- #1 Stardust Origins
97% 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 21.5% ★, Space Sim 20.1% ★, Space 13.2%, Mining 10.5% ★, Open World 8.3%
- #2 Star Spectre
96% 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 18.9% ★, Space Sim 18.2% ★, Flight 16.5%, Space 9.1%, Shooter 5.7%
- #3 Rebel Galaxy Outlaw
96% matchMixed64% of 1,122 reviews2020
Dev: Double Damage Games
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 42%
Out of cash, out of luck, out on the fringe. Juno Markev has a killer to tail, a debt to pay, and more trouble headed her way. Rebel Galaxy Outlaw takes place in a greasy, blue-collar world of outlaws, truckers, cops and thieves.
Why similar: Space Sim 28.9% ★, Old School 12.7%, Open World 9.5%, Sci-fi 8.3%, Flight 7.8%
- #4 TheFlagship
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: NeveraiN Games
Windows
"The Flagship" is a singleplayer third-person space warship roguelike game. From destroyers to battleships, choose your vessel and equip it to face node-based roguelike challenges, each adventure is a different experience. Your ship, equipment, skill level and roguelike ability build will be tested.
Why similar: Space Sim 27.7% ★, Flight 17%, Space 12.7%, Military 11.3%, Sci-fi 8.1%
- #5 GALSAD - Galactic Salvage and Disposal
94% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2020
Dev: Steve WynnPub: Wyvern Werks
Windows
Space-based 3D flight arcade game. Blast planetary debris and mine asteroids on your way to high mission scores. Climb the leaderboard. Solo developed indie game.
Why similar: Mining 25.9% ★, Flight 25.4%, Space Sim 23.9% ★, Space 8%, Arcade 5.8%
- #6 SIRIUS-4
94% matchMixed45% of 20 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 28.6% ★, Flight 23%, Trading 12.9% ★, Space 10.5%, Simulation 9.2%
- #7 Vallen
93% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: Rader Games
Windows
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 34.3% ★, Flight 26.9%, Space 8.7%, Third Person 7%, First-Person 5.8%
- #8 Ring Miner
92% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2020
Dev: Game Studio Abraham Stolk Inc.
Windows · Linux
An open world space mining game. Explore a vast planetary ring where every spot on every rock can be mined for minerals. Use your transport ship to drop off the mining rover, anywhere in the ring system, and start digging! Your capable 6-wheeled rover can climb many obstacles.
Why similar: Space Sim 30.3% ★, Mining 18% ★, Flight 16.7%, Open World 12.1%, Sci-fi 9%
- #9 X: Beyond the Frontier
91% matchMostly Positive75% of 382 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 22.5% ★, Trading 22.1% ★, Space 19.3%, Flight 9.6%, Simulation 9.4%
- #10 First Parsec
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: zamraky.cz
Windows · Linux
You’re a courier tasked with delivering a package across the galaxy. The path is dangerous - Smokers, greedy merchants, military meatheads, and aliens lurk at every turn. Switch ships, outfly enemies, and survive the chaos of a galaxy ruled by warring factions.
Why similar: Flight 27.1%, Space Sim 26.4% ★, Space 14.2%, Shooter 8.6%, Sci-fi 5.6%
- #11 Interstellar Rift
90% 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 22.9% ★, Mining 19.8% ★, Trading 19% ★, Space 8.9%, Open World 7.8%
- #12 Space Duels
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Benjamin Chen
Windows
1v1 online multiplayer spaceship duels with realistic physics
Why similar: Space Sim 28% ★, Flight 23.2%, Military 12%, Shooter 9%, Simulation 6.3%
- #13 The Galactic Junkers
89% matchMixed45% of 29 reviews2022
Dev: Evil Twin ArtworksPub: Green Man Gaming Publishing
Windows
Become the space captain you always wanted to be. There are just a few problems, your ship needs work, there’s a price on your head, and your crew are idiots. Seek your fortune and the truth in The Galactic Junkers, a comedic space combat adventure game.
Why similar: Space Sim 21.2% ★, Mining 20.8% ★, Trading 20.7% ★, Space 9.6%, Sci-fi 6.4%
- #14 Drifter
88% matchMixed54% of 208 reviews2014
Dev: Celsius Game Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Drifter is an open-world sandbox space trading game with a procedurally-generated galaxy 100,000 light years across made up of tens of thousands of star systems to explore and features an original soundtrack by composer Danny Baranowsky.
Why similar: Trading 20.7% ★, Space Sim 19.6% ★, Space 18.4%, Mining 11.8% ★, Open World 9.1%
- #15 Galactic Starfire: Squadron
87% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: InScienceGamesPub: Matt Scala
Windows
Galactic Starfire: Squadron is a Future Sci-Fi Space Shooter game set in different environments around the universe. Complete the challenges and stay alive as you progress through the different types of levels.
Why similar: Space Sim 30.4% ★, Flight 17.2%, Shooter 10.1%, Arcade 9.4%, Space 8.2%
- #16 Eclipsi
86% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: 3nc3ladus
Windows
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 28.3% ★, Flight 23.1%, Shooter 9%, Space 8.6%, Third Person 6.9%
- #17 Lightspeed
86% match1 user reviews100% of 1 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: Flight 31%, Space Sim 29.9% ★, Space 15.4%, Simulation 7.7%, Old School 7.2%
- #18 Space Mercs
85% matchMixed65% of 48 reviews2019
Dev: Bearded Giant Games
Windows · Linux
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 27.4% ★, Flight 20.7%, Space 12.2%, Sci-fi 8.5%, Shooter 7.5%
- #19 X4: Foundations
84% 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 24.5% ★, Trading 24% ★, Flight 13.6%, Space 11%, Open World 5.7%
- #20 Arc Savior
84% matchMostly Positive72% of 29 reviews2019
Dev: Squid Monkey Studios
Windows
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 25.8% ★, Flight 20.5%, Space 12.4%, Simulation 10.7%, Sci-fi 7.7%
- #21 Capital Command
82% 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 21.9% ★, Trading 20.4% ★, Flight 16.4%, Space 10.9%, Sci-fi 7%
- #22 X2: The Threat
83% matchVery Positive83% of 518 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 22.2%, Space Sim 22.1% ★, Trading 19.8% ★, Flight 9.1%, Sci-fi 8.7%
- #23 Verse Project
82% 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 22% ★, Trading 18.2% ★, Flight 16.2%, Space 11.2%, Open World 7.4%
- #24 Lane Drifter
81% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Lars "Juksefantomet" GravPub: Last Leaf Games
Windows · Linux
A sci-fi arcade dodger where you pilot a ship through asteroid fields using precision, gravity bombs, and mining tools. With no weapons, survive by drifting, dodging, and scoring based on distance and hazards avoided. What else might be lurking in this galaxy?
Why similar: Space Sim 32.5% ★, Flight 19.1%, Simulation 10.6%, Old School 10.5%, Arcade 9.4%
- #25 Univoyager
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Damiano VitulliPub: Neondev Sas
Windows
Experience a 1:1 scale, procedurally generated universe with seamless exploration from planets to stars. Journey across the cosmos with zero loading screens and realistic Newtonian physics. Trade, fight, and survive in a post-apocalyptic galaxy where gravity is your only boundary.
Why similar: Space Sim 28.3% ★, Flight 20.4%, Space 9.7%, Open World 8.2%, Combat 7.2%
- #26 Gaia Beyond
80% matchMostly Positive76% of 258 reviews2020
Dev: Warp Turtle
Windows
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 Sim 22.5% ★, Mining 21.2% ★, Trading 19.6% ★, Space 10.6%, Open World 7.8%
- #27 EVE Online
79% matchMostly Positive74% of 38,402 reviews2010
Dev: CCP
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 136.7 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Over 20 years of legendary space battles! Explore a massive living universe of danger and opportunity in a challenging and highly rewarding space adventure. Fight, trade, build, and connect with a universe driven and shaped directly by players.
Why similar: Space Sim 22.1% ★, Trading 21.9% ★, Mining 17.8% ★, Space 10.4%, Open World 7.7%
- #28 Void Destroyer 2
78% 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 21.8% ★, Mining 17.5% ★, Trading 17.1% ★, Flight 13.4%, Space 9.1%
- #29 X3: Reunion
79% matchMostly Positive72% of 725 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 28.1% ★, Space 22.3%, Trading 13.2% ★, Flight 12.7%, Sci-fi 8.4%
- #30 Sylph
78% matchNo user 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: Flight 29.9%, Space Sim 29.1% ★, Space 12.1%, Sci-fi 8.7%, Simulation 5.5%
- #31 The Mystery Of The Moon
77% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: HUANG MEI ZHAO
Windows
The game of survival and construction on the surface of the moon. Learn to build a base on the surface of the moon, maintain survival, explore and discover the secrets inside the moon, and solve abnormal problems.
Why similar: Space Sim 23.4% ★, Flight 20.7%, Space 12.1%, Open World 9%, Sci-fi 7.9%
- #32 REDVERY SPACE™
77% 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 25.1% ★, Trading 19% ★, Flight 15.7%, Space 11.6%, Open World 8.3%
- #33 Alliance Tales: Battle for the Frontier
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Urban Logic Games
Windows
Alliance Tales is a linear, story-driven space combat sim inspired by 90s classics like Wing Commander and Tie Fighter. Take part in fast-paced space battles in a campaign that takes you on the hunt for a missing friend while foiling a plot to take over the Frontier Colonies.
Why similar: Flight 29%, Space Sim 25.5% ★, Space 14.8%, Shooter 8.4%, Simulation 4.9%
- #34 Stellar Trader
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: ParaVerseLabPub: Spiral Up Games
Windows
See the galaxy through the eyes of a trader. Hundreds of years after humanity took to the stars, you're free to buy, fight, explore, and build your way to power. Shape economies, form alliances, and influence the systems that control trade, tech, and politics.
Why similar: Trading 26.1% ★, Space Sim 26.1% ★, Flight 16.8%, Space 13.3%, Sci-fi 6.7%
- #35 Endless Sky
75% matchVery Positive92% of 6,938 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 28.6%, Trading 19.8% ★, Space Sim 17.3% ★, Open World 11.4%, Sci-fi 9%
- #36 Cosmic Miners
74% 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 27.4% ★, Flight 16.7%, Space 11.6%, Shooter 8.2%, Sci-fi 8.1%
- #37 Evochron Mercenary
75% 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 Sim 26.3% ★, Space 23.3%, Flight 11.7%, Trading 10.3% ★, Simulation 9.1%
- #38 Exploration: Light
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rednax
Windows
Experience large space ship battles. Uncover the secrets of the mysterious alien race. Upgrade your ship or even start a fleet. Survive
Why similar: Space Sim 27.9% ★, Trading 20.6% ★, Flight 15.9%, Open World 10.4%, Space 9.3%
- #39 Space Battle VR
74% matchMixed67% of 99 reviews2018
Dev: Raba Games
Windows
Space Battle VR is an action shooter set in space. It supports VR controllers to give you a real feel how it is to be a spaceship pilot. You can truly feel the cosmos with this game. Jump into an awesome adventure, help mankind, win a war, bring freedom and happiness to the universe. People need you!
Why similar: Space Sim 23.9% ★, Flight 21.6%, Space 13%, Sci-fi 8.2%, Open World 7.9%
- #40 Space Combat Simulator
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Digital Traveller
Windows
Space Combat Simulator is a spacecraft action simulator. Choose one of dozens of ships to complete many dangerous missions across the solar system. Take part in epic battles, conquer bases and destroy large battleships.
Why similar: Space Sim 23.6% ★, Flight 23.2%, Space 13.5%, Arcade 7.7%, Shooter 7%
- #41 Starbase Gunship
73% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2021
Dev: Mythical City GamesPub: Mythical City Games
Windows · Mac
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 25% ★, Flight 20.8%, Military 12.5%, Space 10.7%, Sci-fi 7.8%
- #42 Stardust Aces
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Insane Fox
Windows
Stardust aces is a six-axis space dog-fighting game with arcadey weapons and a semi-realistic flight model.
Why similar: Space Sim 25.5% ★, Flight 21.4%, Space 8.4%, Shooter 8%, Third Person 7.5%
- #43 Elite Dangerous
72% 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 36.8% ★, Space 17%, Open World 10.9%, Trading 10.9% ★, Sci-fi 8.1%
- #44 Battleships Collide: Space Shooter
71% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: HapGames
Windows
Battleships Collide: Explore 3D space, defend the galaxy, and conquer 20 intense levels. Customize your spaceship, collect artifacts for hyper space travels in this thrilling shooter game and become the hero galaxies await!
Why similar: Flight 29.4%, Space Sim 21.2% ★, Space 13.9%, Shooter 7.7%, Military 6.9%
- #45 X3: Terran Conflict
71% matchVery Positive85% of 2,841 reviews2008
Dev: Egosoft
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 32.2 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 26%, Space Sim 23% ★, Trading 20.5% ★, Sci-fi 8.3%, Simulation 7.3%
- #46 Darkstar One
71% matchVery Positive83% of 609 reviews2008
Dev: Ascaron Entertainment ltd.Pub: Strategy First
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Darkstar One offers a fantastic amount of freedom of choice. The story-based missions gradually lead you deeper into the galaxy to new races, new technologies and ever stronger opponents. Explore a vast array of solar systems in search of hidden artifacts of ancient races, essential objects for upgrading your ship--the Darkstar One.
Why similar: Space Sim 34.5% ★, Space 24.3%, Sci-fi 11.8%, Open World 9.1%, Exploration 5.9%
- #47 Starminer
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CoolAndGoodGames
Windows
Design and build an interstellar mining fleet to strip space of its invaluable minerals, and sell them for a tidy profit. But beware. Your greed will attract the alien. Use warships and defense platforms to protect your fleet at all costs - in real space, in real time.
Why similar: Space Sim 20.5% ★, Trading 19.6% ★, Mining 15.8% ★, Flight 14.5%, Space 9.2%
- #48 Subdivision Infinity DX
70% matchMostly Positive75% of 105 reviews2019
Dev: MistFly GamesPub: Crescent Moon Games
Windows
Subdivision Infinity is an immersive and pulse pounding sci-fi space shooter featuring stunning graphics and tight spaceship game play. Hunt down and destroy enemy spacecraft, crush capital ships, mine asteroids for rare minerals, and find blueprints to craft amazing new vessels!
Why similar: Space Sim 34.4% ★, Space 19.1%, Sci-fi 11.5%, Shooter 7.3%, Exploration 6.4%
- #49 Freelancers: Rogue Skies
68% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: ExodusIndiePub: GameLab
Windows
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 26.6% ★, Flight 20.1%, Shooter 9.8%, Simulation 9.6%, Exploration 5.5%
- #50 Starpoint Gemini 2
70% matchMixed69% of 4,112 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 18.9%, Space Sim 18.7% ★, Trading 17.6% ★, Flight 14.6%, Open World 6.9%
- #51 Leaving the formation
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: D&A
Windows
Leaving the formation is a story-driven sci-fi combat simulation based on honest Newtonian flight physics.
Why similar: Space Sim 37% ★, Flight 23.7%, Space 15.6%, Simulation 8.6%, Sci-fi 5.8%
- #52 Astrox Imperium
69% 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 Sim 30.5% ★, Space 24.6%, Mining 22.3% ★, Open World 9.2%, Simulation 7.5%
- #53 Absolute Territory
69% matchMostly Positive72% of 32 reviews2020
Dev: Digitum Software
Windows
Fly futuristic starfighters with intense dogfights against slow warships and nimble enemy fighters. Choose your ship, customize loadouts with various guns and missiles. Use first-person cockpit or third person. Use power settings across engines, shields, and engines to gain the advantage in combat.
Why similar: Space Sim 27.5% ★, Flight 19.5%, Space 12.4%, Sci-fi 7.7%, Military 7.2%
- #54 Starfall : Outer Fleet
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: dubgamestudio
Windows
Lead a powerful space battleship and bring victory to humanity in the midst of an endless war.
Why similar: Space Sim 26.2% ★, Flight 21.6%, Military 12.3%, Shooter 8.3%, Space 7.9%
- #55 Underspace
67% matchVery Positive82% of 431 reviews2024
Dev: Pastaspace InteractivePub: Camlann Games
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 42%
The spiritual successor to Freelancer with a Lovecraftian, sandbox RPG twist. Explore a vast handmade universe with Day 1 mod support and a planned PvP/co-op multiplayer on the Early Access roadmap. You're going to need a bigger ship.
Why similar: Flight 23.4%, Space Sim 22.3% ★, Space 11.4%, Open World 7.6%, Third Person 7.4%
- #56 Rebel Galaxy
68% matchVery Positive85% of 8,230 reviews2015
Dev: Double Damage Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 62%
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 28.3%, Space Sim 22.6% ★, Open World 11.8%, Sci-fi 10.8%, Trading 9.8% ★
- #57 Impulse Vector: Fighter Ops
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Freeport Seven
Windows
As an independent contractor aboard a corporate carrier, pilot your Space Superiority Fighter on missions for rival organisations. Protect miners, strike enemy stations, and patrol the void to earn your keep and build your company’s name across the frontier!
Why similar: Flight 27.8%, Space Sim 18.8% ★, Military 17.1%, Space 11.4%, Shooter 6.2%
- #58 REAL MOON
66% matchMixed68% of 112 reviews2025
Dev: historia Inc.
Windows
Explore a precisely recreated lunar surface built from real data and a JAXA-backed simulation.
Why similar: Space Sim 41.2% ★, Space 16.5%, Simulation 12.1%, Third Person 11.7%, Open World 10%
- #59 Create Your Own Universe
67% match6 user reviews50% of 6 reviews2023
Dev: UNPREDICTABLE GAMES
Windows
Create Your Own Universe is a survival, crafting, exploration, base building, third person, open world, go anywhere you see on screen space game.
Why similar: Space Sim 22.4% ★, Flight 21.6%, Trading 15.3% ★, Mining 13.5% ★, Space 7.9%
- #60 Alliance Peacefighter
65% matchVery Positive85% of 54 reviews2025
Dev: Urban Logic Games
Windows
A linear, story-driven space sim in the style of 90s classics like X-Wing and Wing Commander. As a newly qualified Alliance pilot, you find yourself caught up in a plot to break the fragile peace between two galactic superpowers.
Why similar: Space Sim 28.7% ★, Flight 28.4%, Space 15.2%, Shooter 9.1%, First-Person 5.7%