- #1 Next Level Pioneers
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Level 2095
Windows
A CooPetition space exploration race. Take control of an advanced SPORT ROVER, represent your own intergalactic company and get the most out of the Next Level Pioneers' ventures on a vast alien world. Work together as a team - but try to make your way to the top of the leaderboard!
Why similar: Space Sim 21.1% ★, Team-Based 16.8%, Online Co-Op 12.2%, Space 11.6%, Sci-fi 8.3%
- #2 Galaxicus
96% matchMostly Positive73% of 11 reviews2019
Dev: Crimson Leaf LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
An MMO experience that's perfect for solo or team play. Join the adventure and become the ultimate Emperor of the galaxy. Conquer Planets, Manage Economies, Optimize Production, Upgrade Technology while exploring a Randomly-Generated Galaxy, and compete Seasonal PVP.
Why similar: Space Sim 23.1% ★, Space 14.9%, Resource Management 10.8%, PvE 9.4%, Online Co-Op 9.2%
- #3 Space Rocks in Space
96% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Rock Hyrax
Windows
Blast into the chaos of Space Rocks in Space, the ultimate 3D space flight adventure. Pilot customizable ships, explore stunning worlds, and battle through asteroid storms, UFO attacks and endless missiles barrages in this retro arcade odyssey.
Why similar: Space Sim 28.1% ★, Vehicular Combat 25.5% ★, Space 12%, Sci-fi 9.2%, Arcade 7.9%
- #4 Into the M.A.W.
95% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2025
Dev: Moonrise Studios
Windows
In this action-packed co-op adventure, 2-4 players must unite to crew a spaceship through a web of interconnected story missions. Choose your role—Captain, Pilot, Gunner, or Engineer—and make decisions that shape not only your journey, but the future of a galaxy on the brink of war.
Why similar: Space Sim 22.2% ★, Vehicular Combat 21.6% ★, Online Co-Op 15.9%, Space 12.9%, PvE 8.4%
- #5 无尽星海(Endless Stars)
94% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: Lxy
Windows
The story takes place in the distant future. You will play a captain of a star ship and go into deep space. You need to manage your resources carefully. In the game, you can investigate the outliers of various planets, discover the wonders of the universe or learn the stories of lost civilizations.
Why similar: Space Sim 39.6% ★, Space 22.9%, Futuristic 16.4%, Exploration 9.8%, Resource Management 6.6%
- #6 Galduen of the Void
94% match7 user reviews57% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: AzurDevPub: Azurdev
Windows · Linux
A fantasy space agency management game! Manage your team, design your space ship and research new technology! Reach moons, planets and the void beyond. Can you reach the void? Can you bring Galduen to the void?
Why similar: Space Sim 34.7% ★, Space 20.3%, Resource Management 15.6%, Exploration 10.9%, Sci-fi 10.1%
- #7 TheFlagship
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: NeveraiN Games
Windows
"The Flagship" is a singleplayer third-person space warship roguelike game. From destroyers to battleships, choose your vessel and equip it to face node-based roguelike challenges, each adventure is a different experience. Your ship, equipment, skill level and roguelike ability build will be tested.
Why similar: Space Sim 32.6% ★, Vehicular Combat 21% ★, Space 16.7%, Sci-fi 11.1%, Futuristic 9.4%
- #8 Subdivision Infinity DX
92% matchMostly Positive75% of 105 reviews2019
Dev: MistFly GamesPub: Crescent Moon Games
Windows
Subdivision Infinity is an immersive and pulse pounding sci-fi space shooter featuring stunning graphics and tight spaceship game play. Hunt down and destroy enemy spacecraft, crush capital ships, mine asteroids for rare minerals, and find blueprints to craft amazing new vessels!
Why similar: Space Sim 36.7% ★, Space 22.7%, Sci-fi 14.2%, Exploration 8%, Futuristic 7%
- #9 The Cosmogenesis Project: Corruption
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BitDriven
Windows
Pilot your ship across a procedurally generated star map as corruption spreads inward. Each sector holds a stabiliser; protect it from raiders and pump energy into its shields. Jump between nodes, prioritise threats, and manage energy. Hold the line until time runs out, or be consumed by corruption.
Why similar: Space Sim 41.5% ★, Space 25.6%, Strategy 14.8%, Third Person 9.4%, Sci-fi 8.7%
- #10 Where is Earth?
91% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: Jovano Software
Windows
Where is Earth is a top-down vehicular combat game. Traverse planets, evading threats and obstacles, in search of your crew. Gather resources to assemble upgrades, landing vehicles, space craft, weaponry and support modules to aid you in your fight against an unknown enemy.
Why similar: Space Sim 28.5% ★, Vehicular Combat 23.6% ★, Space 13.4%, Futuristic 7.4%, Exploration 7.2%
- #11 NTL: No Time Left
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gonzo Technologies
Windows
Command your starship through a galaxy-spanning conspiracy in this real-time tactical roguelike. Manage power, shields, weapons and more. Featuring permadeath progression, seamless portal travel, and intense capital ship combat using Newtonian Physics with Damped Velocity.
Why similar: Space Sim 33.8% ★, Vehicular Combat 16.9% ★, Resource Management 12.6%, Strategy 11.3%, Sci-fi 11.1%
- #12 Xenoform
90% match8 user reviews50% of 8 reviews2018
Dev: Panic Ensues Software
Windows
On a recently-terraformed planet at the edge of human space, waves of alien invaders have suddenly appeared. Take the pilot's seat of a VTOL fighter aircraft and wipe out the alien infection!
Why similar: Space Sim 30.3% ★, Vehicular Combat 16.8% ★, Space 12.4%, Third Person 8.6%, Futuristic 8.6%
- #13 Void Warfare
89% matchMixed60% of 10 reviews2021
Dev: XMX Studios
Windows
1 Player, Sci-Fi, Arcade, Space Dog Fighter, Instant Action, 3D, Vehicle Combat. Click and play. All ships available without needing to unlock. Control Remapping, Sensitivity Settings, Game Settings. Complete Controller Support. Gun Selection. Achievements and Leaderboards. 43 Ships to pick from.
Why similar: Vehicular Combat 26.6% ★, Space Sim 25.5% ★, Space 16.1%, Resource Management 11%, PvE 8%
- #14 Trabacolo
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dysnaut
Windows · Linux
Trabacolo is a 1-16 player co-op space game in a chaotic physics-driven world. Build and control large modular spaceships alone or together. Manage resources and collect all catalyst material. Explore maps with a variety of challenges, look out for enemies, and take care: Some of the floor is lava.
Why similar: Space Sim 36.2% ★, Online Co-Op 17.5%, Vehicular Combat 11% ★, Resource Management 10.7%, Space 8.9%
- #15 Galaversal Supremacy
87% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Sednari
Windows
Choose your own adventure in this open-world humanity expansion space simulation. Travel beyond the constellations to new frontiers. Explore, collect resources, supply the expansion efforts, or go battle it out spaceshooter style. Do we seek Galaversal Supremacy or peace? You decide !
Why similar: Space Sim 29.2% ★, Online Co-Op 16.6%, Resource Management 16%, Space 14.9%, Strategy 7.9%
- #16 ARESDA
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Drnagol
Windows
An open-world space exploration game. Explore, trade and fight to rise the ranks, discover new worlds and new species, and leave your mark on the Galaxy.
Why similar: Space Sim 36% ★, Space 20.6%, Vehicular Combat 19.4% ★, Exploration 11.2%, Sci-fi 5.3%
- #17 Galactic Warship
85% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Box of Tricks Entertainment
Windows
I always wanted to play an action game where I could take direct control of a capital ship in 3D space. One day, I decided to make that game. As a solo developer I spent two years crafting Galactic Warship - letting you pilot massive capital warships in full 3D with complete 6-axis freedom.
Why similar: Space Sim 29% ★, Vehicular Combat 18.3% ★, Space 16.9%, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Sci-fi 11.2%
- #18 Galactic Starfire: Squadron
86% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: InScienceGamesPub: Matt Scala
Windows
Galactic Starfire: Squadron is a Future Sci-Fi Space Shooter game set in different environments around the universe. Complete the challenges and stay alive as you progress through the different types of levels.
Why similar: Space Sim 35.7% ★, Vehicular Combat 15.3% ★, Arcade 11.1%, Space 10.8%, Exploration 8.5%
- #19 Astro Traveler
84% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2023
Dev: Quatro Designs
Windows · Mac · Linux
A retro style space sim where you mine, trade, bounty hunt, pillage, and explore. In this game you choose you own path as you navigate the galaxy while balancing faction alligence and legality of your actions.
Why similar: Space Sim 30.8% ★, Vehicular Combat 15.5% ★, Futuristic 13.5%, Space 12.4%, Sci-fi 9.2%
- #20 Void Crew
82% matchVery Positive87% of 8,134 reviews2024
Dev: Hutlihut GamesPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 9.0 hrsMean: 16.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Void Crew is a Chaotic, Co-op Roguelite game for 1 to 6 players: Outfit your spaceship and crew for thrilling quests, brave fierce enemies in Space Battles... and try not to panic!
Why similar: Space Sim 38.3% ★, Online Co-Op 15.5%, Space 15.1%, PvE 9.3%, Futuristic 8.9%
- #21 Worlds Of The Future
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Moonmen Games
Windows
Worlds Of The Future is a sci-fi open world, action/adventure game. Explore a fully seamless solar system full of adventures, mysteries and colorful characters. Build your space delivery company, climb the company rankings and become a legend among the worlds!
Why similar: Space Sim 34.8% ★, Space 13.8%, Futuristic 13.3%, Third Person 8.7%, Sci-fi 8.7%
- #22 What Happens in Space
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ShadowKiwi
Windows
What Happens In Space is a multi-player survival game where players are assigned a role the 2 sides being, either crew or alien. The crew need to survive while they find the keys for the escape pod and escape.
Why similar: Online Co-Op 24.4%, Space 21.5%, Team-Based 21.4%, Sci-fi 15.7%, Third Person 9.8%
- #23 Starfighter Aces
83% match4 user reviews25% of 4 reviews2021
Dev: Adlai Glass
Windows
Massive battles rage in the stars! As a new pilot in the Allied Starfighter Corps, help turn the tide against a ruthless enemy. Hundreds of ships struggle to achieve victory in huge, team-based missions. Shoot down fighters, torpedo star cruisers, and duel famed enemy aces!
Why similar: Space Sim 25.1% ★, Vehicular Combat 19% ★, Team-Based 18.5%, Nonlinear 11%, Space 7.6%
- #24 Artemis Cosmos
81% matchMostly Positive76% of 21 reviews2024
Dev: Incandescent Workshop LLC
Windows
Cosmos simulates a spaceship bridge of up to six players, guarding your deep space stations against the menacing Kraliens and Torgoth. Immerse yourself in a modern space game with enhanced graphics and endless customization possibilities, guaranteeing countless hours of exhilarating fun.
Why similar: Team-Based 28.3%, Space Sim 27.4% ★, Space 18.4%, Sci-fi 12.4%, Exploration 6.7%
- #25 Suborbital
80% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: Pat Traynor
Windows
A sci-fi survival game with a twist. Set in a sub-orbit of a black hole, collect materials and scavenge wrecks in order to repair your damaged ship. However, time is not on your side.
Why similar: Space Sim 36.3% ★, Resource Management 20.9%, Space 16%, Sci-fi 9.3%, Choices Matter 9.1%
- #26 Ark Defender
81% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: Mischief & Mayhem Studios
Windows
Roguelike missile command. Survive as long as you can aboard the Ark, humanity's last hope, in a hostile galaxy.
Why similar: Space Sim 31.9% ★, Resource Management 19.4%, Sci-fi 11.4%, Bullet Hell 10.7%, Futuristic 6.7%
- #27 AstraX
79% matchMostly Positive74% of 34 reviews2022
Dev: RexTo Studios
Windows
AstraX is a side-scrolling action game about flying ships that can destroy everything in their path.
Why similar: Space Sim 31.1% ★, Bullet Hell 17%, Space 15.6%, Sci-fi 10.8%, Exploration 8.2%
- #28 Shrouded Suns
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Benjamin Cid Pérez
Windows
In the midst of a seemingly hopeless war among the stars, take control of highly customizable spacefighters to experience classic space combat action throughout a story-driven campaign.
Why similar: Space Sim 49.4% ★, Space 23.4%, Sci-fi 15.1%, Retro 8.1%, Action 3.9%
- #29 Darkstar One
79% 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 Sim 39.6% ★, Space 31%, Sci-fi 15.8%, Exploration 8%, Action 5.6%
- #30 beyond.frontiers
77% matchMixed65% of 20 reviews2024
Dev: Duality Beyond Studios
Windows
beyond.frontiers is an open-world space adventure with 30+ ships, 125+ sectors, and fully voiced stories. Trade, explore, or fight — your choices shape the galaxy as three empires clash and ancient secrets await discovery.
Why similar: Space Sim 39.1% ★, PvE 16%, Third Person 10.8%, Exploration 10.7%, Sci-fi 8.9%
- #31 Binarystar Infinity
78% matchPositive87% of 45 reviews2021
Dev: Ricci Cedric DesignPub: Forever Entertainment S. A.
Windows
Binarystar Infinity is a 1-Bit Shoot ‘Em Up with a challenging experience reminding of the traditional Arcade Shmup classics, that can be experienced alone or with a friend, and with the particularity of being playable in vertical or horizontal scrolling mode.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.9%, PvE 17.2%, Space 15.4%, Arcade 11.1%, Sci-fi 11.1%
- #32 Aberrant Rift
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CodeNilPub: None
Windows
Conquer the void in this 3 player coop space combat game with a detailed ship damage model and subsystems
Why similar: Team-Based 22.9%, Vehicular Combat 22.9% ★, PvE 13.8%, Arcade 9%, Space 8.7%
- #33 Star Wrath
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Targem GamesPub: Gaijin Network Ltd
Windows
Star Wrath is a multiplayer space extraction-action where you design your own ship and fight other players for resources in intense PvP and PvE battles.
Why similar: Space Sim 27.4% ★, Space 15.3%, Online Co-Op 13.6%, Futuristic 9.5%, PvE 9.4%
- #34 Instarion
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Animus Digital
Windows
Massive ground and space battles with hundreds of units. Seamless landings on huge spherical planets. Interplanetary flights with explorable ship interiors. Boarding vessels anywhere in combat, space or surface. All in a single-server PvE co-op space-sim shooter.
Why similar: Space Sim 37.1% ★, Space 16.3%, Futuristic 13.6%, Sci-fi 11.8%, Exploration 6.7%
- #35 Infinite Voyager
77% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: cGh ONE
Windows
Far from Earth, mankind hasn't changed in the centuries since we've reached the stars. Across this wide-open galaxy, you'll find merchants, builders, and explorers. The more adventurous are colonizers, conquerors, and even space pirates. And you, Voyager? What will you be?
Why similar: Space Sim 31.4% ★, Space 21%, Sci-fi 15.7%, Exploration 9.3%, Futuristic 9.2%
- #36 Lodestar
74% matchMostly Positive72% of 78 reviews2023
Dev: Edenic Era LLC
Windows
Lodestar sends you and your squad of friends on your own space odyssey. Traverse multiple planets in a journey to get home without losing yourself or your ship to the perils of the unknown! Solve puzzles, gather resources, mine asteroids, and survive... with your own oh-so welcoming AI sidekick!
Why similar: Space Sim 27.9% ★, Online Co-Op 20%, Resource Management 14.7%, Space 14.5%, Sci-fi 9.9%
- #37 Slingshottr
73% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: tentcoding
Windows
A co-op sci-fi featuring scrap, piracy, and your talkative line manager Clara.
Why similar: Space Sim 29% ★, Space 24.2%, Sci-fi 14.8%, Futuristic 9.3%, Arcade 8.4%
- #38 ARISING
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cold Capacitor
Windows
First person space combat and exploration in an open world in a variety of star systems. Pilot ships, fight, run missions and trade.
Why similar: Space Sim 30.9% ★, Vehicular Combat 21.3% ★, Space 13.9%, Futuristic 9.5%, Sci-fi 9.1%
- #39 Protect the Earth
75% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2021
Dev: Victor
Windows
You are the best pilot in the space force and the earth needs you to protect itself from an alien attack. Protect the earth and then go to the invader's planet to finish them off once and for all.
Why similar: Space Sim 31.7% ★, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Space 14.3%, PvE 13%, Sci-fi 8.9%
- #40 Spacelane Express
72% matchNo user reviews50% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: ChooonPub: Self
Windows
A cozy space-trucking game about hauling cargo, docking at industrial stations, and cruising between planets at your own pace. Take on delivery contracts, manage your ship, and enjoy the quiet life of an interstellar transport pilot.
Why similar: Space Sim 47.2% ★, Resource Management 16.2%, Sci-fi 13.6%, PvE 11.7%, Exploration 11.2%
- #41 Stationbreak
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Broken Spaceship
Windows · Linux
A grounded sci-fi station builder where you hold failing systems together while pursued by a relentless, energy-hungry swarm. As a fleet on the run, drop into hostile systems, gather what you can, and jump away before you are overwhelmed. Try to survive long enough to secure a future for humanity.
Why similar: Space Sim 32.3% ★, Space 16.1%, Resource Management 15.5%, Sci-fi 12.5%, Strategy 8.8%
- #42 Starship Wars
73% matchPositive94% of 17 reviews2022
Dev: Igolito Arts Studios
Windows
Destroy enemies, bosses and everything you see ahead!! Get crystals to buy better starships and get stronger. Have fun in three different game modes.
Why similar: Vehicular Combat 25.8% ★, Bullet Hell 18.3%, PvE 12.6%, Space 12.6%, Sci-fi 8.4%
- #43 Space Salvage
72% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2023
Dev: Fruity Systems
Windows
Space Salvage is a first-person adventure seeking game. Your job is to skillfully maneuver your spaceship through wreckage and asteroids while destroying mines and enemy factions! All while your eager yet amoral ship AI guides you. Do you have what it takes to dominate space?
Why similar: Space Sim 25.2% ★, Vehicular Combat 21.2% ★, Space 17%, Sci-fi 11.5%, Futuristic 9.6%
- #44 Stars of Icarus
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Muse Games
Windows
The ultimate PvP space battle. Captain frigates, pilot fighters, and man the guns. In the arenas of space, communication with your crew is key. Victory or death, together.
Why similar: Team-Based 22.6%, Vehicular Combat 18.4% ★, Online Co-Op 14.9%, Space Sim 11.8% ★, Space 11.3%
- #45 Space
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Digital Traveller
Windows
Space Travellers is a unique open-world sandbox space simulator set in the year 2343. Travel the galaxy, trade, explore unexplored worlds, fight, build bases and factories, forge alliances and experience new adventures!
Why similar: Space Sim 35.7% ★, Space 17.6%, Sci-fi 12.5%, Futuristic 12.3%, Resource Management 8%
- #46 Muhe space
70% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: klmfs
Windows
A space strategy game. By freely editing the attributes of eight warships, engage in free combat and obtain unlimited resources to strengthen the warships. Featuring innovative combat modes, mutually restrained weapon types, and highly strategic.
Why similar: Space Sim 36% ★, Resource Management 20.3%, Space 18.8%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Strategy 10.5%
- #47 Back To Back
71% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Rocketcat Studios
Windows
Back To Back is a Top-Down Rogue-Lite built for Multiplayer. Survive endless waves of enemies while continuing to get stronger, but be careful to work with your friends as their bullets are just as dangerous as the enemy's.
Why similar: Team-Based 29.9%, Bullet Hell 26.2%, PvE 14.9%, Sci-fi 10.1%, Online Co-Op 7.8%
- #48 Fortified Space
69% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Nightsail Game Studios
Windows
Seize control of hostile planets in this nostalgic space sim and tower defense hybrid inspired by classic Flash games. Fight for orbital supremacy in starship combat with railguns, turrets, and shields. Then descend to the surface to build a base, deploy defenses, and shred waves of enemies.
Why similar: Space Sim 30.6% ★, Vehicular Combat 26.6% ★, Space 13.5%, Sci-fi 10.4%, Strategy 5.9%
- #49 Extermination Shock
70% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: BAEDS Development
Windows
Space combat sim with physics-based gameplay, personalized AI, in-depth loadouts and customization, and wingman dialogue
Why similar: Space Sim 34.3% ★, Space 13.6%, Sci-fi 11%, Arcade 9%, Third Person 8.4%
- #50 EmptyEpsilon
68% matchPositive93% of 29 reviews2024
Dev: Daid
Windows · Linux
A Co-op spaceship bridge simulator where you form a crew of 3 to 6 players serving in various roles like Captain, Helms, Relay, Weapons and Science officer. It's designed to run on almost any system and to be highly customizable due to it's extensive GM screen and powerful scripting capabilities.
Why similar: Team-Based 34%, Space Sim 33.8% ★, Space 13.3%, Sci-fi 10.6%, Futuristic 5.8%
- #51 Luft Gears
70% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Cestmir Kocian
Windows
Blend of planet system exploration, discovery, real time space combat, together with player needing to maintain and upgrade his space ship to overcome numerous obstacles. An experience quite unlike other games in its genre.
Why similar: Space 25.7%, Space Sim 19.7% ★, Sci-fi 16%, Strategy 10.8%, Exploration 10.4%
- #52 Warfleet Captains
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Iron Blood Games
Windows
Take direct command of massive sci-fi warships as you lead them into epic fleet engagements. Join up with your friends and experience cool fleet combat scenarios together!
Why similar: Online Co-Op 17.9%, Team-Based 17.9%, Space 16.3%, Vehicular Combat 14.9% ★, Sci-fi 12%
- #53 Parsector
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Manacaster Games
Windows · Linux
In Parsector, you play the role of a starship captain at the outer rim of the galaxy. Begin the game in your own fighter ship, accept missions, mine space metal, and build your way up to a capital flagship while you dodge Imperial blockade drones & avoid the Starshadow Guild's harvester crews.
Why similar: Space Sim 25.1% ★, Vehicular Combat 18% ★, Nonlinear 13.2%, Futuristic 13.1%, Resource Management 12.9%
- #54 Stardust Aces
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Insane Fox
Windows
Stardust aces is a six-axis space dog-fighting game with arcadey weapons and a semi-realistic flight model.
Why similar: Space Sim 30.8% ★, Futuristic 12.5%, Space 11.3%, Vehicular Combat 10.7% ★, Arcade 8.5%
- #55 Contingency Plan
67% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2024
Dev: Big Gaming
Windows
Take control of a capable combat frigate with your friends in Contingency Plan, a VR multiplayer co-op sci-fi spaceflight game about taking contracts and making money.
Why similar: Space Sim 25.2% ★, Vehicular Combat 18.8% ★, Team-Based 17.7%, Space 16.2%, PvE 11.4%
- #56 Helium Rain
68% matchMostly Positive79% of 324 reviews2018
Dev: Deimos Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Trade your wares and eliminate the competition in a cutthroat world. Buy new ships and stations to mine and haul resources. Explore the vast emptiness of space.
Why similar: Space Sim 51.2% ★, Space 26.7%, Strategy 11%, Exploration 8.1%, Action 3.1%
- #57 Main Sequence
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tumbling Dumpling Studio
Windows
Main Sequence is a space-sim factory builder where your goal is to build an interstellar industrial empire. Collect resources, automate production, and expand your fleet of ships in order to survive and leave your mark on the galaxy.
Why similar: Space Sim 33.5% ★, Online Co-Op 16.1%, Space 15.3%, Resource Management 13.4%, PvE 7.7%
- #58 Salvager
66% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Fox and Hollow Studios
Windows
Physics-based arcade, top-down space shooter. Pilot the Salvager, collect salvage to upgrade your ship, balancing an economy by mining asteroids and fending off waves of enemy ships, ultimately growing so large as to destroy planets.
Why similar: Space Sim 35.3% ★, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Futuristic 11.2%, Space 10.6%, Arcade 9.7%
- #59 Owl Force
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Megafauna
Windows
Lead the legendary Owl Force and your wingmates on an epic journey defending the galaxy against the nefarious Darktail Order. Take on missions, upgrade your ship, and engage in heart-pounding battles to uncover the hidden secrets of the universe.
Why similar: Space Sim 30% ★, Vehicular Combat 18.5% ★, Sci-fi 11.5%, PvE 10.6%, Space 8%
- #60 Orbital Nexus
66% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: ZxStudio
Windows
Start on a barren planet, expand your empire through resource management, fleet building, and planetary conquest. Discover cosmic relics, trade or fight with neutral factions, and build galactic wonders like particle colliders. Balance strategy, exploration, and combat to dominate the galaxy!
Why similar: Futuristic 19.8%, Space Sim 19.5% ★, Sci-fi 18.4%, Strategy 14.3%, Resource Management 14.2%