, Sandbox 20.8%, Procedural Generation 13.7%, Top-Down 9.8%, Sci-fi 8.7%
- #32 Warspace 2
76% matchMixed61% of 82 reviews2025
Dev: Magic Game Art
Windows · Mac · Linux
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: Loot 18.3%, Space 15.9%, Top-Down Shooter 14%, Sandbox 13.9%, Procedural Generation 7%
- #33 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 46.3%, Sandbox 22.8%, Sci-fi 9.3%, RPG 8.4%, Open World 5.4%
- #34 Star Singularity
77% matchMostly Positive78% of 68 reviews2018
Dev: Star Bunny Enterprises
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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: Space 24.1%, Top-Down Shooter 13.7%, Open World 12.7%, Procedural Generation 11.3%, Sci-fi 9.3%
- #35 The Last Starship
73% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,419 reviews2026
Dev: Introversion Software
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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: Mining 32.7% ★, Space 22.6%, Sandbox 17.4%, Sci-fi 9%, Top-Down 7.9%
- #36 Starship EVO
74% matchVery Positive84% of 1,210 reviews2020
Dev: Moonfire Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Mine and craft your way to orbit, build your own starship and explore a vast, dangerous galaxy alongside your crew. For players who love a meaningful survival progression, a unique and elegant building system, and epic space-opera scale.
Why similar: Space 40%, Sandbox 25.5%, Open World 12.3%, Sci-fi 9.8%, Action 8.3%
- #37 Kinetic Void
78% matchOverwhelmingly Negative17% of 1,556 reviews2014
Dev: Badland Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Kinetic Void is a 3D space adventure with a focus on customization and enjoyable space simulation. The shipyard allows players to construct their ship piece by piece. Ships can be as simplistic as a cockpit, a hull, a engine and a gun, or as complex as a player wants.
Why similar: Space 54.1%, Sandbox 21.9%, Sci-fi 10.9%, Action 5.1%, Open World 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: Features an incredibly detailed ship-building system that allows for complete customization of your space vessel.
- #38 Darkstar One
75% matchVery Positive83% of 609 reviews2008
Dev: Ascaron Entertainment ltd.Pub: Strategy First
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Darkstar One offers a fantastic amount of freedom of choice. The story-based missions gradually lead you deeper into the galaxy to new races, new technologies and ever stronger opponents. Explore a vast array of solar systems in search of hidden artifacts of ancient races, essential objects for upgrading your ship--the Darkstar One.
Why similar: Space 47.2%, Open World 14.1%, Sci-fi 14.1%, Action 9%, Exploration 8.1%
- #39 Galactic Mining Corp
73% matchVery Positive84% of 931 reviews2021
Dev: Windybeard
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 15.4 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Galactic Mining Corp is a unique rogue-lite, action game with crafting and base building mechanics. Head into uncharted space and discover a universe of locations to exploit for riches! Use your profits to expand your HQ, hire a crazy work force, obtain new drill components and upgrade everything.
Why similar: Mining 32.9% ★, Space 23.2%, Loot 15.1%, Procedural Generation 10.1%, Exploration 7.9%
- #40 Nienix: Cosmic Warfare
72% matchVery Positive87% of 350 reviews2023
Dev: HolmCom
Windows · Mac · Linux
Search for the legendary lost artifact Nienix through galaxies in conflict! An open world space action RPG adventure that can be played both alone and together!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.8%, Loot 18.8%, Space 15.8%, Procedural Generation 10.2%, Open World 9.9%
- #41 BossConstructor
74% matchMostly Positive73% of 217 reviews2016
Dev: Neomateria Games GmbH
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 42.4%, RPG 18.5%, Action 9.5%, Sci-fi 7.4%, Top-Down 7.2%
- #42 X4: Foundations
71% matchMostly Positive80% of 27,985 reviews2018
Dev: Egosoft
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 94.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Your journey to building a vast space empire begins behind the controls of a single ship. Explore the stars, trade goods, fight battles, build stations, buy and equip ships, and command fleets in a living, fully simulated universe that reacts to your decisions.
Why similar: Space 31.9%, Sandbox 25.9%, Open World 13.3%, Exploration 10.3%, Sci-fi 9%
- #43 Evochron Mercenary
73% matchMostly Positive77% of 434 reviews2012
Dev: StarWraith 3D Games LLC
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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 49.8%, Sandbox 17.8%, Open World 14.7%, Sci-fi 11%, Action 4.4%
- #44 Eventide Matter
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 772 reviews2025
Dev: Ottropi Games
Windows
A 2D space mining adventure. Mine exotic resources, unlock powerful equipment, and fend off relentless enemies to build an inter-dimensional portal, the last hope of salvation for your civilization.
Why similar: Mining 34.9% ★, Space 24.1%, RPG 11%, Sci-fi 9.8%, Top-Down 9.5%
- #45 Star Traders: Frontiers
70% 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 22%, Sandbox 21.4%, Procedural Generation 17%, Sci-fi 14.8%, Open World 13.3%
- #46 Keplerth
69% matchVery Positive85% of 4,121 reviews2022
Dev: TAROPub: Gamirror Games
Windows
Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 16.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Welcome to Keplerth! Try to survive on a hostile alien planet in this 2D sandbox RPG, where you can choose to live alone or fight side by side with your friends in the online multiplayer mode. Survive, build, farm, fight, and explore your way to victory in this open-world adventure!
Why similar: Sandbox 30.8%, Open World 22%, Sci-fi 13.5%, Exploration 12.9%, RPG 8.9%
- #47 Jitter
68% matchVery Positive86% of 153 reviews2025
Dev: Berko Games
Windows
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 27.9%, Sandbox 19.5%, Open World 15.9%, Sci-fi 10.6%, Exploration 8.5%
- #48 SpaceBourne 2
67% matchMostly Positive77% of 4,992 reviews2025
Dev: Burak Dabak
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 70%
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: Mining 33.4% ★, Space 31.4%, Open World 21%, RPG 14.2%
- #49 Azulgar: Star Commanders
72% matchMixed51% of 108 reviews2017
Dev: SZEINER
Windows
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 38.8%, Sci-fi 15.8%, Action 10.2%, Sandbox 8.4%, Open World 7.1%
- #50 Drox Operative
70% matchVery Positive90% of 321 reviews2014
Dev: Soldak Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Drox Operative is a starship action RPG with warring alien races, fierce space battles, a dynamic, evolving galaxy, and co-op multiplayer for Windows and Mac.Eons ago the Drox ruled the galaxy through their mighty Operatives. These elite starship captains were trained to accomplish the impossible at whatever cost necessary.
Why similar: Space 39.7%, Loot 14.5%, Procedural Generation 12%, RPG 11.9%, Sci-fi 11.7%
- #51 BLASTRONAUT
69% matchMostly Positive75% of 174 reviews2022
Dev: Perfoon
Windows · Mac · Linux
BLASTRONAUT is a mining game in a procedural alien world. Explore, extract and profit.
Why similar: Mining 37% ★, Sandbox 19.2%, Open World 13.3%, Procedural Generation 9.5%, Exploration 7.8%
- #52 X Rebirth
71% matchMixed44% of 7,305 reviews2013
Dev: Egosoft
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 19.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
In the distant future, the X universe faces a period of profound and irrevocable change. While the universe stumbles towards an uncertain future, countless adventures await as new enemies rise in search of power.
Why similar: Space 53.6%, Sandbox 15.2%, Sci-fi 14.4%, Open World 8.4%, Action 5.3%
- #53 Star Explorers
69% matchVery Positive83% of 250 reviews2018
Dev: Schmidt Workshops
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Planets, aliens, resources, upgrades, caves, mapping & documenting star systems ... seek a new home for the human race. An all-inclusive (admittedly janky) procedural space-sim made by solo developer Schmidt Workshops.
Why similar: Space 24.4%, Sandbox 14.5%, Open World 13.8%, Procedural Generation 13.6%, Aliens 8.6%
- #54 Elite Dangerous
67% matchMostly Positive77% of 105,113 reviews2015
Dev: Frontier Developments
Windows
Median: 18.4 hrsMean: 146.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Take control of your own starship and blaze your trail in an ever-changing galaxy. Master the arts of combat, mining and trade or venture out into the unknown across a 1:1 scale universe.
Why similar: Space 40.1%, Open World 20.5%, Sci-fi 11.7%, Sandbox 11.3%, Exploration 9.4%
- #55 Wayward Terran Frontier: Zero Falls
70% matchMixed68% of 536 reviews2016
Dev: Reason Generator Inc.
Windows
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 24.8%, Sandbox 21.2%, Open World 17.2%, RPG 8.9%, Sci-fi 8.5%
- #56 Space Trash Scavenger
66% matchVery Positive84% of 514 reviews2024
Dev: SquarePlay GamesPub: Paradox Arc
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Grab your jetpack and explore procedural asteroid fields, derelict spaceships and abandoned outposts. Build and automate your Space Rig to process scavenged trash. Craft, trade and fight your way home in this interstellar, open-world survival sandbox.
Why similar: Space 28.1%, Sandbox 19.1%, Open World 15.1%, Procedural Generation 13.9%, Sci-fi 8.3%
- #57 Drifter
71% matchMixed54% of 208 reviews2014
Dev: Celsius Game Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Drifter is an open-world sandbox space trading game with a procedurally-generated galaxy 100,000 light years across made up of tens of thousands of star systems to explore and features an original soundtrack by composer Danny Baranowsky.
Why similar: Space 28.2%, Sandbox 19%, Mining 12.8% ★, Open World 11.1%, Procedural Generation 8%
- #58 Rodina
68% matchVery Positive93% of 1,329 reviews2014
Dev: Elliptic Games
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 71%
A single-developer passion project. A seamless full scale solar system. Thrilling action. Be part of an incredible journey as a Universe is built from the ground up!
Why similar: Space 36.2%, Open World 16.1%, Sandbox 15.7%, Exploration 9.7%, Sci-fi 8.4%
- #59 Star Vortex
66% matchVery Positive85% of 128 reviews2025
Dev: Zorg GamesPub: Hunted Cow Games
Windows
Star Vortex is a fast paced Action-RPG inspired by classics of the genre. Design your ship, fight your way through hostile alien sectors, upgrade as you salvage rare weapons and experiment with different builds until nothing can stand against you.
Why similar: Loot 57.7%, Sci-fi 13.3%, Atmospheric 6.9%, Space 5.4%, 2D 4.6%
- #60 Solar 2
67% matchVery Positive91% of 2,205 reviews2011
Dev: Murudai
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Dynamic abstract sandbox universe. Changes and evolves as you do.
Why similar: Space 37.4%, Sandbox 21%, Open World 9.1%, Procedural Generation 6.7%, Relaxing 6.5%