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Games Like Vanguard Galaxy

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

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A relaxing game about space exploration that can be played full screen or at the bottom of your screen. Trade, fight, mine and salvage your way through a procedurally generated galaxy. Let the game idle while your autopilot handles business and builds your fortune.

Reviews: Very Positive — 91% — of 410 reviews
Released: 2025-10-30
Developer: Bat Roost Games
Genres: Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy, Early Access
Platforms: Windows

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    Dev: Rafael Burgos
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 28.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Choose your own destiny as you explore an open-world procedurally generated galaxy where anything is possible. Become a miner, a trader, a bounty hunter, a pirate, or perhaps a jack of all trades. Start off small and build your way to the top but remember with every action, comes consequences.

    Why similar: Space 28.1%, Sandbox 20.8%, Procedural Generation 13.7%, Top-Down 9.8%, Sci-fi 8.8%

  2. #2 Astrox Imperium
    96% matchVery Positive85% of 1,220 reviews2019
    Dev: Jace Masula
    Windows
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 16.4 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    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.

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  3. #3 Endless Sky
    96% matchVery Positive92% of 7,005 reviews2015
    Dev: Michael Zahniser
    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    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.

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  4. #4 Galaxy Idle Clicker
    95% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,155 reviews2025
    Dev: SoehnlePub: TimeLost Gaming
    Windows
    Median: 11.0 hrsMean: 350.9 hrs≥1hr: 70%

    Embark on an interstellar journey with Galaxy Idle Clicker! Conquer galaxies, upgrade your spaceship, and face off against a myriad of enemy ships. With engaging minigames, powerful upgrades, GIC delivers an unparalleled idle space adventure. Join the cosmic conquest today and dominate the universe!

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  5. #5 Unnamed Space Idle
    94% matchVery Positive93% of 4,158 reviews2023
    Dev: SylvPub: Jdog Corp
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 10.5 hrsMean: 293.6 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Destroy endless waves of alien ships that have all but wiped out humanity in this long form, unfolding, sci-fi idle game. Customize your ship with different weapons and defenses to defeat specific enemy types and utilize a ton of different systems to increase your overall power.

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    94% matchVery Positive85% of 8,321 reviews2015
    Dev: Double Damage Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 62%

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  7. #7 Stardeus
    92% matchVery Positive87% of 1,534 reviews2022
    Dev: Kodo LinijaPub: Paradox Arc
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 9.0 hrsMean: 22.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    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 Sim 16.1%, Space 15.3%, Resource Management 13.6%, Crafting 12.5%, Sandbox 12.3%

  8. #8 Celestial Command
    93% matchMixed63% of 698 reviews2014
    Dev: Romenics
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 62%

    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.

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  9. #9 Reassembly
    91% matchVery Positive94% of 4,070 reviews2015
    Dev: Anisoptera GamesPub: Indie Voyage
    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    A spaceship building and universe-exploration game. Collect resources, expand and grow your fleet, and conquer your personal galaxy. Stellar ambience by Peaks.

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  10. #10 Idle Spiral
    91% matchVery Positive80% of 1,862 reviews2022
    Dev: Idle System, Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 118.2 hrs≥1hr: 65%

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  11. #11 ΔV: Rings of Saturn
    90% matchVery Positive93% of 3,347 reviews2023
    Dev: Kodera Software
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 8.3 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    A physics-based mining sim, set in the thickest debris field in Sol. Every action has a reaction, lasers are invisible without a medium, and your thrust is a potent weapon. Find trade, adapt your equipment to your playstyle, hire a crew to help. Unravel the mysteries of the rings, or just get rich.

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  12. #12 A Game About Feeding A Black Hole
    88% matchVery Positive89% of 2,979 reviews2025
    Dev: Aarimous
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    A short incremental game about feeding a Black Hole matter by destroying Asteroids, Planets, and Stars.

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    89% matchMixed48% of 58 reviews2023
    Dev: Phoenix Aura
    Windows · Mac

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    87% matchVery Positive89% of 227 reviews2025
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    89% matchMixed54% of 208 reviews2014
    Dev: Celsius Game Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    86% matchVery Positive90% of 656 reviews2025
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    Windows
    Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Top-down action and space exploration meet asteroid mining automation! Navigate to randomly generated asteroids passing by and start mining. Impress your employer, upgrade your equipment, fight off pirates and save up for that ticket to Earth so you can finally come home... for the very first time.

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    Windows
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    85% matchVery Positive91% of 3,154 reviews2011
    Dev: MinMax Games Ltd.
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%

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    Dev: vibemaker1
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  22. #22 RymdResa
    83% matchMostly Positive74% of 304 reviews2015
    Dev: Morgondag
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%

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    82% matchMixed46% of 52 reviews2024
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    Windows · Linux

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    79% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,491 reviews2026
    Dev: Introversion Software
    Windows · Mac
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  26. #26 Galactic Mining Corp
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    Dev: Windybeard
    Windows
    Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 15.4 hrs≥1hr: 93%

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    Windows
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  28. #28 Avorion
    77% matchVery Positive90% of 14,391 reviews2020
    Dev: Boxelware
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 18.7 hrsMean: 99.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%

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    Windows
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    Windows

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  33. #33 Starship Theory
    78% matchMixed50% of 1,101 reviews2017
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    75% matchVery Positive80% of 55 reviews2025
    Dev: PcZ Games
    Windows · Mac

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    74% matchVery Positive82% of 314 reviews2025
    Dev: BlackBeak GamesPub: Three River Games (3RG)
    Windows

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  36. #36 Revolution Idle
    72% matchVery Positive87% of 11,167 reviews2025
    Dev: Oni Gaming
    Windows
    Median: 16.6 hrsMean: 172.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%

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    75% matchMixed63% of 119 reviews2023
    Dev: Atomic JellyPub: Wildlands Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%

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  38. #38 VoidExpanse
    76% matchMostly Positive71% of 763 reviews2015
    Dev: AtomicTorch Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%

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  39. #39 Solar Expanse - Space Exploration Manager
    72% matchVery Positive87% of 941 reviews2026
    Dev: SpaceOpsPub: Games Operators
    Windows
    Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    Explore the Solar System. Mine and drop asteroids. Colonize and terraform. Lead the space race and compete with other corporations on your way to profit. Watch the expansion of human race over the centuries.

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    73% matchMostly Positive77% of 454 reviews2022
    Dev: TaosX
    Windows
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 69%

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    74% matchMixed67% of 410 reviews2019
    Dev: MT Worlds
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 77%

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    70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 2,608 reviews2022
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    Windows
    Median: 9.9 hrsMean: 22.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%

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    73% matchMixed68% of 537 reviews2016
    Dev: Reason Generator Inc.
    Windows

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    70% matchVery Positive87% of 189 reviews2025
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    Windows

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    70% matchVery Positive91% of 2,295 reviews2019
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    69% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,467 reviews2024
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
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  47. #47 Interstellar Rift
    71% matchMixed68% of 1,660 reviews2020
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    73% matchMixed64% of 182 reviews2017
    Dev: SimProse StudiosPub: Conglomerate 5
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    69% matchVery Positive88% of 51 reviews2025
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    69% matchVery Positive84% of 1,854 reviews2022
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    66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,463 reviews2025
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  52. #52 Helium Rain
    71% matchMostly Positive79% of 332 reviews2018
    Dev: Deimos Games
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 73%

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    66% matchVery Positive81% of 579 reviews2026
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
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  56. #56 To The Core
    66% matchVery Positive93% of 5,112 reviews2023
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    Windows
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    71% matchMixed48% of 1,189 reviews2015
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    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%

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

    Why similar: Trading 19.9%, Space Sim 18.8%, Space 17.6%, Procedural Generation 11%, Sandbox 10.9%

  58. #58 Space Mechanic Simulator: Prologue
    68% matchMostly Positive80% of 64 reviews2023
    Dev: Atomic JellyPub: Wildlands Interactive
    Windows

    Space Mechanic Simulator: Prologue is a story prelude to the full version, which will introduce you to the world of cosmic repairs, greedy corporations, and cutting-edge technology.

    Why similar: Space Sim 20.7%, Space 14.5%, Crafting 12.3%, Resource Management 12.3%, Time Management 11.3%

  59. #59 Star Traders: Frontiers
    67% matchVery Positive84% of 3,777 reviews2018
    Dev: Trese Brothers
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 24.6 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    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 Sim 20.2%, Trading 18.8%, Sandbox 14.6%, Procedural Generation 13.6%, Space 12.9%

  60. #60 Prospector
    66% matchMostly Positive71% of 152 reviews2025
    Dev: Loonworks Games
    Windows

    Land on a distant planet in this chill resource management game. Harvest alien resources, build and automate machinery, uncover secrets across the stars and strike shipping deals with distant colonies for exclusive rewards!

    Why similar: Resource Management 21.9%, Sandbox 20.3%, Space 19.6%, Crafting 18.6%, Sci-fi 9.4%

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