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StoryIn the year 2123, human have colonized near earth planets, the decade long war of colonies and earth have long ended. But during the decades of colonization and war, countless ai controlled drones that have wandered the spaces have also been affected by space radiation and particles. Malfunctions have increased significantly not only in chances, the common shut down and random bugged behavior… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Compleat.

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.

35%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

41% User Score Based on 37 reviews

Within the Cosmos is a single-player first-person sci-fi RPG. The year is 2278. Humanity teeters on the brink of extinction. As a member of the United Earth Space Agency (UESA), you were one of 500 chosen for cryogenic sleep and launched aboard a starship to the secluded Adallio star system. This hidden refuge, far from the devastating war consuming Earth, was humanity's last hope for surviva… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Within the Cosmos.

Star Spectre is a single player space combat game with tons of exploration and numerous RPG elements. You will be free to explore and trade, as well as fight in a vast galaxy. “Little is known of what led to the destruction of the Earth, save that a terrible war swept the face of the planet and reduced the entire landscape to ashes and rubble. Billions perished, and the survivors found themselv… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Spectre.

Exiled Ark is a top-down sci-fi survival crafting shooter set against the grand backdrop of the rise and fall of humanity’s interstellar civilization. It constructs a profound interstellar worldview that stretches from the outbreak of Earth’s apocalyptic crisis in 2032, through the Interstellar Age of Exploration in 2174, to the Solar System War in 2377, which reduced humanity’s homeworld to compl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Exiled Ark.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development

95% User Score Based on 353 reviews

You are the captainFree Stars: The Ur-Quan Masters® is a classic space game that captures the charm of retro science-fiction, space combat, and high adventure. Your story begins as the captain of the last human starship, with Earth trapped under a hostile forcefield. You are the last hope for humanity in a fight for control of the galaxy, as you explore thousands of unknown worlds and get dozens o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Free Stars: The Ur-Quan Masters.

✅ NGC-404 is for you if you: Enjoy space strategy games with economy, fleets, colonies, and faction conflict Like games where logistics, fuel and supplies matter Want real-time 2D space battles with ship fitting and weapon control Enjoy sandbox campaigns Like managing a small fleet instead of controlling hundreds of units directly Want to explore unknown systems, survey planets, and reco… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NGC-404: Fractured Sector.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability

96% User Score Based on 55 reviews

Galaxy Highways is a sci-fi space shooter where you're doing pirate raids into star systems inhabited by aliens. You destroy enemy ships, space stations, mother ships or bosses and complete all missions as soon as possible before enemy defense system destroys you with its powerful waves of attacks. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galaxy Highways.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

93% User Score Based on 3,472 reviews

Starcom: Unknown Space is an action adventure RPG of space exploration, ship building and fast-paced tactical combat. Enter a vast open-world universe filled with alien factions vying for power, strange worlds to explore, mysteries to investigate, and a sinister enemy that threatens the galaxy with an ancient power.Explore Explore a fully-open world universe with over a hundred star systems filled… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starcom: Unknown Space.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

82% User Score Based on 12,281 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 18 reviews

Endless Space 2 will put you in the fascinating role of a leader guiding a civilization in making its first steps into the cold depths of interstellar space. You will explore mysterious star systems, discover the secrets of ancient races, develop advanced technologies of unthinkable power, and, of course, encounter new life forms to understand, to court or to conquer. Your story unfolds in a gal… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Endless Space 2.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

90% User Score Based on 7,130 reviews

Team up to operate an advanced starship and explore a randomized galaxy falling into chaos. Each player assumes a role aboard the ship: Captain, Pilot, Scientist, Weapons Specialist and Engineer. Coordination between your crewmembers will be essential in order to survive the perils that await you. Control the various stations that run your ship. Reroute power between ship systems, scan alien plan… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PULSAR: Lost Colony.

Explore an endless procedural universe where every journey can lead to a new discovery, a new danger, or a new opportunity. Mine valuable resources, trade across distant regions, fight ruthless pirates, uncover forgotten locations, and build your own space stations among the stars. Upgrade your ship, expand your influence, and choose your own path through a game built around exploration, commer… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ore Bastards.

Project RAZE: Fall of Terra is a brutal, flashy, high-speed sci-fi FPS where you play as RZ-01, the most advanced combat android ever constructed by the humans of Terra Supremis. For centuries, Terra Supremis has stood as humanity’s greatest stronghold and the beating heart of civilization, giving rise to many human colonies across the cosmos. While most colonies remain loyal to Terra Suprem… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project RAZE: Fall of Terra.

Battle an Evil Force in a Haunted Space CruiseA space cruise, The Princess of the Stars, from the Tsukuyomi Corporation, makes its journey from Earth to Mars full of passengers on board. Suddenly, a horde of bloodsuckers attacks the crew and the passengers. You don’t know what the fuck is going on. Come on! It’s fucking Christmas! It is a time of peace and love, a time to help others and open ou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Holy Night.

Roadmap About the GameEarly Access Nexus Wars: A Sci-Fi Odyssey in the Making STAGE 1: Dive into a Relentless Text-Based AdventureStep into Nexus Wars, a gripping survival saga set 4,970 years in a parallel future, syncing with real-world time. You’re a Frame—a synthetic, clone, or bio-engineered shell—your consciousness ensnared in a 24-hour mind-swap loop by an unknown force via the HyperNe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nexus Wars.

Steam's first AI robot driven Ark Colony simulation shooting game Amidst the ashes of the universe, the steel body embarks on the path of redemption In the era of civilization collapse, the 'Three Body Ark' - the last fortress of hope for humanity, carries three interdependent ecological worlds towards deep space. You will become the guardian of the ark: a highly enhanced combat robot driving mo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ark of Trisolar (三体方舟).

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.

Jinni is a Single player Sandbox RPG world with multiple quests, combat, conversation systems, NPC interactions,  all set in a post-apocalyptic setting, Built with GameGuru by Chris Godber / Siren Design  www.sirendesign.tech Story It the dawn of the year 2153 and a new age of blight has descended upon the Earth. A cataclysmic cybernetic desolation pervades everything - it is a new dark age as … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jinni.

From the far reaching void of space, to the very cores of planets. This is where Phenomena Embattled takes place. You are part of an alien confederation sent to earth to find the means of ending an intergalactic conflict. Humanity is caught between alien star-fleets. They must strive to keep their place in the universe. You must find the path to complete your mission. The game is a physics bas… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Phenomena Embattled.

What The Stars Forgot is a starship and crew management sim. As the cutting-edge AI on the most advanced research vessel ever built, you have to guide a procedurally generated crew of hundreds as they embark on a dangerous mission to discover the source of an anomalous signal emanating from deep space. You will need to optimize crew assignments and maximize the performance of your ship, always wi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to What the Stars Forgot.

Welcome to All the Stars, a retro-inspired space shooter where thrilling combat meets a cosmic narrative. Face waves of enemies, alien horrors, and a galaxy-changing choice. It’s an amateur passion project but it just might surprise you, no load screens, no microtransactions, just pure arcade action. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to All The Stars.

In the darkness of a human-dominated galaxy, assume command of a rising mercenary company. Navigate a vast, procedural sandbox where every Jump Drive activation could lead to a fortune or a lethal ambush. Forge your legacy through tactical brilliance, salvage what remains of your enemies, and survive a universe that is actively hunting you. TACTICAL ISOMETRIC SQUAD COMBAT Command a specialized f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hired Stars.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:monetization, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

83% User Score Based on 543 reviews

Birth of the Empires is a 4x Turn Based strategy game If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Birth of the Empires.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

75% User Score Based on 1,490 reviews

Distant Worlds: Universe is the newest chapter of this critically acclaimed sci-fi series, adding incredible new features and an exciting new storyline. Universe is also the ultimate collector’s edition, the first time all previous Distant Worlds releases have been included in one package, along with an updated manual and greatly expanded modding support. Distant Worlds is a vast, pausable real-t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Distant Worlds: Universe.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding

84% User Score Based on 1,214 reviews

Critic Score 85%Based on 2 reviews

"You are outgunned. You are massively outnumbered. You must win." These are your orders. Humanity has already fought its war against the machines -- and lost. AI death squads stand watch over every planet and every wormhole, the few remaining human settlements are held captive in orbiting bubbles, and the AIs have turned their attention outward, away from the galaxy, to alien threats or opportuni… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AI War: Fleet Command.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

90% User Score Based on 14,354 reviews

Avorion is a procedurally generated sci-fi sandbox where players start out at the edge of the galaxy and must find their way to its core. Players build their own ships, which they will use to explore the galaxy, trade and fight. Space ships are mainly of large scale, with crews, turrets and energy systems that you will have to manage. The galaxy gets more hostile, but also more rewarding the close… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Avorion.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

77% User Score Based on 3,148 reviews

Critic Score 77%Based on 10 reviews

Star Control is a space role-playing game in which you command Earth's first interstellar starship on a mission to save the Earth from hostile alien empires. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Control: Origins.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

90% User Score Based on 390 reviews

The game is described as an RPG where you are the captain of a single ship traveling around a galaxy, populated by alien races and factions that are playing a 4X game. Factions will declare war on each other, sign treaties, and territories will constantly shift and change as the galaxy goes about their business, regardless- or because of- your intervention. Accept quests, negotiate with the vario… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Drox Operative 2.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

87% User Score Based on 30 reviews

Critic Score 72%Based on 4 reviews

The definitive 'Turbo Edition' of the easy to play hard to master space blaster. Bringing more game modes, ships, challenges, upgradable power-ups and frantic retro space blasting fun than ever before. Alone or in co-op you’ll keep coming back to unlock ships, upgrade weapons and beat your high-score. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Mega Space Blaster Special Turbo.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

72% User Score Based on 622 reviews

Critic Score 83%Based on 2 reviews

Star Dynasties is a role-playing sci-fi strategy game set in a divided galaxy following the destruction of Earth. A unique procedurally generated narrative of human drama and feudal politics is mixed together with a light empire management layer. Your choices. Your legacy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Dynasties.

58%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay

63% User Score Based on 43 reviews

Since the events in Star Control 2 the Ur-Quan have been pacified and the captain who bravely destroyed the Sa-Matra has had a horrible vision of the future. Suddenly without warning, all Hyperspace travel in the universe has stopped. Top scientists have pinpointed the cause of this disturbance somewhere in unexplored space in an area known as the Kessari Quadrant. Hastily assembling a fleet of sh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Control 3.

57%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

59% User Score Based on 59 reviews

Critic Score 47%Based on 1 reviews

Precursors, predecessors, the legend of galaxy... Who are carrying the forebear's genes among existing races, we can suppose only... Worlds of galaxy are everlasting, beautiful, unique and dangerous. Some of them are inhabited, some ruined and deserted, other - just a smugglers trans-shipment stations. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Precursors.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

68% User Score Based on 266 reviews

The Pegasus Expedition is a story-driven sci-fi grand strategy game set in a key moment for humankind’s survival. Facing an overwhelming threat at home, humanity sends expeditions to the Pegasus Galaxy in a desperate attempt to find a refuge for the population of Earth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Pegasus Expedition.

Explore an infinite universe and its various, procedurally generated planets! Help the locals by doing quests, find precious materials in deep caves to craft armor and weapons, or simply explore the epic landscapes to find a nice spot and build a house or whatever you can imagine! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cube Universe.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

85% User Score Based on 462 reviews

Star Ruler is a large scale, real-time grand strategy set in space. Design, build, and take control of potentially thousands of ships, and expand the reach of your empire across the entire galaxy. Research new technologies, capture enemy vessels, and conquer enemy planets on your path to galactic domination. Chat with other players at any time to discuss strategies or arrange multiplayer games. An… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Ruler.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

93% User Score Based on 6,104 reviews

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. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Endless Sky.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

74% User Score Based on 328 reviews

Gaia Beyond is a handcrafted 2D Action-RPG, an exploration mix built around the core features fighting, mining and trading. Your decisions are footprints within a vast non-linear solar system. Forge alliances among numerous factions and develop relations with hundreds of NPCs. Focus on trading and personal interaction or embark on science missions – hunt down pirates and collect their bounty. Inf… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gaia Beyond.

You were nobody. Now you have one shot to become something.A dead-end job. No prospects. Then one night you're abducted, one of 300 humans taken aboard an alien fleet that was never supposed to stop at Earth. The galaxy is being culled by the Drone Fleet: a billion-year-old force that has extinguished 95% of all life and never lost a single battle. The Sekarri, seven-foot feline aliens, see someth… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Drone Commander.

40TH CENTURY: VOID SURVIVOR Year 3987. The void hungers. You are the last signal. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 40th Century: Void Survivor.

Star Fated is a 2D open-world Action-RPG where you pilot a starship commanded by a ruthless criminal who will do anything to survive. Explore space in this free-roaming adventure with a fully voice-acted character-driven story where your actions and choices have consequences. Your crew is trapped under the command of a dangerous villain and their fate lies in your hands. Bounty hunters, pirate… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Solar Echoes: Star Fated.

Embark on a stellar odyssey of trade, exploration, and naval warfare in StarWinds, where the vast cosmos becomes your economic battleground. Command a fleet of interstellar vessels, engage in dynamic trade, and defend your fortune against ruthless pirates in this strategic single-player adventure.Key Features Dynamic Trade Across the Stars: Navigate a sprawling galaxy with diverse star systems, ea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to StarWinds.

Current Phase: Pre-Alpha  The first game within the "Stars And Empires" storyline. This game offers a single-player adventure to start, evolving into a multi-player experience as the game becomes more developed. Challenges are on many maps around the solar system of an ever expanding new frontier in space. Its the goal of the Solarian Federation to keep pushing its borders and expand … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stars And Empires: Colony Defense.

Fight in the Battle for Humanity and become a Legend Welcome to the year of 7351! 500 years ago, Humans were colonizing thousands of star systems in the vast frontiers of the cosmos. Humanity was growing incredibly fast without encountering any serious challenges. The homeworld, Terra, became the pearl of the Galactic Republic, representing an incredible combination of technological and aesth… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Continuum.

Commandeer is a colorful top-down sci-fi shooter centered around a unique “commandeer” mechanic that lets you hijack any ship you see. Take over star-fighters, cargo ships, and even entire battle stations. Everything is fair game. Explore a rich world filled with dark humor, absurd characters, and strange environments, all on a mission to take back your family’s stolen ship. Built for short, act… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Commandeer.

Embark on a journey through space. Select the perfect ship to match your style and strategy, then arm it to the teeth against your adversaries. Explore uncharted territories filled with surprises and challenges. Engage in diplomacy, trade, or conflict with diverse civilizations, each with its own customs and agenda. Forge alliances, negotiate treaties, or engage in epic battles as you navigate thr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Pirateer.

The year is 2384, Sol calendar date October 25th. The human species, under the influence of gravity based FTL travel, carried their hopes and dreams into nearby star systems of their galaxy. Once thought to be the final solution to war among humanity in the 21st century, it only further entrenched the species into factionalism and the fight for control over resources. Trillions of lives spread ou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zenoken.

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.

In the year 2247, humanity has achieved faster-than-light travel and has begun exploring the far reaches of the galaxy. The exploration vessel Orion is one of the most advanced ships in the fleet, equipped with cutting-edge technology and a highly skilled crew. Their mission: to seek out new life and civilizations. The Orion glides silently through the dark expanse of space, its missio… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to STARLANCER.

Story 200 years later, people were living in a different era. With the development of technology and science, space travel had accelerated. People had begun to colonize other planets and satellites. Humanity was living a utopia. But the peace did not last long. Some robots with advanced artificial intelligence rebelled and declared war on humanity. The rebel robots first attacked the moon colon… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Colony - Arena Online.

In the year 2247, humanity has achieved faster-than-light travel and has begun exploring the far reaches of the galaxy. The exploration vessel Orion is one of the most advanced ships in the fleet, equipped with cutting-edge technology and a highly skilled crew. Their mission: to seek out new life and civilizations. The Orion glides silently through the dark expanse of space, its missio… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to STARLANCER.