Games Like X Rebirth

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 25.7%, Space Sim 21.1% ★, Simulation 10.2%, Sandbox 9.3%, Sci-fi 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: The direct successor to the X series that refines the economic and sandbox mechanics found in X Rebirth.

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 42.7%, Space Sim 13.9% ★, Simulation 12.3%, Sci-fi 8.8%, Sandbox 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: Widely considered the gold standard of the X series for its deep economic simulation and vast 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 35%, Space Sim 27.8% ★, Sci-fi 10.8%, Simulation 9.1%, Open World 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: The premier open-world space sim that offers an unparalleled sense of scale, trading, and exploration.

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 27.9%, Space Sim 22.1% ★, Sci-fi 10.9%, Simulation 10%, Sandbox 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: An excellent sandbox space sim that features deep ship building and a complex, player-driven economy.

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 50.7%, Sci-fi 15.4%, Simulation 14.8%, Open World 10.1%, Action 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: Combines action-heavy space combat with deep RPG progression and exploration in a persistent open world.

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 35%, Space Sim 20.9% ★, Sci-fi 12.2%, Simulation 11.5%, Sandbox 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Blends traditional space simulation with 4X strategy elements, allowing you to build and command your own fleet.

No Man's Sky is a game about exploration and survival in an infinite procedurally generated universe.

Why similar: Space 44%, Sci-fi 14.5%, Space Sim 13.9% ★, Open World 10.2%, Sandbox 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: An expansive sandbox that excels in exploration, resource gathering, and trading across a massive procedurally generated universe.

Out of cash, out of luck, out on the fringe. Juno Markev has a killer to tail, a debt to pay, and more trouble headed her way. Rebel Galaxy Outlaw takes place in a greasy, blue-collar world of outlaws, truckers, cops and thieves.

Why similar: Space Sim 33.1% ★, Space 22.1%, Sci-fi 16.9%, Simulation 13.5%, Open World 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on the 'space trucker' vibe with dogfighting and economic progression in a gritty sci-fi setting.

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

Why similar: Space 63.9%, Simulation 10.5%, Sci-fi 10%, Open World 5.4%, Sandbox 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply complex sandbox RPG that features trading, combat, and a dynamic world that reacts to your actions.

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 50.1%, Space Sim 14.7% ★, Sci-fi 12.4%, Open World 6.2%, Simulation 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a broad-scale experience centered on capital ship combat and trade routes in a dangerous galaxy.

Equipped with cutting-edge salvaging tech, carve & slice spaceships to recover valuable materials. Upgrade your gear to take on more lucrative contracts and pay your billion credits debt to LYNX Corp!

Why similar: Space 40%, Sci-fi 16%, Space Sim 15.2% ★, Simulation 14.5%, Sandbox 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the industrial, blue-collar side of space simulation with incredibly detailed physics-based gameplay.

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 55.1%, Space Sim 17% ★, Sci-fi 16.1%, Open World 5.7%, Action 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: An exploration-heavy sci-fi game that features modular ship building and a focus on discovering new technologies.

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 28%, Space Sim 21.7% ★, Simulation 11.3%, Sci-fi 9.6%, Sandbox 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: The ultimate economic sandbox that offers the most complex player-driven market in the space sim genre.

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 36.5%, Space Sim 24.5% ★, Sci-fi 21.6%, Simulation 11.7%, Singleplayer 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: Offers deep ship design and economic management mechanics that appeal to fans of complex simulation.

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 25.7%, Space Sim 22.5% ★, Sci-fi 10.6%, Simulation 10.6%, Sandbox 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: Combines space combat with RTS elements and sandbox trading in a unique, player-driven experience.

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 53.6%, Sandbox 15.2%, Sci-fi 14.4%, Open World 8.4%, Action 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world sandbox that features deep RPG systems and extensive ship customization options.

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 32.7%, Space Sim 21.7% ★, Simulation 14.7%, Sci-fi 11.6%, Sandbox 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A sandbox survival game with extensive ship building and exploration mechanics that allow for deep customization.

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 46.1%, Space Sim 16.7% ★, Simulation 10.2%, Sci-fi 9.6%, Trading 5.4% ★

Why You'll Like It: A solid open-world space sim that offers a good balance of RPG progression and ship-to-ship combat.

Embark on a journey to greatness. Get ready for adrenaline-fueled battles and a chance to claim your place in the galaxy. Grab the controls of your ship, gear up for the fight, and unleash your ambition to conquer and build a new empire in the vastness of space.

Why similar: Space Sim 39.3% ★, Space 39.2%, Open World 9.8%, Economy 9.7%, Management 1.1%

Why You'll Like It: An ambitious indie sandbox that features extensive ship flight, base building, and dynamic faction warfare.

EVERSPACE™ combines fast-paced combat with roguelike elements, great visuals and a captivating story. It takes you on a challenging journey through an ever-changing, beautifully crafted universe full of surprises. Shoot, craft and loot your way to victory while the odds are stacked against you.

Why similar: Space 57.2%, Space Sim 19.9% ★, Sci-fi 13.2%, Action 6.2%, Simulation 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: A roguelike action game that features beautiful space environments and fast-paced combat mechanics.

House of the Dying Sun is a tactical space shooter that puts you in the cockpit of the universe's most terrifying starfighter. Hunt the enemies of the Empire and bring ruin to their people.

Why similar: Space 38.7%, Space Sim 28.9% ★, Simulation 16.2%, Sci-fi 8.9%, Action 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers intense, tactical space combat with a dark sci-fi aesthetic that mirrors the atmosphere of the X series.

Experience the epic space strategy games that redefined the RTS genre. Control your fleet and build an armada across more than 30 single-player missions. Choose unit types, fleet formations and flight tactics for each strategic situation.

Why similar: Space 67.1%, Sci-fi 18.8%, Simulation 7.1%, Strategy 2.1%, Moddable 1.5% ★

Why You'll Like It: Provides strategic space combat with a grand sci-fi scope that complements the X series' universe-building.

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 43%, Space Sim 22.4% ★, Sci-fi 13.6%, Simulation 8.9%, Action 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic space sim that features a modular ship system and a focus on trading and exploration.

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 44.2%, Space Sim 20.1% ★, Simulation 13.6%, Sandbox 8.6%, Sci-fi 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: An indie sandbox space sim that focuses heavily on mining, trading, and ship progression.

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 26.1%, Space Sim 24.7% ★, Sci-fi 10.5%, Sandbox 9.9%, Simulation 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A multi-crew ship simulation that emphasizes sandbox building and cooperative economic management.

Take control of Nara on a quest to destroy the dark cult that created her. Unlock devastating weapons & mind-bending abilities in an evolution of the space-combat shooter. Along with Forsaken, her sentient starfighter, explore ancient temples, engage in zero-g combat & venture beyond waking reality.

Why similar: Space 44.2%, Space Sim 17.5% ★, Action 15.8%, Sci-fi 15.5%, Open World 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: Offers fast-paced, arcade-style space combat with a strong narrative and unique ship-based abilities.

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 43.5%, Space Sim 22.8% ★, Simulation 17.5%, Sci-fi 10.7%, Action 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: Features large-scale space combat with realistic flight physics and a massive, seamless universe.

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 40.2%, Space Sim 19.8% ★, Simulation 13.8%, Sci-fi 9.8%, Sandbox 6.3%

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 48.5%, Space Sim 25% ★, Sci-fi 12.5%, Open World 8.1%, Action 3.1%

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

Why You'll Like It: A top-down space RPG that offers a sandbox experience with trading, combat, and faction-based progression.

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 50.2%, Simulation 16.1%, Sci-fi 10.8%, Sandbox 9%, Space Sim 8.1% ★

Why You'll Like It: Features a modular ship building system that allows for total control over your vessel's capabilities.

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 38.8%, Space Sim 17.9% ★, Simulation 12%, Sci-fi 9.5%, Sandbox 7.1%

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 39.5%, Space Sim 14.4% ★, Simulation 12%, Sci-fi 10.1%, Sandbox 6%

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 41%, Space Sim 17% ★, Simulation 16.3%, Sci-fi 9.7%, Sandbox 6.5%

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 29%, Space Sim 24.4% ★, Simulation 12.1%, Sci-fi 10.7%, Sandbox 8.7%

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 35.3%, Simulation 17.5%, Space Sim 15.1% ★, Sci-fi 10.7%, Sandbox 5.4%

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 50.4%, Space Sim 11.1% ★, Sci-fi 10.3%, Simulation 8.2%, Open World 6%

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 35.7%, Space Sim 21.3% ★, Sci-fi 14.3%, Simulation 10%, Sandbox 7%

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 47.3%, Sandbox 13.9%, Sci-fi 10.8%, Space Sim 9.7% ★, Open World 7.3%

X Rebirth VR Edition is tailored to be an immersive VR experience, based on X Rebirth: Home of Light. TRADE, FIGHT, BUILD, THINK in the X Universe - the biggest sandbox this side of the galaxy.

Why similar: Space Sim 35.2% ★, Simulation 24.8%, Space 18.8%, Sci-fi 7.4%, Action 7.3%

X-Tension is the eagerly awaited expansion pack to X: Beyond the Frontier. The expansion is not limited by a linear plot line but makes use of new ways to expand your empire. You can now take part in missions that are offered to you throughout the game.

Why similar: Space 32.9%, Simulation 20.7%, Space Sim 19% ★, Sci-fi 11.6%, Sandbox 6.6%

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 60.2%, Sci-fi 20.2%, Simulation 13.7%, Strategy 2.5%, Moddable 1.6% ★

Distant Worlds is a vast, pausable real-time 4X space strategy game. Experience the full depth and detail of turn-based strategy, but with the simplicity and ease of real-time, and on the scale of a massively-multiplayer online game.

Why similar: Space 57.5%, Sci-fi 17.7%, Simulation 15.2%, Sandbox 3.7%, Strategy 2.5%

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 58.5%, Sandbox 17.9%, Sci-fi 8.4%, Action 4.7%, Open World 4.6%

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 43.9%, Simulation 17.1%, Space Sim 12.9% ★, Sandbox 9.6%, Sci-fi 9.4%

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

Why similar: Space 28.6%, Space Sim 18.4% ★, Simulation 11.2%, Sci-fi 11.1%, Trading 8% ★

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 52.6%, Space Sim 23.6% ★, Simulation 23%, Exploration 0.8%

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 44.2%, Simulation 23.6%, Space Sim 14.9% ★, Sci-fi 9.6%, Action 7%

ENDLESS™ Space 2 is a Strategic Space Opera, featuring the compelling “just one more turn” gameplay, set in the mysterious ENDLESS™ Universe. As the leader of your civilization, will you impose your vision and build the greatest stellar empire?

Why similar: Space 53.1%, Strategy 29.3%, Sci-fi 12.4%, Open World 1.5%, Sandbox 1.3%

Immerse yourself in massive fleet battles where your dog-fighting skills will directly affect the fate of the cosmos.

Why similar: Space 52.9%, Sci-fi 16.2%, Space Sim 12.1% ★, Simulation 11.3%, Action 6%

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 55.5%, Simulation 27.3%, Sci-fi 12.7%, Strategy 2.5%, Exploration 1.2%

Take the role of Captain in this Space Survival Simulation as you explore a massive star system in search of a new home for humanity. Outfit your ship, hand pick your crew and set off on a journey through an open-world where you must scavenge resources, shelter civilians and outrun a hostile alien force.

Why similar: Space 63.1%, Simulation 28.5%, Action 5.2%, Strategy 2.6%, Adventure 0.6%

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 32.5%, Space Sim 24.4% ★, Sci-fi 14%, Simulation 13.3%, Sandbox 10.9%

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 48%, Space Sim 12.8% ★, Sci-fi 11.8%, Sandbox 9.2%, Open World 8%

In Anno 2205™, you join humankind‘s next step into the future with the promise to build a better tomorrow. You conquer Earth, establishing rich, bustling cities and grand industrial complexes, but to secure the prosperity of your people, you must travel into space.

Why similar: Space 34.5%, Simulation 20.5%, Sci-fi 18.3%, Economy 10.5%, Sandbox 4.8%

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

Why similar: Space 46.7%, Simulation 28.4%, Sci-fi 20.6%, Strategy 3%, Singleplayer 1.3%

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 38.7%, Space Sim 14.8% ★, Simulation 14%, Sci-fi 11.7%, Sandbox 6.8%

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 20.9%, Space Sim 19.6% ★, Sci-fi 15%, Simulation 11.5%, Sandbox 9%

Star Conflict is an action-packed, massively multiplayer space simulation game that puts players in the role of elite pilots engaging in a widespread interplanetary skirmish. The whole world for PVP and PVE!

Why similar: Space Sim 35.9% ★, Sci-fi 19.4%, Sandbox 15.4%, Trading 12.1% ★, Open World 10.2%

Haul cargo, trade salvage and keep your space suit close as you search for fame and fortune among the stars in a game that puts an interstellar twist on the truck sim genre.

Why similar: Space 31%, Space Sim 23.7% ★, Sci-fi 13%, Simulation 12.4%, Sandbox 7.9%