
A brutal interstellar war is raging. Humanity has been forced to abandon much of the explored galaxy to a mysterious alien race. The aliens continue to hold the initiative on the front lines, while their motives and ultimate goals remain unknown.
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A brutal interstellar war is raging. Humanity has been forced to abandon much of the explored galaxy to a mysterious alien race. The aliens continue to hold the initiative on the front lines, while their motives and ultimate goals remain unknown.

Super Starship
A futuristic sci-fi persistent universe exploration game with one million stars and 18 million planets and moons. Fly your ship to any star and explore its solar system. Claiming stars, planets and moons will make them yours forever - other players will see your discoveries and you will see theirs.

Solbound
Fight, salvage and trade across the moons and rings of a solar system nobody can leave. Take what you can carry. Read what the dead left behind. Everything you do is remembered.
A futuristic sci-fi persistent universe exploration game with one million stars and 18 million planets and moons. Fly your ship to any star and explore its solar system. Claiming stars, planets and moons will make them yours forever - other players will see your discoveries and you will see theirs.
Why similar: Space Sim 44.6%, Simulation 21.9%, Futuristic 7.7%, Exploration 7%, Space 5.6%
Fight, salvage and trade across the moons and rings of a solar system nobody can leave. Take what you can carry. Read what the dead left behind. Everything you do is remembered.
Why similar: Space Sim 40.4%, Simulation 20%, Space 8.2%, Action 7%, Exploration 6.3%
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 40.5%, Action 11.7%, Space 11.4%, Shooter 9.2%, Sci-fi 6.2%
In celebration of the 25 yr anniversary of the first release, this compendium contains all 4 games in the Battlecruiser 3000AD series which was first released in 1996.
Why similar: Space Sim 36.3%, Simulation 12.4%, Aliens 10%, Futuristic 8.9%, Space 7.3%
We present you a fun simulation game in which you pilot an aircraft and have the mission to destroy parts of a large asteroid that has broken into millions of pieces and is heading towards Earth.
Why similar: Space Sim 42.5%, Simulation 21.3%, Action 13.1%, Shooter 12.8%, Space 6.4%
Space combat sim with physics-based gameplay, personalized AI, in-depth loadouts and customization, and wingman dialogue
Why similar: Space Sim 35.4%, Shooter 11.2%, Simulation 10.7%, War 8.2%, Third Person 6.9%
A game about an alien that has to abduct things to pay rent!
Why similar: Space Sim 36.7%, Aliens 20.6%, Simulation 19.2%, Space 6.1%, 3D 5.2%
Explore a precisely recreated lunar surface built from real data and a JAXA-backed simulation.
Why similar: Space Sim 48.3%, Simulation 22.8%, Third Person 10%, Space 9.5%, Exploration 7.8%
Usurpers invaded a Space Abyss. Usurpers destroyed most of the inhabitants and guards of Space Abyss. You are one of the surviving guards. Save your brothers and free Space Abyss!
Why similar: Space Sim 30.1%, Spectacle fighter 26.6% ★, Simulation 9.5%, Shooter 9%, War 5.8%
FREELANCERS: ROGUE SKIES An open-world single-player space combat roguelite where you pilot customizable starfighters, engage in tactical dogfights, and explore dynamic star systems across a galaxy shaped by war and opportunity.
Why similar: Space Sim 32.6%, Simulation 18.8%, Shooter 12.8%, Action 11.4%, Exploration 5.2%
Command four space vessels and a band of revolutionary pirates into an all-consuming battle against impossible odds, because there just isn't enough Space for everyone!
Why similar: Space Sim 47%, Simulation 34.5%, Action 18.5%
Star Squadron is a narrative-driven space combat simulator built for maximum immersion. Command your wing with freeform voice recognition and experience a dynamic campaign that calls you by name using our proprietary Voice Mimic System. Don't just play the game—live it.
Why similar: Space Sim 37.3%, Aliens 15%, Simulation 9.6%, Shooter 9.3%, Space 8.4%
Against the overwhelming might of the Empire stands a small but growing Rebel Alliance. Scattered resistance groups are uniting and what is needed most now are Starfighter pilots. Will you join their struggle to end this tyranny and become a hero of the Rebellion?
Why similar: Space Sim 53.9%, Simulation 15.7%, Action 14.6%, Space 11.2%, Singleplayer 2.6%
Will you make the grade and save the planet? Become a cadet on your first day of training in this 3rd person space combat simulator.
Why similar: Space Sim 39.1%, Simulation 35.9%, Space 10.1%, Third Person 9.3%, Sci-fi 5.6%
Our goal is to depict the possibilities of space exploration & combat within a realistic environment- to emphasize the "science" in science-fiction. Key features to include: proper orbital mechanics for all objects in space, detailed ship system control, functionality, inter-dependency & damage reaction.
Why similar: Space Sim 64.2%, Simulation 27.5%, Space 8.3%
Space combat on a massive scale. Defend your allies, destroy the Xeris and claim victory for the Vallen! Your people need you, fly your ship in an intense battle in an asteroid field to secure the sector.
Why similar: Space Sim 46.4%, Action 12.5%, Futuristic 7.4%, Simulation 7.1%, Third Person 6.9%
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 54.8%, Simulation 13.1%, Space 11.4%, Action 8.3%, Sci-fi 6.4%
Get ready to embark on a thrilling space adventure across the cosmos, where you'll explore new planets, engage in thrilling space battles, and shape the fate of humanity among the stars.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 29.1% ★, Space Sim 27.6%, Shooter 10.5%, Futuristic 8.6%, Space 6.7%
The Battle of Sol is an intense space action game where you participate in epic capital ship battles, thrilling dogfights, space station raids, and much more as you liberate humanity's solar system from enemies determined to bring us to its fiery end.
Why similar: Space Sim 38.4%, Simulation 29.4%, Action 14.7%, Space 12.1%, Sci-fi 5.5%
Caught in the middle of a violent conflict on the fringe of the galaxy — your ability to survive will depend on your piloting skills and combat savvy as a mercenary space fighter. But, as you explore the vastly detailed world of Tachyon: The Fringe, you will often find that the most powerful weapon on your ship is in your head.
Why similar: Space Sim 57.5%, Simulation 31%, Space 11.6%
A 2D, top-down shoot'em up with simulation elements, deeply reminiscent of those vector games from the 80s. Blast your way trough space, enemies and mystery. Upgrade your drones. Endure your mothership's AI cynical attitude and survive the most realistic shoot'em up ever!
Why similar: Simulation 28.8%, Space Sim 23.6%, Action 15.7%, Aliens 8.9%, Shooter 7.9%
Discover a beautiful and brutal universe through three immersive stories. Champion blazing fast dog-fights, Out wit aggressive defense systems and overcome constant overwhelming odds. This is your goal, this is your duty, this is your way of life...
Why similar: Space Sim 34.5%, Simulation 23.1%, Action 11.6%, Shooter 10.6%, Space 8.1%
Transport cargo in this challenging flight through the void of space! Listen to your co-pilot's warnings; manage your fuel, grapple with gravity physics and meteors. Expand your fleet with brand new, massive ships using the money earned from deliveries!
Why similar: Space Sim 45%, Simulation 21.9%, Action 12.8%, Exploration 7%, Space 5.2%
Captain a space freighter on its perilous voyage to deliver vital supplies to the Parvin Frontier! Select your crew, then lead and command their efforts to manage the ship's navigation, engineering, weapons, and more on the fly as crises and obstacles arise in real time.
Why similar: Space Sim 47%, Simulation 16.6%, Aliens 14.8%, Space 9.8%, Futuristic 5.2%
Space Mercs is an extreme arcade space combat game where the amount of projectiles and lasers on-screen is only toppled by the amount of stars in the universe! Will you be able to complete all the mercenary missions and become the best pilot in the Galaxy?
Why similar: Space Sim 37.1%, Shooter 10.8%, Action 10.1%, Simulation 8.8%, Space 8.1%
Command a fleet of customizable ships in this roguelite strategy autobattler. Liberate planets to unlock new ships and powerful upgrades. Engage in strategic battles, manage your fleet, and face escalating challenges as you fight to free the universe through increasingly difficult galaxies.
Why similar: Space Sim 36.1%, Spectacle fighter 33.7% ★, Simulation 12.7%, War 6.4%, Space 5.6%
Space Gray X is a side-scrolling bullet-hell action game where you battle alien invaders, starting from Earth and advancing into space, unlocking advanced aircraft to aid your mission.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 42.2% ★, Space Sim 32.4%, Shooter 9.8%, Aliens 6.6%, Space 5.1%
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 36.7%, Aliens 12.8%, Simulation 11.7%, Third Person 8.4%, Action 6.6%
Shoting!!!
Why similar: Space Sim 42.1%, Simulation 22.9%, Shooter 13%, Aliens 12.1%, Space 6.2%
Free to Play: Command powerful capital ships in fast-paced 5v5 space combat. Choose from five ship classes — from nimble Interceptors to massive Carriers — capture sectors, outmaneuver your enemies, and dominate the void.
Why similar: Space Sim 39.2%, Simulation 15.6%, Shooter 12.5%, War 6.7%, Third Person 5.9%
Starbase Gunship places you in the seat of a weapons officer on a state-of-the-art Gunship as you defend a remote outpost from an Alien invasion fleet. With access to laser cannons, missiles, miniguns and nuclear warheads, you are the last line of defense between humanity and the alien invaders.
Why similar: Space Sim 33%, Aliens 13.2%, Simulation 10%, War 9.4%, Futuristic 7.1%
Aero Striker is a highly stylized action-packed flight combat simulator game that is intentionally designed to be easy to make it more enjoyable and less nerve-racking. The aim is to have fun making aliens explode while experiencing the sensation of flying. Let none of the evil aliens escape!
Why similar: Space Sim 33.4%, Aliens 11.8%, Shooter 11.3%, Simulation 8.5%, Space 7.3%
Real-time against real pilots; this is Star Wars space combat as it was meant to be! Featuring challenging real-time dogfights of 2 to 8 players, Star Wars™: X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter is one of the most historically significant space combat simulators ever made.
Why similar: Space Sim 47.6%, Simulation 22.2%, Action 16.8%, Space 11.7%, Sci-fi 1.7%
The world's first science-based photorealistic interactive 3D planetarium that models the entire Universe, using procedural generation for uncharted areas.
Why similar: Space Sim 53.1%, Simulation 27.7%, Space 9.5%, Exploration 8.2%, Singleplayer 1.5%
Civilization was born from a chaotic star system and has been constantly tested in its development, from ancient civilizations to occupying the entire galaxy, which is long and dangerous.
Why similar: Space Sim 35.5%, Aliens 14.8%, Simulation 11%, War 10.9%, Futuristic 9%
In "Space Mechanics: Repair | Hiring | Craft" you are the owner of a space repair station in which you have to work. Repair spaceships, get money for it, hire them and create items for sale or for your own purposes.
Why similar: Space Sim 48.5%, Simulation 16.1%, Futuristic 11.8%, Space 9.1%, First-Person 7.2%
Spaceflight add-on for Microsoft Flight Simulator X
Why similar: Space Sim 47.9%, Simulation 39%, Space 13.1%
Boötes is a Space Sim where you get to jump on astroids. Collect Crystals, Unlock New Abilities, Find Secrets to Unlock New Suits, and Much More. You are all alone in The Boötes Void where you find mysterious crystals that can help fuel your space shuttle so you can visit the Cold Dark.
Why similar: Space Sim 55%, Simulation 16.5%, Futuristic 10.6%, Exploration 7.6%, First-Person 3.7%
Command a Nomad-class Frontier Runner and lead your crew on the edge of a fading galactic empire. Take on freelance contracts, explore unstable farlanes, upgrade your ship, and survive where civilization ends.
Why similar: Space Sim 38.1%, Simulation 20.2%, Aliens 11.9%, Action 11.6%, Futuristic 6.8%
House of the Dying Sun is a tactical space shooter that puts you in the cockpit of the universe's most terrifying starfighter. Hunt the enemies of the Empire and bring ruin to their people.
Why similar: Space Sim 47.8%, Simulation 15.5%, Space 11.7%, Action 9.5%, Shooter 7.7%
Why similar: Space Sim 37.7%, Shooter 13%, Space 9.9%, Simulation 8.3%, Futuristic 5.9%
Cosmic Drift is a singleplayer survivor-like rougelike game, in Cosmic Rift, you can use weapons and modules to build your own spaceship, defeat enemies, and each item determines your development. choose to upgrade, load weapons, and crush the enemies!
Why similar: Space Sim 46.2%, Simulation 15.1%, Shooter 14.1%, Action 12.6%, Futuristic 6.2%
At the sunset of human life on planet Earth, you are a military pilot controlling a space ship, and you find yourself at the very epicenter of the battle in the solar system. You are forced to retreat into the unknown, distant Arcanum system through hyper-jumping.
Why similar: Space Sim 37.1%, Spectacle fighter 30.4% ★, Simulation 8.2%, Space 7.7%, Sci-fi 5.3%
Redout: Space Assault is arcade space battle, coupling the trademark Redout adrenaline with the thrill of combat. Outsmart, outmaneuver, overpower, outclass your opponents in lightning-fast, adrenaline-inducing single-player space combat.
Why similar: Space Sim 35.1%, Simulation 12.1%, Shooter 11.3%, Futuristic 9.3%, Space 9.1%
A casual space simulation game where you perform orbital manoeuvres on satellites to change their orbit and complete missions.
Why similar: Space Sim 49.3%, Simulation 27.6%, Space 9.6%, Futuristic 7.4%, Sci-fi 4.6%
PlanetDrop - A Tiny Space Adventure is a computer game where you command a spaceship in an orbit of a planet. Your primary task is to capture "drop zones" with your shuttles and commandos. You rely on stealth, agility and speed, rather than on firepower.
Why similar: Space Sim 39.1%, Simulation 19.3%, Action 12%, Aliens 10.7%, Futuristic 6.1%
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 57.1%, Simulation 17.5%, Space 13.1%, Action 6.5%, Exploration 5.9%
1v1 online multiplayer spaceship duels with realistic physics
Why similar: Space Sim 40.1%, Simulation 14.5%, Shooter 13.7%, Action 8%, Futuristic 7.8%
Explore a unique, procedurally generated galaxy filled with alien artifacts and resources to extract and exploit. Mine asteroids, harvest nebula, pilot unique ships and find new and strange things in the void between stars as you struggle to survive long enough to find another home.
Why similar: Space Sim 35.7%, Aliens 14%, Simulation 11.8%, Third Person 7.9%, Futuristic 7.8%
Stardust aces is a six-axis space dog-fighting game with arcadey weapons and a semi-realistic flight model.
Why similar: Space Sim 38.9%, Shooter 12.9%, Futuristic 8.9%, Third Person 8.4%, Action 7.3%
"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 41.4%, Simulation 11%, Space 9.3%, Action 7.4%, Futuristic 6.6%
Embark on an epic 3D space shooter adventure featuring dynamic space combat and thrilling planetary exploration. Battle in single or multiplayer modes from 1v1 to 5v5, strategizing to achieve victory through base destruction, resource collection, or base capture. Dominate with our ranking system!
Why similar: Space Sim 40.2%, Shooter 13.6%, Simulation 13%, Action 8%, Third Person 7.2%
Android Simulator: Prologue is just part of the amazing adventure that awaits you in the full version of the game. Take charge of a spaceship colony, flight route and manage the right water balance for plants, oxygen level, and spacecraft parameters to securely deliver the colonizers.
Why similar: Space Sim 40.3%, Simulation 13.8%, Futuristic 10.9%, Space 9.1%, Action 6.2%
A short horror game about piloting a rover across a dead planet on humanity's most desperate mission.
Why similar: Space Sim 33.9%, Simulation 18.2%, Aliens 11.9%, Exploration 10.2%, First-Person 8.1%
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 46.6%, Space 16%, Action 12.5%, Simulation 10.7%, Sci-fi 7.1%
You are part of an army of androids designed to travel through space in search of a potential exoplanet that humans can populate. Your job is to build your arsenal and train at zero gravity during this galactic journey to face and fight the possible threats that could be found once landed.
Why similar: Space Sim 33.4%, Spectacle fighter 32.1% ★, Shooter 10.8%, Action 6%, Space 4.8%
A "small" universe simulation, where you play as a black hole and try to absorb the whole universe. You decide the size and shape of the universe. Could also be used as a less meaningful CPU benchmark.
Why similar: Space Sim 57.2%, Simulation 21.8%, Space 11.8%, Atmospheric 4.8%, 3D 3.1%
History of Space is an immersive and educational game that allows players to explore a virtual space history museum, delving into the captivating history of space exploration.
Why similar: Space Sim 47.3%, Simulation 24.4%, Exploration 7.3%, First-Person 5.4%, Space 4.4%
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 52.5%, Space 14.2%, Simulation 9.9%, Third Person 9.6%, 3D 5.2%
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 46.6%, Simulation 11.4%, Third Person 10.4%, Exploration 8.3%, Action 6.5%