What games are most similar to X4: Foundations?

The most similar games to X4: Foundations include Avorion, Elite Dangerous, X3: Terran Conflict, and more. These recommendations are based on shared tags, gameplay mechanics, and player behavior patterns.

What genre is X4: Foundations?

X4: Foundations is a Action, Simulation, Strategy game with popular tags including Space Sim, Sandbox, Economy, Trading, Exploration.

Best space sim games like X4: Foundations?

If you're looking for more space sim games like X4: Foundations, try Avorion, Elite Dangerous, X3: Terran Conflict. These share the Space Sim tag and similar gameplay elements.

How does Nodal find games like X4: Foundations?

Nodal uses a hybrid recommendation system that combines tag similarity analysis with collaborative filtering from player behavior data. We analyze which games are frequently played by the same players and share similar tags to X4: Foundations. You can tune the blend between content-based and community-based recommendations.

Games like X4: Foundations but more sandbox?

To find games emphasizing sandbox, use Nodal's tag filters to prioritize Sandbox alongside Space Sim. You can also explore the sandbox tag page directly.

Games Like X4: Foundations

Top Similar Games to X4: Foundations

Avorion (2020) — Shared: Sandbox, Exploration, Space Sim. Also features building and pve. Tags: Sandbox, Exploration, Space Sim
Elite Dangerous (2015) — Shared: Space Sim, Space, Open World. Also features sci-fi and massively multiplayer. Tags: Space Sim, Space, Open World
X3: Terran Conflict (2008) — Shared: Space, Simulation, Sandbox. Also features sci-fi and strategy. Tags: Space, Simulation, Sandbox
EVE Online (2010) — Shared: Space Sim, Exploration, Open World. Also features adventure and difficult. Tags: Space Sim, Exploration, Open World
X Rebirth (2013) — Shared: Simulation, Space, Space Sim. Also features sci-fi and action. Tags: Simulation, Space, Space Sim
X3: Reunion (2006) — Shared: Space, Simulation, Space Sim. Also features strategy and sci-fi. Tags: Space, Simulation, Space Sim
Kerbal Space Program (2015) — Shared: Space, Simulation, Sandbox. Also features physics and science. Tags: Space, Simulation, Sandbox
Starpoint Gemini Warlords (2017) — Shared: Space, Open World, Simulation. Also features rpg and strategy. Tags: Space, Open World, Simulation
Capital Command (2026) — Shared: Space, Space Sim, Simulation. Also features sci-fi and strategy. Tags: Space, Space Sim, Simulation
X2: The Threat (2006) — Shared: Space, Simulation, Open World. Also features strategy and sci-fi. Tags: Space, Simulation, Open World
X: Beyond the Frontier (2010) — Shared: Simulation, Space, Space Sim. Also features strategy and sci-fi. Tags: Simulation, Space, Space Sim
Endless Sky (2015) — Shared: Space, Open World, Simulation. Also features free to play and sci-fi. Tags: Space, Open World, Simulation
Void Destroyer 2 (2020) — Shared: Space Sim, Open World, Sandbox. Also features action and strategy. Tags: Space Sim, Open World, Sandbox
Rebel Galaxy (2015) — Shared: Space, Open World, Space Sim. Also features sci-fi and rpg. Tags: Space, Open World, Space Sim
Space Engineers (2019) — Shared: Sandbox, Space, Simulation. Also features building and survival. Tags: Sandbox, Space, Simulation
Interstellar Rift (2020) — Shared: Space Sim, Open World, Exploration. Also features building and crafting. Tags: Space Sim, Open World, Exploration
Starpoint Gemini 2 (2014) — Shared: Space, Simulation, Open World. Also features rpg and sci-fi. Tags: Space, Simulation, Open World
Star Traders: Frontiers (2018) — Shared: Simulation, Trading, Sandbox. Also features sci-fi and moddable. Tags: Simulation, Trading, Sandbox
Evochron Mercenary (2012) — Shared: Space, Simulation, Space Sim. Also features indie and sci-fi. Tags: Space, Simulation, Space Sim
Between the Stars (2024) — Shared: Space, Simulation, Space Sim. Also features rpg and action. Tags: Space, Simulation, Space Sim
Stellaris (2016) — Shared: Space, Exploration, Sandbox. Also features strategy and grand strategy. Tags: Space, Exploration, Sandbox
Starfield (2023) — Shared: Space, Open World, Exploration. Also features singleplayer and rpg. Tags: Space, Open World, Exploration
Kerbal Space Program 2 (2023) — Shared: Space, Sandbox, Exploration. Also features building and physics. Tags: Space, Sandbox, Exploration
Ostranauts (2020) — Shared: Flight, Exploration, Space. Also features early access and difficult. Tags: Flight, Exploration, Space
Astrox Imperium (2019) — Shared: Space, Simulation, Space Sim. Also features indie and early access. Tags: Space, Simulation, Space Sim
Wayward Terran Frontier: Zero Falls (2016) — Shared: Open World, Space Sim, Sandbox. Also features rpg and early access. Tags: Open World, Space Sim, Sandbox
Stellar Trader (2026) — Shared: Simulation, Space, Trading. Also features strategy and sci-fi. Tags: Simulation, Space, Trading
Hardspace: Shipbreaker (2022) — Shared: Space, Simulation, Sandbox. Also features sci-fi and physics. Tags: Space, Simulation, Sandbox
Star Conflict (2013) — Shared: Space Sim, Open World, Trading. Also features free to play and online co-op. Tags: Space Sim, Open World, Trading
Celestial Command (2014) — Shared: Space, Simulation, Sandbox. Also features indie and strategy. Tags: Space, Simulation, Sandbox
Sins of a Solar Empire®: Rebellion (2012) — Shared: Simulation, Space, Sandbox. Also features management and diplomacy. Tags: Simulation, Space, Sandbox
Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord (2022) — Shared: Open World, Sandbox, Simulation. Also features medieval and strategy. Tags: Open World, Sandbox, Simulation
SpaceBourne 2 (2025) — Shared: Space Sim, Flight, Open World. Also features rpg and base building. Tags: Space Sim, Flight, Open World
Space Haven (2020) — Shared: Sandbox, Simulation, Space. Also features colony sim and base building. Tags: Sandbox, Simulation, Space
Kinetic Void (2014) — Shared: Space, Simulation, Sandbox. Also features indie and action. Tags: Space, Simulation, Sandbox
StarMade (2014) — Shared: Space, Sandbox, Open World. Also features multiplayer and building. Tags: Space, Sandbox, Open World
Empyrion - Galactic Survival (2020) — Shared: Simulation, Space, Open World. Also features co-op and open world survival craft. Tags: Simulation, Space, Open World
SpaceEngine (2019) — Shared: Open World, Sandbox, Space. Also features early access and sci-fi. Tags: Open World, Sandbox, Space
Darkstar One (2008) — Shared: Space, Space Sim, Exploration. Also features action and sci-fi. Tags: Space, Space Sim, Exploration
Space Engineers 2 (2025) — Shared: Sandbox, Space, Simulation. Also features building and survival. Tags: Sandbox, Space, Simulation
Void Cargo: Equilibrium0 — Shared: Simulation, Sandbox, Space Sim. Also features 3d and first-person. Tags: Simulation, Sandbox, Space Sim
House of the Dying Sun (2016) — Shared: Simulation, Space, Space Sim. Also features action and indie. Tags: Simulation, Space, Space Sim
MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries (2021) — Shared: Simulation, Economy. Also features mechs and fps. Tags: Simulation, Economy
Anno 2205™ (2015) — Shared: Simulation, Economy, Space. Also features city builder and strategy. Tags: Simulation, Economy, Space
Homeworld Remastered Collection (2015) — Shared: Space, Atmospheric, Simulation. Also features strategy and rts. Tags: Space, Atmospheric, Simulation
Kenshi (2018) — Shared: Open World, Sandbox, Simulation. Also features rpg and survival. Tags: Open World, Sandbox, Simulation
Space Supermarket Simulator (2026) — Shared: Simulation, Space, Economy. Also features casual and singleplayer. Tags: Simulation, Space, Economy
Starbase (2021) — Shared: Open World, Space Sim, Simulation. Also features building and massively multiplayer. Tags: Open World, Space Sim, Simulation
Stardeus (2022) — Shared: Exploration, Space, Open World. Also features early access and colony sim. Tags: Exploration, Space, Open World
Cosmonautica (2015) — Shared: Trading, Space, Simulation. Also features strategy and sci-fi. Tags: Trading, Space, Simulation
No Man's Sky (2016) — Shared: Open World, Space, Exploration. Also features open world survival craft and sci-fi. Tags: Open World, Space, Exploration
Starcom: Nexus (2019) — Shared: Space, Exploration, Open World. Also features sci-fi and rpg. Tags: Space, Exploration, Open World
Starcom: Unknown Space (2024) — Shared: Space, Exploration, Open World. Also features action rpg and top-down shooter. Tags: Space, Exploration, Open World
Star Trek: Infinite (2023) — Shared: Space, Exploration, Sandbox. Also features grand strategy and 4x. Tags: Space, Exploration, Sandbox
EVERSPACE™ 2 (2023) — Shared: Space, Exploration, Open World. Also features shooter and loot. Tags: Space, Exploration, Open World
Orbit Zero (2023) — Shared: Sandbox, Space, Economy. Also features clicker and building. Tags: Sandbox, Space, Economy
Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander (2022) — Shared: Space, Space Sim, Exploration. Also features sci-fi and singleplayer. Tags: Space, Space Sim, Exploration
Space Sim Tycoon (2025) — Shared: Simulation, Sandbox, Space Sim. Also features strategy and 3d. Tags: Simulation, Sandbox, Space Sim
REDVERY SPACE™0 — Shared: Space Sim, Space, Open World. Also features strategy and first-person. Tags: Space Sim, Space, Open World
Reassembly (2015) — Shared: Space, Sandbox, Open World. Also features building and strategy. Tags: Space, Sandbox, Open World