Games Like VoidExpanse

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 36.8%, Sandbox 15.5%, Open World 14.2%, RPG 9.2%, Sci-fi 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game mirrors the top-down RPG progression and sandbox exploration of VoidExpanse perfectly with its deep loot and ship customization systems.

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 51.6%, Open World 15.1%, Sci-fi 9.8%, Sandbox 5.6%, RPG 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic open-world space trading and combat game that captures the same sense of freedom and exploration found in VoidExpanse.

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 45.6%, Sci-fi 10.4%, Open World 9.1%, Top-Down 8.7%, RPG 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a similar top-down, action-oriented space combat experience with a strong focus on ship building and fleet management.

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 50.7%, Open World 15.5%, Sci-fi 11.6%, RPG 7.5%, Sandbox 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: While slightly more cinematic, it captures the same feeling of being a lone pilot navigating a dangerous, open-world galaxy.

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 50.1%, Sci-fi 13.5%, Open World 12.7%, RPG 10.5%, Top-Down 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses heavily on exploration and ship modularity, providing a rewarding sense of discovery and progression in a sci-fi universe.

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

Why similar: Space 46.8%, RPG 11.5%, Open World 9.8%, Strategy 7%, Sci-fi 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: Widely considered the gold standard for top-down space RPGs, it offers an incredible variety of missions and sandbox activities.

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 49.7%, Open World 20.4%, Sci-fi 11.8%, RPG 9.3%, Action 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: This sequel refines the exploration and RPG mechanics of its predecessor, offering a polished experience for fans of space-based discovery.

Drox Operative 2 is a starship action RPG with warring alien races, fierce space battles, a dynamic, evolving galaxy, and co-op multiplayer for Windows and Linux.

Why similar: Space 28.4%, RPG 24.3%, Open World 10.6%, Action 9.9%, Sci-fi 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: This title excels at combining top-down action with complex RPG elements and a living, evolving galaxy.

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 42.2%, Open World 18.9%, Sci-fi 12.8%, Top-Down 9.3%, RPG 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down action-RPG that emphasizes exploration and ship upgrades as you journey through a hostile, procedurally generated galaxy.

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 25.3%, Moddable 17.7% ★, Open World 15.3%, Sandbox 14.1%, Sci-fi 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: It blends space simulation with strategy elements, allowing for both intense dogfights and large-scale fleet management.

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 38.9%, Sandbox 20.4%, Open World 20.3%, Sci-fi 14%, Simulation 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: This sandbox game offers unparalleled freedom in ship construction and exploration, perfect for players who enjoy mining and upgrading.

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 43%, Sci-fi 23.6%, Strategy 8.9%, Multiplayer 8%, Simulation 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a deep ship-building system that makes every combat encounter feel personal and tactical.

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 34.4%, RPG 12.9%, Open World 11.7%, Sandbox 10.9%, Sci-fi 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down sandbox RPG that balances trading, combat, and character progression in a way that feels very familiar to VoidExpanse players.

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 44.2%, Sandbox 20.1%, Open World 8.6%, Strategy 7.2%, Top-Down 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the creative side of space combat, allowing players to build unique ships from scratch to survive in a hostile galaxy.

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 50.6%, Sandbox 14.6%, Open World 13.9%, Sci-fi 7.3%, Simulation 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A deep space simulation that focuses on mining and progression, offering a very similar gameplay loop to VoidExpanse.

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 40.3%, RPG 12%, Sandbox 9.4%, Sci-fi 9.1%, Open World 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that puts you in command of a starship, focusing on combat and mission completion in a dangerous galaxy.

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 29.6%, Moddable 15.2% ★, Open World 13.8%, Sandbox 10.4%, Sci-fi 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: It combines RPG character development with 4X strategy elements, offering a broader scope for players who enjoy the management side of VoidExpanse.

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 43.9%, Open World 13.1%, RPG 8.5%, Strategy 8%, Sandbox 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: The sequel shifts toward a more strategy-focused experience while maintaining the top-down combat that made the original series popular.

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 42.2%, RPG 23.9%, Top-Down 20.1%, Indie 5.4%, Atmospheric 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: While more narrative-driven, its top-down exploration and survival mechanics provide a similar sense of atmospheric space travel.

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 56.1%, Strategy 12.7%, Simulation 8.1%, Sci-fi 7.6%, Open World 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes strategic space combat and ship management, providing a challenging experience for those who enjoy the tactical side of space sims.

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 33.7%, Open World 21.7%, Sandbox 19.1%, Sci-fi 12.6%, Simulation 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world space sim that focuses on building and exploration, perfect for players who enjoy the technical side of ship management.

A hyperdrive malfunction sends Keith T. Maxwell tumbling through space and time to fight for his life against a mysterious alien armada that is wreaking havoc.

Why similar: Space 64.9%, Sci-fi 16.3%, Simulation 7.6%, Action 5.8%, Atmospheric 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic space mercenary simulator that focuses on mission-based progression and ship upgrades in a vibrant universe.

Heat Signature is a game from the developers of Gunpoint where you break into spaceships, make terrible mistakes, and think of clever ways out of them. You take a mission, fly to the target ship, sneak inside, and make clever use of your gadgets to distract, ambush and take out the crew.

Why similar: Space 47%, Top-Down 14.5%, Sci-fi 12.8%, Open World 7.7%, Strategy 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down space action game that emphasizes creative problem-solving and high-stakes sandbox gameplay.

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 56.7%, Sci-fi 21.2%, Strategy 12.3%, Simulation 7.9%, Singleplayer 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down space survival game that requires careful ship management and tactical decision-making to survive long journeys.

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 28.3%, Open World 18.1%, Sandbox 16%, RPG 9.9%, Sci-fi 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A sandbox space simulation that allows for deep ship customization and exploration in a persistent world.

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 41%, Sandbox 18.2%, Open World 14.9%, Simulation 8%, Sci-fi 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses heavily on the open-world trading and exploration loop, providing a relaxing yet engaging space-faring experience.

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: Space 30%, Moddable 17.3% ★, Open World 13.1%, Top-Down 9.4%, Sci-fi 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A free, open-source inspired space exploration and trading game that captures the core essence of the genre.

EVERSPACE 2 is a fast-paced single-player spaceship shooter with exploration in space and on planets, tons of loot, RPG elements, mining, and crafting. Experience an exciting sci-fi story set in a vivid, handcrafted open world full of secrets, puzzles, and perils.

Why similar: Space 43.7%, Open World 21.5%, Sci-fi 12.3%, RPG 10.1%, Simulation 5.9%

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 47.5%, Open World 12.9%, Sandbox 11.2%, Sci-fi 10.3%, Simulation 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A hardcore space simulation that offers a high degree of freedom for players who want a more technical and realistic 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 38.8%, RPG 15.2%, Simulation 10.8%, Strategy 10.7%, Open World 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A unique, simulation-heavy space game that focuses on navigation and stealth, offering a different but rewarding take on the genre.

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 40.1%, Sandbox 17.5%, Open World 15.1%, Sci-fi 8.5%, Multiplayer 5.4%

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 41.1%, Open World 15.7%, Sci-fi 11.5%, Sandbox 10.8%, Simulation 6.9%

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 43.6%, Sandbox 14.2%, Sci-fi 8.6%, Simulation 7.9%, RPG 7.8%

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 31%, Sandbox 16.6%, Moddable 15.8% ★, Open World 11.9%, Sci-fi 8.6%

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 55.7%, Open World 18%, Simulation 12.5%, Action 7.5%, Indie 6.4%

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 51%, Sci-fi 13.4%, Simulation 9.7%, Sandbox 9.6%, Open World 7.4%

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 46.6%, Open World 20.3%, RPG 16.2%, Action 6.3%, Indie 4.5%

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: Moddable 22.5% ★, Space 20.7%, Sci-fi 13.7%, Sandbox 13.3%, Open World 11.5%

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 41.9%, Open World 19.8%, Sci-fi 12%, Sandbox 7.8%, Simulation 5.1%

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 50.7%, Sci-fi 14.9%, Open World 14%, Action 7.7%, RPG 7.2%

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: RPG 33.3%, Space 20.1%, Simulation 17.7%, Top-Down 14%, Sci-fi 8%

Operate an advanced mining ship in a fully destructible and open-world environment!

Why similar: Space 39.1%, RPG 22.4%, Simulation 12%, Action 11.3%, Sci-fi 8.8%

Landinar: Into the Void is a top-down space-adventure-RPG. You are recruited as a rookie bounty hunter in the oppressive Landinar Empire. On your journey through the quadrant you will meet diverse characters, build your own spaceship and choose your battles.

Why similar: Space 42.2%, RPG 14%, Open World 13.8%, Sandbox 10.9%, Sci-fi 8.2%

Warspace 2 is a 1-4 player CO-OP space shooter with RPG elements, open-world and procedurally-generated galaxy. You can trade, craft, and fight your way through a universe, either solo or with friends.

Why similar: Space 36.8%, Sandbox 21.2%, Open World 14.5%, Sci-fi 12.3%, RPG 10.1%

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 50.1%, Strategy 14.1%, Sci-fi 13.4%, Simulation 11.5%, Action 7.3%

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 61.1%, RPG 20.8%, Simulation 12.4%, Indie 5.6%

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 47.4%, Sandbox 18.8%, Sci-fi 11.3%, Strategy 10.4%, Simulation 5.9%

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 37.5%, Sci-fi 15.4%, Strategy 14.2%, Simulation 11.4%, Action 8.4%

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 54.5%, Sandbox 14.6%, Sci-fi 10.8%, Simulation 8.1%, Action 4.1%

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 35.1%, Open World 18.4%, Sandbox 16.2%, Sci-fi 13.1%, Top-Down 9.1%

A space action-adventure unlike any other: navigate your spacecraft through a galactic-scale mystery. Make sure to loot, craft and upgrade your space fleet. Play the story campaign or test your skills in vicious arena modes against AI opponents.

Why similar: Space 35.6%, Open World 17.3%, Sci-fi 13.6%, RPG 12.4%, Top-Down 11%

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 40.8%, Sci-fi 16.3%, Simulation 11.1%, Action 8.5%, Open World 6.9%

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 25.8%, Sandbox 19.8%, Open World 16.5%, Character Customization 12.2%, RPG 11.9%

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 49.6%, Sci-fi 17.9%, Action 10.3%, Open World 9.8%, Indie 6.4%

The Long Journey Home combines an open world full of galaxies, planets and anomalies with quests and mechanics of a rogue-like RPG. One destination. Endless adventures. Where will this journey take you?

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

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 39.4%, Sandbox 16.6%, Open World 11.2%, Sci-fi 9.5%, Simulation 8.4%

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.

Why similar: Space 37.4%, Open World 14.5%, Sci-fi 13.9%, Top-Down 11%, Sandbox 11%

Explore asteroid fields, trade rare resources, and upgrade your ship in Cosmic Miners. Navigate faction alliances, complete missions, and rise through the ranks in a dynamic space adventure where your choices shape your path to cosmic power.

Why similar: Space 43.3%, Open World 19.3%, Sci-fi 18.2%, Simulation 7.3%, Action 6.8%

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 34.7%, Open World 17.9%, Sandbox 14.9%, Sci-fi 11.4%, Simulation 7.2%

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 36.7%, Open World 17.3%, Sandbox 16.4%, Sci-fi 12.6%, Simulation 7.1%