Games Like The Long Journey Home

This "spaceship simulation roguelike-like" allows you to take your ship and crew on an adventure through a randomly generated galaxy filled with glory and bitter defeat.

Why similar: Space 32.9%, Roguelike 18.1%, Strategy 13.4%, Sci-fi 9%, Simulation 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive roguelike space-survival game that perfectly mirrors the resource management and high-stakes decision-making found in the seed game.

Shortest Trip to Earth is a roguelike spaceship simulator focused on exploration, ship management and tactical battles. Embark on a perilous journey across the universe with nuclear missiles, armed crew and a cat.

Why similar: Space 28.9%, Strategy 13.8%, Roguelike 11.7%, Simulation 10.4%, Survival 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the brutal survival aspects of a long-haul space journey, requiring constant ship maintenance and tactical combat management.

You are the captain of a starship venturing through a massive open universe. Customize your crew and take command at the helm of your very own ship as you explore a galaxy torn apart by internal strife, alien threats, and political intrigue.

Why similar: Space 23.9%, Simulation 15.8%, Strategy 13.8%, RPG 13.8%, Sci-fi 13.7%

Why You'll Like It: It offers an incredibly deep RPG experience where you manage a ship and crew while navigating complex political landscapes and trading routes.

Out There is an award-winning space exploration game blending roguelike, resource management and interactive fiction.

Why similar: Space 30.7%, Roguelike 12.9%, Strategy 12.3%, Sci-fi 9.2%, Procedural Generation 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy space survival game that emphasizes the loneliness and resource scarcity of traveling through deep space.

Space adventure, open world RPG, strategy, arcade, quest and more!

Why similar: Space 47%, RPG 17.8%, Strategy 15.4%, Simulation 9.2%, Sci-fi 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: This classic title provides an unparalleled open-world sandbox experience that blends RPG, strategy, and space simulation elements seamlessly.

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 51.5%, RPG 16.6%, Sci-fi 12.1%, Exploration 9.8%, Indie 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the wonder of exploration and scientific discovery, allowing players to upgrade their ship while interacting with alien civilizations.

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

Why similar: Space 23.7%, RPG 20.7%, Roguelike 14.7%, Exploration 13.6%, Survival 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: It excels at delivering a rich, atmospheric narrative experience combined with survival mechanics and dangerous exploration in a Victorian-inspired space setting.

Approaching Infinity is a turn-based space RPG in the spirit of the sci-fi classics, with endless progression and exploration. Fight tactical battles or use diplomacy. Seek powerful artifacts. Quest, mine, trade, and craft. Level up forever or attempt 10 victories in hardcore or adventure mode.

Why similar: Space 25.4%, RPG 15.6%, Roguelike 12.6%, Procedural Generation 12.5%, Sci-fi 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: A deep, procedural space exploration game that prioritizes RPG character progression and discovery in a vast, dangerous galaxy.

Crying Suns is a tactical rogue-lite that puts you in the role of a space fleet commander as you explore a mysteriously fallen empire. In this story rich experience inspired by Dune and Foundation, each successful run will uncover the truth about the Empire... and yourself as well.

Why similar: Space 34.3%, Strategy 18.7%, Roguelike 14.3%, Procedural Generation 10.7%, Sci-fi 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical roguelite that captures the narrative tension of an FTL-style journey through a dying empire.

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 34.6%, RPG 15.9%, Simulation 14.2%, Strategy 12.6%, Sci-fi 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: An action-oriented RPG that puts you in command of a cruiser, focusing on tactical combat and narrative choices.

Trigon: Space Story sees you take command of your very own spaceship. Carry out tactical battles, defend your vessel against space pirates, and escape from enemy territory. On your voyages, you’ll face a slew of tricky decisions in your quest to uncover the mystery of the galaxy.

Why similar: Space 26%, Roguelike 13.1%, Strategy 12.8%, Procedural Generation 10%, Survival 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical roguelike that heavily emphasizes ship management and crew survival during intense space encounters.

Objects in Space is a retro space game centred on 2D point-and-click stealth action in a massive open world. Players have their own customisable ships and can meet people, become a trader, bounty hunter, explorer, scavenger or all of them at once.

Why similar: Space 29.4%, Simulation 21.1%, Strategy 17.9%, RPG 17.8%, Indie 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A hardcore simulation game that focuses on realistic navigation and ship management, appealing to players who enjoy the technical side of space travel.

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

Why similar: Space 61.3%, Sci-fi 11.3%, Indie 7.3%, Roguelike 7.2%, Survival 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game combines fast-paced action with roguelike exploration, focusing on the thrill of navigating hazardous space environments.

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 31.2%, Strategy 16.4%, Simulation 15.3%, Survival 12.4%, Sci-fi 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a detailed colony-sim experience where you must manage the survival and psychological well-being of your crew on a long-term space mission.

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

Why similar: Space 36.2%, Simulation 19.5%, Strategy 18.8%, Survival 9%, Roguelike 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A survival-strategy game where you manage a fleet of ships while fleeing from an alien threat across a vast galaxy.

A space trader & combat sim meets squad-RPG, large scale conquest, choice driven gameplay with fluid & punchy tactical real-time combat set in a dynamic open-world sandbox.

Why similar: Space 33.9%, RPG 19.6%, Simulation 18.5%, Strategy 15.5%, Sci-fi 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A sandbox RPG that offers freedom to explore, trade, and fight in a procedurally generated galaxy with a focus on ship customization.

Battlevoid: Harbinger is a hard sci-fi space exploration game blending roguelike, turn-based, star map strategy, and real-time space battles. You are a young commander venturing out into enemy territories, to unknown galaxies, never knowing what you will face as you jump out from hyperspace.

Why similar: Space 40%, Strategy 20%, Simulation 14.9%, Roguelike 12.5%, Sci-fi 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical strategy game that focuses on ship fleet management and survival against overwhelming odds.

Convoy is a tactical roguelike-like inspired by Mad Max and FTL in which you cross a wasteland in search of parts for your broken ship. Presented in pixel art and set in a future post-apocalyptic setting, Convoy is a squad based tactical combat roguelike-like in its core.

Why similar: Strategy 23.2%, Roguelike 23.1%, RPG 19.2%, Sci-fi 9.7%, Exploration 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: While set on land, it perfectly captures the 'long journey' survival mechanic where you must manage resources and tactical combat during a desperate trek.

A relaxed roguelike space odyssey in a procedurally generated universe! Travel through a lonely and mysterious cosmos. Customize your ship, explore and survive!

Why similar: Space 29.9%, RPG 15.8%, Roguelike 13.2%, Sci-fi 9.5%, Exploration 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, poetic exploration game that emphasizes the lonely beauty of space travel and procedural discovery.

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 42.2%, RPG 22.2%, Simulation 22.1%, Indie 7.6%, Exploration 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: An ambitious space-sim RPG that allows for a high degree of freedom in how you approach exploration and combat.

Weird Worlds: Return to Infinite Space is a hybrid roguelike game of space exploration, adventure and starship combat.

Why similar: Strategy 30.9%, Space 21.4%, Roguelike 15.5%, Indie 13.5%, Sci-fi 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic, bite-sized roguelike exploration game that focuses on discovery and quick, impactful decision-making.

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 29.7%, Sci-fi 14.1%, Strategy 13.6%, Simulation 11.4%, Survival 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: It offers deep ship-building mechanics combined with tactical combat, appealing to players who enjoy the technical management of their vessel.

Inspired by BioShock and System Shock 2, Void Bastards is a revolutionary new strategy-shooter that will test your wits as well as exercise your aim. Can you lead the misfit prisoners of the Void Ark through the derelict spaceships and myriad dangers of the Sargasso Nebula?

Why similar: Space 33%, Roguelike 18.6%, Strategy 16.2%, Procedural Generation 14.2%, Sci-fi 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: A strategic roguelike shooter that forces you to manage resources and make difficult choices while scavenging through derelict ships.

Design your battleship and fight your way through unforgiving space. This is a tale of a lone spaceship on a centuries-long mission. As the captain, you´ll make strategic decisions, explore unknown sectors, meet allies and enemies, gather resources, technology and crew. To battle stations!

Why similar: Space 26.3%, Strategy 22%, Simulation 20.6%, Sci-fi 9.4%, Indie 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A strategy-focused game that tasks you with guiding a massive ship through hostile territory while managing its systems.

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 46.9%, Simulation 20.3%, Sci-fi 15%, Strategy 10.8%, Procedural Generation 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: While focused on salvage, its physics-based simulation and survival elements capture the gritty, technical feel of space work.

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 41.3%, Simulation 19.3%, Strategy 13.7%, RPG 11.4%, Sci-fi 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A physics-based space simulation that allows for complex ship construction and orbital mechanics management.

Hyperjump into the dark recesses of space with Genesis Alpha One - a roguelike FPS where you must build, maintain and navigate your ship through a galaxy filled with hostile alien and human threats. Explore, create and survive the militarized space race in order to secure humanity’s future.

Why similar: Space 36.9%, Roguelike 18.7%, Procedural Generation 15.1%, Sci-fi 15.1%, Survival 14.3%

Why You'll Like It: It blends base-building and resource management with space exploration, requiring you to protect your ship from alien threats.

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 47.4%, Simulation 14.8%, Sci-fi 11.8%, Exploration 10.5%, RPG 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: The ultimate space simulation for players who want to experience the sheer scale and technical challenge of navigating a realistic galaxy.

Dangerous is an epic 3D open and living world space combat RPG sandbox with an immersive and riveting story. Are you the feared war criminal who will destroy all life or the savior of the universe? Gather your wingmen and travel the galaxy in search of answers.

Why similar: Space 26.8%, Simulation 20.9%, RPG 20.9%, Strategy 20%, Indie 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A space-sim RPG that focuses on combat and exploration, providing a classic experience for fans of the genre.

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 30.4%, RPG 24.5%, Simulation 22.3%, Sci-fi 18.6%, Adventure 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: A space-sim that emphasizes the 'trucker in space' aesthetic, focusing on trading, combat, and exploration.

Take on the role of a spaceship captain. Explore new worlds, and engage in intense ship-to-ship battles. Develop unique battle tactics, upgrade your ship, and recruit crew members as you fight for peace or piracy.

Why similar: Space 32.9%, Strategy 15.9%, Simulation 10.6%, Survival 10.2%, Roguelike 9.6%

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 57.4%, RPG 13.2%, Sci-fi 11.4%, Simulation 7.6%, Exploration 3.1%

Holy Potatoes! We’re in Space?! is a whacky space exploration game where you manage your very own spaceship, craft hundreds of weapons, and explore the vastness of a veggie-filled universe.

Why similar: Space 28%, Simulation 16%, Strategy 12.3%, RPG 9.2%, Sci-fi 8.7%

Starship Inspector is a Space Roguelike in which every choice you make matters. Save a galaxy or rescue your crew member? Serve an evil empire or help an ancient tribe? You'll constantly have to make hard decisions and deal with consequences.

Why similar: Strategy 20.3%, Space 19.5%, RPG 13.3%, Simulation 12.9%, Roguelike 8.5%

Star Trek: Voyager - Across the Unknown is a story-driven survival strategy game in which the fate of the iconic starship is in your hands. Take the helm, manage the ship and resources, and make difficult decisions. Will you be able to bring home the ship and its crew?

Why similar: Strategy 30.4%, Space 25.1%, Roguelike 18.8%, Sci-fi 9.6%, Exploration 7.1%

Explore the known and unknown galaxy with a ragtag crew of eclectic new friends in this narrative management space opera. You are a sentient spaceship, an outlawed commodity, and there's an entire galaxy between you and freedom…not to mention your abusive ex on your tail.

Why similar: Space 35%, RPG 20.3%, Simulation 15.8%, Sci-fi 12.7%, Story Rich 6.4%

Project Tarvotan allows you to explore the depths of the Milky Way and local universe. Use your wit and resources at hand to plan out your path through each sector. Your demise lurks around every decision. Can you survive long enough and restore balance to the universe?

Why similar: Strategy 36.6%, Space 32%, Simulation 22.6%, Indie 8.7%

Explore the vast reaches of VoidExpanse -- mine asteroids, upgrade your ship, trade, complete missions, advance your character and survive fast-paced combat with hostile aliens and mercenaries in the rich and exciting Sci-Fi universe of VoidExpanse!

Why similar: Space 45.5%, RPG 17.1%, Strategy 12.1%, Simulation 10.4%, Sci-fi 9.6%

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 40.1%, Strategy 16.2%, RPG 12%, Simulation 9.1%, Sci-fi 5.4%

Pilot your ship in the seamless open world made of space, planets, and more. Find new ships and equipment, find allies and beat all the enemies in this open source space shooter!

Why similar: Space 46.4%, RPG 24.8%, Indie 8.7%, Roguelike 6%, Procedural Generation 5.8%

Manage interstellar pioneers and their descendants in this detailed sci-fi colony sim. Centuries after planetfall, colonists are still struggling to gain foothold on their lush and alien planet. You settle on the frontier by carefully managing resources, production and different personalities.

Why similar: Simulation 37.2%, Strategy 34.4%, Indie 11%, Survival 9.2%, Sci-fi 8.3%

Explore a randomly generated Galaxy populated with factions, enemies, missions, and items providing you with a unique experience each time you play.

Why similar: Space 47.6%, Strategy 12.2%, RPG 11.5%, Sci-fi 9.4%, Procedural Generation 8.2%

Play as an A.I tasked with helping mankind explore the vastness of space. Customize your ship, recruit a crew, battle alien vessels, research new technology and explore randomly generated universes.

Why similar: Space 26.8%, Strategy 21.9%, Simulation 21.5%, RPG 21.1%, Indie 8.7%

In the distant future, the X universe faces a period of profound and irrevocable change. While the universe stumbles towards an uncertain future, countless adventures await as new enemies rise in search of power.

Why similar: Space 55.5%, Simulation 27.3%, Sci-fi 12.7%, Strategy 2.5%, Exploration 1.2%

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 36.8%, Strategy 18.6%, Simulation 17.7%, Sci-fi 12.5%, Exploration 7.7%

From stardust to cosmic sovereign! In this unique space game, evolve by devouring everything. Grow from a tiny rock into a massive galaxy. Each swallow brings growth, each evolution brings victory. Unlock the universe's ultimate secrets!

Why similar: Space 44.8%, Strategy 16.9%, RPG 14.6%, Roguelike 9%, Indie 7.4%

Lean on your network of in-game friends and family to trade, mine and explore in this genre-busting space simulation.

Why similar: RPG 30.9%, Simulation 27.5%, Space 20.7%, Indie 10.6%, Procedural Generation 10.3%

It's the year 5781 -- and you have been chosen to build and lead a space station in a wild corner of the galaxy! Attract visitors and explore hundreds of planets to fund your station.

Why similar: Space 30.1%, Simulation 16.9%, RPG 16.1%, Strategy 12.2%, Sci-fi 9.1%

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 56.5%, Simulation 11%, RPG 9.4%, Sci-fi 9.3%, Exploration 4.9%

A Sci-Fi role-playing game featuring turn-based ground combat, space exploration, deep character customization and a massive living universe with thousands of star systems. Equip your ships with the best equipment you can find, gather a powerful crew of mercenaries and set out into the void!

Why similar: Space 37.5%, RPG 26.6%, Exploration 19%, Sci-fi 13.3%, Adventure 2.5%

Titan Outpost is a hard science fiction role-playing game in which you must build a base, manage its crew, develop your character's skills and attributes, and explore Saturn's sixth moon, uncovering its mysteries and harvesting its resources.​

Why similar: Space 25.1%, RPG 23.5%, Simulation 22.1%, Indie 8.8%, Sci-fi 8.7%

Mars Colony: Challenger is a 3D first / third person game that offers you the challenge of setting up a remote base on the surface of Mars. At its core, the game was derived from a simulator where everything is interactively tied together.

Why similar: Space 34.2%, Simulation 33.5%, RPG 18.1%, Indie 7.2%, Survival 4%

Jumpdrive is a sandbox space sim set in an alternative future heavily inspired by classic 80s sci-fi. Fight, trade and explore in a massive procedurally generated galaxy of millions of planets and stars. Amass money and power and upgrade and purchase new ships.

Why similar: Space 53.7%, Simulation 31.1%, Indie 12%, Adventure 3.2%

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 50.4%, RPG 14.5%, Exploration 12.1%, Sci-fi 10.4%, Indie 5.5%

Out There: Oceans of Time is a space exploration game that puts you at the helm of an interstellar mission of discovery spanning a vast and vibrant cosmos.

Why similar: Space 27.4%, Strategy 12.9%, RPG 12.8%, Roguelike 12.7%, Survival 10.3%

Explore, trade, fight & plunder in this tribute to classic sandbox spacesims of old.

Why similar: Strategy 42.3%, RPG 40.9%, Indie 16.8%

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 37.8%, Strategy 23.6%, Simulation 22.4%, Sci-fi 8.8%, Indie 5.3%

Cosmonautica is a fresh take on space trading in a procedurally generated universe, paired with quirky humor for your intergalactic enjoyment.

Why similar: Space 34.5%, Strategy 16.2%, Simulation 16.1%, Procedural Generation 11.1%, Sci-fi 10.7%

Stardeus is a deep colony sim set on a broken starship manned by drones and hibernating human survivors. As the AI, have your drones repair your ship, save your crew and travel the stars in this beautiful simulation.

Why similar: Space 30.5%, Strategy 14.8%, Simulation 11.6%, Survival 11.2%, Exploration 10.5%

In Home Behind, you take on the role of a refugee cast out from your homeland by a band of rebels. Your home and the peace you enjoyed has been destroyed, and your family has disappeared. Can you survive the struggle, famine, and sickness to make it to the safety of Europe?

Why similar: RPG 27.4%, Survival 18.3%, Strategy 16.6%, Simulation 16.3%, Indie 8.6%