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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Simulation, Space, Sci-fi, Strategy.

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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.

Reviews: Mostly Negative — 39% — of 82 reviews
Released: 2016-02-29
Developer: Uncaged Studios
Genres: Indie, RPG, Simulation, Strategy, Early Access
Platforms: Windows

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    Dev: Binary HelixPub: XP
    Windows · Mac

    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 Sim 22.5%, Simulation 17.7%, RPG 17.6%, Strategy 17.4%, Space 16.6%

  59. #59 Spaceflight Simulator
    63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 7,486 reviews2022
    Dev: Team Curiosity ✦
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 14.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%

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

    Why similar: Space Sim 51%, Space 28.1%, Simulation 17.8%, Indie 3.1%

  60. #60 orbit.industries
    67% matchMixed61% of 87 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 33.9%, Space 28.2%, Management 14.4%, Simulation 12.3%, Strategy 11.1%

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