Games Like Starcom: Nexus

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 33.2%, Space Sim 17.6% ★, Open World 9.7%, Sci-fi 8.8%, Exploration 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: As the direct sequel, it refines and expands upon every mechanic that made the original a standout exploration RPG.

Choose your own destiny as you explore an open-world procedurally generated galaxy where anything is possible. Become a miner, a trader, a bounty hunter, a pirate, or perhaps a jack of all trades. Start off small and build your way to the top but remember with every action, comes consequences.

Why similar: Space 44%, Open World 12.1%, Sci-fi 12.1%, RPG 9.4%, Exploration 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: It excels at the modular ship building and sandbox exploration loop that players of Starcom enjoy.

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 50.1%, Sci-fi 13.5%, Open World 12.7%, RPG 10.5%, Top-Down 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a very similar top-down space-sim experience with a strong focus on exploration, mining, and RPG character progression.

Gaia Beyond is a handcrafted 2D Action-RPG, an exploration mix built around the core features fighting, mining and trading. Your decisions are footprints within a vast non-linear solar system. Forge alliances among numerous factions and develop relations with hundreds of NPCs.

Why similar: Space 25.9%, Space Sim 20.7% ★, Sci-fi 11.9%, Open World 10%, RPG 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game mirrors the top-down exploration and narrative-driven quest structure of Starcom perfectly.

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 32.5%, Space Sim 22.5% ★, Sci-fi 19.8%, Building 8.6%, Exploration 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: It provides the most satisfying modular ship construction and tactical combat system in the genre.

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 48.1%, Space Sim 14.5% ★, Sci-fi 12.2%, Open World 10.5%, RPG 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the feeling of being a lone captain in a vast, dangerous galaxy with a great sense of scale and atmosphere.

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 49.8%, Space Sim 11.4% ★, Sci-fi 10.5%, Open World 10.4%, RPG 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic open-world space exploration game that emphasizes trading, combat, and discovery in a massive galaxy.

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 30.1%, RPG 22%, Sci-fi 10.5%, Action 10%, Open World 8%

Why You'll Like It: This title blends ARPG mechanics with space exploration, featuring a dynamic galaxy that reacts to your choices.

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 51.6%, Sci-fi 13.1%, Open World 7.4%, RPG 7%, Top-Down 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: The top-down combat and modular ship design feel very familiar to Starcom fans looking for more action.

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 30.9%, Space Sim 15.3% ★, Sci-fi 10.4%, Open World 9.9%, Exploration 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic top-down space exploration game that focuses on upgrading your ship while traveling through dangerous star systems.

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 30.3%, Space Sim 24.7% ★, Sci-fi 12.1%, Open World 11.3%, Exploration 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: It combines procedural exploration with an incredibly deep ship-building system that allows for total creative freedom.

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 33.7%, Space Sim 19.4% ★, RPG 9.6%, Open World 7.9%, Sci-fi 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down space adventure that emphasizes exploration and RPG-style questing in a procedurally generated universe.

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

Why similar: Space Sim 33.8% ★, Space 32.8%, Open World 14.4%, RPG 12.4%, Building 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a massive, ambitious space RPG experience with extensive ship customization and exploration features.

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 37.7%, Space Sim 14.8% ★, Sci-fi 11.7%, Open World 10.3%, Exploration 6%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the adventure-focused side of space exploration with a distinct top-down perspective and retro charm.

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 34.7%, Space Sim 21.3% ★, Sci-fi 14.3%, Open World 9.6%, Exploration 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a unique, physics-based take on space exploration and mining that feels grounded and rewarding.

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 38.2%, Space Sim 23.5% ★, Sci-fi 13.6%, Open World 12.7%, RPG 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: This title successfully merges RPG elements with fleet management and space exploration in a cohesive package.

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 51.4%, Building 14.5%, Sci-fi 7.6%, Open World 7.1%, Top-Down 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: It features a unique modular ship-building system and a vibrant, procedurally generated universe to explore.

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 71.7%, Sci-fi 10.8%, Open World 6.2%, Action 5.4%, Indie 4%

Why You'll Like It: A strategic space exploration game that focuses on managing your ship and fleet against overwhelming odds.

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 40.3%, Space Sim 16.2% ★, RPG 13.5%, Sci-fi 7.3%, Action 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A deep, simulation-heavy space game that focuses on the technical aspects of navigation and ship management.

SAIL THE STARS. BETRAY YOUR QUEEN. MURDER A SUN. Sunless Skies is a Gothic Horror roleplay game with a focus on exploration and exquisite storytelling.

Why similar: Space 34.7%, Exploration 18.7%, RPG 16.9%, Top-Down 11.3%, Story Rich 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: While more gothic in tone, it shares the core appeal of exploring the unknown and uncovering deep narrative mysteries.

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 42%, Space Sim 28.4% ★, Sci-fi 11.8%, Exploration 10.5%, Action 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: A story-driven space adventure that balances exploration, trading, and combat in a polished, accessible way.

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 39.4%, Space Sim 15.7% ★, Sci-fi 10.5%, Building 10.2%, Open World 8%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses heavily on the creative side of ship building and exploration within a vast sandbox environment.

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 52.9%, Space Sim 24.7% ★, Open World 10.4%, Sci-fi 8.5%, Indie 3%

Why You'll Like It: A deep space simulation game that provides a complex RPG progression system for your ship and pilot.

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 33.8%, Sci-fi 14.3%, Open World 11.7%, RPG 10.1%, Top-Down 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a focused action-RPG experience in space with an emphasis on ship progression and combat.

The Long Journey Home combines an open world full of galaxies, planets and anomalies with quests and mechanics of a rogue-like RPG. One destination. Endless adventures. Where will this journey take you?

Why similar: Space 51.5%, RPG 16.6%, Sci-fi 12.1%, Exploration 9.8%, Indie 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes the struggle of exploration and the difficulty of finding your way home through a hostile galaxy.

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 40.2%, Space Sim 20.5% ★, RPG 10.3%, Sci-fi 10.1%, Open World 5.1%

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 51.1%, Open World 15.9%, RPG 15.2%, Action 6.6%, Indie 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward, top-down space exploration game that is easy to pick up and offers a fun, arcade-like experience.

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 42.9%, RPG 15.6%, Building 8.9%, Sci-fi 8.2%, Action 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game allows for highly modular ship construction and tactical combat in a space-sim setting.

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: Space 26.8%, Space Sim 26.2% ★, Open World 12.3%, Sci-fi 11.1%, Exploration 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a detailed ship-building experience with a focus on exploration and survival in deep space.

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 40.3%, Space Sim 21.6% ★, Sci-fi 13.1%, Open World 7.9%, Exploration 6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic space-sim that balances narrative-driven exploration with ship upgrades and combat.

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 25.9%, Space Sim 23.5% ★, Open World 11.8%, Sci-fi 9.7%, RPG 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world sandbox that allows for deep ship management and exploration in a persistent universe.

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 50.6%, Space Sim 23.4% ★, RPG 14.8%, Exploration 6.7%, Indie 4.6%

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 33.6%, Space Sim 28.3% ★, Sci-fi 10.4%, Exploration 9.6%, Open World 9.2%

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 47.9%, Space Sim 14.5% ★, Sci-fi 10.5%, RPG 7.3%, Building 5.1%

Fight, explore the stars, trade, and lead your fleet across the galaxySpace Commander: War and Trade is an ultimate single player space-sim featuring spectacular graphics, intuitive combat and deep mechanics.

Why similar: Space Sim 29% ★, Space 23.1%, RPG 12.2%, Exploration 10.4%, Action RPG 8.1%

EVERSPACE™ combines fast-paced combat with roguelike elements, great visuals and a captivating story. It takes you on a challenging journey through an ever-changing, beautifully crafted universe full of surprises. Shoot, craft and loot your way to victory while the odds are stacked against you.

Why similar: Space 54.8%, Space Sim 19.6% ★, Sci-fi 12.9%, Action 6.1%, Indie 3.3%

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

Why similar: Space 37.5%, Open World 13.2%, Sci-fi 11.7%, Exploration 9.7%, Action RPG 7.8%

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 55.1%, Space Sim 17% ★, Sci-fi 16.1%, Open World 5.7%, Action 4.1%

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 28.8%, Space Sim 27.7% ★, Sci-fi 21.1%, Open World 11.4%, RPG 9.2%

Fight, loot, explore and craft in the living open world of Starpoint Gemini 3. Assemble your trusty ship and boost your RPG skills to face all challenges.

Why similar: Space 30.1%, Space Sim 22.4% ★, Sci-fi 11.8%, Open World 9.9%, RPG 7.9%

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 50.7%, Open World 10.8%, Sci-fi 8.7%, RPG 8.4%, Action 5%

Explore a procedurally generated galaxy, mine asteroids, refine minerals, colonize planets, build stations, deploy drones, salvage rare items, construct gear, level up, improve your ship, assemble a fleet, engage in combat, and take on the void.

Why similar: Space Sim 32.6% ★, RPG 18.3%, Space 12.9%, Exploration 10.1%, Top-Down 6.2%

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 29.1%, Space Sim 21.6% ★, Sci-fi 12.1%, Open World 10.9%, Exploration 7.8%

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 44%, Sci-fi 19.6%, Action 8.8%, Adventure 8.5%, Indie 5.8%

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 34%, Space Sim 27.2% ★, Open World 12.6%, Sci-fi 11.6%, Exploration 8.1%

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 30.9%, Space Sim 28% ★, Open World 13.3%, Sci-fi 13.2%, Building 7%

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 53.7%, Space Sim 23% ★, Open World 12.2%, Adventure 5.9%, Indie 4.8%

Embark on a space voyage with your ragtag crew of civilians in search of a new home. Build spaceships tile by tile, create optimal gas conditions, manage the needs and moods of their crew, encounter other space-faring groups, and explore the universe in this spaceship colony simulation.

Why similar: Space 32.1%, Space Sim 22.9% ★, Sci-fi 13.7%, Open World 11.4%, Building 8.6%

Take the role of Captain in this Space Survival Simulation as you explore a massive star system in search of a new home for humanity. Outfit your ship, hand pick your crew and set off on a journey through an open-world where you must scavenge resources, shelter civilians and outrun a hostile alien force.

Why similar: Space 79.2%, Adventure 7.2%, Action 6.8%, Indie 6.8%

A minimal space exploration and survival game. Pilot the last vessel of a fallen civilization into the vast unknown, in search of a new world to call home.

Why similar: Space 59.4%, Exploration 14.2%, Action 10%, Sci-fi 9.3%, Indie 7.1%

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

Why similar: Space 45.4%, Open World 12.3%, Sci-fi 10.6%, Space Sim 9.5% ★, Building 7.3%

Take command of a space fleet and start your galaxy exploration mission.

Why similar: Space 44.6%, RPG 30.2%, Action 14.7%, Indie 10.5%

Naev is a game about space exploration, trade and combat. Players travel the galaxy and earn money by trading, fighting and performing missions.

Why similar: Space 29.3%, Space Sim 21.9% ★, Sci-fi 9.3%, Open World 9.2%, Exploration 8%

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 50.5%, Space Sim 21.5% ★, Sci-fi 12.2%, Open World 9.8%, Action 3.4%

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

Why similar: Space 26.4%, Space Sim 18.8% ★, Sci-fi 12.3%, Open World 9.8%, RPG 7.7%

Star Control is a space role-playing game in which you command Earth's first interstellar starship on a mission to save the Earth from hostile alien empires.

Why similar: Space 44.9%, Sci-fi 20%, Exploration 14.5%, Story Rich 8%, Action 6.4%

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 34.3%, Exploration 16.2%, Open World 15.6%, Sci-fi 15.6%, RPG 13.5%

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 44.5%, Open World 13.1%, Space Sim 12.2% ★, Sci-fi 11.3%, Exploration 10.5%

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 36.2%, Space Sim 24.6% ★, Sci-fi 14.5%, Exploration 7.4%, Action 7.2%

Join Space Alliance as a new captain-in-training and work with your crew to solve the mysteries of an ancient relic found on the Grey Planet. Little-Known Galaxy is a cozy single-player RPG space adventure full of friendly characters, exploration, crafting, and farming.

Why similar: Space Sim 24.5% ★, Space 24.4%, Sci-fi 14.2%, Open World 10.9%, RPG 9.1%