
Unknown Horizons is a retro styled top-down space exploration adventure where you will meet new alien races, learn their secrets and build their trust to get their help to find a way home.
60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Space, Open World, Sci-fi, Space Sim.

Unknown Horizons is a retro styled top-down space exploration adventure where you will meet new alien races, learn their secrets and build their trust to get their help to find a way home.

Stardust Origins
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.

Endless Sky
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.
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: Space 21.2%, Trading 18.1%, Space Sim 11.3%, Top-Down 11.2%, Open World 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 37.9%, Trading 13.8%, Open World 10.4%, Sci-fi 8.9%, Space Sim 8.4%
Naev is a game about space exploration, trade and combat. Players travel the galaxy and earn money by trading, fighting and performing missions.
Why similar: Trading 18.4%, Space 17.1%, Space Sim 12.4%, Top-Down 8.8%, Nonlinear 8.6%
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 17.7%, Space Sim 15.6%, Trading 13.8%, Open World 10.7%, Top-Down 9%
Based off the original Merchant RPG, a new Idle RPG space exploration experience!
Why similar: Space 17.8%, Trading 17.3%, Space Sim 11.4%, Top-Down 7.4%, Crafting 6.9%
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 37.9%, Sci-fi 12.7%, Space Sim 11.7%, Open World 9.1%, RPG 8.9%
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 40.7%, Space Sim 12%, Open World 11.8%, Sci-fi 11.5%, Trading 7.4%
An open world survival game set in space.
Why similar: Space 19.7%, Space Sim 12.8%, Survival 12.4%, Open World 9.7%, Nonlinear 8.1%
A vast 6 handred-square-kilometer world evolves gradually step by step from the wild primitive age all the way to the advanced interstellar age, where countless spaceships are carefully built one after another to boldly explore the boundless outer space.
Why similar: Space 26.6%, Survival 19.3%, Space Sim 10.6%, RPG 9.9%, Open World 8.9%
Experience fast action, thrilling levels, spectacular explosions and lots of pew-pew-pew. Star Horizon is a reboot for the on-rails space shooter genre.
Why similar: Space 29.6%, Space Sim 12.8%, Sci-fi 12.7%, Survival 10.3%, Simulation 9.3%
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 38.3%, Space Sim 19.9%, Sci-fi 13.9%, Open World 10%, RPG 6.1%
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 41.1%, Trading 17.2%, Space Sim 13.3%, Sci-fi 9.7%, Simulation 9.1%
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 44.1%, Sci-fi 14.4%, Simulation 13.8%, Space Sim 13.3%, Trading 6.4%
A sci-fi exploration & survival game where you take on the role of a spaceship’s AI. Explore, fight, and survive across a mining colony in the Main Asteroid Belt. Rebuild your ship. Rescue your crew. Reveal the truth behind your mission.
Why similar: Space 22%, Space Sim 15.9%, Retro 12%, Open World 10.9%, Sci-fi 10.2%
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 33.3%, Trading 20%, Space Sim 14.2%, Simulation 12.6%, Sci-fi 11.6%
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 37.4%, Trading 17.6%, Space Sim 13.6%, Sci-fi 10.9%, Open World 9.1%
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%, Space Sim 16.9%, RPG 11.6%, Sci-fi 9.6%, Simulation 9%
In 2207, Earth vanished. As a Hyper Station engineer, explore abandoned spaceships, face android guardians, craft tools, and mend your ship to find the last station in a 3000-light-year radius. Survival is key in this post-cataclysmic space odyssey.
Why similar: Space 28%, Survival 22.4%, Open World 15.6%, Crafting 11.8%, RPG 9.1%
Trade to make your fortune in this lo-fi, laid back space adventure, where you'll get help from anthropomorphic animals, gear up your ship, and search for the mythical key to immortality hidden in the depths of space.
Why similar: Space Sim 22.3%, Trading 13.3%, RPG 12.2%, Top-Down 10.5%, Space 8.9%
Far from Earth, mankind hasn't changed in the centuries since we've reached the stars. Across this wide-open galaxy, you'll find merchants, builders, and explorers. The more adventurous are colonizers, conquerors, and even space pirates. And you, Voyager? What will you be?
Why similar: Space 26.7%, Space Sim 16.2%, Sci-fi 14.2%, Open World 9.8%, Adventure 9.6%
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 28.4%, Space Sim 22.6%, Open World 12.7%, Sci-fi 10.1%, Trading 9.6%
3030 Deathwar is a unique mix of Adventure and Space Sim. Explore star systems, mine and hunt pirates in top-down mode. Leave your ship and switch into classic Adventuring mode, where you explore derelicts, talk to shady characters or head over to the space bar for a drink.
Why similar: Space 34.2%, Space Sim 13%, Open World 12.3%, Sci-fi 11.9%, Simulation 9.5%
Welcome to this innovative sci-fi open-world! As the last survivor of humanity, build a home on a wild alien planet. Reignite civilization—from primal survival to advanced energy systems. Use the Planetary Control Module to reshape the world, uncover human secrets, and journey back to Earth.
Why similar: Space 25.7%, Space Sim 14.7%, Open World 12.2%, RPG 9%, Adventure 8.4%
Triton Survival is an open world survival game about exploration, construction, engineering, and fighting on planets. Embark on this interstellar adventure and conquer the galaxy. Are you ready?
Why similar: Space 21.2%, Space Sim 14.6%, Survival 12.9%, Open World 8.6%, Crafting 7.9%
Gemini is a dangerous place with riches waiting to be claimed by the more daring and capable captain.
Why similar: Space 33.8%, RPG 22.2%, Simulation 18.9%, Space Sim 13.3%, Sci-fi 11.8%
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: Space 33.2%, Trading 19.6%, Space Sim 12.9%, Open World 11.3%, Simulation 10.7%
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 18.6%, Trading 18.2%, Space Sim 14.5%, Top-Down 10.3%, Sci-fi 9.6%
You are the captain of a mining ship watching your home world being destroyed by a large asteroid. Your only hope is to gather resources, create new technologies and set off on a long journey into the deep space to search for a new home.
Why similar: Space 43.1%, Survival 17.8%, Simulation 14.9%, Adventure 11.9%, Exploration 8.8%
A hard sci-fi survival sim where each decision costs power. Every system drains your dying reactor. Pilot a crippled spacecraft across a real-scale solar system using true orbital mechanics, manage critical systems, and fight to reach Earth — where space itself is the only enemy you need.
Why similar: Space 28.7%, Survival 19.1%, Simulation 14.1%, Space Sim 13%, Adventure 8.5%
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 40.4%, Space Sim 16.7%, Simulation 12.3%, Sci-fi 10.9%, Open World 10.4%
You are the last living organism in the galaxy. Adrift and alone in a cold dark world you must scavenge for resources to keep your ship running, and arm your ship to prepare for the swarms arrival.
Why similar: Space 31.1%, Survival 18.5%, Space Sim 15.8%, Crafting 9.8%, Top-Down 9.5%
Astrometica is a space exploration and base-building survival game. After a catastrophic event, explore vast space, gather resources, build bases, and uncover cosmic mysteries. Use advanced technology, craft tools, and discover new blueprints to survive and thrive in the unknown.
Why similar: Space 20%, Space Sim 19.1%, Survival 15.5%, Open World 12%, Sci-fi 8.9%
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 39.7%, Space Sim 18.1%, Trading 12.3%, Sci-fi 11%, Simulation 9.3%
Pilot the last vessel of a fallen civilization into the vast expanse of space. Collect resources and search for a new world to call home in this minimalist space exploration and survival game.
Why similar: Space 26.3%, Space Sim 17.7%, Survival 14.3%, Sci-fi 12%, Minimalist 11.1%
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 40.3%, Open World 13.5%, Sci-fi 12.2%, Top-Down 11.9%, RPG 11.1%
Explore the farthest reaches of Human Space in this open-world space adventure. Compelled to journey to the Galactic Core by a mysterious hyperintelligence, you must fight your way through dozens of star systems teeming with clashing empires, expansionist AIs, and fearsome xenophobes.
Why similar: Space 26.1%, Trading 16.3%, Space Sim 12.5%, Open World 11%, Sci-fi 9.8%
Travel between dozens of stars, harvest resources to repair and upgrade your equipment, meet and negotiate with friendly (and hostile) aliens, and do whatever it takes to stay alive and bring Earth back in this groundbreaking sci-fi RPG.
Why similar: Space 20.4%, Space Sim 16.7%, Retro 13.2%, Sci-fi 11.5%, Open World 11.5%
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 43.7%, Space Sim 19.6%, RPG 16.8%, Simulation 14.6%, Exploration 5.3%
A sci-fi FPS where a pirate ambush scatters your family across alien planets. Play as Arin, fight bosses, travel through portals, and reunite the Mikseli family. Demo available now. Wishlist for launch updates.
Why similar: Space 23.1%, Survival 17.2%, Sci-fi 16.2%, Space Sim 11.7%, Adventure 9.6%
In the midst of a seemingly hopeless war among the stars, take control of highly customizable spacefighters to experience classic space combat action throughout a story-driven campaign.
Why similar: Space 32.1%, Space Sim 27.6%, Retro 15.8%, Sci-fi 14.8%, Simulation 8.7%
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 35.4%, Sci-fi 17.6%, Simulation 15.9%, Adventure 11.6%, Survival 6.5%
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 33.8%, RPG 14.3%, Simulation 11.8%, Open World 10.9%, Sci-fi 10.6%
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: Trading 18.8%, Space 16.6%, Space Sim 15.8%, Survival 11%, Open World 10.1%
A sci-fi survival game with a twist. Set in a sub-orbit of a black hole, collect materials and scavenge wrecks in order to repair your damaged ship. However, time is not on your side.
Why similar: Space 22.5%, Space Sim 20.8%, Survival 18.5%, Open World 10.1%, Sci-fi 9.3%
A single-developer passion project. A seamless full scale solar system. Thrilling action. Be part of an incredible journey as a Universe is built from the ground up!
Why similar: Space 43.4%, Open World 16.8%, Sci-fi 12.3%, Space Sim 11.5%, Exploration 9.5%
Experience large space ship battles. Uncover the secrets of the mysterious alien race. Upgrade your ship or even start a fleet. Survive
Why similar: Trading 19.9%, Space Sim 18.7%, Space 17%, Open World 13.2%, Sci-fi 10.7%
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 34.3%, Simulation 15.7%, RPG 15.1%, Space Sim 13.4%, Adventure 9%
Mardori is a spaceshooter game with aspects of ARPG's. Upgrade your ship with various materials from missions, craft your equipment with damage or defense mods., create new weapons using blueprints, unlock new missions with Stargate.
Why similar: Space 27.6%, Space Sim 18.9%, Sci-fi 14.4%, Top-Down 13.2%, Crafting 11.5%
Don your space helmet and fire up your star drive as you blaze a trail across the stars in this 1980s inspired space exploration game.
Why similar: Space Sim 19.3%, Space 15.4%, Open World 12.3%, Sci-fi 11.5%, Retro 11.3%
In Moonshot, blend survival and tycoon gameplay in a 2027 space colonization race. Build rockets, lead a team, and be the first astronaut on the Moon since 1972. Navigate lunar landscapes with realistic, near-future technology. A thrilling, realistic space venture awaits!
Why similar: Space 22%, Space Sim 15.2%, Survival 13.4%, Open World 11%, RPG 8.3%
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 44%, Simulation 13.1%, Space Sim 12.9%, Sci-fi 10.7%, RPG 8.8%
Explore a procedurally generated galaxy, mine asteroids, refine minerals, colonize planets, build stations, deploy drones, salvage rare items, construct gear, level up, improve your ship, assemble a fleet, engage in combat, and take on the void.
Why similar: Space Sim 22.3%, RPG 16.6%, Simulation 12.9%, Top-Down 10.6%, Space 9.6%
Join the war in the depths of space with Space Shooter 24! Customizable ships, realistic graphics, and breathtaking action await you. Take action now to save the galaxy.
Why similar: Space 30.6%, Open World 15.1%, Sci-fi 13.3%, RPG 11.5%, Space Sim 11%
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 22.9%, Trading 21.6%, Space Sim 19.3%, Open World 10.3%, Sci-fi 9.7%
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 29.6%, Sci-fi 13.4%, Top-Down 12.5%, RPG 11.4%, Survival 9.7%
Titan: The Ascension is a colony management strategy game on Saturn’s moon Titan. Build and expand an off-world industrial colony, extract ice to produce water for Earth, trade resources, and defend against ancient automated systems that react to technology growth. Will you prevail?
Why similar: Space 24.8%, Trading 15.6%, Space Sim 13.6%, Sci-fi 9.9%, Top-Down 9.2%
Parkan II is an original concept game that will allow you to feel as a pilot of a spacecraft lost somewhere in the universe. Become a pirate or mercenary, get money to buy the most powerful cruiser and show them all who is to be the new master of the galaxy. Unforgettable adventures in the Parkan II universe await you!
Why similar: Space 44%, Simulation 18.3%, Space Sim 14.8%, Adventure 12%, Sci-fi 10.9%
Explore a vast universe, uncover the mystery of humanity's demise, gather resources, build bases, and scan the unknown. Your journey awaits in this post-apocalyptic sci-fi adventure.
Why similar: Space 25%, Sci-fi 14.3%, Survival 14.3%, Open World 14.2%, RPG 10.2%