- #1 X: Beyond the Frontier
97% matchMostly Positive75% of 388 reviews2010
Dev: Egosoft
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 39%
The Human Race had advanced to the point where we could travel among the stars, we developed giant automated machines to help us colonise other worlds, but there was a fault in their programming and they turned and attacked. Forcing us to lay a trap to protect Earth and exiling the Human race to stay on Earth once again.
Why similar: Space Sim 20%, Space 19.7%, Trading 19.6%, Economy 10.2%, Simulation 9.5%
- #2 X2: The Threat
96% matchVery Positive83% of 522 reviews2006
Dev: Egosoft
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 35%
X²: The Threat is of a new generation of space simulator games, you play the role of Julian Gardna who continues the story set by X: Beyond The Frontier. The updated graphics engine gives the universe a fresher feel with newly designed ships and stations adding to the complexity of the universe.
Why similar: Space 22.8%, Space Sim 19.7%, Trading 17.7%, Economy 12%, Simulation 6.7%
- #3 X3: Reunion
96% matchMostly Positive72% of 728 reviews2006
Dev: Egosoft
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 36 minMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 41%
X3: Reunion continues the epic space saga, blending deep space trading and intense real-time combat. Explore a vast universe, establish your empire, and shape the new frontier. With enhanced graphics and intricate economies, it's a journey of strategy, simulation, and interstellar intrigue.
Why similar: Space Sim 24.6%, Space 22.8%, Economy 12.6%, Trading 11.7%, Flight 8.6%
- #4 Capital Command
95% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Hellride GamesPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Take the helm of a state-of-the-art warship as you fight epic space battles in a sandbox campaign. Upgrade and customize your ship, master the art of maneuvering, and use a blend of tactical prowess and heavy firepower to overcome deadly threats.
Why similar: Space Sim 19.8%, Trading 18.4%, Flight 11.3%, Space 11.2%, Economy 11.1%
- #5 Starport Delta
94% matchMostly Positive72% of 75 reviews2020
Dev: Cloudfire Studios
Windows
Build amongst the stars in Starport Delta, a light sci-fi strategy game that focuses on survival. Station Commanders across the universe will turn to you for guidance to expand, defend, and survive. Help them build a thriving station, but watch out, there are many dangers hiding in space...
Why similar: Space Sim 26.7%, Simulation 15%, Space 14.8%, Strategy 14.2%, City Builder 8.6%
- #6 X4: Foundations
94% matchMostly Positive80% of 28,557 reviews2018
Dev: Egosoft
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 94.7 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Your journey to building a vast space empire begins behind the controls of a single ship. Explore, trade, fight, and build as you rise to command fleets, stations, and entire economies in a living, fully simulated universe that reacts to every decision.
Why similar: Space Sim 18.5%, Trading 18%, Flight 11.5%, Space 11.1%, Economy 10.8%
- #7 X3: Terran Conflict
93% matchVery Positive85% of 2,848 reviews2008
Dev: Egosoft
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 32.1 hrs≥1hr: 51%
It is the year 2938. The long wished-for encounter of the X Universe and the Earth holds both joy and sorrow for the people. Despite flourishing trade, the clash of the diverse races, cultures and life forms creates new tensions, mistrust and open conflict that need to be overcome!
Why similar: Space 27.1%, Space Sim 20.8%, Trading 18.7%, Economy 8.8%, Simulation 7.6%
- #8 orbit.industries
92% matchMixed61% of 88 reviews2022
Dev: LAB132Pub: Klabater
Windows · Linux
🚀 Become a Space Pioneer by building and managing a station of your own on the orbit of distant planets! Focus on design and management or fulfill objectives to progress. 🛰️ Explore, Build and Prosper!
Why similar: Space Sim 27.4%, Space 22.4%, Economy 14.2%, Building 8.8%, Resource Management 5.8%
- #9 Space Supermarket Simulator
91% matchMostly Positive73% of 15 reviews2026
Dev: Mythforge Games
Windows
Run your own supermarket in outer space. Keep shelves stocked and nicely organized. Supply your store with drone delivery. Will you take the duty of running a space supermarket?
Why similar: Trading 25.8%, Space Sim 18%, Economy 16.4%, Space 16.3%, Simulation 9.5%
- #10 Helium Rain
91% matchMostly Positive79% of 332 reviews2018
Dev: Deimos Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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 39%, Space 21%, Trading 14.3%, Simulation 8.5%, Economy 7.2%
- #11 INTERASTRA: Planet Survival
90% matchMixed53% of 43 reviews2022
Dev: T-Bull
Windows
INTERASTRA is a fully immersive first-person sci-fi survival adventure game set in outer space. Discover unknown planets differing in weather conditions, resources, and various mysteries. Craft necessary equipment, launch, and control space rockets, explore the universe, and survive among the stars.
Why similar: Space Sim 31.6%, Flight 18.9%, Space 16.8%, Sci-fi 7.8%, Inventory Management 7.4%
- #12 Space Mechanic Simulator
89% matchMixed63% of 119 reviews2023
Dev: Atomic JellyPub: Wildlands Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Become a Space Mechanic! Get your hands dirty, explore the depths of space and repair broken machinery. Diagnose problems using diagrams and tools, perform repairs, manage your resources and watch the simulated machinery come alive. Or just gaze upon the beauty of the Solar System.
Why similar: Space Sim 32.3%, Space 18.5%, Trading 14.1%, Building 8.3%, Simulation 7.5%
- #13 VOID PROFIT
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Corvid Food
Windows
Fly a rented ship in a procedurally-generated universe, navigate risky routes, and profit from changing markets before the opportunity disappears and you lose it all. Take jobs, navigate the markets, smuggle, lie. Do everything in order to keep flying.
Why similar: Space Sim 39.3%, Economy 14.6%, Simulation 13%, Space 9.8%, Trading 8.1%
- #14 Interstellar Transport Company
88% matchMixed67% of 410 reviews2019
Dev: MT Worlds
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Build a galactic transportation empire and supply humanity with everything it needs to colonize the stars. In this sci-fi logistics simulator, grow your company from a local transport agency into an interstellar logistics behemoth! Singleplayer, vs AI, and online multiplayer.
Why similar: Trading 27.8%, Space 24.5%, Space Sim 14.1%, Economy 13%, Simulation 8.4%
- #15 Frontier Pilot Simulator
86% matchMixed70% of 954 reviews2021
Dev: RAZAR s.r.o.
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
FPS is a Sci-Fi cargo pilot sim, with an engaging emergent mission-driven storyline, with a real-time economy with free flight and trading, on an alien world to explore. All in customizable upgradeable, well-simulated VTOL craft with real weather, and flight dynamics.
Why similar: Trading 20.2%, Flight 19.9%, Space Sim 19.7%, Economy 15.2%, Space 12.4%
- #16 X: Tension
87% matchMostly Positive78% of 138 reviews2010
Dev: Egosoft
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 15%
X-Tension is the eagerly awaited expansion pack to X: Beyond the Frontier. The expansion is not limited by a linear plot line but makes use of new ways to expand your empire. You can now take part in missions that are offered to you throughout the game.
Why similar: Space Sim 31.1%, Space 22.8%, Simulation 14%, Economy 13.5%, Sci-fi 9.1%
- #17 Galactic Merchant
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sophism Games
Windows
Galactic Merchant is sci-fi business simulator (a.k.a space tycoon game). Starting from single ship startup you can grow it to intergalactic monopoly. To do so, you could trade, mine, produce goods, smuggle, rob, give bribes, engage in politics, save planets and use many other options.
Why similar: Trading 31%, Space Sim 22.2%, Space 15.5%, Economy 14.8%, Sci-fi 5.2%
- #18 Fairywren
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: kiek ma games
Windows
Why similar: Space Sim 29.5%, Flight 15.7%, Trading 13.7%, Economy 9%, Space 8.5%
- #19 Stardust Origins
84% matchMostly Positive73% of 22 reviews2022
Dev: Nikolaj Piet PaghPub: PetskullGames
Windows
You are a pilot, seeking revenge on your deceitful father who threw you into unknown space. Can you find your way back and get revenge? Experience a mix of 2D topdown space adventure and explore planets to discover quests, negotiate trades, mine, hunt and survive in an expanding universe.
Why similar: Trading 28%, Space Sim 25%, Space 19.8%, Sci-fi 7%, Simulation 6.8%
- #20 Spaceport Trading Company
84% matchPositive84% of 38 reviews2023
Dev: Digital Tectonics, LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Become spacefaring merchant in a galaxy filled with diverse planets, each with its own economy, resources, and challenges. Amass wealth and reputation by trading goods, negotiating with factions, and navigating the intricacies of interstellar commerce.
Why similar: Trading 24%, Space Sim 22.4%, Economy 15.2%, Space 14.3%, Strategy 4.3%
- #21 SIRIUS-4
83% matchMixed48% of 21 reviews2025
Dev: Triumvirate Games
Windows
"Sirius-4" is a plot-oriented space simulator that gives the player complete freedom of action as a hired pilot of the "Sirius" unit. The action takes place on the outskirts of human space during a turbulent time for the galaxy after a global war.
Why similar: Space Sim 32.8%, Flight 20.3%, Trading 14.9%, Space 13.9%, Simulation 12%
- #22 Galactic Pit Stop Simulator
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Denzee Games
Windows
Galactic Pit Stop Simulator is a cooperative space management game for 1–4 players. Run a fuel station in deep space, trade goods in your market and hangar, and refuel incoming ships while working together to keep the station thriving.
Why similar: Space Sim 36.1%, Economy 17.7%, Simulation 12.2%, Space 11.9%, Trading 7.8%
- #23 Sylph
81% matchMostly Positive71% of 14 reviews2026
Dev: Softmax Foundries
Windows
Operate a spacecraft at the edge of a singularity. Use realistic orbital mechanics and Newtonian physics to explore a star system around a black hole and what lies beyond.
Why similar: Space Sim 31.6%, Flight 25.3%, Space 15.1%, Sci-fi 8%, Simulation 6.9%
- #24 Endless Sky
81% matchVery Positive92% of 7,005 reviews2015
Dev: Michael Zahniser
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 50%
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 35.6%, Trading 21.4%, Space Sim 18.6%, Sci-fi 8.3%, Economy 5.8%
- #25 X Rebirth
82% matchMixed44% of 7,309 reviews2013
Dev: Egosoft
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 19.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 33.7%, Space Sim 24.1%, Simulation 13.5%, Sci-fi 10.9%, Trading 8.2%
- #26 Space Station Tycoon
80% matchMixed61% of 216 reviews2023
Dev: Lunheim Studios
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Create a thriving space station in a lost sector. Face thrilling challenges head-on, from pirate raids to asteroid impacts, as you lead your company to new heights.
Why similar: Space Sim 25.6%, Space 17.7%, Economy 16.3%, City Builder 11.1%, Building 9.1%
- #27 Prosperous Universe
79% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,066 reviews2022
Dev: simulogics
Windows
In Prosperous Universe start your galactic empire by trading on the real-time market exchange with other real players. Build your 1st base from humble beginnings & watch as your business flourishes with complex supply chain strategies. Economics, politics & realism fuel this immersive business MMO.
Why similar: Trading 21.8%, Space Sim 18%, Economy 14.6%, Space 11.1%, Sci-fi 6.1%
- #28 Space Elevator Project
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: VanilliA Studio
Windows
A simulation sci-fi game where players take on the role of the project manager of a space elevator project. They will progressively achieve project phase goals and ultimately accomplish the ultimate goal of constructing a Mars colonization spacecraft.
Why similar: Space Sim 37.4%, Simulation 14.3%, Space 14.2%, Strategy 12.2%, Building 7.7%
- #29 Trade Anchor
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Lemuria
Windows · Mac · Linux
Amidst powerful alien empires, you are among the first humans in this corner of the procedurally generated galaxy. Trade and explore. With no combat, your success hinges on mastering complex alien economies and navigating intricate politics. Can you carve out a place for humanity in the cosmos?
Why similar: Trading 37.7%, Economy 12.3%, Space Sim 12.2%, Space 12%, Sci-fi 9%
- #30 Space Sim Tycoon
77% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: SuperChicken Productions LLC
Windows
Space Sim Tycoon – A sandbox transportation tycoon game where you can explore forbidden planets, gather resources, craft goods, and establish routes to manage your space empire.
Why similar: Space Sim 32.5%, Simulation 12.5%, Space 11.9%, Building 8.3%, Trading 8%
- #31 Cattle Hyperdrive
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cattle Hyperdrive
Windows · Mac
Cattle Hyperdrive is a space trucking open world game that takes place across the solar system.
Why similar: Space Sim 28.8%, Flight 19.5%, Trading 18%, Economy 13.8%, Space 11.1%
- #32 Avorion
76% matchVery Positive90% of 14,391 reviews2020
Dev: Boxelware
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18.7 hrsMean: 99.8 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 23.2%, Trading 16%, Flight 14%, Space 12.4%, Economy 11.9%
- #33 Space Transport Tycoon
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hubel
Windows
Transport/ trade, build and combat your way to become the legendary Tycoon Tai-pan in this sci-fi/ cyberpunk themed space adventure. Grow your empire, design & build spaceships to deliver your cargo across the galaxy! Bring back the luxury liners & explore the cosmos in style.
Why similar: Trading 25.9%, Space Sim 22.5%, Space 10.1%, Economy 9.5%, Sci-fi 7.3%
- #34 Between the Stars
73% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,444 reviews2024
Dev: Isolated Games
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 8.8 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 Sim 31.3%, Space 27.1%, Simulation 8.9%, Tactical RPG 7.8%, Sci-fi 7.5%
- #35 Starpoint Gemini 2
75% matchMixed70% of 4,114 reviews2014
Dev: Little Green Men Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Captain your own space ship and roam the galaxy in 3D in this tactical space simulator with tons of RPG depth ! Space has never looked so inviting - but images can betray...It has been two years since the end of the second Gemini war, the situation in the wartorn system is further from resolution than ever.
Why similar: Space 23.4%, Space Sim 20%, Trading 19.1%, Flight 12.1%, Tactical RPG 10%
- #36 Starship Contractor: Galactic Tycoon
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Decha Studio/Rashaun
Windows
Shape the Galactic Arms Race. As CEO of a private space arms company, design modular ships, research breakthrough tech, and win faction tenders. Outmaneuver rivals in prototype races and make critical choices that make every playthrough unique, from a startup to galactic dominance.
Why similar: Trading 23.6%, Space Sim 18.2%, Economy 18.1%, Space 11.2%, Sci-fi 7.1%
- #37 Cosmonautica
76% matchMixed48% of 1,189 reviews2015
Dev: Chasing Carrots
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Cosmonautica is a fresh take on space trading in a procedurally generated universe, paired with quirky humor for your intergalactic enjoyment.
Why similar: Trading 28%, Space Sim 22.1%, Economy 14.9%, Space 14.6%, Sci-fi 6.4%
- #38 REDVERY SPACE™
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: REDVERY e.K.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Single-player, first-person spaceflight sim. Fly a fast, agile ship through dense asteroid fields. Scan anomalies and sell scientific data at Science Labs—just don’t crash: you’ll lose it. Hack probes and satellites to access hidden secrets, then jump through unstable wormholes before they collapse.
Why similar: Space Sim 28.4%, Trading 21.6%, Space 15.1%, Flight 13.6%, Strategy 5.6%
- #39 X-COM: Interceptor
75% matchMixed55% of 222 reviews2008
Dev: MicroProse Software, IncPub: 2K
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 22%
They're back...only this time the heinous aliens are out to destroy Earth and rule the new frontier. As X-COM commander, it's your sole duty to protect humanity and the prized mining operations in outer space.
Why similar: Space Sim 28.7%, Space 21.6%, Strategy 18.3%, Flight 17.4%, Sci-fi 13.5%
- #40 Evochron Mercenary
74% 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 29.8%, Space Sim 29.2%, Simulation 11.5%, Trading 11.5%, Flight 10%
- #41 Void Destroyer 2
73% matchVery Positive80% of 667 reviews2020
Dev: Iteration 11
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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 24.8%, Trading 19.6%, Space 11.9%, Flight 11.7%, 4X 8.8% ★
- #42 Beltlife: Prospector
71% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: JMGffs LLC
Windows
Beltlife: Prospector is a GUI-based "hard" sci-fi business/work sim with economy simulation and RPG elements. Your focus is on maintaining your ship's systems and your health while prospecting for asteroid claims to auction on simulated markets.
Why similar: Space 23.2%, Economy 22.7%, Space Sim 21.7%, Simulation 10.9%, Sci-fi 8.4%
- #43 Heliopolis Six
72% matchMixed54% of 40 reviews2023
Dev: Acid Mines Software UG
Windows
Embark on a cosmic odyssey as the director of your own space station in a galaxy full of wonders. Skillful management is vital as you construct and connect station components, oversee resource handling, and guide your space haven to reach new heights amidst the stars.
Why similar: Space Sim 19.2%, Space 16.1%, Economy 14.5%, City Builder 9.5%, Sci-fi 8.2%
- #44 Lightspeed
72% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: MPS LabsPub: Atari
Windows
You're the only human in a huge, robotic space ship, flying at incredible speeds through deep space. Your mission: find and settle a new planet where humanity can thrive. Combat is inevitable, but you'll need more than flying skills to succeed.
Why similar: Space Sim 35%, Flight 28%, Space 20.9%, Simulation 10.3%, Sci-fi 5.5%
- #45 Null Hørizøn
70% matchPositive94% of 18 reviews2026
Dev: HopefullyHeroic
Windows
Survive the void in Null Hørizøn. Trade, fight, and explore a retro-futuristic 3D galaxy with 2D sprites. Upgrade your ship, smuggle goods, and travel across the universe. Tactical Real-Time combat meets Grid-based exploration in this atmospheric space sim. The Null Hørizøn calls, Captain.
Why similar: Space Sim 36.6%, Tactical RPG 13.5%, Economy 12.6%, Space 12.1%, Simulation 9.7%
- #46 Star Spectre
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Skulbowl Studio
Windows
Star Spectre is a single player space combat game with tons of exploration and numerous RPG elements. You will be free to explore and trade, as well as fight in a vast galaxy.
Why similar: Trading 27.1%, Space Sim 25.8%, Flight 18%, Space 14.9%, Sci-fi 4.3%
- #47 Space Mechanics: repair | hiring | crafting
70% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2025
Dev: MintCat
Windows
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 40.8%, Space 18%, Trading 11.9%, Simulation 9.6%, Economy 7.8%
- #48 The Cosmogenesis Project: Corruption
71% 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 43.2%, Space 27.7%, Strategy 12.6%, Sci-fi 6.7%, Simulation 5.8%
- #49 Those Far Stars
70% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Deniz K.
Windows
Discover a vast, procedural galaxy as a lone pilot. Trade, fight and explore alien worlds with turn-based encounters. Upgrade your ship, gather relics, and uncover secrets lost to time and space.
Why similar: Space Sim 29.3%, Trading 23.5%, Tactical RPG 16%, Space 12.1%, Sci-fi 6.6%
- #50 9.8
69% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Tremoço Games
Windows
A 2D space agency simulator where every object follows the same orbital physics. Land on moons, build colonies, deploy satellites, and reshape entire planetary systems. Deorbit a moon if you want.
Why similar: Space Sim 25%, Space 21.7%, Flight 20.6%, Simulation 13.2%, Building 6%
- #51 Voidless
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Retnuh Studio
Windows
Voidless is a sci-fi space survival sandbox set in the near future within a realistic scale solar system. In first or third person, players can explore planets and asteroids, collect resources, and craft items. As well as building bases and ships, all with physics based flight and combat.
Why similar: Space Sim 30.4%, Space 16.6%, Flight 12.7%, Economy 12.5%, Building 7.4%
- #52 Cosmic Miners
68% matchMixed58% of 60 reviews2025
Dev: bitByte Games
Windows
Explore asteroid fields, trade rare resources, and upgrade your ship in Cosmic Miners. Navigate faction alliances, complete missions, and rise through the ranks in a dynamic space adventure where your choices shape your path to cosmic power.
Why similar: Space Sim 31.3%, Space 15.3%, Flight 14.7%, Economy 12.2%, Sci-fi 7.9%
- #53 Astral Shipwright
69% matchMixed62% of 34 reviews2022
Dev: Deimos Games
Windows · Linux
Build and upgrade your personal ship to travel around a strange planet.
Why similar: Space Sim 36.6%, Space 18.6%, Simulation 12.5%, Sci-fi 9.6%, Flight 9.1%
- #54 Star Traders: Frontiers
68% matchVery Positive84% of 3,777 reviews2018
Dev: Trese Brothers
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 24.6 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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: Trading 24.8%, Space Sim 22.2%, Tactical RPG 13.6%, Economy 11.7%, Space 10%
- #55 Space Manager
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Trophy Games
Windows
Build, launch and manage realistic space missions across our solar system, placing satellites and telescopes in precise orbits. Explore planets, collect valuable scientific data and sell your findings to expand your rising aerospace empire.
Why similar: Space Sim 37.1%, Flight 13.5%, Space 13.5%, Simulation 9.5%, Strategy 8.5%
- #56 Verse Project
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Synthes Games
Windows
In this multiplayer game you have to explore the Solar System in real scale. Control spaceships of the near future, explore planets, moons and asteroids, mine resources, fight for space domination and build the future of the universe.
Why similar: Space Sim 26%, Trading 21.5%, Space 15.3%, Flight 14.8%, Sci-fi 6.4%
- #57 Rocket Science
67% matchVery Positive81% of 171 reviews2020
Dev: unbeGames
Windows
Take part in a space program. Design spacecrafts and send them off to explore the vast expanses of space. Experience the real scale of the Solar system and the size of its celestial bodies.
Why similar: Space Sim 25.7%, Space 16.7%, Flight 16.4%, Building 9.2%, Economy 7.3%
- #58 Scraponauts
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AriaMakesGames
Windows
You are a Scraponaut, create your own spaceplane with unique parts each affecting the way your plane behaves. Collect scrap while exploring procedurally generated islands, unlock and discover unique new parts to upgrade your spaceplane.
Why similar: Space Sim 34.4%, Flight 19.1%, Space 17.7%, Building 10.1%, Simulation 8%
- #59 Stellar Wanderer DX
65% matchMostly Positive71% of 56 reviews2026
Dev: Dream Builder StudiosPub: Leoful
Windows
Fight, trade, mine, and explore the galaxy in this old-school space combat simulator. You are a freelance pilot who survived an assassination attempt. Travel the open world, chase bounties, get new ships, upgrade your gear, and, why not, maybe even save humankind!
Why similar: Space Sim 26.1%, Trading 25.9%, Flight 16.9%, Space 13.5%, Sci-fi 6.7%
- #60 Iskhaar3D
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kaan Özgül
Windows
An in-depth space and economy simulation meets simple twin-stick controls. Iskhaari people have been exiled by the Khanid Emperor to a contested region of the galaxy. Through the means of military, economy and politics conquer this region for the House of Iskhaar.
Why similar: Trading 25.9%, Space Sim 24.6%, Economy 16%, Space 15.1%, Simulation 6.5%