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Games Like Starship EVO

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Space, Building, Open World, Simulation.

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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.

Reviews: Very Positive — 84% — of 1,210 reviews
Released: 2020-06-19
Developer: Moonfire Entertainment
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, Simulation, Early Access
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 1.3 hrs
Mean playtime: 5.8 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 55%

Overview

Starship EVO is a standout title for its deep, physics-based block construction and immersive space exploration mechanics. These recommendations focus on games that prioritize modular ship building, survival progression, and the freedom to engineer your own vessels in vast, dangerous environments.

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  1. #1 Empyrion - Galactic Survival
    97% matchMostly Positive79% of 34,087 reviews2020
    Dev: Eleon Game Studios
    Windows
    Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 76.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    Build and explore in a true space sandbox survival adventure. Construct mighty capital vessels, sprawling planetary settlements, and vast space stations in your galactic journey to discover the mysteries of Empyrion!

    Why similar: Space 16.4%, Voxel 15.8%, Building 15.3%, Space Sim 14.1%, Sandbox 10.6%

    Why You'll Like It: Offers a comprehensive survival experience with extensive ship and base building across multiple planets and space.

  2. #2 Space Engineers
    96% matchVery Positive89% of 133,238 reviews2019
    Dev: Keen Software House
    Windows
    Median: 9.0 hrsMean: 95.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Space Engineers is a sandbox engineering game where you design and build ships, stations, and planetary bases in a fully destructible environment. Explore planets and space, mine resources, survive hazards, and engage in combat alone or with friends in Creative or Survival modes.

    Why similar: Space 18.6%, Space Sim 18%, Building 17.8%, Sandbox 14.1%, Simulation 8.4%

    Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for block-based physics building and survival in space, mirroring the core construction loop of Starship EVO.

  3. #3 Avorion
    96% 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 Sim 16%, Space 15.7%, Building 15.3%, Voxel 13.6%, Sandbox 12.4%

    Why You'll Like It: Features a unique procedural ship-building system that allows for immense scale and fleet management in an open galaxy.

  4. #4 Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander
    94% 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 20.5%, Building 19.8%, Space Sim 17.8%, Sci-fi 11.1%, Spaceships 10.8%

    Why You'll Like It: Focuses on detailed ship design and physics-based combat, rewarding players for efficient engineering and layout planning.

  5. #5 Starbase
    95% matchMixed56% of 6,702 reviews2021
    Dev: Frozenbyte
    Windows
    Median: 14.3 hrsMean: 91.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Starbase is a hybrid voxel/vertex-based space MMO with a fully destructible and infinitely expanding universe, with a focus on building and designing spaceships and stations, exploration, resource gathering, crafting, trading, and combat.

    Why similar: Building 17.6%, Space Sim 16.9%, Space 15.1%, Voxel 12.5%, Sandbox 11.6%

    Why You'll Like It: A voxel-based space MMO that emphasizes intricate ship construction and realistic damage modeling.

  6. #6 StarMade
    94% 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 23.7%, Sandbox 15.6%, Building 13.9%, Voxel 13.7%, Open World 7.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A classic block-based space sandbox that provides deep customization for ships and space stations.

  7. #7 Interstellar Rift
    93% 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: Space Sim 19.4%, Building 18.2%, Space 15.8%, Sandbox 13.5%, Open World 8.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A multiplayer-focused space simulation that requires players to build and maintain complex ship systems.

  8. #8 X4: Foundations
    91% 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 Sim 22.7%, Space 21.4%, Sandbox 17.3%, Building 13.2%, Simulation 9.6%

    Why You'll Like It: Offers a deep space simulation experience with a focus on economy, fleet management, and modular ship upgrades.

  9. #9 Celestial Command
    92% 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 29.1%, Sandbox 14.3%, Simulation 12.7%, Building 11.2%, Space Sim 11%

    Why You'll Like It: Features physics-based space construction where every component and thruster placement impacts the ship's flight dynamics.

  10. #10 Astro Colony
    91% matchVery Positive82% of 2,509 reviews2022
    Dev: Terad Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Explore endless Universe and create the most efficient constellation of colonies. Build conveyor systems to automate production. Take care of Astronauts and their needs! Establish new colonies as part of intergalactic simulation.

    Why similar: Space 23.1%, Building 17.7%, Space Sim 14%, Sandbox 12%, Simulation 9.3%

    Why You'll Like It: Focuses on automation and base building in space, perfect for players who enjoy the logistical side of Starship EVO.

  11. #11 Space Haven
    90% matchVery Positive86% of 9,719 reviews2020
    Dev: Bugbyte Ltd.
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 20.2 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    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 19.8%, Building 19.2%, Space Sim 17.7%, Sandbox 15.5%, Simulation 9.1%

    Why You'll Like It: Combines colony management with modular ship building, requiring players to manage resources and crew in a hostile environment.

  12. #12 From the Depths
    89% matchVery Positive89% of 12,523 reviews2020
    Dev: Brilliant Skies Ltd.
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 40.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Over 1000 unique components allow you to build and command voxel vehicles from the deep ocean to outer space! Forge strategies, allegiances and fleets strong enough to destroy eight deadly factions of the planet and reign supreme. A genre-defying mashup of simulation, building, RTS and RPG.

    Why similar: Building 22.9%, Voxel 22.4%, Space 17.4%, Sandbox 17.3%, Simulation 8.3%

    Why You'll Like It: Provides an incredibly deep vehicle construction system that allows for complex mechanical and weapon design.

  13. #13 Reassembly
    89% 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: Building 30.2%, Space 29.5%, Sandbox 20.2%, Action 5%, Open World 4.6%

    Why You'll Like It: A unique 2D space sandbox that emphasizes modular ship design and procedural generation.

  14. #14 Starcom: Unknown Space
    86% 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 33.5%, Space Sim 22.3%, Building 13.8%, Open World 10.9%, Sci-fi 7.9%

    Why You'll Like It: An exploration-heavy RPG that features a modular ship-building system that evolves as you discover new technology.

  15. #15 Astrox Imperium
    87% 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 35%, Space Sim 20.5%, Sandbox 15.3%, Simulation 12.1%, Open World 7.7%

    Why You'll Like It: Provides a deep space exploration experience with a focus on ship progression and modular customization.

  16. #16 Void Destroyer 2
    86% 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: Space Sim 20.3%, Space 17.9%, Sandbox 15%, Building 14.6%, Open World 8.6%

    Why You'll Like It: Blends space simulation, RTS elements, and ship building into a cohesive open-world experience.

  17. #17 Kinetic Void
    88% 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 35.6%, Sandbox 14.4%, Simulation 12.8%, Building 9.4%, Space Sim 7.4%

    Why You'll Like It: Features a modular ship-building system that allows for complete control over the design and functionality of your spacecraft.

  18. #18 Starcom: Nexus
    84% 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 39.4%, Space Sim 15.7%, Sci-fi 10.5%, Building 10.2%, Open World 8%

    Why You'll Like It: Combines action-RPG elements with a modular ship-building system in a vibrant, explorable galaxy.

  19. #19 TerraTech
    83% matchVery Positive91% of 24,455 reviews2018
    Dev: Payload StudiosPub: Mythwright
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 8.2 hrsMean: 33.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    TerraTech is an open-world, sandbox adventure game, where you design and build your own creations through a mix of crafting, combat and discovery. Design vehicles from a huge library of blocks. Scavenge, craft and buy new parts to survive and become the ultimate planetary prospector.

    Why similar: Building 36.5%, Sandbox 25.5%, Open World 13.5%, Multiplayer 7.6%, Action 5.8%

    Why You'll Like It: Focuses on modular vehicle building and combat, sharing the satisfying 'build-and-test' loop found in Starship EVO.

  20. #20 Between the Stars
    82% 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 30.3%, Space Sim 19.4%, Simulation 11.7%, Sandbox 10.7%, Action 6.9%

    Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG space sim that focuses on commanding a ship and managing its systems during combat.

  21. #21 Evochron Mercenary
    84% 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 32.2%, Space Sim 17.2%, Simulation 14.3%, Sandbox 11.4%, Open World 7%

    Why You'll Like It: A deep space flight simulator that offers a high level of control and Newtonian physics for dedicated pilots.

  22. #22 Scrap Mechanic
    81% matchVery Positive92% of 117,049 reviews2016
    Dev: Axolot Games
    Windows
    Median: 11.1 hrsMean: 57.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Enter the creative paradise of Scrap Mechanic! Build fantastic machines, go on adventures with your friends and defend against waves of evil Farmbots in this imaginative multiplayer survival sandbox. With Scrap Mechanic’s powerful creation tools you can engineer your own adventures!

    Why similar: Building 32.3%, Sandbox 21.9%, Open World 12%, Physics 7.7%, Multiplayer 7.7%

    Why You'll Like It: While not space-themed, its physics-based construction system is arguably the most similar to the building mechanics in Starship EVO.

  23. #23 Elite Dangerous
    82% 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 Sim 28.6%, Space 27.8%, Open World 10.5%, Simulation 8.2%, Sci-fi 7.9%

    Why You'll Like It: The definitive space flight simulator for players who want a realistic scale and deep simulation of space travel.

  24. #24 Space Engineers 2
    77% matchMostly Positive76% of 4,293 reviews2025
    Dev: Keen Software House
    Windows
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 58%

    Space Engineers 2 is a sandbox about engineering and colonization where you build ships, stations, and planetary bases in a fully destructible world. Begin the story of Miro and Ivan Sokol, expand humanity’s foothold in the Almagest system, and fight to survive.

    Why similar: Space 19.4%, Building 19.3%, Sandbox 15.7%, Space Sim 13.9%, Simulation 8.3%

  25. #25 Main Assembly
    79% matchVery Positive84% of 1,337 reviews2021
    Dev: Bad Yolk GamesPub: Team17
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 50%

    You’re the designer, engineer and architect if you can imagine it you can create it! Construct robots of any shape or size from eight-legged spider bots to eerie UFO contraptions.

    Why similar: Building 35.4%, Sandbox 28.2%, Simulation 16.6%, Physics 10.2%, Multiplayer 9.6%

    Why You'll Like It: An advanced robotics and vehicle building game that offers immense creative freedom through its physics engine.

  26. #26 BossConstructor
    79% 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 29.4%, Building 22.1%, Simulation 16.6%, Action 10.3%, Indie 8.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A space-themed action-RPG that revolves around building and upgrading ships to take on increasingly difficult challenges.

  27. #27 The Last Starship
    74% 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: Space 21.5%, Space Sim 20.6%, Building 19.8%, Sandbox 16.5%, Simulation 9.7%

  28. #28 Fragmented
    78% matchMixed43% of 1,964 reviews2017
    Dev: Above and Beyond Technologies
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 41%

    Stranded in a hostile alien world, you must fight to survive. Hunt, harvest, craft, advance skills, and build using local resources along with technology from your voyage.

    Why similar: Building 21.7%, Sandbox 19.6%, Open World 15.6%, Space 13.3%, Multiplayer 10.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A survival game that features building and crafting mechanics in a harsh, alien sci-fi setting.

  29. #29 Hardspace: Shipbreaker
    73% matchVery Positive89% of 21,702 reviews2022
    Dev: Blackbird Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 23.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Equipped with cutting-edge salvaging tech, carve & slice spaceships to recover valuable materials. Upgrade your gear to take on more lucrative contracts and pay your billion credits debt to LYNX Corp!

    Why similar: Space 27.4%, Sandbox 14.2%, Space Sim 13.5%, Simulation 11.1%, Sci-fi 10%

  30. #30 Astrox: Hostile Space Excavation
    75% 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 31.7%, Space Sim 17%, Sandbox 16.4%, Simulation 14.3%, Open World 8%

  31. #31 Star Rangers™ XE
    77% matchMostly Negative40% of 153 reviews2016
    Dev: Project Whitecard Studios Inc.Pub: Awestruck Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Explore space and build on other worlds in Star Rangers! Star Rangers is a space exploration and construction game that allows players to build habitats and spacecraft, acquire gear and explore the solar system.

    Why similar: Building 16.9%, Space 16.5%, Sandbox 14%, Space Sim 12.2%, Simulation 10.7%

  32. #32 Autocraft
    76% matchMixed56% of 297 reviews2017
    Dev: Alientrap
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 54 minMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 44%

    Create, Collect, and Crash in Autocraft, a physics destruction sandbox. Create your own cars, rockets, tanks, planes, boats, and more.

    Why similar: Building 22.8%, Sandbox 22.2%, Space 18.2%, Simulation 13%, Space Sim 8.2%

  33. #33 Stationeers
    73% matchVery Positive88% of 8,897 reviews2017
    Dev: RocketWerkz
    Windows
    Median: 9.8 hrsMean: 81.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Stationeers puts you in control of the construction and management of a space station to run by yourself or online with your friends. Complex atmospheric, electrical, manufacturing, agriculture, and gravitational systems require your thought and management at all times!

    Why similar: Space 26.8%, Building 26.5%, Sandbox 20.9%, Sci-fi 10.5%, Physics 8.1%

  34. #34 Habitat
    76% matchMostly Negative40% of 261 reviews2016
    Dev: 4gencyPub: Versus Evil
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Habitat is a physics-based space game where you build, fly, and fight with whatever you can find out in space. Upgrade and arm your creations with weapons and structures you find in orbit, fly and explore using rocket physics.Battle deadly enemies in Campaign Mode to save humanity or explore Sandbox Mode for true creative control.

    Why similar: Space 39.9%, Sandbox 19.1%, Simulation 16.8%, Action 9.2%, Indie 7.8%

  35. #35 Landinar: Into the Void
    75% 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 24.3%, Building 17.8%, Space Sim 17.6%, Sandbox 9.5%, Action 6.9%

  36. #36 Evochron Legacy SE
    73% matchVery Positive83% of 440 reviews2016
    Dev: StarWraith 3D Games LLC
    Windows
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 61%

    Advanced Space Flight, Combat, Trading, and Exploration Simulation. Set in a vast explorable universe, Evochron Legacy offers freeform gameplay with many diverse objectives and paths to choose from.

    Why similar: Space Sim 24.5%, Space 22.6%, Sandbox 15.2%, Simulation 10.6%, Open World 8.5%

  37. #37 Medieval Engineers
    74% matchMixed52% of 7,282 reviews2015
    Dev: Keen Software House
    Windows
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 16.8 hrs≥1hr: 64%

    Medieval Engineers is a sandbox game about engineering, construction and the maintenance of architectural works and mechanical equipment using medieval technology. Players build castles; construct mechanical devices and underground mining. There is an entire planet to explore!

    Why similar: Building 32.2%, Sandbox 22.2%, Open World 10.7%, Simulation 9.1%, Physics 7.3%

  38. #38 Spaceflight Simulator
    69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 7,486 reviews2022
    Dev: Team Curiosity ✦
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 14.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    In Spaceflight Simulator, you will get to build your rockets, plan launches and flights, attempt landings, deploy payloads and explore new worlds.

    Why similar: Space Sim 22.9%, Space 22.7%, Sandbox 18.6%, Simulation 9.9%, Building 9.3%

  39. #39 Space Pirates And Zombies 2
    72% 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 37.2%, Sandbox 10%, Building 9.9%, Open World 8.8%, Simulation 7.9%

  40. #40 Rodina
    71% 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 36.1%, Sandbox 15.6%, Space Sim 12.4%, Open World 11.8%, Sci-fi 8.1%

  41. #41 Kerbal Space Program 2
    71% matchMostly Negative27% of 31,135 reviews2023
    Dev: Intercept GamesPub: Private Division
    Windows
    Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 19.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Kerbal Space Program 2 is the sequel to the acclaimed space-flight simulation game Kerbal Space Program. Enter the next generation of space adventure with exciting new parts, stunning visuals, fully revamped UI and Map View, and rich new environments to explore.

    Why similar: Space 19.7%, Building 18.4%, Space Sim 14.8%, Sandbox 14.8%, Simulation 7.4%

  42. #42 Star Valor
    69% matchVery Positive89% of 3,325 reviews2022
    Dev: Rafael Burgos
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 28.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    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 40%, Sandbox 25.5%, Open World 12.3%, Sci-fi 9.8%, Action 8.3%

  43. #43 Space Trash Scavenger
    68% 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 22.8%, Building 18.3%, Sandbox 15.5%, Space Sim 13.1%, Open World 9%

  44. #44 Evospace
    71% matchVery Positive82% of 387 reviews2019
    Dev: Quantum Rivet
    Windows · Mac

    Contribute to the colonization of the universe. Get and process resources, develop your technologies. Achieve complete automation and build a portal to include another planet in the chain of worlds.

    Why similar: Building 22.3%, Sandbox 19.2%, Voxel 18.6%, Simulation 13.2%, Open World 10.4%

  45. #45 Nimbatus - The Space Drone Constructor
    70% matchMostly Positive79% of 2,144 reviews2020
    Dev: Stray Fawn StudioPub: Stray Fawn Publishing
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Command the Nimbatus and craft drones out of hundreds of different parts. Survive unknown threats in a fully destructible, procedural universe, compete against other players in different arenas or enjoy complete creative freedom in the sandbox.

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  46. #46 SpaceBourne
    70% matchMostly Positive77% of 805 reviews2020
    Dev: Burak Dabak
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 58%

    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 44.1%, Space Sim 25.5%, Simulation 21.7%, Indie 8.7%

  47. #47 TerraTech Worlds
    68% matchMixed63% of 2,175 reviews2024
    Dev: Payload StudiosPub: Mythwright
    Windows
    Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 22.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    TerraTech Worlds is an open world, build-craft adventure game, set on an uncharted alien world. Play solo or with friends, explore your surroundings, craft unique vehicles, construct automated bases, and battle your way through hazards and enemies to harness the power of your environment

    Why similar: Building 28.3%, Sandbox 23.4%, Space 15.7%, Open World 12.8%, Multiplayer 7.9%

  48. #48 StarRupture
    64% matchVery Positive81% of 10,861 reviews2026
    Dev: Creepy Jar
    Windows
    Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 18.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    StarRupture is a first-person open world base-building game with advanced combat and tons of exploration. Play alone or in a group on this sublime and ever-changing planet, extract and manage resources, create your complex industrial system and fight off hordes of alien monsters.

    Why similar: Sandbox 26.7%, Open World 16.7%, Simulation 16%, Sci-fi 13.8%, Multiplayer 10.2%

  49. #49 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 Sim 21.6%, Space 19%, Sandbox 16.2%, Building 10.8%, Open World 9.7%

  50. #50 Astrometica
    65% matchVery Positive83% of 2,970 reviews2024
    Dev: BeryMeryPub: RockGame S.A.
    Windows
    Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 17.8 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    Astrometica is a space exploration and base-building survival game. After a catastrophic event, explore vast space, gather resources, build bases, and uncover cosmic mysteries. Use advanced technology, craft tools, and discover new blueprints to survive and thrive in the unknown.

    Why similar: Space Sim 34%, Space 27.5%, Open World 13.8%, Sci-fi 9.7%, Adventure 7.1%

  51. #51 SpaceBourne 2
    64% 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: Space Sim 36.7%, Space 28.4%, Building 21%, Open World 13.9%

  52. #52 Planet Explorers
    69% matchMixed62% of 6,817 reviews2016
    Dev: Pathea Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    Planet Explorers is an open world sandbox adventure RPG game set on a distant planet. The game uses a new OpenCL calculated voxel system to allow players to change the terrain in any way, create new objects such as weapons, vehicles, objects, and do it anywhere.

    Why similar: Sandbox 29.1%, Building 18.6%, Open World 14.9%, Voxel 9.7%, Multiplayer 6.6%

  53. #53 Stars End
    67% matchMixed61% of 1,414 reviews2023
    Dev: Reverie World StudiosPub: indie.io
    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Stars End is a sci-fi survival sandbox set on the wild frontier of a distant star system. Play solo or host your own server as you craft, build, and battle to survive in a galaxy shaped by danger, discovery, and your own grit.

    Why similar: Space 22.8%, Space Sim 17.6%, Sandbox 14.4%, Simulation 9.4%, Open World 8.6%

  54. #54 ΔV: Rings of Saturn
    65% 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 27.5%, Space Sim 21.2%, Sandbox 12.1%, Sci-fi 10.1%, Simulation 8.6%

  55. #55 Void Crew
    63% 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 35.2%, Space 26.3%, Multiplayer 9.9%, Adventure 7.3%, Futuristic 6.4%

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