Games Like Stellar Warfare

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 23.3%, Sci-fi 19.7%, Online Co-Op 16%, Multiplayer 10.9%, Strategy 8.5%

Battle for galactic dominance in this real-time 4X strategy game with unrivaled scale! You’ll explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate through military force, diplomacy, trade, culture, influence, and other underhanded tactics.

Why similar: RTS 24.5%, Space 22.7%, Sci-fi 9.2%, Co-op 9.1%, Strategy 8.3%

The RTS/FPS phenomenon has moved into space! Build your base on an asteroid, command fleets of starships for epic battles, pilot fighters, mine and trade resources, assemble robots to defend or assault other stations. Take sole command or share the glory as you fight for control of the quadrant.

Why similar: RTS 39%, Space 19.9%, Co-op 10%, Multiplayer 9.9%, Sci-fi 9.7%

Customize your unique faction in a new take on real-time strategy as you fight in a variety of skirmish, solo, and multiplayer battles. You are not only a commander, but also an engineer – so you have ultimate control over your faction’s units, factories, superweapons and economy.

Why similar: RTS 57.9%, Strategy 15.9%, Simulation 11.8%, Multiplayer 8.7%, Indie 4.4%

Command a space-faring empire in Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion, the new stand-alone expansion that combines 4X depth with real-time strategy gameplay.

Why similar: RTS 19.7%, Space 13.7%, Management 12.1%, Online Co-Op 11.8%, Co-op 10%

Take command of your hand-tailored fleet of space warships and use realistic radar, electronic warfare, advanced movement controls in 3D space, and precision targeting to outmaneuver and outwit your opponents in a simulation-heavy tactical space game like no other.

Why similar: RTS 38.4%, Co-op 19%, Multiplayer 15.9%, Strategy 12%, Simulation 11.5%

Combining the best of space combat and real time strategy. Victory can be tactical, a dogfight or capital ship slugging match - depending on how you decide to achieve it. Space combat on a RTS scale with space sim savagery.

Why similar: Space 29.9%, RTS 24.2%, Strategy 15.1%, Simulation 14.7%, Sci-fi 12.4%

Build and design your own fleets and stand opposed to the Particulate in this physics/strategy/RTS/fleet hybrid. Build partially destructible and self repairing ships that interact with enemies less controlled by some scripted logic and more driven by a real time massive physics particle simulation.

Why similar: RTS 30.3%, Space 23.3%, Strategy 17.3%, Simulation 13.5%, Sci-fi 8.4%

In Istrolid you design your own unique spaceships from a large number of parts to fit your strategy and play style. With no set units or factions you are free to create a fleet where each ship has its own balanced strengths and weaknesses, from basic fighters and bombers to hulking battleships and speedy destroyers.

Why similar: Space 29.3%, RTS 27.6%, Strategy 14.1%, Multiplayer 14%, Sci-fi 9.7%

Take the helm as a new Station Commander and exploit an alien star system in this stunning space-station factory automation game. Amass resources and construct starships using increasingly advanced manufacturing and expand your station in a hostile universe.

Why similar: RTS 17.6%, Space 16.8%, Management 11.3%, Co-op 11.3%, PvE 7.7%

Unique mix of Action, RTS and RPG gameplay elements that forms an innovative game genre. You can build base, manage troops, and then come down to keep your enemy at gunpoint in the dynamic battle and customize your main characters.

Why similar: RTS 54%, Strategy 18.3%, Sci-fi 15.4%, Multiplayer 6.3%, Indie 6%

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 42.4%, Sci-fi 21.2%, Strategy 14.4%, Simulation 13.9%, Indie 4.5%

Wage war across entire solar systems with massive armies at your command. Annihilate enemy forces with world-shattering TITAN-class units, and demolish planets with massive super weapons!

Why similar: RTS 29.4%, Space 12.1%, Online Co-Op 10.7%, Co-op 9.5%, PvP 8.6%

With 100+ truly unique units, Zero-K is an RTS of freedom and creativity, tempered by a decade of refinement. Sculpt land into a castle and throw invaders off it with a Jugglenaut. Explore a massive campaign, solo or co-op. Hop online for epic 32 player battles or fast paced 1v1, on 100s of maps.

Why similar: RTS 41.8%, Strategy 13.2%, Multiplayer 11%, Online Co-Op 8.3%, Co-op 8.3%

{{An RTS inspired by the classics of the past!}} Making up for it's subpar retro graphics with fun gameplay and modern multi-threaded tech enabling huge battles to run smooth... Featuring singleplayer challenges, skirmish, sandbox, 10-player multiplayer & workshop modding.

Why similar: RTS 62.8%, Strategy 13.4%, Multiplayer 10.9%, Co-op 8.7%, Indie 2.7%

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 48.1%, Simulation 18.7%, Sci-fi 14.7%, Strategy 12.9%, Indie 5.6%

Stellarcraft is a sci-fi tower defense adventure: explore alien planets, gather resources, build defenses, and fend off waves of enemies, solo or in 4-player co-op. 🚀

Why similar: RTS 21.6%, Online Co-Op 17.7%, Co-op 15.8%, PvP 14.5%, Multiplayer 10.4%

Conquer the stars in this straightforward multiplayer real-time strategy game from the creators of First Strike and become a Stellar Commander!

Why similar: RTS 24.1%, Wargame 18.8%, Space 15%, PvP 9.7%, Sci-fi 9%

Era One is an innovative space game that combines elements of real-time strategy, base building, space survival, and tactical battles. Players can create and customize their bases from scratch, construct various types of structures and warships, manage fleets, and engage in tactical space battles.

Why similar: RTS 34.5%, Space 24.3%, PvP 14.2%, Strategy 8.3%, Sci-fi 6.8%

Take command of a vast interstellar empire and safeguard your species from total extinction in a procedurally generated 3D galaxy (with the option to flatten it) from 1 System to 10,000+! Prove your species' ingenuity through a deep and intricate combat system where anything (from individual components on ships to the stars themselves)...

Why similar: Space 32.3%, RTS 29.7%, Strategy 20.2%, Sci-fi 11.1%, Indie 5.8%

Construct your Taskforce and lead your forces to domination in the ultimate Fleet Warfare RTS!

Why similar: RTS 31.7%, Space 30.8%, Strategy 15.7%, Simulation 12.6%, Sci-fi 9.1%

Stormgate is a free-to-play real-time strategy game with a full single-player campaign, 3-player co-op, and PvP versus modes on over 60 maps. Our Editor is also freely available for you to craft just about any custom game mode you can imagine. Join our development journey today!

Why similar: RTS 32.4%, Space 12.7%, Multiplayer 12.4%, PvP 11.4%, Co-op 9.3%

Two teams of players control their capital ship in an epic battle. Customize your ship, control its movement, weapons, and energy distribution or go to one of the hangars to join the battle in a smaller fighter!

Why similar: RTS 29%, Space 21.2%, Sci-fi 13.7%, Multiplayer 13%, Strategy 9%

Helm your own ship, battle for supremacy in a multi-faction war, and conquer the cosmos in this science fiction turn-based strategy game. Select from more than 100+ diverse star ships and fight for territory across a 2D hex-based grid.

Why similar: Strategy 84%, Indie 16%

A sci-fi simulation game, in which players must design, assemble and test spaceships, in a bid to build a supreme Galactic Mega-Corporation. Gain your reputation by engineering and selling your own spacecraft, testing them to the limit in RTS missions and simulated emergency and combat situations.

Why similar: Management 27%, Space 22.7%, Simulation 19.5%, Strategy 16.3%, Sci-fi 8.1%

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 45.5%, Multiplayer 15.5%, Sci-fi 14.9%, Co-op 7.3%, Simulation 6.6%

Infinity: Battlescape is a multiplayer space combat sim supporting hundreds of players on a single server. Join one of the corporate factions and fight for domination of a seamless, true-to-scale procedural star system. Participate in massive space and planetary battles involving hundreds of ships.

Why similar: Space 45.2%, Simulation 18.1%, Sci-fi 16%, PvP 8.3%, Indie 7.1%

War Selection is a compelling RTS game featuring base building, resource extraction and warfare. Evolve from a stone age tribe to a distinct industrial nation with unique game mechanics and battle for supremacy with dozens of players on a unique procedurally generated map.

Why similar: RTS 34.8%, Multiplayer 12.9%, Strategy 12.7%, Online Co-Op 10.5%, PvP 7.6%

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: RTS 40.1%, Space 23.7%, Multiplayer 15.2%, Strategy 10.9%, Simulation 10.1%

A unique space strategy game where thousands of players participate in one shared galaxy.

Why similar: Space 31.6%, RTS 15.9%, Strategy 10%, Sci-fi 9.1%, Online Co-Op 7.4%

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%, Management 18%, PvE 17%, Sci-fi 16.7%, Simulation 10.6%

Tactical, beautiful, and wholly unique, the GOTY-winning sci-fi RTS returns with Homeworld 3. Assume control and battle through fleet combat in dazzling, fully 3D space while the award-winning story unfolds on a galactic scale.

Why similar: RTS 24.4%, Space 17.6%, Sci-fi 8.7%, Co-op 8.4%, Multiplayer 6.5%

BattleGroupVR is a first person real-time space strategy where you lead a fleet of powerful warships into battle from the bridge of your own flagship. Assemble your fleet, upgrade your load-outs, train your captains, engage the enemy and secure the sector. Try not to go down with the ship.

Why similar: RTS 23.8%, Space 18.5%, Co-op 12.8%, Sci-fi 10.5%, PvP 10%

Starship Theory is a ship building survival game. Mine and trade to gather resources. Plan and construct new upgrades. Train and manage crew. Fight to survive.

Why similar: Space 31.5%, Management 19%, Simulation 14%, Sci-fi 13.8%, Strategy 13%

An indie space-sim and strategy game featuring ship and fleet combat mixed with RTS elements. Complete contracts and Claim sectors for your faction in the near-future, where resource exploiting corporations are in a state of constant conflict over territory control.

Why similar: RTS 28.1%, Space 25.5%, Sci-fi 14.5%, Strategy 8.3%, Combat 7.3%

From commanding the battle standing on the bridge of your flagship all the way down to tactical infantry firefights - AFF brings together all the combat you ever wanted in a rich science fiction setting. Boarding, pilotable capital ships, deep weapon customization and full AI support included!

Why similar: Space 32.6%, Sci-fi 22%, Multiplayer 18.1%, Simulation 12.7%, Co-op 6.7%

2D casual strategy

Why similar: Space 43.9%, Strategy 39.9%, Indie 16.2%

Distant Worlds 2 is a vast, pausable real-time 4X space strategy game.

Why similar: Space 29.1%, Strategy 19.4%, Sci-fi 18.5%, Simulation 17.6%, Combat 7.7%

With the shifting gravity on your side, aim your cannons, blast your enemies and enjoy the fireworks. Worbital is a real-time strategic artillery game in space, peppered with a heavy dose of cosmic chaos. The goal: be the last civilization standing!

Why similar: RTS 21.5%, Space 15.3%, Online Co-Op 12.5%, Co-op 11.5%, PvP 11%

First Glimpse on Steam Next: Build, Configure, and Manage every aspect of your own Starship. An FTL-esque game in a MMO setting. Pre bundled with deep strategy, exploration, PVP, market economy, trading, mining. Basically everything a star captain wants to do after a day at the office :)

Why similar: RTS 25.8%, Space 21.9%, Wargame 20.6%, Sci-fi 12.1%, Strategy 8.4%

This is a fun yet challenging RTS game. To survive in the vast galaxy, you need to build up your own fleet and customize your warships. You will also learn to control them efficiently in battle to defeat your enemies, conquer planets, and expand your galactic empire!

Why similar: RTS 35%, Space 31.3%, Strategy 17.3%, Sci-fi 12.6%, Indie 3.9%

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 39.9%, Sci-fi 13.9%, Simulation 13.5%, Strategy 11.6%, Roguelite 9.4%

An RTS base builder with huge battles, constant production, and autonomous ships. The Spance approaches, a vast and mysterious storm at the edge of humanity. Who shall claim its riches? Brave the perils of the depths in a story-rich singleplayer campaign with numerous distinct factions and bosses.

Why similar: RTS 36.9%, Space 26.7%, Sci-fi 11.6%, Strategy 8.4%, PvE 4.6%

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 30.6%, PvP 21.8%, Sci-fi 17.7%, Simulation 11.4%, Atmospheric 10.1%

Space MMORPG where players can fly on different ships, collecting devices, subsystems and navigations or finding new weapons that will serve in battles. Take part in battles, explore the world, mine ore, trade, fight and build your own clan with a station.

Why similar: Space 29.1%, PvP 19%, PvE 14.7%, Sci-fi 13.3%, Simulation 9.4%

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 44.9%, Simulation 19.5%, Sci-fi 15.8%, Multiplayer 11.2%, Indie 8.5%

A massive-scale real-time strategy game where you command entire armies on a dynamic battlefield. Conquer multiple worlds across several single-player campaigns; or play with your friends in multiplayer combat.

Why similar: RTS 31.1%, Online Co-Op 13.8%, PvP 13.5%, Sci-fi 10.2%, Co-op 9.4%

Massive scale 4X-RTS set in space. Control hundreds of planets, manipulate galactic politics, research numerous advanced technologies, and command thousands of units and hundreds of planets in your quest for galactic dominance.

Why similar: RTS 34.7%, Space 30.3%, Sci-fi 16.3%, Strategy 15%, Indie 3.7%

TOWER ▪ DEFENSE ▪ STRATEGY. Control Vessels. Utilize their uniquely deep set of towers. Create an everchanging defense. Play with friends. Protect your Basin at all costs. An absolute Tower Defense, Real-Time Strategy Hybrid

Why similar: RTS 29.7%, Co-op 14.7%, Online Co-Op 12.8%, Multiplayer 9.9%, PvE 9.8%

Experience the epic space strategy games that redefined the RTS genre. Control your fleet and build an armada across more than 30 single-player missions. Choose unit types, fleet formations and flight tactics for each strategic situation.

Why similar: RTS 33.8%, Space 30.4%, Sci-fi 12.2%, Strategy 10.1%, Multiplayer 5.7%

Pixel Starships is an FTL-style online sci-fi strategy builder and management game with a competitive PVP tournament. Set in the retro galaxy, your role is to explore space, meet aliens, and develop your ship, crew and AI. The game contains deep strategic and 4x elements. PSS is community-driven.

Why similar: Space 30%, Wargame 27.1%, Sci-fi 19.1%, Multiplayer 12.1%, Strategy 11.7%

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 26.9%, Sci-fi 16.4%, Management 15.3%, Combat 12.8%, Strategy 11%

Strategic auto battler where you design a heavily-armed spaceship. Draft 200+ items, outfit your hull, and unleash it in async PvP. Blend captains and factions for absurd combos and galactic domination. Roll, buy, place, pray.

Why similar: Space 23%, Roguelite 17.1%, PvP 16.1%, Sci-fi 13%, Multiplayer 12.6%

A space based MMORPG with a focus on ‘dogfighting’ style action and exploration. Features a huge array of ships, imaginative weapons and ship upgrades with more being added all the time. Explore the galaxy, fight other players, form your own organisations, mine asteroids to craft new items, loot rare weapons from alien races, and more...

Why similar: Space 72%, Indie 28%

The next major game in the Planetary Annihilation universe, Industrial Annihilation combines the iconic real-time strategy of the beloved Annihilation games with deep factory-building to deliver a blend of genres unlike any you’ve experienced before.

Why similar: RTS 29.1%, Wargame 22.5%, Strategy 11.6%, Management 10.8%, Sci-fi 7.6%