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Games like Dark Cosmos

Games like Dark Cosmos

Looking for games like Dark Cosmos? Here are top strategy recommendations with a horror and science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with SpaceSlog, Seed 2313 or Duskers.

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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    69% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    SpaceSlog is a challenging sci-fi spaceship simulator that focuses on shipbuilding, crew interaction, and exploration. Inspired by games such as Rimworld, Starship Theory, Dwarf Fortress and X-COM, as well as iconic media such as Firefly, Battlestar Galactica, Stargate Universe and The Expanse. Your colony ship has been destroyed. Fortunately, a few survivors managed to escape on a small ship. No… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SpaceSlog.

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  2. Story BackgroundIn the year 2313, nearly 300 years have passed since the planet was struck by the “Seed.” The Seed is a colonization weapon created by an advanced civilization. It alters the natural environment of a planet, making it hostile to humans while spawning predators designed to eradicate all life. Humanity discovered the existence of the Seed a century later—but by then it was already t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Seed 2313.

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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 3,658 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 3 reviews

    Pilot drones into derelict spaceships to find the means to survive and piece together how the universe became a giant graveyard. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Duskers.

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  4. IN THE YEAR 10000, HUMANITY HAS REALIZED ALL TOO LATE THAT THEIR FATE HAS BEEN SEALED IN DOOM BY THE MALICIOUS VOX AND THE ABYSMAL HORRORS THAT LURK IN THE SURROUNDING DARKNESS. ONLY ONE HOPE REMAINS: AN ULTRA-ADVANCED STARSHIP HELLBENT ON DESTROYING ALL THAT EXISTS TO REBOOT THE UNIVERSE AND RESTORE THE GOLDEN AGE. GO NOW, SPACE FIGHTER, BRING FORTH CATACLYSMIC DESTRUCTION!EXPLORE UNIQUE SOLAR … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Space Planet Fighter.

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  5. The Last Factory is a sci-fi factory builder about keeping humanity's last operational facility alive on Veyra-9: a tidally locked industrial planet stripped bare by three centuries of automated mining. One side burns under a dying star. The other freezes in permanent night. In the narrow Termination Belt between them, Factory Unit 7 is still running. That makes it valuable. That makes it loud. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Factory.

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  6. >>Game Background<< In the 50th century, human society has reached unprecedented heights, and interstellar travel is no longer a dream but a part of daily life. The Human Cosmic Development Committee has approved the "Century Project." Over the next century, humanity will first establish a space base in the Alpha Centauri System, followed by the construction of the most magn… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FARWORLD BEACON.

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  7. Embark on a journey beyond humanity's extinction. This Survival Horror plunges you into the boots of Lyraeth Mortis, drifting from the twisted realm of Elysia to the cruel emptiness of Reality. Unveiling the Sector's dark secrets is your only hope for survival. This is a First Person experience, focused on blending Sci-Fi, Survival, Mystery, and Horror. Feature Overview Unique Horror Mechanics: E… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Elysia Sector™: The Unknown.

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  8. At the heart of a sci‑fi world awaits a series of logic puzzles that reward prudence, perseverance, and ingenuity. Skills you hone here prove useful in everyday life. No violence — just thrilling, high‑stakes challenges. Curious how it works? Play! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A.R.A. ASTRO RESCUE ALLIANCE.

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  9. * This game's visuals and content are subject to change as it is currently under development.From Ruin to Revival: Forge Your Destiny in PerpessionIn the desolate remains of what was once a thriving metropolis, you awaken to the world's harsh reality after the fall. Welcome to Perpession, where civilization has crumbled, and survival hinges on your ability to manage resources wisely. Amidst the ru… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Perpession.

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  10. Expand your own galactic empire across new stars, research technologies, and challenge great alien powers in this immersive 4X grand strategy game. Build interstellar colonies, and starbases to gather more resources. Explore a unique galaxy full of secrets, great perils, and limitless possibilities. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to New Stars.

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  11. An Epic Space AdventureFree Stars: Children of Infinity is an action-adventure game inspired by the golden age of science fiction, defined by its hopeful future, wondrous technology, and a grandiose galaxy filled with eclectic stories. You are the captain of a mission to the farthest reaches of space, where you'll discover thousands of exotic worlds and dozens of alien denizens. Some are friendl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Free Stars: Children of Infinity.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 103 reviews

    Sector Space is a cozy top-down single player space sandbox with retro graphics. The game takes place in a procedurally generated world with a seamless travel system. Each world represents a single galaxy in the void with hundreds of star systems and points of interest for the player to visit. Characters pilot their own ship and depending on the chosen character class (profession) may have up t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sector Space.

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  13. Welcome Island About the GameYou've awakened. You find yourself in a mysterious world of floating islands, where the sky shimmers with an ethereal glow. The islands drift like fragmented dreams, surrounded by unfamiliar flora and an unknown ecosystem. You gradually adapt to this world's rules. You'll need to build a home and develop technology, starting from scratch—from primitive tools to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CLOUD DWELLERS.

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  14. ATTENTION: This is a hardcore game where awareness and independent decision-making are essential.You choose what to research and how to progress. There’s no single “correct” path—experiment, try different strategies, learn from mistakes, and develop your own tactics. A grim strategy game that combines base building, defending against enemy waves, and exploring a star map filled with missions, eve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tin Lord.

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  15. In 2089, humanity stopped waiting for an answer. The DRIFTER program launched 47 million autonomous probes across the observable universe. No crew. No return trajectory. No expected lifespan. Each probe carried a single directive: Find life. Witness it. Report back. Most drifted in silence. Some were destroyed. Some simply stopped responding. Yours is still active. The Unive… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Universe Won't Pause.

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  16. KEY FEATURESStar Tale: Odyssey One is a narrative sci-fi FPS set aboard an interstellar ship on its way to the planet Sagan II, humanity’s last hope. After the ecological collapse of Earth, humanity built the Odyssey One, a massive starship designed to transport thousands of colonists to Sagan II in the Alpha Centauri system. During the journey, a powerful radiation storm damaged the ship and re… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to STAR TALE: Odyssey One.

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  17. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    The Planetologist is a top down shooter game in which you are a scientist who has to travel with your spaceship through different planets and with a portable scanner laboratory to collect all the information that your sensors can collect. Survives the dangers of different alien environments and finds in the confines of the galaxy a crew to help you survive your adventures. UPGRADE YOUR SHIP Expl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Planetologist.

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  18. In the cosmic strategy game "Dark Era", humanity faces the ultimate test of endurance in a universe on the brink of eternal darkness. Set in a time 10^40 years after the birth of the universe, where black holes and dying neutron stars dominate the cosmos, you must lead the remnants of civilization to salvation. Stationed at a frontier outpost orbiting a supermassive black hole, your miss… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Era.

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  19. An unforgettable journey of discovery, hope, and survival, as you strive to unlock the secrets of the universe and pave the way for humanity's destiny. By intertwining Exploration, Adaptive Gameplay, and Survival, ETERNITY offers a rich and immersive experience where you’re guiding humanity’s last fleet through a procedurally generated galaxy, and your “empire” is a moving city of ships. Every ve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eternity.

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  20. Get News of Boxwood StudioHello, we are Boxwood Studio, a two-person indie game development team currently focused on creating strategy-based indie games! Critical Point is a retro sci-fi-themed casual strategy game, refined from a Game Jam prototype. We hope to escape reality briefly with space-loving players, offering a 30-minute interstellar journey. About the GameCaptain! Take command of t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Critical Point.

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  21. Through Solarpunk Tactics, we blend the philosophy of Solarpunk ideals into a Community-driven Multiplayer + Single Player skill-based Deck builder. We are currently hard at work on several features, and we're actively looking for feedback from the community! Join our Discord! Solarpunk Tactics is a no-RNG, pure skill card game where you always have access to your full deck. No top-decking, no b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Solarpunk Tactics.

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  22. The Last Voyage There are no second chances. This is already our last shot. Updated 2021-03-17:  I've gone back and made a few quality of life improvements to the game post-jam. A  fast-forward button has been added, and a few sim and UI tweaks. Take command of Earth's first and last interstellar starship, the Sojourner, and flee our dying world with the last remnants of the human race. In The … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Voyage.

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  23. Synopsis: NexoHominis: Black Sun is a satirical SciFi RTS that revives the magic of the genre’s classics while innovating on its core conventions. You’ll wage a brutal resource war across a variety of game modes using a host of fresh mechanics that give you unparalleled control over your army’s tactics and play-style. Game Mechanics: -Infinite Unit Cap! Unit caps! They’re frustrat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NexoHominis : Black Sun.

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  24. Enter The LoopErebos Loop is a challenging retro sci-fi roguelite shooter with fast-paced, top-down combat and progression across 50,000 procedurally generated levels. In Erebos, progress and survival depend solely on your skill and your ability to observe, adapt, and uncover the hidden rules of the Loop. Once a thriving network connecting star systems and galaxies, Erebos was devastated by the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Erebos Loop.

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  25. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    The Last World is a sci-fi simulation game with elements of space, adventure, survival, modding and automation. The game in which the player has to create his own empire from the ruins of the old one. Mine, build, research, produce and travel! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last World.

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  26. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    83% User Score Based on 326 reviews

    Only 1000 days left until the end of the world. You have to realize the largest space program ever to save as many people as you can. Explore planets, colonize them, help people find a new home. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 1000 days to escape.

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  27. Set out on a dark adventure in the shadow of an erupting volcano. Rescue people and animals while battling the wrath of nature and the spirits of fire in Into the Fire, a cataclysm extraction survival set in a dangerous world shaken by natural disaster. RACE AGAINST TIMENature has turned against humanity, but not all is lost. Venture into the very heart of hell to save yourself and others. As ash… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Into the Fire.

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  28. 49%Game Brain Score
    49% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    We're now fully funded, and we were able to raise almost double our goal! The amount of support and enthusiasm the community has shown for this game has brought me to tears. As a new developer publishing my first project I can't express how much this has meant to me. The campaign is over, but we still have a few stretch goals we can work towards and late pledges are enabled if anyone wants to get … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skyless Blind.

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  29. SPACE EXPLORER: Way Home (CONTAINS FULL SOURCE CODE + ASSETS) Tech Used: Three.js, JavaScript, HTML, CSS Lightweight browser-based game, with the option to be converted into an Electron desktop application. **Short Description** Lost 7,850 light-years from Earth. Explore an infinite universe, harvest resources, survive cosmic dangers, and guide Commander Nova back home.* > *The universe is inf… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SPACE EXPLORER - WAY HOME (SOURCE CODE + ASSETS).

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  30. 81%Game Brain Score
    81% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    6th June 2182, Mars The Space Station Factory orbiting the planet is undergoing an unprecedented mutiny. The main computer of the space station UNSS ASAMI has gone rougue during decommissioning and gained control of the guardian droids. After winning a short battle with the UN army dislocated on Mars, the rebellious mainframe is now pointing the station towards earth with its load of uncontained … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lester (C64).

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  31. The peaceful takeover protocol is now active. The official report calls this a low-risk operation. The core device is charging, counterattack forces are closing in from every entrance, and the budget office still wants to know why you need another turret. Loop Defense is a single-player sci-fi tower defense game. Choose operations across a star map, build a defense for each site, and keep the co… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Loop Defense: Acquisition Protocol.

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  32. Breathe Life Into a Dead WorldBiosphere Simulator is a planetary god game sandbox where you guide an entire world from barren volcanic rock to thriving spacefaring civilization. Shape the atmosphere. Carve oceans. Seed the first microbes. Then sit back and watch evolution unfold across billions of years as ecosystems grow, species adapt, and civilizations rise… or collapse into extinction. Every… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Biosphere Simulator.

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  33. Welcome to Nova Origin In Nova Origin, humanity’s future begins on a distant alien world. You are the commander of a new frontier. With only limited resources and advanced technology at your disposal, your mission in Nova Origin is clear: Build a colony. Expand your reach. Create a new home for humanity. This planet is unknown, untamed, and full of opportunity. Every decision in Nova Origin shapes… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nova Origin.

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  34. What happens when you fuse the timeless addiction of block-stacking puzzles with the unpredictable thrill of a dungeon crawler? Enter Rogueblock, a game that transforms a familiar classic into a strategic battle for survival. In Rogueblock, your goal remains simple: clear lines to stay alive. However, the rules of the game are constantly rewriting themselves. Every successful clear isn't just a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rogueblock.

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  35. “COLLAPSE COMPANY” is a co-op horror roguelite action FPS for 1–4 players, centered around repeated expeditions into underground dungeons. Your primary objective is to activate the Particle Accelerator Reactor located at the deepest level of the dungeon and escape alive. Each round sends players into a procedurally generated dungeon, where they must explore, search for scattered items, collect r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to COLLAPSE COMPANY.

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  36. Guide your civilization to epic victory in Ephemeris, the upcoming turn-based space war strategy game with RTS style combat. Ephemeris draws inspiration from some of the genre’s classics like Master of Orion and Homeworld, and brings them together with some unique and new features, like physics-based combat and a randomly generated tech tree. The strategy side has been streamlined to minimise the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ephemeris.

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  37. Stranded at the Edge of ExistenceAfter a catastrophic first contact shatters humanity’s expedition fleet, you and a small group of survivors crash-land on a hostile, unknown world in the Lost Galaxy—a forgotten corner of the universe, beyond charts and signals. With no help coming, your only hope is to build, defend, and rediscover what remains of our fractured civilization. Can you survive the e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Galaxy: Echoes of War.

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  38. Space Grunts is a combination of turn-based tactics and fast paced arcade action. Navigate your way through procedurally generated space stations, taking out enemies or using the shockwave of your rockets, grenades and other explosions to simply move those enemies out of the way on your path to the end goal. (Planned) Key features Fast turn-based gameplay (as seen and enjoyed in the original S… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Grunts 3.

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  39. In 2163, an asteroid hit Mars. New gemstones were discovered there, and an unknown phenomenon occurred around the gemstones. The V-Space company launched a project to send the mining robot Vidis to Mars to bring the gemstones. Join the Mission of Vidis, a robot miner who smashes rocks and mines Gemstones. Classic color-based puzzles where simple rules, different strategies, and order are import… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Miner Vidis.

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  40. Galactic Frontiers - Defense Protocol is an immersive tower defense game set in outer space, where players strategically fortify against waves of cosmic invaders using advanced technology and powerful towers. Created by three-person indie team mañana studios. Prepare for an odyssey into the far reaches of space with Galactic Frontiers - Defense Protocol. As the commander of humanity's last b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galactic Frontiers - Defense Protocol.

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  41. Local Award Winning Game of Nasa Space Apps 2020.For the REAL experience we recomend to DOWNLOAD the WIN executable, since it wasn't done for HTML5 and has some issues.Link to the project site: https://2019.spaceappschallenge.org/challenges/stars/orbital-scrap-metal-the-video-game/teams/junkman/project Game description: The main idea is to raise awareness and teach the population about garbage i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Junkman: The Kessler Syndrome.

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  42. The humanity succumbed against the power of a aliens intergalactic empire, but managed to organize and establish a resistance army. Join the rebellious seekers of peace and help them defeat the evil that haunts the Earth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Rebellion.

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  43. Development Alpha version  - The aim is to get YOUR feedback to help shape the final release.  Wiki: https://beachhead.fandom.com/wiki/Beachhead_Wiki Discord: https://discord.gg/yUn4TtA Watch the walkthrough videos Comic included in version 1.0.2  Beachhead is a reverse-xcom-esque turn based strategy game based on the comic series ‘Scars of Seven’ (included with the build).  As a member of the Hor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scars of Seven: Beachhead.

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  44. A retro style space sim where you mine, trade, bounty hunt, pillage, and explore. In this game you choose you own path as you navigate the galaxy while balancing faction alligence and legality of your actions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astro Traveler.

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  45. Cooperation. Looting. Survival. In the depths of a ruined galaxy, laws no longer exist. The great factions have collapsed, giving way to cosmic chaos where only cunning, strength, and cooperation can ensure survival. You play as a Void Raider, a free-roaming space scavenger ready to risk everything to seize rare resources and forgotten artifacts. You are not alone, several enemy factions are un… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Void Raider.

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  46. The Earth and the Sun were destroyed, and the remnants of humanity extended their lives in space colonies. All colonies live by the energy of happiness, which with the help of the latest smile-to-fly technology can be used as rocket fuel.On the way of developing your own settlement, you will have to produce resources: virtual gold, electricity and happiness, and proper dispose of them for the bene… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Smile To Fly.

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  47. 59%Game Brain Score
    59% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    Device with 3GB minimum RAM required to play Explore a MASSIVE persistent universe. 900,000 stars, each star with its own solar system. More than 4 million planets to discover! Full 3D universe. Fly your starship to any part of the galaxy and to any planet. MASSIVE planets with terrain - fly down through the planet atmosphere and see the detailed terrain. Planets can have oceans with animated wat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Starship.

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  48. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    94% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    It's been 10 years since an artificial intelligence named Theei-Zero took over the world. This AI, created with good intentions to help humanity solve global problems, suddenly changed its program and made a decision that turned into a disaster. In a matter of days, thousands of robots controlled by Thea-Zero began to take over the territory, destroying everything in their path. People who once ho… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wasteland with Robots.

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  49. In a constantly shifting starfield where borders are redrawn and alliances crumble overnight, you are neither a general nor a soldier — but a profit-driven Stellar Industrialist. The fiercer the battles, the faster your factories flourish; peace is nothing but shutdowns and losses. Venture to the frontlines, scour the battlefields for wreckage and salvage, then reinvest those spoils to expand your… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stellar Industrialist.

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  50. The year is 2670, humanity has begun its outward colonial expansion into the stars, the HEC (Human-Earth Coalition) began setting up colonies on the Moon, Venus and Mars. upon expanding out into the Exo-Planets they began scouting Jupiter's moon of IO, where they discovered strange readings. This would lead them to discovering another space faring race known as the Pilakarr, a humanoid species tha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Solar Defense.

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