Games Like Universal Combat CE

The most scientifically accurate space warfare simulator ever made. Now with Steam Workshop!

Why similar: Space 39.1%, Simulation 19.3%, Sci-fi 18.4%, Strategy 18.4%, Space Sim 3.4% ★

Why You'll Like It: It provides a hyper-realistic approach to space combat physics and engineering that appeals to the same hardcore simulation audience.

Advanced Space Flight, Combat, Trading, and Exploration Simulation. Set in a vast explorable universe, Evochron Legacy offers freeform gameplay with many diverse objectives and paths to choose from.

Why similar: Space 40.2%, Sci-fi 22.6%, Simulation 16.4%, Space Sim 9.9% ★, Sandbox 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: A pure, uncompromising space-sim that focuses on Newtonian physics and total freedom in a seamless open-world environment.

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 35.7%, Sci-fi 16.3%, Simulation 13.8%, Strategy 10.1%, Space Sim 8.6% ★

Why You'll Like It: This title offers the most comprehensive sandbox experience, allowing players to command massive fleets and manage complex economic empires.

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 31%, Sci-fi 19.4%, Strategy 13.4%, Simulation 12.4%, Space Sim 8% ★

Why You'll Like It: This game blends real-time strategy and space combat simulation, mirroring the hybrid nature of the seed game.

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 44.7%, Sci-fi 16.5%, Simulation 13.4%, Strategy 12.5%, Space Sim 6% ★

Why You'll Like It: Regarded as a classic in the genre, it offers the deep simulation and capital ship management that defined the era of Universal Combat.

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 50.5%, Sci-fi 17.5%, Simulation 7.2%, Strategy 6.8%, Sandbox 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: A block-based building sim that allows for the creation of intricate, massive capital ships with functional internal systems.

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 48%, Simulation 18.8%, Sci-fi 17.9%, Space Sim 7.3% ★, Massively Multiplayer 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the scale of massive space battles with hundreds of players and AI ships in a persistent, seamless universe.

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 43.5%, Sci-fi 20.4%, Simulation 11.1%, Space Sim 10.1% ★, Strategy 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: It offers an unparalleled sense of scale and a realistic flight model that rewards players who enjoy deep simulation mechanics.

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 38%, Sci-fi 20%, Strategy 13.2%, Simulation 12.2%, Space Sim 6.6% ★

Why You'll Like It: This game excels at the capital ship command experience, combining tactical combat with 4X-style strategy elements.

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 45.1%, Simulation 17.1%, Sci-fi 14.5%, Strategy 12.4%, Space Sim 3.9% ★

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the technical aspects of space flight and modular ship construction, appealing to those who enjoy the simulation side of space combat.

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 37.2%, Sci-fi 21.9%, Simulation 12.9%, Space Sim 8.6% ★, Flight 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: This sandbox title allows for the construction of massive, custom-designed capital ships that can be piloted and upgraded in a vast galaxy.

Unending Galaxy is a unique space-sim in which you can fill any role from pirate or trader to the leader of a large galactic empire.

Why similar: Space 32%, Strategy 24%, Simulation 22.4%, Sci-fi 12.1%, Space Sim 4.5% ★

Why You'll Like It: A strategy-heavy space sandbox that emphasizes large-scale faction warfare and fleet management.

Space Engineers is a sandbox engineering game where you design and build ships, stations, and planetary bases in a fully destructible environment. Explore planets and space, mine resources, survive hazards, and engage in combat alone or with friends in Creative or Survival modes.

Why similar: Space 39.6%, Strategy 15.7%, Simulation 15.5%, Space Sim 8.7% ★, Building 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for engineering and building functional, complex capital ships within a physics-based sandbox.

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 50.9%, Sci-fi 20.3%, Strategy 11.2%, Simulation 9.4%, Sandbox 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world space RPG that provides a solid foundation of combat and exploration with deep ship customization.

Ambitious megacorporations monopolize the conquest of space and the colonization of the solar system. At the very edge of the solar system, the companies make a discovery that will shift the technological advantage and upset the balance. And so a new conflict is born: "The Jupiter Incident."

Why similar: Space 45.6%, Sci-fi 23.2%, Strategy 20%, Simulation 10.1%, Multiplayer 0.5%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical masterpiece that focuses entirely on the management and combat of capital-class starships.

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 43.5%, Simulation 19.5%, Sci-fi 17.1%, Space Sim 4.9% ★, Building 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: Offers advanced ship building mechanics where every component has a function, catering to the simulation-focused player.

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 45%, Sci-fi 31.9%, Simulation 17.1%, Multiplayer 2.1%, Action 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features large-scale combined arms warfare where players can transition from infantry combat to piloting capital ships.

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 56%, Simulation 16.8%, Sci-fi 13.3%, Space Sim 7.4% ★, Sandbox 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: A sandbox space sim that offers deep progression and a focus on mining, trading, and combat in a vast universe.

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 35.4%, Sci-fi 21.6%, Simulation 12.8%, Space Sim 9.8% ★, Building 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: A modular ship-building game that emphasizes the internal management and operation of large space vessels.

Build and explore in a true space sandbox survival adventure. Construct mighty capital vessels, sprawling planetary settlements, and vast space stations in your galactic journey to discover the mysteries of Empyrion!

Why similar: Space 34.5%, Sci-fi 18.5%, Simulation 15.1%, Strategy 11.1%, Space Sim 6.7% ★

Why You'll Like It: Combines survival mechanics with the ability to build and pilot massive capital ships across different planets.

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 48.9%, Simulation 19.1%, Strategy 17.6%, Space Sim 11.2% ★, Exploration 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: A hardcore space simulation that prioritizes orbital mechanics and logistics, perfect for players who want a realistic space experience.

The Battle of Sol is an intense space action game where you participate in epic capital ship battles, thrilling dogfights, space station raids, and much more as you liberate humanity's solar system from enemies determined to bring us to its fiery end.

Why similar: Space 40.5%, Simulation 29.7%, Sci-fi 19.9%, Space Sim 6.8% ★, Action 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: A mission-based space combat sim that emphasizes tactical decision-making during high-stakes fleet engagements.

The co-op open-world space sim where everyone has a role! Pilot the ship. Reroute power. Launch nukes. Explore alien planets. Research new talents. Work together to find the Lost Colony! ...or just deliver some biscuits

Why similar: Space 40.2%, Sci-fi 25.8%, Simulation 16.5%, Space Sim 9.8% ★, Open World 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: A co-op simulation that requires players to manage different stations of a capital ship, capturing the feel of crew-based space combat.

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 47.4%, Sci-fi 28%, Space Sim 9.2% ★, Simulation 6.8%, Action 2%

Why You'll Like It: An action-oriented space combat game that provides a more accessible but still engaging space-sim experience.

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 39.1%, Simulation 22.8%, Strategy 19.8%, Sci-fi 10.4%, Space Sim 4.5% ★

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled, hardcore simulation that focuses on ship maintenance, sensor management, and realistic navigation.

2d space combat like no other. From the perspective of a single crew member, explore the fully destructible interior of any ship in a massive living world. Engage in space combat with no hitpoints where you know your enemy is dead when you see them fall out of their ship into the cold dark of space.

Why similar: Space 38.1%, Sci-fi 20.9%, Simulation 15.9%, Space Sim 9.8% ★, Sandbox 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: A sandbox space-sim that allows for highly detailed ship design and tactical combat in an open-world setting.

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 54.7%, Sci-fi 17.2%, Simulation 11.8%, Space Sim 5.8% ★, Flight 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the captaining experience, allowing players to command large ships and engage in tactical space combat.

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 63.6%, Simulation 29.9%, Open World 3.2%, Action 1.7%, Indie 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: A simulation-heavy space game that focuses on exploration and combat within a procedurally generated universe.

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 59.7%, Sci-fi 18.5%, Simulation 9.4%, Space Sim 3.9% ★, Strategy 2.7%

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 39%, Strategy 20.2%, Simulation 18.8%, Sci-fi 17%, Space Sim 3.3% ★

Get the complete GalCiv II saga including Galactic Civilizations II: Dread Lords, the expansion pack Dark Avatar, and the newest expansion pack Twilight of the Arnor!

Why similar: Strategy 44.3%, Space 24.6%, Sci-fi 17.4%, 3D 3.4%, Artificial Intelligence 2.7%

Fight, explore the stars, trade, and lead your fleet across the galaxySpace Commander: War and Trade is an ultimate single player space-sim featuring spectacular graphics, intuitive combat and deep mechanics.

Why similar: Space 43%, Sci-fi 20.2%, Space Sim 15.3% ★, Flight 9.8%, Futuristic 3.8%

Kinetic Void is a 3D space adventure with a focus on customization and enjoyable space simulation. The shipyard allows players to construct their ship piece by piece. Ships can be as simplistic as a cockpit, a hull, a engine and a gun, or as complex as a player wants.

Why similar: Space 55.3%, Sci-fi 18%, Simulation 17.3%, Sandbox 2.9%, Space Sim 2.6% ★

Why You'll Like It: Features a unique ship-building system that allows for total customization of capital ship components and weapon loadouts.

Azulgar: Star Commanders is a Sci-Fi open world sandbox game that puts you in a command of your own custom made space ship. Explore aftermath of the Azulgar event that reshaped the face of the solar system.

Why similar: Space 41.4%, Sci-fi 27.1%, Simulation 23.6%, Action 1.8%, Massively Multiplayer 1.5%

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 32.8%, Sci-fi 29.4%, Strategy 12.4%, Simulation 10.3%, Space Sim 6.5% ★

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: Space 34.4%, Sci-fi 22.3%, Strategy 14%, Simulation 13.7%, Space Sim 7.6% ★

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 42.9%, Sci-fi 15.9%, Simulation 14.3%, Strategy 12.9%, Space Sim 6.2% ★

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 50%, Strategy 20.7%, Simulation 15.1%, Sci-fi 11.1%, Open World 0.9%

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 49.1%, Sci-fi 21.1%, Simulation 19.6%, Space Sim 4.3% ★, Strategy 1.9%

Ascent is a PVE sandbox space MMO with 270 BILLION star systems and an emphasis on strong Sci Fi. It encourages Exploration, Colonization, Research, Asteroid mining, Farming, Trading, and Combat. Outside the tutorial sector, everything in-game has been built by players.

Why similar: Space 45.5%, Simulation 16.5%, Sci-fi 16.3%, Strategy 15.7%, Massively Multiplayer 5.3%

Galactic Civilizations is a space based strategy game in which you are in control of humanity's destiny.

Why similar: Space 38.7%, Sci-fi 25.3%, Strategy 20.1%, Artificial Intelligence 4.9%, Sandbox 4%

Habitat is a physics-based space game where you build, fly, and fight with whatever you can find out in space. Upgrade and arm your creations with weapons and structures you find in orbit, fly and explore using rocket physics.Battle deadly enemies in Campaign Mode to save humanity or explore Sandbox Mode for true creative control.

Why similar: Space 52.1%, Strategy 22.1%, Simulation 19.1%, Sandbox 3.3%, Action 1.2%

A spaceship building and universe-exploration game. Collect resources, expand and grow your fleet, and conquer your personal galaxy. Stellar ambience by Peaks.

Why similar: Space 54.8%, Strategy 16.3%, Sci-fi 11.9%, Building 6%, Sandbox 4.9%

Space Empires V is the latest edition in the Space Empires series. This new chapter completely updates the UI and takes the player into a real-time rendered 3D universe. Watch space battles played out in glorious detail and realistic effects. Expand, Explore, Exploit, and Exterminate in a huge living breathing galaxy.

Why similar: Space 40.9%, Strategy 35.4%, Sci-fi 23.4%, Singleplayer 0.3%

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

Why similar: Space 33.4%, Strategy 22.8%, Sci-fi 22.3%, Simulation 19.7%, Combat 0.9%

An exceptional sci-fi strategy game based on space adventure as its core.

Why similar: Sci-fi 29.9%, Space 29.4%, Strategy 20.4%, Space Sim 8.9% ★, Massively Multiplayer 5.4%

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 44.9%, Strategy 18%, Sci-fi 17.6%, Simulation 11.7%, Sandbox 3.5%

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 38.9%, Simulation 24.7%, Strategy 24.1%, Space Sim 6.6% ★, Open World 2.8%

Travel a hundred years into the future to pilot advanced starfighters through the greatest conflict humankind has ever known. The next generation of space combat is here. . Light up the Sky!

Why similar: Space 63.1%, Simulation 32.9%, Action 2.4%, Indie 1.6%

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 58.9%, Sci-fi 22%, Simulation 6.4%, Space Sim 5% ★, Open World 2.8%

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 36%, Sci-fi 18.8%, Simulation 14.2%, Strategy 11.6%, Space Sim 8.2% ★

The hit mobile game Interstellar Pilot 2 has come to Steam. Join the TEF forces heading to the Gatopean sector to find a new home for mankind. Play how you like in this open world space-sim developed by Pixelfactor.

Why similar: Space 25%, Simulation 22%, Strategy 21.4%, Sci-fi 14.7%, Space Sim 7.3% ★

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 49.3%, Strategy 31.6%, Sci-fi 17.9%, Indie 1.1%, Singleplayer 0.1%

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: Strategy 41.2%, Simulation 37.5%, Sandbox 8.6%, Open World 7%, Multiplayer 4.6%

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 50.8%, Strategy 17%, Sci-fi 12.8%, Simulation 9.3%, Open World 2.3%