Games like Pioneers of the Unknown
Looking for games like Pioneers of the Unknown? Here are top casual strategy recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with The Banished Vault, Out There: Ω Edition or Roadwarden.
1 View Game71%Game Brain Scoregraphics, gameplaystory, optimization77% User Score 270 reviewsCritic Score 80%2 reviews"The Banished Vault is a run-based strategy game focusing on solar system exploration, resource management, and outpost construction. Players must survive by managing their crew and resources while traveling through procedurally generated hostile solar systems. Realistic energy maps, a simplified rocket equation, and careful outpost construction are key to success in delaying the arrival of 'The Gloom'."
View Game2 View Game65%Game Brain Scoregameplay, storygrinding, stability65% User Score 562 reviewsOut There: Ω Edition is a survival space exploration game that combines roguelike, resource management, and interactive fiction elements. As an astronaut awakening from cryonics in a distant part of the galaxy, you must navigate hostile space, gather resources, and encounter intelligent species to survive. The game features a rich narrative with ancient powers and the fate of mankind at stake, offering a thought-provoking and immersive experience.
View Game3 View Game95%Game Brain Scorestory, musicgrinding, stability95% User Score 5,758 reviews"Roadwarden" is a single-player fantasy RPG with a gripping plot, immersive gameplay, and stunning visuals. As a brave traveler, embark on a dangerous journey to explore a mysterious peninsula, connect isolated villages, and reveal secrets while fighting off supernatural enemies. With plenty of humor, a wonderful atmosphere, and high replayability, this game offers an unforgettable experience for any RPG fan.
View Game4 View Game90%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaygrinding, stability90% User Score 1,540 reviews"Battlevoid: Harbinger is a hard sci-fi space exploration game, combining turn-based strategy, real-time space battles, and roguelike elements. As a young commander, lead your fleet to unknown galaxies, making decisions about fleet and equipment while dealing with surprising elements and battling for survival. Strategy, tactics, and resource management are crucial in this challenging space adventure."
View Game5 View Game93%Game Brain Scoregameplay, replayabilitygrinding, stability93% User Score 1,802 reviews"Slipways is a single-player Science Fiction Turn Based Strategy game with a good plot, great gameplay, phenomenal graphics, and a spectacular soundtrack. Experience the space grand strategy genre without micromanagement or a steep learning curve, where you can finish a run quickly yet still have a deep and relaxing experience. Colonize planets, carefully manage industries, and make long-term plans to make trade profitable, all without military distractions, for a beautifully replayable game."
View Game6 View Game94%Game Brain Scoregameplay, graphicsstory, music94% User Score 181 reviewsAirships: Lost Flotilla is a steampunk autoshooter where you battle relentless waves of enemies while navigating toward a safe harbor. Players destroy foes, salvage wreckage, and upgrade their ship to survive progressively tougher challenges. Fast-paced combat and strategic upgrades create an engaging survival experience.
View Game7 View Game60%Game Brain Scoregameplay, storygrinding, stability74% User Score 1,792 reviewsCritic Score 23%3 reviews"Shortest Trip to Earth" is a roguelike spaceship simulator where you navigate through a procedurally generated universe. Manage your crew, ship systems, and resources while encountering various alien species and events. Your goal is to reach Earth, but with permadeath and randomly generated challenges, each playthrough is a unique journey.
View Game8 View Game98%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaygrinding, optimization98% User Score 1,227 reviews"Arco is a single-player Mesoamerican fantasy RPG with an intriguing story, exceptional gameplay, and stellar atmosphere. Navigate handcrafted bullet-hellish battles and explore a vast world as one of four indigenous heroes, with choices impacting the narrative and combat style. Immerse in the sensational visuals, spectacular soundtrack, and intertwining stories, but be prepared for a wholesome journey that ultimately leads to revenge...on a llama."
View Game9 View Game85%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaygrinding88% User Score 186 reviewsCritic Score 79%4 reviewsTerra Memoria welcomes you with open arms: six lovable characters, an investigation through all ages, a world with crazy inhabitants, and cozy music… a little RPG with exploration, fighting, construction, and puzzles. Visit the past and present to discover who controls the crystals, why the ancient machines are attacking, and how everything is linked (nooo, really?)Main characteristics Set up…
View Game10 View Game84%Game Brain Scoremusic, graphicsgameplay, grinding84% User Score 246 reviews"RollScape" is a game where players roll dice to reveal tiles and earn points to enhance their value. The goal is to conquer a challenging path, with decisions along the way on which artifacts to wield for strategy. Players can unlock new skins, visuals, and sound packs, and can choose from various game modes and difficulties. The standard game mode must be completed to unlock challenging variants, but difficulty can be adjusted for a casual experience.
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