Games Like Star Wolves

Large-scale battles have become a vestige of the past, depleting resources of conflicting parties. Settled space, where welfare and order had reigned, has become a cemetery for dead ships which is flooded with pirates and adventurists.

Why similar: Space 44.9%, RPG 27.1%, Strategy 22.6%, Sci-fi 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: This is the direct successor to the original, refining the squad-based tactical RPG mechanics and expanding the narrative scope.

Six years have passed after the events of 2226 A.D. The balance in the galaxy has been restored as transgalactic corporations have been deported to the outskirts of the galaxy and deprived of their power. The Empire, just as before, continues to fight against the Aliens. As a rule armadas of battleships aren't used in such conflicts.

Why similar: Space 42.1%, Strategy 29.2%, RPG 28.7%

Why You'll Like It: As the immediate sequel, it continues the core mercenary gameplay loop and tactical ship management found in the first title.

Ambitious megacorporations monopolize the conquest of space and the colonization of the solar system. At the very edge of the solar system, the companies make a discovery that will shift the technological advantage and upset the balance. And so a new conflict is born: "The Jupiter Incident."

Why similar: Space 59.2%, Strategy 29.5%, Sci-fi 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: This title excels at tactical, real-time space combat where managing individual ship systems and positioning is paramount.

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

Why similar: Space 55.7%, RPG 22.1%, Strategy 17.2%, Sci-fi 5%

Why You'll Like It: It offers an unparalleled blend of space RPG, strategy, and mercenary-style freedom that mirrors the open-ended nature of Star Wolves.

Battle for survival in the skies of a mysterious future Earth in this unique action-strategy game mixing arcade combat, exploration, management and diplomacy. As giant flying ships wage spectacular aerial warfare, a prophecy tells of one who will save the world – could it be you?

Why similar: Strategy 71%, Sci-fi 29%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly captures the tension of real-time-with-pause tactical combat and fleet management in a gritty, high-stakes sci-fi world.

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 61.1%, RPG 15.6%, Strategy 14.8%, Sci-fi 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a similar focus on squad-based tactical space combat combined with deep RPG-style ship progression and customization.

Experience the epic space strategy games that redefined the RTS genre. Control your fleet and build an armada across more than 30 single-player missions. Choose unit types, fleet formations and flight tactics for each strategic situation.

Why similar: Space 64.8%, Strategy 24.8%, Sci-fi 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive experience for tactical, real-time space combat, offering deep control over fleet formations and unit management.

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 48.7%, RPG 22.3%, Strategy 19.3%, Sci-fi 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game blends space RPG elements with fleet-level strategy, making it a strong match for players who enjoy managing a small armada.

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 39.1%, RPG 23.7%, Strategy 21.3%, Sci-fi 15.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game emphasizes the life of a space mercenary with deep RPG systems, crew management, and tactical turn-based combat.

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 56.5%, Strategy 24.3%, Sci-fi 19.1%

Why You'll Like It: It combines intricate ship design with tactical combat, allowing for the same level of granular control over your fleet's capabilities.

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 50.1%, RPG 37.3%, Sci-fi 12.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game features deep squad-based tactical combat and RPG progression, focusing on the individual growth of your crew.

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 67%, Strategy 21.5%, Sci-fi 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a deep, living galaxy where you can build a mercenary fleet and engage in complex tactical maneuvers.

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: Space 57.6%, Strategy 34.1%, Sci-fi 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A dedicated space RTS that focuses on tactical combat and mission-based objectives, similar to the structure of Star Wolves.

UFO: Aftermath is a 3D isometric, tactical strategy game with a rich and compelling sci fi story.

Why similar: Strategy 63.8%, Space 26.1%, Sci-fi 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a similar real-time-with-pause tactical experience, focusing on managing a small, specialized squad against alien threats.

Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 2 is the new real-time strategy game adapted from Games Workshop’s famous tabletop game that portrays the epic space battles of the Warhammer 40,000 universe.

Why similar: Space 66%, Strategy 28.2%, Sci-fi 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a high-fidelity tactical space combat experience with RPG-like progression for your fleet commanders.

From the makers of the award-winning Imperium Galactica 1 and 2 games, discover a powerful space-opera like RTS game.

Why similar: Space 56.7%, Strategy 37.6%, Sci-fi 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic tactical space RTS that emphasizes fleet management and strategic positioning in a sci-fi setting.

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 57.9%, Strategy 28.4%, Sci-fi 13.7%

Why You'll Like It: This title successfully bridges the gap between space simulation and tactical RTS, allowing players to command fleets in real-time.

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 63.4%, Strategy 24.3%, Sci-fi 12.3%

Why You'll Like It: While more roguelike in nature, it captures the intense, real-time-with-pause management of a ship crew and tactical systems.

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 64.3%, Strategy 30.3%, Sci-fi 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical space combat game that emphasizes ship customization and real-time decision-making in a roguelike structure.

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 50.9%, RPG 24.6%, Strategy 17.4%, Sci-fi 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: It combines space RPG elements with tactical fleet combat, putting you in command of a ship during a galactic crisis.

Shock Tactics is a single player turn-based sci-fi strategy game with tactical combat, exploration, squad management and base building.

Why similar: Strategy 53.9%, RPG 46.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a strong focus on tactical squad combat and RPG elements within a sci-fi setting, mirroring the tactical depth of Star Wolves.

Into the Void is a strategy RPG and exploration sci-fi game with an epic story and intense battles. Travel through space and discover the origin of a cosmic threat which destroyed Earth centuries ago. Fight or cooperate with the different factions; be a leader !

Why similar: Space 52.4%, Strategy 28.6%, RPG 19%

Why You'll Like It: This space strategy game incorporates RPG elements and tactical combat, focusing on the survival of your fleet in a hostile galaxy.

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 53.9%, Strategy 38.4%, Sci-fi 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a tactical, turn-based approach to space combat that requires careful planning and positioning of your fleet.

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 55.9%, Strategy 21.3%, RPG 17.5%, Sci-fi 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: It refines the squad-based tactical combat of its predecessor with improved physics and a more dynamic sandbox environment.

Space Empires V is the latest edition in the Space Empires series. This new chapter completely updates the UI and takes the player into a real-time rendered 3D universe. Watch space battles played out in glorious detail and realistic effects. Expand, Explore, Exploit, and Exterminate in a huge living breathing galaxy.

Why similar: Space 45.5%, Strategy 44.7%, Sci-fi 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic 4X strategy game that allows for deep customization of ships and tactical fleet engagements.

Build and command a fleet of starships and travel between planets as you explore, build, negotiate, and fight to preserve your vision for humanity.

Why similar: Space 58.9%, Strategy 30.7%, Sci-fi 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on tactical, turn-based space combat and fleet management, perfect for those who enjoy the strategic side of Star Wolves.

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 45.5%, RPG 27.7%, Strategy 19.7%, Sci-fi 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world space RPG that features strategy elements and a focus on mercenary-style gameplay.

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

Why similar: Space 49.3%, Strategy 38.3%, Sci-fi 12.4%

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 42.2%, Strategy 26%, RPG 23.7%, Sci-fi 8%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical space combat game that blends RPG elements with real-time strategy, focusing on the survival of your ship.

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 62.3%, Strategy 23.7%, Sci-fi 14%

UFO: Aftershock is a combination of tactical squad combat and global strategy that enhances and expands upon its prequel, UFO: Aftermath.

Why similar: Strategy 57.6%, Space 31.7%, Sci-fi 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: It continues the tactical, squad-based combat legacy with a focus on sci-fi strategy and management.

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 70.4%, RPG 17%, Sci-fi 9.9%, Strategy 2.7%

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 43.3%, RPG 27.5%, Strategy 24.9%, Sci-fi 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a deep simulation of space travel and tactical combat, focusing on the technical aspects of ship management.

Distant Worlds is a vast, pausable real-time 4X space strategy game. Experience the full depth and detail of turn-based strategy, but with the simplicity and ease of real-time, and on the scale of a massively-multiplayer online game.

Why similar: Space 58.8%, Strategy 30.9%, Sci-fi 10.3%

X3: Reunion continues the epic space saga, blending deep space trading and intense real-time combat. Explore a vast universe, establish your empire, and shape the new frontier. With enhanced graphics and intricate economies, it's a journey of strategy, simulation, and interstellar intrigue.

Why similar: Space 68.7%, Strategy 21.8%, Sci-fi 9.6%

Take command of your own mercenary outfit of 'Mechs and the MechWarriors that pilot them, struggling to stay afloat as you find yourself drawn into a brutal interstellar civil war.

Why similar: Strategy 41.7%, Space 28.4%, RPG 15.1%, Sci-fi 14.8%

Command or corrupt an entire galaxy in the definitive Star Wars strategy collection. It is a time of galactic civil war. Will you take up the reins of the Rebellion, assume control of the Empire, or rule the Star Wars Underworld?

Why similar: Space 50.6%, Strategy 38.2%, Sci-fi 11.2%

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: Space 53.6%, Strategy 39%, Sci-fi 7.3%

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 82.9%, Sci-fi 13.5%, Strategy 3.6%

Fantasy Wars is a turn-based strategy game set in a fantasy world. Combining both classic strategy gameplay and sophisticated 3D graphics players can experience epic battles like never before. Taking place in a fantasy world of Human kingdoms, Orc clans, Dwarfs' citadels and Elven forests the player is thrust into a world of war and...

Why similar: Strategy 100%

Command a space-faring empire in Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion, the new stand-alone expansion that combines 4X depth with real-time strategy gameplay.

Why similar: Space 58.6%, Strategy 27%, Sci-fi 14.3%

Galactic Civilizations is a space based strategy game in which you are in control of humanity's destiny.

Why similar: Space 54.4%, Strategy 32.2%, Sci-fi 13.4%

It is the year 2938. The long wished-for encounter of the X Universe and the Earth holds both joy and sorrow for the people. Despite flourishing trade, the clash of the diverse races, cultures and life forms creates new tensions, mistrust and open conflict that need to be overcome!

Why similar: Space 75.2%, Strategy 15.9%, Sci-fi 8.9%

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 57.1%, Strategy 33.5%, Sci-fi 9.4%

X²: The Threat is of a new generation of space simulator games, you play the role of Julian Gardna who continues the story set by X: Beyond The Frontier. The updated graphics engine gives the universe a fresher feel with newly designed ships and stations adding to the complexity of the universe.

Why similar: Space 65.8%, Strategy 24.6%, Sci-fi 9.6%

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: Space 62.9%, Strategy 26.8%, Sci-fi 10.2%

Captain your own space ship and roam the galaxy in 3D in this tactical space simulator with tons of RPG depth ! Space has never looked so inviting - but images can betray...It has been two years since the end of the second Gemini war, the situation in the wartorn system is further from resolution than ever.

Why similar: Space 71.6%, RPG 19.9%, Sci-fi 8.5%

Tactical, beautiful, and wholly unique, the GOTY-winning sci-fi RTS returns with Homeworld 3. Assume control and battle through fleet combat in dazzling, fully 3D space while the award-winning story unfolds on a galactic scale.

Why similar: Space 61.9%, Strategy 26%, Sci-fi 12.2%

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 70.9%, RPG 16.2%, Sci-fi 12.8%

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 64.4%, RPG 35.6%

In Sins of a Solar Empire: Trinity, you are the leader of a civilization embroiled in a galactic war, fighting for the survival of your entire race against relentless foes.

Why similar: Space 57.8%, Strategy 28.2%, Sci-fi 14%

Massive scale 4X-RTS set in space. Control hundreds of planets, manipulate galactic politics, research numerous advanced technologies, and command thousands of units and hundreds of planets in your quest for galactic dominance.

Why similar: Space 55.8%, Strategy 32.3%, Sci-fi 11.9%

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 66.4%, RPG 22.5%, Sci-fi 11.1%

It is a time of great upheaval. The first Death Star has been destroyed, marking a major victory for the Rebellion. But the Empire remains strong. As commander, you must choose to take control of either the Rebel Alliance or the Galactic Empire. Your goal: complete domination of the galaxy.

Why similar: Strategy 64.2%, Space 24.4%, Sci-fi 11.4%

Take the reins of a feudal dynasty in a divided galaxy following the destruction of earth. Star Dynasties is a turn based, procedurally generated narrative of human drama and personal politics, mixed with a light empire management layer. Your choices. Your legacy.

Why similar: Space 40%, RPG 26.9%, Strategy 20.3%, Sci-fi 12.7%

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: Space 59.5%, Strategy 27.5%, Sci-fi 13%

Halfway is a turn-based strategy RPG taking place a few hundred years into the future. Humanity has started colonising new worlds. Until now, they were alone ...

Why similar: RPG 40.9%, Strategy 34.1%, Space 15.9%, Sci-fi 9.2%

Command interstellar forces in this epic return of the 4X strategy classic. From planetary politics to galactic warfare, the stakes couldn’t be higher as you lead your Royal House through battles on land, sea, air, and the vast reaches of space.

Why similar: Space 43.5%, Strategy 37.9%, Sci-fi 18.6%